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Vintage Signs Inspired by Actual Park Signs Arrive at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

How would you like to have an Aloha Isle Refreshments sign hanging in your house as a daily reminder of all things Disney? Well now you can thanks to the Disney Design Group.

Inspired by the current trend of reproducing vintage signs, Walt Disney Imagineering and the Disney Design Group worked together to create a new art program featuring vintage signs from the Disney Parks. The signs are reproduced on wood-like material or metal and feature some of the most iconic signs from the parks.

July Merchandise Events Announced for the Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney World Resort recently announced the merchandise events for July including a release of new Precious Moments dolls, artist showcases, and a jewelry trunk show.

Artists Plan Appearances At Walt Disney World

Art lovers who love Disney might want to take note: two artists are planning appearances at Walt Disney World throughout the upcoming months.

Larry Dotson, who is known for bringing Disney park scenes to life in his oil paintings, will be around Walt Disney World in this summer and fall. Here are the dates and places he'll be making those appearances:

  • May 3-7: Art of Disney, Downtown Disney Marketplace
  • May 16-20: Art of Disney, Epcot
  • May 31-June 3: Animation Gallery, Disney's Hollywood Studios

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Art and Book Signing Events at Disney

If you're planning a trip to Disney in late March or early April and need something else to help round out your itinerary, then take note of these two upcoming events: a Walt Disney World Artist Showcase and a book signing.

Look for Disney-Pixar on Stamps

Got a letter to mail? Starting today, there will be new Forever stamps with Disney-Pixar characters available through your post office.

There are five different designs for these new stamps. Characters featured include Lightning McQueen and Mater from "Cars"; Remy and Linguini from "Ratatouille"; Buzz Lightyear and two of the green, three-eyed aliens from "Toy Story"; Carl Fredricksen and Dug from "Up"; and WALL-E from "WALL-E."

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Take Home The Art of Disney's Riviera

One of of the special touches at Disney's Riviera Resort is the unique collection of signature art that can be found everywhere you look throughout the stunning resort. Inspired by the Mediterranean region's unique and renown art history and Disney films the collection includes more than 40 original works of art created by Disney and Pixar artists.

A Disney Girl’s Gift Guide of Totes & Bags

The season on holiday shopping is upon us, and like our friends over at MickeyFix.com, we're showing off some of favorite Disney gifts to delight the fans in your life. Today we're showing off some of the best in Designer Disney luggage, totes, handbags, and wallets just waiting to find a home beneath your holiday tree.

Walt Disney World Merchandise and Artist Events Announced for October

Fall has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort which means Halloween parties and the Epcot Food and Wine Festival are in full swing.

This month also brings several special artist and merchandise events to the theme parks and beyond.

Guests at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival can take part in these artist appearances this month: Paola Gutierrez on October 24 at the Festival Center, Rob Kaz at the Art of Disney on October 24-26, and Michelle St. Laurent at the Art of Disney on October 30.

Disney Design Group Artist Showcase with Alex Maher

One of the things that I love most about Disney is the great access that they offer fans to the artists who create the works that we love. In March of 2012 Disney Design Group's Artist Alex Maher will make a very special appearance on Friday, March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace.

Art of Disney stores

One of my favorite places to visit while at Disney World is the Art of Disney store. The main Art of Disney store is located in the Downtown Disney Marketplace, close to the parking lot. Another location is at Epcot Future World, just to the right of Spaceship Earth.

The Art of Disney: David E. Doss

If you would call your decorating style "relaxed coastal," then you must check out the work of Disney watercolor artist David E. Doss.