Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 6

I have a feeling this will be my last "shopping list" post, as the list is now long enough!

You can't talk about Disney (movies or parks) without talking about the music. The music in the parks especially, set the perfect mood. Even walking from one land to the other, you notice a distinct change in music.

I was quite surprised to see the following item show up on another blog and realize that I didn't have it in my Amazon wish list:

If you know your Disney history, you will know that 1964 World's Fair was the precursor to many great Disney park attractions. Of course the 5 CD set must be added to the other CD's in my collection.

Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 5

Instead of having 1 post per item I want to buy, I thought I would compile a list of items that I have found over the last little while, that I'm hoping to find.

The above item is a Pockitpal from Robert Olszewski. If you aren't familiar with the Olszewski collectibles, you are truly missing some great items. Robert Olszewski creates these wonderful miniatures that have the most amazing detail. He has even recreated Main St. The above is obviously one of the stretching portraits from the Haunted Mansion. Too cool for words.

The above shirt is actually from Lucky Brand jeans. I will be going to the Florida Mall in Orlando, so I'll be able to look for this t-shirt. Since Disney brought Oswald back home, I've been looking for any Oswald merchandise.

I'm not big on garden sculptures, but this Mickey Gnome is just too fun to pass up. I just have to find a place in the car to take him home. BTW, he is one of the merchandise offerings for the International Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT.

D23--Not so great for International Fans!

Disney finally launched D23 today.

If you aren't an avid Disney fan and a reader of the many Disney blogs out there, D23 was publicized on the web for about 2 months, with a simple website asking, "Are you 23?" Many rumours surrounded the website and what D23 was, from a big release of Disney DVD's to an exclusive club. Well, the latter was true. D23 is the ultimate Disney Fan Club, run by Disney.

This really isn't the first fan club that Disney has run. There was once the Magic Kingdom Club, which provided discounts on merchandise and other things. There is the Walt Disney Collector's Society (the official club of the Walt Disney Classics Collection), but it is no longer run by Disney, but rather by Enesco.

I won't get into the details of D23, but all I will say it is a Disney Fan's dream come true..... Except for this Disney fan!!!

To join, you purchase your membership from Disney Shopping. So, I had my credit card out, ready to purchase and made it all the way to the payment screen, to see a shipping fee of $50. $50 shipping for a $75 purchase?!?!? And US residents get free shipping??? Someone want to tell me how that is fair? I can understand that shipping outside the US is a little more expensive, but I live in Canada not eastern Europe or Australia. It is free to ship to Niagara Fall, New York, but costs $50 to get it over the border. In addition, with the currency exchange, my total cost would have come to about $160 Canadian, more than double the US cost.

Needless to say, until Disney does something about the shipping costs, I will not be a member of D23.

Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 4

More Vinylmation pieces.... Urban Series 1, 3 inch figures:

Urban Series 1, 9 inch figures:

Just not too sure if and when they will be available as the Disney Gallery site doesn't provide much info.

Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 3

Since I have already mentioned the Walt Disney Classics Collection (WDCC to those in the know) before, it was inevitable that there would be another piece or 2 that I would want to pick up in the parks. And here now is the 2nd:

This is the 4th Figment piece that Walt Disney World has released. The first one (which I don't have and still looking for) was a simple Figment piece. The 2nd one featured the Dreamfinder and the 3rd was Figment with a tube of rainbow paint. The 2nd one I was able to purchase at Disney World in 2006, as there were many made and left over. The 3rd piece was released in 2008 and a little more limited (750 pieces). I had to mail order this one, and thankfully I did, as it sold out on the release weekend.

So, with the 4th one, I ran into a bit of a situation. The piece comes out on April 25th, a week and a half before I arrive. After a few phone calls, I was told that I could not have the piece put aside for me until I arrive and I could not have it "shipped" to the resort. Which means, I have to pay the $100 to ship it to Canada.... Almost doubling the purchase price of this piece!!!! I have always complained about the shipping fees to Canada as they are quite expensive. I realize that it is expensive to ship overseas, but Canada is not overseas!

Needless to say, I have ordered one for me and I'm going to try and make a few more phone calls to see if they can make an exception. Wish me luck!

Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 2

I really want to buy this. Unfortunately, it won't be available until September (or later in Disney World). I'm hoping this is the start of a new Disney World series.

I have 3 pieces of the Pirates series (the Helmsman, the Pirate with Pigs and the Pirate on Canon) and hope to buy 1 or 2 more in May, which I will discuss in another post. I also have this Pirates piece, which was sold 9 years ago at a special event.

I guess if I can't get it in May, I will have to convince Janice to take another trip in September. Wish me luck!

Things I can't wait to buy in Disney World: Part 1

So, I have decided to start a sub series in my Blog. If you know me at all, you know that I am a big Disneyana collector. I collect everything from PINS to Walt Disney Classics Collection pieces. Suffice to say, going to Disney World isn't just a trip to my favorite place on earth, but also a big shopping trip. Starting with this blog, anytime I see something that is only available at the parks that I will want to buy, I'm going to mention it. That way not only you will get to know me more, but it will also be an on-going shopping list for me.

First up are the new Disney Vinylmation pieces.

Disney teased about these items last summer and also sold pins in a lead up to the introduction. I've been following the designer toy craze lately and even have a small collection of Kidrobot Dunny's and Monster Factory plush. Obviously the Vinylmation pieces have piqued my interest. Now I have to try and find out how I can order a case of them and pick them up when I'm there instead of having them shipped.....

Postscript

Found some more pictures of first series. I particularly like the Disney Cruise Line exclusive:

Thanks to Plastic and Plush for the picture.