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News For May 2005

May 8, 2005 ~ May 14, 2005

Saturday May 14, 2005

Here is a preview of some of the pins to be released on the 2005 Panama Canal Return Crossing August 20 through September 3, 2005


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To commemorate this special return cruise, several unique merchandise items have been created. These items will include a collection of Limited Edition pins. These pins will be different from the 2005 Panama Canal Crossing Cruise being held from May 14 through May 28, 2005.

Disney is delighted to give Guests a sneak peek of several of the pins created for this return cruise. Many Guests will be thrilled to learn that a unique and different Super Jumbo pin is currently in development and DisneyPins.com hopes to have artwork soon.




To Be Released at the DLR Tomorrow
Sunday May 15, 2005
Memories Collection
Buzz Lightyear at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

LE 1000
SKU: 9180299
Retail Price: $10.50
Memories Collection
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck at the Sun Wheel

LE 1000
SKU: 9180374
Retail Price: $10.50
Memories Collection
Eeyore in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle

LE 1000
SKU: 9180114
Retail Price: $10.50
Memories Collection
Huey, Dewey and Louie watching Fireworks

LE 1000
SKU: 9180459
Retail Price: $10.50

To Be Released at the DLR
Sunday May 15, 2005

USA Stitch Spinner

Open Edition
SKU: 9404524
Retail $8.50

To Be Released at the DLR Tomorrow
Sunday May 15, 2005
Graduation Day
Mickey Mouse Slider Pin

LE 1500
SKU: 9373189
Retail Price: $10.50

Celebrating 50 Years of Magical Memories
~ Update ~ May 13, 2005 ~

Package Announcement

We have kicked off our 50th Anniversary Celebration and the excitement is building to a crescendo as we approach the anniversary date in July. We hope you are planning to join in all the fun! The packages for the Celebrating 50 Years of Magical Memories event are going fast and we have capped out on the top three packages. No additional Guests will be added to those packages as of this date, May 13, 2005.

Walt's Dream Package - 78 Guests (Sold Out)
Roy's Plan Package - 46 Guests (Sold Out)
Lillian's Inspiration - 187 Guests (Sold Out)
Imagineer's Quest - Still Available
Taste of the Disneyland Resort and Auction Package - Still Available
Auction (only) - Still Available

If you wish to opt out of this event for any reason, we will be happy to accept your declination within the next 10 days and refund your package price (event refund offer expires May 24, 2005).

Click Here for the tentative itinerary

Click Here for a list of Artists and Artist Signings

Click Here for some of the RSP Merchandise that will be offered

Click Here for a listing of some of the items to be auctioned




Japan Disney Store Pin Releases
Donald Duck
Initial (Dangle)

LE 1300 Pins
Retail Price: 735 Yen
Mickey Mouse
Initial (Dangle)

LE 1200 Pins
Retail Price: 735 Yen
Tinker Bell
Initial (Dangle)

LE 1200 Pins
Retail Price: 735 Yen
Chip Behind Gate (Hinged)

LE 1400 Pins ~ Retail Price: 735 Yen
Dale Behind Gate (Hinged)

LE 1400 Pins ~ Retail Price: 735 Yen
Father's Day 2005
(Mufasa & Simba)

LE 1600 Pins
Retail Price: 735 yen



To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Sunday May 15, 2005
Passholder Exclusive - Epcot® 2005

This Limited Edition, Annual Passholder Exclusive pin features Astronaut Goofy surrounding Spaceship Earth. The center of the pin contains a capsule with silver stars. This pin reads "Passholder Exclusive Epcot®". This pin was designed by Disney Design Group Artist Martha Widener.

To purchase this pin, Annual Passholders must present valid Walt Disney World® Annual Passholder ID at the register. Pins available while supplies last.

This pin will be released at the following locations:

  • Magic Kingdom® Park - Uptown Jewelers on Main Street, U.S.A.®
  • Epcot® - Pin Central
  • Disney-MGM Studios - Sorcerer's Hat
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Island Mercantile
  • Downtown Disney® Marketplace - Disney's Pin Traders

    This pin will not be available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.

LE 7500 ~ SKU: 10917244 ~ Retail Price: $10.95


To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Sunday May 15, 2005


~ Piece of Disney History ~ 2005 Pin Collection ~ Dumbo the Flying Elephant ~
Take flight with this Limited Edition pin celebrating Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mickey and Minnie. This unique pin features a piece of a banner flown around this attraction. This original attraction is located in Fantasyland® at the Magic Kingdom® Park. It opened on October 1, 1971.

LE 2000
SKU: 10903923
Retail $12.95


Friday May 13, 2005


Bon Voyage to all of the Panama Canal Cruisers!!!

We look forward to hearing reports about your Cruise.. and thanks to Ed, we can watch the Disney Magic go through the Panama Canal on May 20, 2005!!

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All of the pin releases can be found by clicking on the icon below.....

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Be sure to check out the upcoming pin releases...
More have been added and some release dates changes..

For the May 2005 DLR Pin Releases Click Here


For the May 2005 WDW Pin Releases Click Here
For the June 2005 WDW Pin Releases Click Here



This pin was given to Cast Members by Liz Boice, who is the Senior Vice President of Walt Disney parks and Resorts Merchandise.

We have been told that this pin was given to Merchandise Cast Members in recognition for their hard work.

Usually it is only given to the leaders by Ms. Boice herself, with a letter of Thank You attached.

Many thanks to all that helped identify this pin!!

 


Thursday May 12, 2005

Magical Milestones ~ A Pin Celebration

June 24, 2005 through August 14, 2005

Disneyland® Resort

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Navigate through the years, with the help of fifty-one Magical Milestone pins that commemorate special occasions, celebrations and icons throughout DISNEYLAND® Resort history.

This magical pin celebration will take place June 24 through August 14 and will feature a specially designed lanyard starter set as well as open and limited edition pins and accessories.



   
Note: Artist concept drawings of some of the pins.




To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Friday May 13, 2005
Celebrate the 12th Annual International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot® with this Limited Edition pin. This logo pin features a topiary maze in the shape of a Mickey Mouse head. Space Stitch is taking a bite out of the logo. The festival runs from April 15 through June 5, 2005 at Epcot®

Passholder Exclusive - 2005 Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival - Pluto

This pin will be released at Epcot® - Pin Central.

To purchase this pin, Passholders must present valid Walt Disney World® Passholder ID. Limit of two pins, per Guest, per day and all pins are available while supplies last.

This pin will not be available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.

LE 3000 ~ Retail $10.95


WDW Cast Exclusive Happiest Celebration Pin
This pin was given to WDW Cast Members in commemoration of the Happiest Celebration on Earth!!

Please note that costumed Cast Members are permitted to wear this pin from Sunday, May 15 through Saturday, May 21 as an approve pin to be worn on the costume. This pin is not available to trade with CMs on duty.


Wednesday May 11, 2005

Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)

To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Thursday May 12, 2005


Stitch's Action Adventure ~ Disney-MGM Studios

Beauty and The Beast
Live on Stage

Edition Size: 1500
SKU: 10903721
Retail Price: $10.95

Available at the Disney-MGM Studios

A few more pins have been added to Stitch's Action Adventure at the Disney-MGM Studios!!

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Booster Collection - Winnie the Pooh and Friends


This Open Edition Winnie the Pooh pin collection features four pins:

Pooh and Piglet walking
Eeyore with a bee
Tigger and Roo
Winnie the Pooh eating Hunny

SKU: 10903896 ~ Retail Price: $22.00


The Tinker Bell Booster Collection previously released at the DLR, is being released at WDW this week!!



Starter Kit ~ Disney Cruise Line®

Ahoy Disney Pin Traders! This Disney Cruise Line® Edition starter set has everything you need to begin your Disney Pin Trading adventure on the high seas. This set contains four exclusive Disney Cruise Line® pins, lanyard and card. Show your collection or start trading Disney pins with fellow shipmates and Disney Cruise Line® Crew Members wearing a pin lanyard.

This set is not available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.

Retail Price: $25.00



"Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest Winners" Pin Release & Signing
Saturday, June 4, 2005 ~ 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
World of Disney®, Downtown Disney® District


The three "Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest Winners" will be on hand for a special appearance and signing as the DLR celebrates the release of their designs being chosen and the remarkable pins that have been produced from them. Please note wristband distribution guidelines below. Limit two pins per Guest, per style.

The pins being released in conjunction with this event are as follows:

"Hey Wanna Trade?"

Created by Store Operations Cast Member, Daniel Krafcisin, this pin features Stitch, as he asks "Hey, Wanna Trade?" This pin is limited to an edition size of 1,000 and will be offered for $10.50, plus tax.

Fifty Years of Building Character

Created by Disney's California Adventure Park Attractions Cast Member, Brian Robb, this pin features some of Disney's most beloved characters, strategically placed to re-create Sleeping Beauty Castle. This pin is limited to an edition size of 1,000 and will be offered for $10.50, plus tax.
Mickey & Pluto

Created by Disney's California Adventure Park Attractions Cast Member, Kristina Marroquin, this pin features Mickey as he accompanies Pluto on a walk. This pin is limited to an edition size of 1,000 and will be offered for $10.50, plus tax.
Limit TWO (2) pins signed per Artist, per Guest. Special Guest Artist will only sign their respective pins.

WRISTBAND DISTRIBUTION

Wristbands will be distributed entitling bearers to the opportunity to purchase limited edition pins released in association with the Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest Winners pin release and signing. Guests wishing to obtain a wristband to purchase the "limited-edition" pins, will not be permitted to wait in line prior to 6:00 a.m. Wristbands for pins will be distributed on the day of release one hour prior to the opening of Disneyland® park in the West Esplanade Tram Drop-off area located near the Guest Information Kiosk. Guests who wish to obtain a wristband to purchase a pin must be present when the line forms or they will be escorted to the back of the line. In addition, holding a place in line for others in your party will not be allowed. Wristbands will be distributed until 12 Noon or while supplies last.

Wristbands will be valid for the purchase of the pins at the designated merchandise location until 1:00 P.M. on the day of distribution. Wristbands are limited. At 1:00 P.M. any remaining pins will be available for purchase at the designated merchandise location by persons who have not previously purchased the pin(s) on the day of release. Theme park admission required. Lost, stolen or damaged wristbands will not be replaced. Wristbands have no cash value. Restrictions apply. Subject to change without notice.

No wish list will be taken for this event. The DLR asks that you bring no personal items to be signed. Artist appearances are subject to space and time availability and are not guaranteed. Event information subject to change without notice.


Tuesday May 10, 2005
Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)
Gift With Purchase ~ Pal Mickey Game ~ Special Edition Pin
Pal Mickey is dressed up for the Happiest Celebration On Earth! To obtain this special pin, Guests should play the Pal Mickey Game at DisneyWorld.com and print out the certificate upon completion. Guests then should bring the certificate and purchase a Special Edition Pal Mickey at the following merchandise locations:
  • Main Street, U.S.A.® - Main Street Cinema
  • Downtown Disney® Marketplace - Once Upon A Toy


    To get started, Play the Pal Mickey Game

All pins available while supplies last. This pin will not be available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.


Art of Disney ~ Gallery Lithography Exclusive ~ Randy Souders
To Be Released Tuesday May 17, 2005
Inspired from artwork created by Randy Souders, this Limited Edition pin features Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. To obtain this pin, Guests must purchase the Limited Edition Gallery Lithograph featuring similar artwork.


Title: Randy Souders - Past, Present & Future

Limited Edition: 1000

Retail: $95.00

Dimensions: 14 3/4" x 18" H

Description: Celebrate the Happiest Celebration on Earth by owning this Randy Souders lithograph and limited edition pin. This item depicts Walt Disney & Mickey Mouse walking together through the Magic Kingdom Park.


The lithograph and pin will be released at the Art of Disney locations at the Walt Disney World® Resort including:
  • Magic Kingdom® Park - King's Gallery
  • Epcot® - Future World near Innoventions West
  • Disney-MGM Studios - Animation Courtyard
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Disney Outfitters
  • Downtown Disney® Marketplace - Art of Disney


  • All pins available while supplies last. It will not be available via Walt Disney World® Mail Order.

LE 1000





Actual Scans of the Pins of the New 2005 AAA and WDTC Pin & Lanyard!

Guests who purchase a travel package to the Disneyland Resort from AAA or Walt Disney Travel Company (WDTC), will receive a voucher for a free lanyard and collectible pin.

Promotion runs through the "Happiest Homecoming on Earth" or while supplies last.

These new designs for 2005 were developed to tie in with the 50th Anniversary.

Guests may redeem their voucher at the following locations:

  • AAA Kiosk near City Hall – (AAA only)
  • Greetings from California
  • Store Command
  • World of Disney

Thanks Lawrence!!


Monday May 9, 2005


Update on the Pin Releases for the Disney Cruise Line for the 2005 Panama Canal Crossing from May 14 through May 28, 2005 on the Disney Magic®.
Update: Please note the release schedule has been updated based on days in port versus days at sea. Therefore, some of the release dates have changed.

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Disney Wonder Captain's Choice and Mother's Day Pins Released
Captain's Choice
May 2005
Captain Mickey and Flag

This pin is a Captain's Choice and features the Captain's Choice logo and the flag with white Mickey head as a pins-on-pin. Captain Guus Verhulst selected this pin for the Disney Wonderreg. This pin was designed by Disney Design Group Artist Garret Webb. It was released on the Disney Wonder®.

LE 1000
Retail $10.95


Mother's Day 2005
101 Dalmatians

Celebrate Mother's Day 2005 on the Disney Cruise Line® with this Limited Edition pin. Perdita from Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians is seen with several of her puppies. Jeff Ebersohl from Disney Design Group created the artwork for this special pin. This pin was released on the Disney Magic® and Disney Wonder® Ships.

LE 500
Retail $10.95




So you are not left holding your pin backs... check out the WDW May 2005 Pin Releases.. as more pins have been added!!



DLR Annual Passholder Dining Pin Released
Main Street Ice Cream Parlor

The first in a series of five pins representing the Five Decades of Disney Dining was released. This dining pin was limited to Annual Passholders who made single food purchase of $25 or more (after tax and any discounts) at selected restaurants throughout DLR. It comes in a keepsake box, which has been opened here to show the pin. The pin sits on a painted Main Street scene and has a matte around it. The back of the pin has the 50th and Pin Trading logos and reads "Five Decades of Disney Dining -- Annual Passholder Exclusive -- (C) Disney -- China" The back of the box has the same as the pin, but adds "Special Edition 10,000".



Sunday May 8, 2005


Thursday September 8, 2005
at a Walt Disney World® Resort

Let your Imagination run wild on September 8, 2005 for a morning with old friends, new memories and a Purple Dragon. Epcot®, at the Walt Disney World® Resort, is pleased to offer the first ever Figment inspired sculpt by Walt Disney Classics Collection. The limited edition Figment sculpt will be available as part of this special breakfast event and will also feature a companion Jumbo Pin that will be exclusively available for Event Guests. Additionally, Bruce Lau will be available for signings.

Event Admission is $150.00 per person
Packages are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Figment: Spark of Imagination

Artist: Bruce Lau
Medium: Porcelain
Edition Size: 500
Retail: $99.00

Dimensions: 3 1/2" W x 5 1/4" H
Exclusive to the Walt Disney World® Resort
(Included in event admission)

Rocketeer Figment Jumbo Pin
(Concept Art)

Dimensions: 4"
Special: Pin-on-pin
Medium: Synthetic

Edition Size: 250

(Included in event admission)

Reservations begin at 9:00 am (Pacific) on Wednesday May 11, 2005.

All elements of the event are subject to change without notice.




Magical Milestones ~ A Pin Celebration

Beginning June 24, 2005

Navigate through the years, with the help of fifty-one Magical Milestone pins that commemorate special occasions, celebrations and icons throughout DISNEYLAND® Resort history.

This magical pin celebration will take place June 24 through August 14 and will feature a specially designed lanyard starter set as well as open and limited edition pins and accessories.

In addition, as part of the celebration there will be special Pin Trading Board carts that will allow you to add to your own Disney Pin Trading collection.

Pin Trading Carts locations are as follows:

Tomorrowland, DISNEYLAND® park

Entry Plaza, Disney's California Adventure park

World of Disney®, Downtown Disney® District

Stay tuned for more information!!


From Imagination to Celebration
From Imagination to Celebration is a once in a lifetime touring experience that will become a defining moment to showcase all that Disneyland® has to offer; a never, yet ever changing, heritage rich, three dimensional, living and breathing experience that makes anyone who enters Disneyland® a family member.

Highlights

Express Boarding on selected attractions that represent the decades of Disneyland®.
Reserved seating for one of the newest 50th Happiest Homecoming On Earth shows.
An exclusive commemorative pin.
A keepsake DISNEYLAND® "A-E Ticket Book" that spotlights references from the entire tour experience.
A photo that captures the memories of you on this tour experience.
The tour includes a preselected snack provided by one of our dining locations.

Details

Guests may book this tour before they arrive at the Disneyland® Resort by calling Tickets and Reservations at 714-781-4400.
Reservations may also be made at Disneyland® Resort Guest Service locations.
The tour may be booked up to 30 days in advance.
There are four tours offered daily with a limited availability of 16 guests per tour.
Each tour is 3.5 hours and dispatches at varies times throughout the day.

Price

$55.00 per person, does not include park admission.
Introductory Offer, price valid through 7-16-05.




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