Window Artists

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I was recently provided with an opportunity to learn a little about window design at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m talking about the art of displaying goods and merchandise in shop windows to entice you into the stores to part with your money. Like everything at Disney, a lot of thought and detail goes into all … Continue reading "Window Artists"
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World of Color Merchandise

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World of Color Merchandise can (at this point) mainly be found in three locations. As you enter Disney California Adventure, there is a merchandise store on the left side “Greetings from California”. It has a basic merchandise display sporting T-shirts, cups, glassware, bracelets … … a micro-fiber black blanket, limited edition matted litho….. Some merchandise … Continue reading "World of Color Merchandise"
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“Green” comes to Disney Merchandising

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Disney has introduced a new “green” product line. Starting this week, environmentally friendly merchandise will start appearing on shelves across property. Last year, Disney developed guidelines for what “green” meant. They wanted to make sure if a product said “green” it actually meant something. Their efforts gave birth to some surprisingly innovative merchandise. Here is … Continue reading "“Green” comes to Disney Merchandising"
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Pretty in Pink

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Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 0.1666s shutter, f5 Here’s my Pic of the Week for merchandise. It’s easy to be a Princess for a day – just make your way to one of the many gift shops at Walt Disney World. My attention was caught by the color and dreamy look … Continue reading "Pretty in Pink"
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Rawlings Baseball Bats

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Did you know that you can have a custom-made baseball bat made at Disney World? Well you can. Tucked in a corner inside the Team Mickey Store at the Marketplace section of Downtown Disney, you’ll find a Rawlings shop. Here, a craftsman will create your one-of-a-kind bat while you watch. Opened last September, this shop … Continue reading "Rawlings Baseball Bats"
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Disney Monorail T-shirt

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I have received a number of emails telling me that the “Por favor mantengase alejado de las puertas! T-shirt cannot be found anywhere at Disney World, so I decided that I better check this out for myself. I spoke with a cast member at the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney and was told … Continue reading "Disney Monorail T-shirt"
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Por Favor – Purchasing the Monorail T-shirt

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My latest blog about the monorail T-shirt has generated a lot of interest. Many of you have written to ask where I purchased it. In my case, I bought it at the Boutiki shop in the Polynesian Resort. However, I suspect it’s also available at the other Disney resorts, especially the monorail resorts (Contemporary and … Continue reading "Por Favor – Purchasing the Monorail T-shirt"
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Por Favor

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I do not speak Spanish, but I have ridden the monorails at Disney World so many times that I’ve memorized the saying “Por favor manténgase alejado de las puertas.” (Please stand clear of the doors.) Disney is now selling a T-shirt sporting this saying along with a picture of a monorail and castle and the … Continue reading "Por Favor"
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Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom

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Earlier this year (or maybe even last year), the Bakery on Main Street needed to expand its seating area. To do this, Disney displaced the Arribas Brothers glass shop that shared this area. Shortly after the expansion was complete, the Market House next door was closed and remodeled. It reopened several months later and was … Continue reading "Crystal Arts – Main Street Magic Kingdom"
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