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Walt Disney World Resort Announces February Merchandise Events

If you're visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this month there are several special merchandise events planned.

The Pop of Minnie makeup collection from Beautifully Disney officially launches February 8 at Tren-D in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. "Minnie" makeovers are available for guests from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event at Walt Disney World

Mirror, mirror on the wall... Who is the most evil Villain of all?

Materialize at Epcot during this delightfully sinister event beginning on Friday, September 13th, 2013 and running through Sunday, September 15th, 2013. The "13 Reflections of Evil Trading Event" will include merchandise inspired by our favorite Disney Villains such as Vinylmation, Art & Collectibles, and so much more.

Walt Disney World Limited Time Magic: Week 5

This week's Limited Time Magic may not be going on in Walt Disney World, but it's something that we can all have fun participating in! The Disney Design Group wants fans to help select the artwork design to be used in 2014!

Orlando Planning New Sculptures Around Its Downtown Area

If you ask anyone what structures come to mind when you mention central Florida, Cinderella's Castle or the Epcot Ball are certainly forerunners in the answer. Orlando is looking to bring some of that notoriety within its city limits with plans to add nine large, new sculptures in its downtown area, and they are also looking for ideas from artists worldwide.

'Poster Art of the Disney Parks' Book Coming to Disney Parks Soon

It's a book that's been four years in the making, and now it's almost ready to make its debut in Disney Parks Stores. "Poster Art of the Disney Parks," the creation of Disney Imagineers Vanessa Hunt and Danny Handke, showcases posters utilized by Disney to convey the essence of its theme parks and attractions.

The book includes over 300 posters and concepts, including some "never before seen" prints and almost all of the original 1950's Disneyland posters. Says author and Imagineer Hunt about her book:

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

Themed Weekends Planned For 2012 Flower and Garden Festival

Even though January isn't even half over yet, plans are in full swing for this year's upcoming International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. Concerts, displays and special activities are all on tap for the festival, and Disney has planned some themed weekends to take place during the event. Here are those weekends' dates and highlights:

  • March 23 - 25, 2012: Art in the Garden Weekend. This weekend promises to combine nature and art, including "plein air" artists and their works. Check it out at the World Showcase.

Festival of the Masters Coming to Downtown Disney

The Festival of the Masters combines two awesome things in one place: Disney and fine arts. This year's Festival is set to come to Downtown Disney for the 36th time next week.

The 36th Festival of the Masters promises to bring together one of the "largest ever" groups of artists together at Downtown Disney for this year's fine arts show. Guests opting to take in the event can check out art along the lines of one of the fest's signature pieces, the Pluto image above created by artist Joe Kaminski.

40th Anniversary Collection by SHAG to Debut This Weekend

Back in January, we gave you a glimpse of the artist SHAG's take on commemorating the 40th anniversary of WDW. Now, the rest of the artist's renderings regarding Disney's 40th will be officially availalbe starting this Friday, June 24. In addition, the artist himself will be making apperances at WDW this weekend to celebrate the debut of the collection.

Art Attack Is Back On Disney

If you were watching Disney in the 80's and 90's, you might remember Art Attack. This was a show in which the host, Neil Buchanan, created murals and art using items found in everyday life. Coming soon, a new generation of Disney fans can see the revived version of the show on Disney Junior.

The show gets an updated host (Jassa Ahluwalia), but will retain the same premise. In addition, "Big Art Attacks" will be featured much as they were in the past. Viewers tuning in can expect to see new characters and sets.

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