STAR WARS FORCE FRIDAY II FLIES INTO STORES AROUND THE GLOBE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

STAR WARS FORCE FRIDAY II FLIES INTO STORES AROUND THE GLOBE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Countdown begins for world-wide release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” products

New product packaging revealed today features trio of heroes: Poe, Rey and Finn

Glendale, Calif. (February 16, 2017) – Disney and Lucasfilm today announced Star Wars Force Friday II, a global fan event celebrating the launch of new products inspired by the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Toys, collectibles, books, apparel and more will go on sale beginning at 12:01 a.m. on September 1, 2017, with stores around the world opening for a weekend-long celebration of all things Star Wars. 

“The first Star Wars Force Friday event was truly unique, uniting fans across five continents in an unprecedented global live unboxing event ahead of thousands of midnight openings at retail,” says Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “We’re excited to confirm that Star Wars Force Friday is back for ‘The Last Jedi’. Plans for this year’s world-wide event are top secret but expect something befitting the excitement around the next episode of the Star Wars saga.”

Star Wars fans around the globe embraced Force Friday in 2015, with hundreds of thousands turning up to stores at midnight to be the first to get their hands on merchandise from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Toys from the new line were revealed via a global live-stream unboxing event that unfolded over 18 hours, 15 different cities and 12 countries, attracting millions of views on YouTube. Fans took to social media to share their experiences with nearly 3 billion Twitter impressions about the events, using #ForceFriday. 

Jill Wilfert, Vice President of global licensing and entertainment from The LEGO Group comments, “It was so much fun to be a part of Star Wars Force Friday, and we can’t wait for fans to join this year’s celebration as we reveal new ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ products during Force Friday II – a global event that will connect fans and families, and allow them to build, create and share their experiences with others.”

Details of how fans can participate will be revealed closer to the event but the world-wide launch will tap new technology and Star Wars mythology to create a unique experience for fans. Just like 2015, products for “The Last Jedi” will be kept under wraps until Force Friday II to preserve surprises for fans. As well as introducing new characters from the movie in toy form, the line will build on the success of products like Sphero’s BB-8, introducing more innovative technology to bring the characters and stories from the film to life in unique ways.

“Toys play a unique role in the Star Wars universe, and we’re proud to have been part of that incredible legacy for the past forty years. The new line for ‘The Last Jedi’ is our most innovative yet, and we’re excited to unveil it on Force Friday II,” said Samantha Lomow, Senior Vice President at Hasbro.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the highest grossing movie of all time domestically and that success was mirrored at retail. NPD^[1] reported that Star Wars was the number one toy property in the U.S. for 2016 and 2015, and that during the week of ForceFriday, $1 for every $11 spent on toys was on a Star Wars item. Additionally, the popularity of the movie propelled Star Wars onto the top ten toy list for both boys and girls for the first time ever in 2015^[2].

Also being revealed today is a first look at packaging for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” products which feature leading heroes: Poe Dameron, Rey and Finn. The trio will be featured on Star Wars packaging beginning September 1, 2017.

Fans can stay tuned to StarWars.com for more details on Force Friday II events, and can follow the conversation on social using #ForceFridayII.

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About Disney Consumer Products and Interactive MediaDisney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI) is the business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that brings our Company’s stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games. DCPI comprises two main lines of business: Disney Consumer Products (DCP), and Disney Interactive (DI). The combined segment is home to world class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

About Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company’s activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

Lucasfilm, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.

^[1] Source: The NPD Group Inc. / Retail Tracking Service, January-December 2016; Weekly Retail Tracking Service, August 30-September 5, 2015

² Source: National Retail Federation / Top Toys list for 2015 holiday season, November 24, 2015

Disneyland Halloween Merchandise Invades the Park! (8/22/2015)

Halloween time is getting closer and the merchandise is starting to fill the shelves in Disneyland! My favorite so far is the plush Figero in a pumpkin!

Ceramic Mickey pumpkins!

Mickey vampire banner!

Great reusable bag!

Lenticular display pumpkins!

Mickey and Minnie mugs!

Women's Minnie shirt!

Halloween ears!

Cute Witch Minnie zip-up hoodie!

Mickey pumpkin animated ears!

Witch Minnie hat!

And we end this look at some of the Halloween merchandise with this cute Jack and Sally plush ornaments!

Look for more updates as we get closer to Halloween!

Brand New Coca-Cola Merchandise in Disney California Adventure! (8/22/2015)

Humphrey's in the Grizzly Peak Airfield got some great new Coca-Cola branded merchandise! Let's take a look at some of it!

Love this classic logo sign!

Vintage looking bottle opener!

Salt and pepper shakers!

A key chain!

A tumbler!

Believe it or not it's a compact!

Opening up the compact!

And we end with this awesome bank bottle!

Cool to see some vintage looking Coca-cola branded merchandise in the park!

Disneyland Merchandise Update (8/22/2015) - New Shirts - Alice and Pet Items

Time to get back into doing Disneyland Merchandise updates for you guys! So here we go! Take a look at some new Star Wars shirts, Alice in Wonderland items and some items for your pets!

Women get the best shirts!

I haven't noticed this R2-D2 shirt before!

Kids get the best shirts!

Kids still get the best shirts!

Cool Captain Hook line of shirts have come in!

I love this shirt but I wish it came in a different color like black!

One more in the Captain Hook line of shirts!

I must have missed this fantastic Cheshire Cat hummingbird feeder.

This flower pot inspired Alice in Wonderland mug.

Love these Alice in Wonderland flower pots!

This is brilliant! Because your pet totally needs a personalized name tag! I do wish they could be engraved though!

A variety of colors on the Mickey Mouse themed leashes!

A cute Minnie Mouse bow collar!

A sparkly princess bow collar!

Squeak toys but no male pet-centric squeak toys!

This awesome set of dog bandannas! You get all four!

Hope you enjoyed this quick look at some of the new merchandise available in Disneyland!

D23 EXPO DREAM STORE RETURNS TO THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

D23 EXPO DREAM STORE RETURNS TO THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

WITH ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS AND UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES

Special logo apparel, product debuts, artist signings, and more
will highlight the Ultimate Disney Event for Fans and Families August 14 - 16

BURBANK and ANAHEIM, Calif. – May 19, 2015 – Bursting with D23 EXPO 2015 - themed official merchandise and other specialty items from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, the Dream Store returns with something magical for Disney fans of all ages. From Disney-inspired apparel, art and collectibles, accessories, books, and more, the D23 EXPO 2015 Dream Store is a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true.  Highlights include:

Official D23 EXPO Merchandise--Disney fans can take home a piece of the magic from this year’s Expo, with an assortment of official D23 EXPO 2015 merchandise including tees, fleece, baseball caps, novelty headwear, D-Tech, jewelry, drinkware, souvenirs, accessories, pins, and Vinylmation™. And for the first time, guests can bring home a selfie party-pack inspired by a few of our favorite Disney characters, as well as an “R4-D23” droid and Princess Kneesaa the Ewok plush. D23 EXPO Tip: Look for a specially themed Walt’s Kingdom collection.

Disney Theme Park Merchandise: Showcasing some of its newest releases and exclusive offerings from ACME Archives Limited, ALEX AND ANI, Steve Adams, Dave Avanzino, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, David Bird, Britni Brault, Stephen Cargile, Bob Elias, Collector’s Choice, Disney Design Group, Disney Dream Collection, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, Disney Parks│PANDORA, Dooney & Bourke, HARVEYS, Ink & Paint Artists, Rob Kaz, Jerrod Maruyama, Bridget McCarty, Miss Mindy, James Mulligan, Rick O’Brien, Robert Olszewski, Maggie Parr, Mike Peraza, Larry Nikolai, Precious Moments, Linda Rick, Tim Rogerson, Javier Soto, George Scribner, Sketch Artists, Michelle St.Laurent, Yakovetic, and more.

ALEX AND ANI will debut several new styles at D23 EXPO 2015. Fans can expect a variety of jewelry designs featuring everyone’s favorite, Mickey Mouse and a very special “Celebrate” wrap.

Disney Dream Collection and D23 Expo-Exclusive Jewelry: Guests can enjoy a sparkling selection of fine jewelry created for the Disneyland Resort Celebration.

HARVEYS-- Created especially for D23 EXPO 2015, this new collection features historical “A, B and, C Ticket Media” on some of their most popular silhouettes.

Dream Store Autograph Sessions--Disney fans will get the chance to meet some of their favorite authors, artists, Disney Legends, and other notable celebrities inside the Dream Store. Autograph sessions will be posted daily via the D23 EXPO Mobile App (available later this summer) and daily at the D23 EXPO Dream Store.

Details about Dream Store merchandise offerings, special artist appearances, and more will continue to be updated on www.D23EXPO.com, www.DisneyParksBlog.com, www.DisneyParksMerchandise.com and on Facebook and Twitter at “DisneyD23”.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Now through June 30, 2015, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $58 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $188 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

About D23 EXPO 2015

D23 EXPO—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 EXPO 2015 news, visit D23EXPO.com. To join the D23 EXPO conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 on Twitter and use #D23EXPO.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

New Cars Land Merchandise (12/15/2014)

Cars Land is already one of my favorite places to look for park merchandise and they have a great new collection of Holiday merchandise and some new area merchandise!

I think I need this Season's Speedings shirt!

These shirts featuring Ramon and Flo remind me of a cartoon auto magazine I used to read as a child.

That Ramon and Flo artwork extends to these water bottles!

Flo also gets this great new hat!

Stanley finally gets a great long-sleeved shirt!

Time Travel Mater gets its own product line! Check out these mugs!

There is also this great kids shirt and there is also and adult sized shirt as well!

I love this neon sign group of merchandise!

Sarge's Surplus Hut neon sign shirt!

I love this glow in the dark Cars Land shirt!

Cool neon sign Cars Land hat!

And time to end this look at the new Cars Land merchandise with this great Cozy Cone Motel neon sign shirt!