Disney’s Doorway to Dreams Opens in Long Island, NY

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

On Saturday, Tom Corless attended the grand opening of Disney’s Doorway to Dreams store operated by the Disney Vacation Club inside the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island, New York. This is just the second Doorway to Dreams Disney Vacation Club sales location to open (the first is located in Chicago) and the grand opening events included continuous tours of the store, character meet and greets, and live entertainment. Here is a video taking a short look at all of the festivities, embedded via the WDWNTube:

Myrna Litt’s 10/17-10/18/09 Disneyland Resort and CHOC Walk Photo Report

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

After coming back from the Disneyland Resort on Friday, Myrna Litt returned Saturday morning to spend the weekend there so she could participate in the CHOC Walk in the Park today. Here’s her photo report from the CHOC Walk, as well as other happenings around the Disneyland Resort:

An old-fashioned Disney Vacation Club car stationed outside the entrance to the Grand Californian Hotel

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2009 CHOC Walk at the Disneyland Resort

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

More than 12,000 walkers participated in the 19th annual CHOC Walk in the Park, hosted by the Disneyland Resort. The walkers raised more than $1.5 million dollars for the hospital during this years event that took place on October 18th

Annual Passholder Appreciation Days

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

This holiday season, Annual Passholders Can Enjoy Special Holiday Savings and Offers!

Now through January 3, 2010 all So Cal Select, Southern California and Deluxe Passport holders receive 10% off all purchases at select Disneyland Resort stores. For the same time period Premium Passholders receive a 20% discount (usually 10%).

And why is December 5 such a good day to start – or finish – your holiday shopping? Because that’s the day that APs enjoy early shopping opportunities at the World of Disney store. From 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., you’ll enjoy incredible discounts of up to 50% off select items, plus door busters and “Donald’s Deals.” The first 1,000 shoppers at the World of Disney store at the Disneyland Resort will receive a complimentary Vinylmation gift.

Disney fans are wild about Vinylmation, a collectible series of vinyl Mickey figures available at select Disney Theme Park locations. Each collectible series contains 3″ figures in 11 “revealed” designs and 1 “mystery chaser” design that are packaged in blind boxes. You won’t know which design you’ve got until you’ve open the box! Vinylmation figures are also available as limited edition 9″ figures. Join us during the World of Disney store Annual Passholder Event on December 5, 2009 and receive 20% off your purchase of any vinylmation figures (that’s in addition to your 10% Annual Passholder discount)! Offer valid while supplies last during the Annual Passholder Event.

In addition, December 5 -12, Annual Passholders can take advantage of shopping opportunities and savings at participating Downtown Disney District locations including World of Disney store, Studio Disney 365, Build-A-Bear Workshop, RIDEMAKERZ, Jamba Juice, Haagen-Dazs, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and more.

You can see the complete list by clicking HERE.

Journey into Awesomeness!

WDWNT Author on January 1, 1970

The much anticipated Dreamfinder 9″ Figment 3″ combo Vinylmation was released today at D-Street Orlando and California! This is a perfect use of the 9″, 3″ combo and the detailed depiction of these two Disney fan favorites in spot on.

Dreamfinder and Figment were the stars of the former Journey into Imagination ride at EPCOT. The ride opened in 1983 and the pair happily entertained audiences for 15 years. In 1998, the ride was refurbished and Dreamfinder was taken out and Figment’s role was reduced. Guests were very upset. One of the only places in Disney to get your Dreamfinder fix these days is in Mouse Gears. One of Dreamfinder’s flying machines now decorates the EPCOT Mouse Gears store.

And this detail in Dreamfinder’s right ear wonderfully depicts his blimp.
As another imagineer tribute to Dreamfinder, the name Dean Finder, appears on one of the lab doors in the current Journey ride queue. In 2002, Disney once again refurbed Journey and added more Figment for guests to enjoy. Now Vinylmation and Disney fans can enjoy this pair back together again with this Maria Clapsis designed Vinylmation limited to just 1,200 pieces. It retails for $74.95. And here are some of the first up close shots of the new 3″ Figment Vinylmation that accompanies Dreamfinder:
Also released today is the 9″ Retro Magic Kingdom for $44.95 at D-Street California and Orlando.