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News For March 2005

March 6, 2005 ~ March 12, 2005

Saturday March 12, 2005

Annual Passholder Character Dining Series Pin # 2
A Royal Disney Princess Breakfast

To celebrate the "A Royal Disney Princess Breakfast" at the Plaza Inn in Disneyland® park, a special limited-edition pin is being offered to Annual Passholders. This opulent two-piece "dangler" pin features Cinderella and her Fairy God Mother; it will be available exclusively to Annual Passholders beginning Sunday, March 13, 2005, while supplies last. One pin will be provided as part of a single food purchase of $25 (after tax and any applicable discount), at selected dining locations.*

*Park and Resort Hotel dining locations include:
Plaza Inn, Carnation Cafe, Rancho del Zocalo, Blue Bayou, French Market and Café Orleans at Disneyland® park; Ariel's Grotto, Pacific Wharf Café, Pizza Oom Mow Mow, plus the Vineyard Room and Wine Country Trattoria at the Golden Vine Winery at Disney's California Adventure™ park; Disney's PCH Grill and Yamabuki restaurant at Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel; Goofy's Kitchen, Hook's Pointe and Granville's Steak House at the Disneyland® Hotel; Storytellers Café at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel™.

DLR regrets that pins are in very limited supply, are subject to availability, and may sell out quickly due to their popularity. Pins only available to Annual Passholders in person during regular operating hours. Qualifying purchase for pin must be made during promotional period beginning Sunday, March 13, 2005; purchases made prior to Sunday, March 13, 2005, do not qualify for pin. Qualifying purchase excludes alcoholic beverages. Offer, details and participating locations subject to change at any time without notice. Other restrictions may apply.


To Be Released at DLR Tomorrow
Sunday March 13, 2005

St. Patrick's Day 2005 - Tinker Bell

LE 1500
Retail $10.50

Available at Emporium, Store Command, La Mascarade d’Orleans, Greetings from California, P.T. Flea Market, World of Disney®


DLR Cast Exclusive Pin Set

Released to DLR Cast Members

LE 2000
The pins are inside a small plastic case.

On the back is stamped:

Disneyland Resort Cast Exclusive
Limited Edition 2000
©Disney




To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Sunday March 13, 2005

Easter 2005 ~ Tinker Bell

This Limited Edition pin-on-pin features Tinker Bell with glitter wings holding a bouquet of flowers while surrounded by Easter eggs.

LE 3500
Retail $10.95


Friday March 11, 2005

Here is the scan of the Jessica with Microphone ~ One Night Only ~ pin released today at the DLR

Jessica with Microphone
One Night Only

Open Edition
Retail $6.50


The Art of Disney at Downtown Disney® Marketplace
welcomes Swarovski North America

The Art of Disney at Downtown Disney® Marketplace at WDW is pleased to welcome Swarovski North America on April 15th and 16th, 2005. World-famous for their enchanting crystal creations, Swarovski has once again crafted a brilliant new line featuring Disney Character figurines. Included in this delightful collection are the Disney Fab Six: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Pluto and Goofy.

As an additional bonus, with the purchase of $100.00 or more of any Swarovski product at the Art of Disney, Downtown Disney® Marketplace, Guests will receive a collectible Mickey Mouse Icon Swarovski pin.*

A limited number of the following figurines will be available as part of this premiere release:

· Mickey Mouse Faceted Figurine - $275.00
· Minnie Mouse Faceted Figurine - $275.00
· Donald Duck Faceted Figurine - $250.00
· Daisy Duck Faceted Figurine - $250.00
· Pluto Faceted Figurine - $250.00
· Goofy Faceted Figurine - $350.00

In addition to the Fab Six premiere, we’ll also be showcasing Swarovski’s new limited edition brooch “It all started with a Mouse,” and Swarovski’s new jewelry line which makes a great gift idea for the upcoming Spring, Mother’s Day, Weddings, Graduations & Prom season.

For more information or to place your name on the wish list, please contact WDW Event Services via phone at 407.827.7600. Wish list orders will begin on March 9, 2005. Wish list is exclusive to only the Fab Six Figurines & LE Mickey Brooch. Wish list recipients that are awarded product will receive the signed Certificate of Verification but not the Gift with Purchase. Information subject to change without notice. Wish list merchandise is not guaranteed and is available while supplies last.

*Available while supplies last. Gift with purchase requires a $100.00 (pre-tax, post discount) transaction of Swarovski product. Available only at the Art of Disney, located at Downtown Disney® Marketplace at the Walt Disney World® Resort on 04/15/05 – 04/16/05. One free gift per transaction. Subject to change without notice.


Thursday March 10, 2005

Looking to add to your Mickey Mouse or Disney pin collection?

Currently available are eight (8) Mickey Mouse themed pins, depicting eight of the Mickey: 75 Years of InspEARations statues, that were previously on display at the Disneyland Resort and throughout the country.

The 75 Years of Magic with Mickey Mouse pins are as follows:

  • All Aboard
  • Clouded Conscience
  • ESPN Sports Center Mickey
  • Filmic Mickey
  • Mickey Celebrates Our Freedom
  • Big Cheese Mickey
  • El Mickey
  • Under Sea Mickey

The pins are currently available for $8.50 each, plus tax at the locations listed below or via Disneyland DelivEARS at 800-362-4533.

Disneyland® Park - Store Command (formerly Premiere Shop)

Disney's California Adventure" Park - Fly 'n' Buy, Rushin' River Outfitters, Laud Bhang's Pin Cart, Souvenir 66, Sideshow Shirts, Treasures in Paradise, P.T. Flea Market and Greeting From California.

Downtown Disney® District - World of Disney®

Click Here

to see pictures of the pins.

Come Out and Trade Returns!!

Beginning Friday, March 18, 2005, "Come Out and Trade" with the Disneyland® Resort Cast! Held daily from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Plaza Pavilion on Main Street, U.S.A.

Be sure to stop by the newest pin trading area and trade a pin or two! Come Out and Trade program subject to change without notice. In the event of actual rain, the Come Out and Trade program will not be held.


To Be Released at DLR Tomorrow
Friday March 11, 2005

Jessica and Roger Rabbit Piano

Open Edition
Retail $8.50

Jessica with Flames

Jessica is wearing a dress which features glitter accents.

Open Edition
Retail $6.50

Image not available
Jessica with Microphone

Open Edition
Retail $8.50

To Be Released at DLR Tomorrow
Friday March 11, 2005
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blaster Scoreboard

Open Edition
Retail $6.50

Available at Store Command


Information Regarding the Haunted Mansion Holiday 2005 Event
As posted on DisneyGallery.com

As our focus turns toward the Happiest Celebration on Earth and we busily prepare for this golden celebration, it has been decided that the Disneyland® Resort will not host this year’s Haunted Mansion Holiday event. We wish to thank you for your continued support and we look forward to hosting you at future merchandise events.

"Swarovski Sunrise Breakfast" and Product Release

Event: Swarovski Sunrise Breakfast
Event Date: Saturday, April 9, 2005
Event Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (Event Check-in will begin at 6:30 a.m.)
Location: Brisa Courtyard, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel®

Mike received this information in the mail.. note the GWP pin to be given with the purchase!!

Thanks Mike!!

For reservations, visit DisneyGallery.com


Disneyana Fun Fairs Show
A Disney pin and collectible show taking place this Sunday, March 13th in the Anaheim area next to Disneyland. It will have numerous tables of Disney pins and collectibles. Thousands of different Disney pins will be available for sale/trade. The show is hosted by Disneyana Fun Fairs.

Show details:

Where: Coast Anaheim Hotel (714) 750-1811
1855 South Harbor Blvd (one block south of Disneyland)
Anaheim, CA
When: Sunday, March 13th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission is $3. For any other information, including an updated list of special guests, call Disneyana Fun Fairs at (714) 835-3617.



WDW Cast Member ~ Surprise Pin ~ I'm In Shape

This pin will be released at the Cast Pin Party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. This event is for Cast Members only.

LE 1000
Retail $5.00

This pin is not marked as a "Cast Exclusive." It was a pin planned for a surprise Guest release, but was substituted for the Cast Event when the planned Cast pin was not ready.


WDW Open Edition Look-Out

Found today at Disney's Pin Traders!!

Retail $6.95


To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Friday March 11, 2005

Easter 2005 Jumbo Pin
Bambi

This Limited Edition Jumbo pin-on-pin features Bambi, Thumper and Flower standing in a bed of flowers. The top of the pin reads "Happy Easter 2005" and the bottom reads "Walt Disney World®". This pin was designed by Disney Design Group Artist Michelle Morrow.

LE 750
Retail $25.00

This pin will be released at the following locations:

Downtown Disney® Marketplace - Disney's Pin Traders
Magic Kingdom® Park - Town Square Exposition Hall
Epcot® - Pin Central
Disney-MGM Studios - Sorcerer's Hat Shop
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Island Mercantile

Michelle Morrow will be signing her Easter Jumbo pin on Friday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The signing will take place at Disney's Pin Traders in the Downtown Disney® Marketplace. All Guests are invited to attend.


Click here for a Preview of the Silent and Live Auction lots.

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Wednesday March 9, 2005

Upcoming Japan Disney Store Pin Releases
March 12, 2005
Back to School Pins!

Retail 735 yen each
Fantasia Anniversary

Retail 735 yen


Fantasia Anniversary Set

Retail 1050 yen

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March 26, 2005
Mickey Mouse Club Anniversary

Retail 735 yen
Easter pins! 735 yen each

Thanks Janelle!!


Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)
To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Thursday March 10, 2005

~ Everything Green Collection ~

Donald Duck

This pin will be released at Epcot®.

LE 1500
Retail $8.95

Goofy

This pin will be released at Magic Kingdom® Park.

LE 1500
Retail $8.95

Mickey Mouse

This pin will be released at Disney's Pin Traders at Downtown Disney® Marketplace.

LE 1500
Retail $8.95

Minnie Mouse

This pin will be released at Disney-MGM Studios.

LE 1500
Retail $8.95

Pluto

This pin will be released at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

LE 1500
Retail $8.95

WDW Cast Pin Party ~ Tomorrow ~ Thursday March 10, 2005
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

The third Cast Pin Party of 2005 will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Cast Services Building. This event is for Cast Members Only (please bring valid Walt Disney World® Resort ID to gain admission to the event).

Update: Due to circumstances beyond the control of WDW, the release of the Simba 2005 Cast Pin Party pin will be delayed. This pin will be released at a future 2005 Cast Pin Party. Cast Members will have the opportunity to purchase a unique Limited Edition 1000 surprise pin. Limit two (2) Pins per Cast Member.** Retail $5.00 (plus tax). (No discount, must have valid Walt Disney World ® Resort ID to purchase. Main Entrance/Silver Pass not valid for purchase.)



Release Delayed

Cast Members attending the event will receive one (1) randomly selected Limited Edition "A-E Ticket" pin.** Each pin will have a unique edition size and all of the pins will be present at the first Cast Pin Party. The pins will be packaged in a black polybag, so you won't know which one you'll receive. Click here to see the pins.

There are several other activities taking place during the Cast Pin Party including:

-- Trading Activity with Lee Cockerell, Executive Vice President, Walt Disney World Operations - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM*

-- Trading with the 2005 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team - 10:00-11:00*

-- 75% off retail prices of pins; Build-A-Pin; new selection of DisneyAuctions.com pins.

-- Sneak Preview of upcoming Pin releases; Trading Activities*

*Event activities subject to change without notice.

**All Pins available while supplies last.


WDW Piece History 2005 Pin Collection
Other pins in this 2005 collection will include:
  • April - Maelstrom in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot®
  • May - Dumbo's Flight in Fantasyland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park
  • June - Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
  • July - Jungle Cruise in Adventureland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park
  • August - It's Tough to Be a Bug!® at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
  • September - Test Track at Epcot®
  • October - Peter Pan's Flight in Fantasyland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park
  • November - Splash Mountain in Frontierland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park
  • December - Spaceship Earth - Epcot® Icon at Epcot®



Tuesday March 8, 2005

A Little 50th Celebration Merchandise Preview!!
There is a plan to produce a set of twelve different, limited edition Mickey Mouse bean bags. Each Mickey Mouse bean bag will be themed to represent a different park (11) including the Disney Cruise Line.... and each bean bag will come with a matching pin!!
There is a redesign of the Pal Mickey in the works coming for the 50th that will have an "interactive" pin like the large, light up Magical Moments pins we've seen before.

And hold on to your life jackets.... there is a whole range of Disney Cruise Line exclusive merchandise for the 50th!!!



Chip 'n' Dale Anniversary Wishes (Get Away Travel Pin # 3)
This is the third pin in the Chip and Dale Get Away Today Travel Company pin series. Chip and Dale, wearing party hats, hold up a blue balloon which shows a big 50 and the words "Disneyland Resort". Back is stamped "©Disney China".


Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)
Special Pin Trading Night
Due to the popularity of the recent Mickey's Pin Trading Night at Disney's Pop Century Resort, WDW is pleased to announce another special night. Guests are invited to join their Friends on Saturday, April 2 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Everything Pop! at Disney's Pop Century Resort.

This groovy event will feature totally rad activities in the Kids Only Zone outside at the Pin Camper. There will also be delicious food and drink specials at the Classic Concoctions bar.


Walt Disney World Cast Exclusive Bowl A Thon 2005 Pin
The Disney Hand Bowl-A-Thon 2005 shows a bowling lane with a free D bowling ball which slides back and forth and looks to be hitting the bowling pins. Cast Members that participated in the Bowl-A-Thon received this pin as a thank you.


Monday March 7, 2005

Artexpo 2005
This pin was given to attendees by Animated Animations Company, who has the licensing rights to distribute Disney's Art Classics. The International Art Expo was held at the Jacob Javitts Center in New York.

LE 1000

The back has © Disney and then says Limited Edition 1000 Animated Animations Co. China.




To Be Released at WDW
Thursday March 17, 2005
50 Days to Go!!!

This pin will be released at Disney's Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney® Marketplace.

LE 1200
Retail $8.95

A very small number of these pins were sold at Expo Hall last week, but were pulled from the racks to be sold on the official release date.


WDW Open Edition Look-Out
~ Coming Soon ~
Pluto - Kennel Club

Retail $6.95 $8.95
Easter 2005 - Mickey Mouse

Retail $6.95
2005 Sorcerer Mickey with Castle

Retail $8.95


Sunday March 6, 2005

New Items from DisneyDirect.com
Pluto's 75th Anniversary Pin Set

$24.95 (Item #95490)
Arrives on bone-shaped card featuring artist sketches. From 1'' L x 1 1/4'' W to 2'' L x 1 1/4'' W. Enamel cloisonné. Imported. Limited Edition of 1500.

Note: This item will ship in 6 weeks.
''Mickey Mouse Club'' 50th Anniversary Boxed 6-Pc. Pin Set

$34.95 (Item #95468)
Arrives on special collector's card. Pins up to 2'' H. Enamel cloisonné. Imported. Limited Edition of 1500.
''The Three Caballeros'' Pin Set

$24.95 (Item #95483)
Arrives on a special collector's card. Up to 1 1/4'' H. Enamel cloisonné. Imported. Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Edition of 1500.




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