tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61764018459401204882024-03-17T02:24:18.655-04:00Plus the MagicKJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-84272407306538780482019-08-17T09:54:00.000-04:002019-08-17T09:54:35.682-04:00Plus the Magic: On Hiatus<div style="text-align: center;">
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-57048438826622349072018-08-13T16:29:00.000-04:002018-08-13T16:43:41.250-04:00Walt Disney World Ready To Mail Jigsaw Puzzle<br />
I love puzzles, and I love vintage Disney merchandise- so when I saw this 70s-era puzzle for sale last week online, I had to buy it!<br />
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After paying the seller, I realized I never asked if all the pieces were intact- always a risk with an unsealed vintage puzzle. The only thing to do was wait for it to arrive, and check for myself. Luckily, I didn't have to wait long for this package to arrive in the mail:<br />
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Speaking of mail, this puzzle was billed as a "Ready To Mail" puzzle- complete with a label printed on the canister, including postage instructions. Fantastic idea, right? Who wouldn't love to receive this as a souvenir, delivered right to your door?<br />
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I love when original pricetags are intact. This seems like a bargain at $1.50!</div>
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Here we go- so far so good. The edge pieces are all here!</div>
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The detail in this photo is amazing- a very crisp image, capturing a slice of life near the hub! </div>
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<i>Do you have any special Disney puzzles? Any recent vintage finds? Tell us about it in the comments!</i></div>
<br />KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-42388796515164116742018-03-23T20:26:00.000-04:002018-03-23T20:52:02.996-04:00Disney's FROZEN, The Broadway Musical<br />
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<span lang="EN">Even for someone raised in the New York City
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Arendelle. As the curtains open, you are instantly transported into this
faraway land and into the childhood of our two favorite sisters. The mini
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excitement, energy, and fun, while Elsa is more reserved, wanting to follow the
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songs, and entirely new scenes have been created for a seemingly all-new
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with all its soaring windows, grand arches, and great halls. The stage seems to
stretch endlessly high to accommodate the huge rooms and windows, and the stone
walls magically expand, contract and glide across the stage to reconfigure the
rooms. The action moves seamlessly from the girls bedroom to the glowing,
candlelit ballroom, and then onto one of my favorite backdrops: the moonlit
castle garden, filled with lush purple flowers growing in vines along the
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One of the things I've always wanted to do is learn how to use a sewing machine. Embracing my new motto, I recently invested in a machine so I could start teaching myself the ropes. I'm a complete novice, but so far I really love using the machine. </div>
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-81046223140528951882017-12-24T14:19:00.002-05:002017-12-24T14:19:40.952-05:00Happy Holidays from Plus the MagicWishing you a holiday season filled with peace, prosperity, and new possibilities...<br />
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As much as I love <i>run</i>Disney races, I haven't always been a fan of the character-based finisher medals. This year's <i>run</i>Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend had a travel theme- and that travel theme carried over to the medals. The 10K medal was reminiscent of a luggage tag (complete with a leather tag "string"), the Half Marathon medal represented a plane ticket, and the Two-Course Challenge medal took the shape of a passport. </div>
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-8283801971746385522017-10-27T09:05:00.000-04:002017-10-28T18:22:30.838-04:00runDisney 2017 Wine & Dine Weekend: Costume PrepI <i>run</i>Disney, and I run in costume. I've participated in nine <i>run</i>Disney events so far, and with the exception of Castaway Cay, they've all been in costume. Coming up with costume ideas (and then executing the plan) is all part of the fun for me. Preparation for my next <i>run</i>Disney adventure- the 2017 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend- presented something new: the need for <i>two</i> costumes instead of one. For the first time, I'm participating in a challenge event. Challenge events include multiple races back-to-back. I'll be running the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday, for a total of 19.3 miles.<br />
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The last<i> run</i>Disney race I was registered for was the 2017 Walt Disney World Half Marathon. As some of you may remember, that race was canceled due to severe weather. Even though I joined countless others in <a href="http://www.plusthemagic.com/2017/04/rundisney-half-that-almost-wasnt.html" target="_blank">running it anyway</a> in one of many unofficial halfs that day, I really wanted a chance to run an <i>official</i> race in the costume I prepared for that weekend. The two-course challenge provided the perfect opportunity, so I'll be channeling my inner Mary Poppins during the 10K next week.<br />
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As for my half marathon costume? I'm attempting an ode to Epcot's 35th birthday. It's still a work in progress, but you can probably guess the gist of it...</div>
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As we approach Epcot's 35th anniversary, <a href="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/" target="_blank">The Disney Parks Blog</a> just released this 1980 promotional video- <b>"The Dream Called EPCOT"</b>. This is required viewing here at Plus the Magic.</div>
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-28655947405406106122017-07-31T11:36:00.001-04:002017-07-31T11:36:54.716-04:00Epcot's World Showcase- Left or Right?You're visiting Epcot. You're done with Future World, and you head toward World Showcase. You find yourself standing at the <span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>X</b></span> below, gazing out at the country pavilions surrounding World Showcase Lagoon.<br />
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The richly-detailed murals tell the story of Cinderella, in carefully-crafted tilework. Small creatures play important roles in the story of Cinderella- so it's only fitting that they're well-represented here in tile. Have you noticed the animals in the mural? Creatures large and small are represented throughout the work. Next time you visit, see how many you can find...<br />
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<br />KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-36560684361249415612017-04-30T09:23:00.001-04:002017-04-30T15:18:46.537-04:00runDisney: The Half that (Almost) Wasn'tI've been immersed in<i> run</i>Disney info these past few weeks, following along with friends running <i>Star Wars Half Marathon- The Dark Side</i> last weekend at Walt Disney World, and <i>Tinker Bell Half Marathon</i> coming up soon at Disneyland.<br />
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I've been working on plans for my next <i>r</i>D race (the <i>Wine & Dine Half Marathon Challenge</i> in November!), and I've been training for a local race happening in a few days, to get a proof of time for Wine & Dine.<br />
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All this race talk had me thinking back to (what was supposed to be) my most recent <i>run</i>Disney race. If you follow<i> run</i>Disney news at all, you've certainly heard about the cancellation of this year's official<i> run</i>Disney Half Marathon, scheduled for January 7, 2017. When fellow runner and blogger Patty at <a href="http://noguiltlife.com/" target="_blank">My No Guilt Life</a> put out a call for stories about it for her Tuesdays on the Run series, I shared my sory of The Half that (Almost) Wasn't. Start reading it below, then click over to read the full story...<br />
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<br />KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-34424733075715990922017-03-05T13:27:00.000-05:002017-03-05T13:27:47.633-05:00Attention to Detail: MasksMasks. They're a universal part of human culture, found the world over and spanning history. They've held a variety of uses and meanings over time- sometimes artistic or ceremonial, sometimes functional or practical, always unique and distinctive to their respective cultures.<br />
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Much as you can find masks in all corners of the world, you'll find masks in all corners of Walt Disney World.<br />
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The first masks I remember encountering at Walt Disney World are the Venician masks found in Epcot's World Showcase, in the Italy pavilion.<br />
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In addition to the artisan masks in Italy's shops, masks are also featured in parts of the Kidcot children's area in this pavilion.<br />
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I started noticing masks in various places as I made my way through recent visits. Here's a sampling of masks I found in the parks...<br />
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African Outpost, Epcot's World Showcase:<br />
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China pavilion, Epcot's World Showcase:<br />
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Tusker House, Animal Kingdom:<br />
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Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom:<br />
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Mitsukoshi, Japan pavilion, Epcot's World Showcase:</div>
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<br />KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-5593833800843735932017-02-25T13:54:00.000-05:002017-02-25T13:54:08.150-05:00What's next for Plus the Magic?That <i>4 Year Itch</i>...<br />
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If you spend any time on blogs dedicated to niche markets or specific realms of fandom- especially small blogs without a sponsorship/ad revenue model- you often see the same thing start to happen. As time goes by, it inevitably gets difficult to keep things fresh, to present content in a unique way, to do something different than a hundred other blogs are doing. Sometimes readership and engagement drop off, sometimes a blogger gets stuck in a rut and/or doesn't find the same joy in the process anymore. Sometimes a blogger's perspective or experience changes, and the original concept is no longer a good fit. Whatever the individual circumstances, a time often comes when things need to go in a new direction.<br />
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I'm planning to change things up a bit in the coming months. I'm not exactly sure yet what that change will be, but getting to decide for myself is part of the fun (and part of the challenge).<br />
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Disney makes it easy to revisit this old school vacation mainstay. Postcards can be found in almost any gift shop, at both parks and resorts. There's usually a selection of individual cards, as well as sets in booklet form, like the Epcot example below.<br />
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Forgot to include stamps on your packing list? Never fear- you can buy stamps right at the register in most places that sell postcards.<br />
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You'll also find mailboxes in each park and resort. The mailbox below is in the Beach Club lobby, right next to Bell Services.<br />
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I mailed a postcard to my daughter during my recent visit (<i>uh...</i> <i>wish you were here!</i>), using Beach Club's mailbox. I dropped it in the box midday Friday...<br />
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-28782021555604571342016-12-30T08:54:00.000-05:002016-12-30T08:54:14.010-05:00Happy Holidays from Plus the MagicSending out a wish for a holiday season filled with peace and possibilities...<br />
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-14128407511092166362016-11-30T12:05:00.000-05:002016-11-30T12:05:18.218-05:00AllEars Guest ColumnistI recently had the pleasure of being a guest columnist, writing the feature article for the AllEars.net newsletter. <a href="http://allears.net/">AllEars.net</a> is one of the oldest, most comprehensive websites by and for Disney Parks & Resorts enthusiasts. If you haven't checked them out yet, make it a priority- but set aside some time, because the information on the site is endless! For now, you can read my feature article, linked below.<br />
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When my vinyl-loving daughter recently came home with this gem, I had an odd flashback to my youth. The memory is vague, but I recall this album being in the family collection in our old RCA television console/stereo/record player unit. This was a giant piece of furniture that took up most of the living room. The record player section had a built-in album storage area, right within the TV console. <i>Very</i> seventies.<br />
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First published by Disneyland Records (now Walt Disney Records) in 1964, the album has seen a few different versions over the years. This recent reissue was released in 2015, and it recreates the original 1964 version of the album. The cover features a classic haunted house painting by Paul Wenzel, which he created as part of the concept art for the Haunted Mansion attraction.<br />
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On Side One, a narrator tells stories that feature sound as part of the narrative. Side Two features a wide variety of sound effects. In addition to the standard screams, thunder, and creaking doors, there are also some unexpected sounds- cats and dogs who sound like they're in pain, crashes, explosions, dripping/water torture, and more. I love this warning on the back of the album:<br />
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The Starbucks <b>You Are Here</b> mugs debuted in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot in early 2015. In my post about <a href="http://www.plusthemagic.com/2016/10/disney-parks-and-starbucks-you-are-here.html" target="_blank">my YOU ARE HERE collection</a>, I mentioned that my friend - a kind and generous blogging/Disney Twitter friend- happened to be visiting the parks that week. She took it upon herself to buy me the Epcot mug, knowing how much I love all things Epcot and Spaceship Earth. Little did we know at the time, though, that she'd be holding a bit of a collector's item.<br />
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About a week after the debut, these purple monorail mugs were pulled from the shelves. The mug returned a few months later, with the purple monorail stripe replaced with gray.<br />
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Why was the original pulled? There was a fatal monorail accident in 2009, in which the purple and pink monorails collided. Tragically, the pilot of the purple monorail, Cast <span style="font-family: inherit;">Member <span style="background-color: white;">Austin Wuennenberg,</span> lost his life. The purple and pink monorails w</span>ere retired after the accident, replaced by Teal and Peach.<br />
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How, then, did a purple monorail get through the initial design phase of this You Are Here mug? That's a mystery, as is exactly what led to the removal and redesign. Perhaps the company was being sensitive to the issue (albeit late), or perhaps there were complaints after the debut, but whatever the reason- the company acted swiftly, and the mugs were gone almost as quickly as they appeared.<br />
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The mugs purchased during that week or so of initial sale are quite rare. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was informed about their rarity later on, when I was telling a colleague about my gift. My friend could have easily sent me the new version once that came out. Or she could have just decided not to send me anythng at all- it was an unsolicited gift, after all, not even something I asked her to pick up, or was reimbursing her for. She ended up sending me the original anyway. Did I mention that she's kind and generous? She's a <i>stellar</i> pal.<br />
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-2198591776077242302016-10-08T11:25:00.000-04:002016-10-14T08:15:49.583-04:00Disney Parks and Starbucks- You Are Here mugs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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When the popular <b>You Are Here</b> line of Starbucks mugs started rolling out in Disney Parks Starbucks locations in 2015, I fell in love. The size and shape make them the perfect coffee vessel for me, and I love the bold graphic designs that capture the icons of each park.<br />
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A kind and generous friend was visiting Epcot when the mugs were released, and knowing my love of all things Epcot and Spaceship Earth, she bought a mug for me. The Epcot mug in the photo above is not the one she purchased for me, though- but that's <a href="http://www.plusthemagic.com/2016/10/a-tale-of-two-mugs.html" target="_blank">a story for a separate post</a>.<br />
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I started collecting the other park mugs during subsequent visits. My current collection, in the photo above, is incomplete. I'm missing the Disneyland mug. I did visit Disneyland after the mugs debuted, and I purchased mugs from both parks. However, being the great sister that I am, I wanted to give the Disneyland mug to my sister for her birthday that year. I considered buying an additional one for myself, but I couldn't fit one more thing in my suitcase. Foolish move! I should have found a way to squeeze it in. When did I think I'd ever make it back to the west coast to complete my set?? <i>(hopefully soon, knock on wood...)</i><br />
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I love seeing them all together in <a href="http://www.plusthemagic.com/2016/09/the-cabinet-takeover.html" target="_blank">the mug cabinet</a>, and I enjoy my morning ritual of selecting just the right one for that day. I have a lot of other Disney Parks mugs, but these seem to get the most coffee action, by far!<br />
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<i>Do you have any of the Disney Parks/Starbucks </i>You Are Here<i> mugs? Which one is your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments...</i><br />
<br />KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-1904726675598598722016-09-29T17:53:00.000-04:002016-10-14T08:14:44.395-04:00The Cabinet TakeoverI hear it's #NationalCoffeeDay today. This seems like an appropriate time to address my mug/glassware issue.<br />
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I'm not sure when it happened. I wasn't consciously trying to convert this cabinet. But putting dishes away the other day, I realized I was sensing a strong theme...<br />
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Slowly but surely, my coffee mugs, glasses, and all manner of drinking vessel seem to have been taken over by theme park purchases.<br />
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And because I like talking about mugs, I'm turning this into a three-post series. Stay tuned <a href="http://www.plusthemagic.com/2016/10/disney-parks-and-starbucks-you-are-here.html" target="_blank">for two other mug-related posts</a>, coming your way soon.<br />
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<i>Ahhh, the coffee maker just beeped. Where's my Epcot mug?</i><br />
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Tucked away in a quiet corner that will soon be a very busy pathway to Avatarland, lies Animal Kingdom's newest watering hole- Nomad Lounge. Opened in May 2016, Nomad Lounge is connected to Tiffins, the new signature restaurant in the park.</div>
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There is beauty throughout, both inside as well as in the outdoor area overlooking the water. It's inviting, warm, and visually stunning, with carefully selected details at every turn.</div>
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With impeccable attention to detail, top-notch service from my barkeep, and the highest quality drinks and food offerings- I can see Nomad Lounge quickly jumping to the top of my favorite places list.<br />
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I absolutely have a new favorite on-property drink: the Annapurna Zing. It's the perfect refreshing mix of Bombay Sapphire gin, passion fruit puree, simple syrup, lime juice, and a splash of ginger beer...all served in a many-angled glass with the most satisfying hold.<br />
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One of my favorite parts- a nod to function alongside beauty. The designers included two of my favorite things to see under a bar- bag hooks and charging outlets. It's all in the details...<br />
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KJ @ PlustheMagichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00628831874091471153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176401845940120488.post-62819334648646787012016-07-03T19:06:00.000-04:002016-07-03T19:07:06.279-04:00EPCOT Center Logo pinsAs a Disney pin collector, there's a satisfaction that comes with finding that last pin you need to complete a set. And as a finicky collector, the pins I'm drawn to are few and far between- so when I find a set I love, <i>and</i> I can complete it? That's cause for celebration. My favorite pin set probably doesn't come as a surprise to regular readers: the EPCOT Center Logo pins.<br />
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Released in April 2015 as part of the Hidden Mickey Cast Lanyard series, these vintage Epcot icons have everything I love in a pin design- clean crisp styling, bold color, classic graphic design, symbols or signage rather than characters, and of course- they're <i>vintage Epcot</i>. The icons represent the original Epcot Center logos, including Horizons, Journey Into Imagination, CommuniCore, The Land, and The Living Seas. <br />
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I collected this set over the course of several visits. Ironically, I had to go to the other side of the country- to Disneyland- in order to find the last remaining pin I needed to complete the set. As I was scurrying through Disney's California Adventure on my way back to the Disneyland Hotel, I spotted The Land pin on the lanyard of a custodial worker sweeping up near the gates. When I approached him to trade, he told me he had just received it about an hour before, and he had no idea what it was.<br />
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Have you checked out TAG at the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs?<br />
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TAG (an acronym for travel-accessories-gear) is the newest shop/stall inside the open- floorplan marketplace. I was really excited about the retro-style travel theme of TAG. I've long been a fan of that retro travel look, perhaps stemming back to having had a father who worked for PAN AM in the Mad Men-era heyday of that brand. I couldn't wait to see what awaited me in this shop.<br />
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I was at a work conference earlier this year, staying across the street from Disney Springs. TAG was set to open the day <i>after </i>I was leaving town. The store was all ready but was draped in fabric in the middle of the marketplace, barring entrance. That was brutal! When I found myself back for another work event in June, I knew I had to head over and check it out (along with the other newly-opened areas of Disney Springs).<br />
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The shop sells a mix of retro style and contemporary travel-related accessories, and is set up with travel-themed touches throughout...<br />
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Have you ever taken a look around inside Disney's various Guest Relations locations? Many of these spots have great vintage photos on display. During a recent visit, I made a point to visit Guest Relations in a few different locations, just to check out the photos. Here's a little bit of what I found...</div>
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It was here that I first noticed these great shots- classic 70s and 80s images, </div>
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many of which I hadn't seen before in any other place. </div>
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They were shot before Disney implemented the now-classic "two-finger point"! </div>
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No too many photos here, but a nice backdrop of classic shots such as the groundbreaking multiplane camera, Walt walking through Sleeping Beauty castle, and Walt standing in front of the Florida Project map.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The Magic Kingdom Guest Relations photos include shots of Walt, Roy, and </span><br />
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The Hollywood Studios Guest Relations vintage photos have an interesting twist. Instead of vintage Disney photos, all the shots here are of vintage Hollywood! Some of the photos date back to the very early days, when Hollywood was little more than dirt roads and farm land. Early pictures of the famed Hollywood sign (then reading "Hollywoodland"), as well as landmarks like The Hollywood Hotel, Hollywood Boulevard, and RKO/Desilu Studios also adorn the walls. <br />
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