WDW December Archived News
2001

12/31
New Years Day Pin 2001
The New Years Day 2002 pin is a LE 5000. It will be released January 1, 2002 and will sell for $12.50. This pin will be released property wide.

12/31
Disney Animation Legends Series Pin #1 "Little Pixy"
This is the 1st of this series. It is LE 5000 and sell for $12.50. This pin is a spinner/flipper pin one side has art work of character and the other side has the finished character. This pin will be sold property wide.

12/31
New Years Eve Pin 2001
The New Years Eve 2001 pin is a LE 5000. It was released December 31,2001 and sold for $12.50. This pin was released property wide.

12/29
Many Thanks
I would like to thank so many of you for making today a great birthday for me. For all of you who sang in and out of tune at the noon seminar at Epcot THANK YOU! ! !!

12/29
 Pin Trading Anniversary Pin LE 5000
The Pin Trading Anniversary pin was released on 12/29. This pin is a LE 5000 and was sold for $10.50. Mickey's lanyard is a string. It will be sold property wide.

12/27
LE 500 Mannequins Pin
The Mannequins pin will be released for sale on Friday December 28th at 7pm.
It will be available at the pin cart on Pleasure Island.  Please note that
 Pleasure Island after 9pm admission price is required. This pin will sell for $12.50

12/27
 #4Walt Quote Scroll Pin
This open edition pin was released on 12/25 at all locations at WDW. This is the 4th in a 15 pin series. When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. And one thing it takes to accomplish something is courage.

12/26
LE 2000 Kwanzaa Pin
On December 26, 2001 the Kwanza 2001 LE 2000 pin was released at only 2 locations Epcot's American Adventure and at Animal Kingdom's Island Mercantile. This pin sold for $8.50
  

12/24
New White Glove Gift Pin
This is the new American Express White Glove Gift pin, you also get a lanyard and a pamphlet explaining pin trading.
  

12/21
Night Before Christmas Pins
These pins were released today, 12/21 at these locations: World of Disney, Magic Kingdom Expo Hall, Epcot Pin Central, Animal Kingdom Island Mercantile, MGM Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk, All-Star, Contemporary. Pins will sold for $12.50 and each of them are a LE 3500.
 

12/20
SURPRISE
Today 12/20 at Disney-MGM Hat Icon a Surprise pin was released. It is a LE 1000 and is the Ugly Stepsisters.. This pin sold for $8.50

12/19
Mickey's Trade Cart At Disney-MGM
Tomorrow December 20th the Mickey's Trade Cart will be at the Hat Icon from 9am- 1pm.

12/18
Open Edition Pins Released at WDW
These pins have been released at WDW all are $6.50 pins.

12/17
New Cast Christmas Pin 
This cast pin was released today at WDW. Back is stamped WDW Cast Exclusive and sold for $12.50

Compliments of J

12/15
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 3rd Pin LE 5000
Dec.14 was the first night for the 3rd pin to come out. It sold for $8.50

Edges are chrome

12/15
Christmastime In The City Event
Today at Downtown Disney many new pins were released, many old friends met again and many pins were traded. The day started with event guests getting a wonderful Christmastime in the city lanyard and this LE 1000 pin of Walt standing by his Christmas tree. The colored package at bottom of the pin is raised.
This pin is back stamped Christmastime in the City Downtown Disney LE 1000

 For the Christmastime in the City WDW released these 5 pins all LE 1500.
All pin are back stamped Christmastime in the City Downtown Disney LE 1500
All Christmastime in the City pins are pin on pin.

Plus they released this LE 3500 artist choice pin.
This pin was back stamped Christmastime in the City Downtown Disney LE 3500

Guests were able to also participate in the "Goofy's Tree Trimming Tour" this is a map where you would go to these 6 locations: Disney Days of Christmas, Team Mickey, Disney at Home, Pooh Corner, The Pin Stations at Marketplace and the World of Disney answer a question and get your map stamped. When you were completed you got this free pin.


Free Pin backstamped LE 3000

To go on this map WDW released these 5 new open edition pins from Lady & the Tramp
Lady, Tramp, Scamp, Jock, Trusty. Put all together this is the map with new open edition pins and free map pin.

Also the Walt Disney LE 7500 pin was released and sold for $10.50.

The #3Cartoon Spinner Pin which is a LE 3500 and individually numbered came out and sold for $12.50.NOTE: The pin released on 12/15 was actually the #3 pin marked #2. To make this 12 pin series in order you will need to put the pin released on 12/15 in the 3rd  spot.. Confused???
 

Now after you purchased your pins, you could have Jeff Ebersohl and David Whittaker sign your pins.

Scans Compliments of M, B and L

12/15
Cast Typhoon Lagoon Pin
This new cast pin was released on Dec.14. It is the 10th pin in this series of 12 pin sets.

12/14
Surprise Pin LE 1500
This morning a LE 1500 Surprise pin was released at World of Disney to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the store. This pin sold for $8.50.

Compliments of C

12/14
Toy Drive Tomorrow Near Motion at Downtown Disney
Hi all Theodore here. Tomorrow Dec.15th is a big day for Larry and I. We will be doing our annual toy drive for kids. For all of you who send items by mail a BIG bear hug for you. For those of you I will see tomorrow a BIG bear hug and thank you in advance. I remember last year how happy the kids were when I delivered the gifts you gave to me for the kids in the hospital. I can't wait to see all of those smiling faces.

Thank you and Happy Holiday's

12/13
#3 LE 5000 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Pin
The 3rd pin for the event will be released on Dec. 14th. It will sell for $8.50. This pin is released only for the hard ticket event and is sold while supplies last.

12/12
Walt Disney World Christmas Pins LE 3500
On Dec.14th WDW will be releasing these LE 3500 Christmas pins. These pins will  be sold at these locations:  World of Disney, Magic Kingdom Expo Hall, Epcot Pin Central, Animal Kingdom Island Mercantile, MGM Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk, All-Star, Contemporary. Nutcracker Mickey $8.50, Sugarplum Minnie $8.50, Reindeer Pluto $8.50,
 Toy Solider $10.50
 

12/12
Some of the Dec. 15 Releases
Here are a few of the pins coming out on Dec. 15th. First is the #2 Cartoon Spinner individually numbered LE of 3500. This pin will sell for $12.50 at these locations: World of Disney, Magic Kingdom Expo Hall, Epcot Pin Central, Animal Kingdom Island Mercantile, MGM Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk, All-Star, Contemporary.

Second is the LE 7500 Walt's Birthday pin. This pin will sell for $10.50 and be sold at these locations: World of Disney, Magic Kingdom Expo Hall, Epcot Pin Central, Animal Kingdom Island Mercantile, MGM Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk, Contemporary.

Also you will find the 5 new Lady and the Tramp Open edition pins. Lady, Tramp, Scamp, Jock and Trusty.

Along with all of this you you are exploring the sights and sounds of the holidays, follow along with Goofy's Tree Trimming Tour. Tour locations include Disney Days of Christmas, Team Mickey, Disney at Home, Pooh Corner, The Pin Stations at Marketplace and the World of Disney. World of Disney is where you will redeem your tour map.
From 10 am. to 1 pm. on Dec. 15th you will find  David Whitaker and Jeff Ebersohl, Disney Artists, signing Disney pins they have created. You will also find Mickey's Trade Cart at Downtown Disney that day. 

12/11
Walt's Open Edition Birthday Pin Back Instock
Walt's Open Edition Birthday Pin was found today back instock in many of the original locations it was sold at last week. This pin sells for $8.50.

12/11
Wide World Of Sports Lenticular Pins
These pins were bought at Disney's Wide World Of Sports Complex. Each pin has a stars and stripes lenticular back ground. Pins sell for $10.50.

12/10
Official Info. On Christmastime In The City Event
The invoices and information have been sent out for this event. The letter states: The charges for this product will be processed on Monday Dec.10th. Please bring the invoice, along with a photo ID to Motion at Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island anytime between 9 am. and 2 pm. on Sat. Dec.15. Motion is located to the right of the main entrance to Pleasure Island, so park in the Pleasure Island main parking lot.
There is a minimal amount of product remaining from the RSP. Additional pins can be purchased from 9 am. to 2 pm. Remember product is extremely limited and some items may not be available at all.
As you are exploring the sights and sounds of the holidays, follow along with Goofy's Tree Trimming Tour. Tour locations include Disney Days of Christmas, Team Mickey, Disney at Home, Pooh Corner, The Pin Stations at Marketplace and the World of Disney. World of Disney is where you will redeem your tour map.
From 10 am. to 1 pm. on Dec. 15th you will find  David Whittaker and Jeff Ebersohl, Disney Artists, signing Disney pins they have created. You will also find Mickey's Trade Cart at Downtown Disney that day.
Any day guests wishing to also do this map will pick their map up at WOD. At Motion's you will also find a pin trading lounge and a small merchandise store selling pins and related items. World of Disney on Dec.15 will be releasing the LE 7500 Walt's Birthday pin, the 2nd monthly Cartoon spinner pin and 5 new Lady & Tramp pins which will be: Lady, Tramp, Scamp, Jock, Trusty.

12/10
Hanukkah Pin LE 3500
The 2001 Hanukkah pin was released  today, Dec.10. It sold for $8.50 and was  released at these locations: World of Disney, Magic Kingdom Expo Hall, Epcot Pin Central, Animal Kingdom Island Mercantile, MGM Sorcerer's Hat, Boardwalk, All-Star, Contemporary.

Compliments of B

12/9
Osborne Lights Pin #3
 Disney-MGM released today the #3 Osborne  Lights pin . It sells for $15.00 and lights up. It is sold on New York Street at Disney-MGM.

12/9
A Little Girls First Pin Trade
This True Story is why I love this Disney hobby. Today as Michelle and her mom came to Epcot's Pin Central neither knew what was about to happen. Michelle 7 years old came up to Amy & Mike Epcot's Super Pin Traders, her mom told them this was Michelle's first pin trade. Michelle looked first at Mike's vest her eyes wide open looking at each of the 70 pins, but she didn't see anything she wanted. Michelle then turned and started to look at Amy's vest, looking with the intensity of a fine jeweler looking for the perfect diamond. Michelle's eyes stopped and got wide, her little finger pointed to the pin which would be her first trade. As Michelle was putting the new pin on her lanyard, Amy got down close to her and told her she had something very special for her. Amy explained how this pin was a very special pin to make this little girls visit to WDW a Magical Moment. Amy then took a Continuing the Traditions pin out and put it on Michelle's lanyard. Michelle's smile was from ear to ear. I bet Michelle will never forget her first pin trade.

12/9
New Toy Story Pins
These 4 new Toy Story pins are for sale at most pin locations. Each pin sells for $6.50.

12/8
The Candlelight Processional Pin Released LE 3000
Today at Epcot the Candlelight Processional light up pin was released. It was found at Pin Central at Epcot and American Adventure pin cart. This pin sold for $12.50.

12/8
Special Managers To Cast Member Holiday Pin
This pin was made available to managers to get for their Cast Members as a  special holiday gift at Walt Disney World.

12/8
2 Week Look At WDW Pin News
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12/7
First 2002 CTT Pin Awarded
Today at WDW the first 2002 CTT pin was awarded. This special pin is given out exclusively by Walt Disney Cast Members to thank  guests for "Continuing the Tradition" of Disney Pin Trading. The 2002 pin is larger than the 2001 version. This award pin will start to be given out on the week of 12/10.


Thank you

12/7
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Pin 2 Released
The 2nd pin a snow flake dangle pin was released last night at MK for this event. Pin sold for $12.50. Look for all the Mickey heads.
 

12/7
MGM Parade Pins Released
These 7 open stock pin were released today at all pin locations. Each pin has moving wheels and sold for $10.50 each.

12/7
Under The Christmas Tree
While walking around Epcot the other day look what I found under the Christmas tree. It wasn't 8 tiny reindeer or a jolly man in a red suit but Amy and Mike Epcot's Supertraders. Wouldn't that be a grand Christmas present? And look who was with them Nat and Sandy from N.H. Well lets hope Nat left some pins for us. Merry Christmas everyone.

12/6
Harry Winston Sorcerer Mickey Hat
Harry Winston designer of fine jewelry designed this 2 Million dollar Sorcerer Mickey hat which was on display for the 100 years of Magic Media event.

12/6
Cast Walt's Name Tag Pin
This pin was released on Dec. 5 for WDW cast only. It sold for $6.25

12/5
More Press Pins


This Dino-Rama pin was given to the Media.


Complete set 

12/5
Let's Have a Party! !

 Walt Disney World chefs put a creative twist on that old birthday party expectation of "a face full of icing": They unveiled "an icing full of face" Wednesday as the world-famous resort officially lit the candles on a yearlong celebration marking the 100th anniversary of company founder Walt Disney's birth.
One hundred chefs in toques at Disney-MGM Studios theme park assembled 100 individual sheet cakes into a giant frame, forming one 25-foot-by-17-foot birthday cake emblazoned with a portrait of Walt Disney created from colored pastry icing and bordered by 100 candles.

Two Florida children who share Walt Disney's Dec. 5 birthday participated in cutting the cake. Hailey Youtie of Aventura, north of Miami, turned six Wednesday while Nicholas Sturgeon of Orlando was celebrating his ninth birthday.

The ceremony on what would have been Walt Disney's 100th birthday was part of 100 Years of Magic, a celebration that will continue through December 2002 with new entertainment, attractions and events at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

Wednesday's kickoff also featured:

the official opening of a new "land" at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
the induction of the 2002 "class" of Disney Legends at Disney-MGM Studios. Evening activities were to include:
red-carpet appearances at Disney-MGM Studios by dozens of entertainment celebrities including Julie Andrews, Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, Drew Carey, Wayne Brady, Mickey Rooney, Fess Parker, Art Linkletter, and original Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers Sharon Baird, Bobby Burgess, Lonnie Burr, Tommy Cole, Cheryl Holdridge, Karen Pendelton, Doreen Tracey and Sherry VanMeter.
the dedication of the 100 Years of Magic icon, a 122-foot-tall Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat in the heart of Disney-MGM Studios representing the magic of show business and the entertainment wizardry of Disney.



Walt Disney, the company founder, was born 100 years ago today so it's no wonder Walt Disney World Resort, near Orlando, Fla., is marking the occasion in a very special way. Today's birthday cake features more than 500 pounds of egg whites in the frosting alone! When put together, the cake measures an impressive 25 feet tall and 17 feet wide.

 

12/5
 Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat Icon Dedication
At the dedication of the icon, Roy E. Disney, vice chairman of The Walt Disney Company and chairman of Walt Disney Feature Animation, was among speakers scheduled to give an insight into what the legacy of Walt Disney means to them. He chose the Sorcerer's Apprentice as his topic as an example that represents the two Walt's he knew: Walt the kid being Mickey Mouse and Walt the boss being the Sorcerer.

His prepared remarks concluded, "So it is that this giant hat is such a wonderful symbol of my uncle and my boss. And, it can serve as a reminder of the kid and the sorcerer in all of us."

Made from composite fiberglass and shaped like the pointed hat worn by Mickey in the animated classic "Fantasia," the icon weighs 156 tons. It is a brilliant blue decorated with moon and star shapes in glittering gold. An equally larger-than-life Mickey Mouse hand tips the size 606 7/8 hat, which rests on two shimmering ribbon loops stylized versions of Mickey's ears.

12/5
Happy Birthday Walt

Do You Know Walt Disney ?
Did you know that Walt Disney once played the role of Abraham Lincoln? That at the age of 16, he was an Ambulance Corps driver in France? Would you like to hear him talk about what it felt like to create Mickey Mouse -- in recorded words never before heard in public? Treats for the eyes, the ears and the imagination -- memorabilia from the Walt Disney Archives that never before has been available to the public about the career and heritage of Walt Disney and the company he founded -- is showcased in a new attraction at Disney-MGM Studios. "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" takes 21st-century visitors to Walt Disney World Resort on an emotional journey that starts with Disney's birth in 1901 and ends with the company's vision for the future. The interactive gallery and new film is located on Mickey Avenue at the Disney-MGM Studios. "When we were researching the attraction, we found that many of our guests under the age of 15 did not know Walt Disney was a real person," said Senior Show Producer/Director Roger Holzberg of Walt Disney Imagineering. "They thought it was just a company name. "Throughout the gallery, scenic pieces and props create an experiential trip through each era of Disney's life, beginning with a brief look at Disney's early years, from his birth in Chicago and his formative years in Marceline, Mo., a period that was crucial to his development as an artist and storyteller. Throughout, "connection cards" thread the stories of his creations, from boyhood dreams to reality.And in one of the attraction's most exciting features, Walt Disney himself talks about the most meaningful and emotional moments of his life through a rare collection of audio interviews, many heard publicly for the first time, which are triggered when guests approach the various sections of the gallery. The attraction includes a short film of Walt Disney's life that explores the extraordinary hardships he overcame to achieve what he did in his lifetime. "He is an individual, not an icon," said Holzberg. "This tells the story of Walt the man, and we hope that guests will be moved by the scope of his imagination, what he accomplished, and what he inspired. "It's important to note that 'One Man's Dream' is in no way a retrospective," said Marty Sklar, vice chairman and principal creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering. "Walt always said he had one foot in the past and one in the future. We want to inspire the young creative minds of today to help invent the future. "Spirit of Imagination
The priceless collection of memorabilia for "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" arrived via FedEx Express from California on an aircraft designated Spirit of Imagination. More than 400 items in all, it took just a few hours for the coast-to-coast FedEx delivery. Artifacts on Display
Rare, historic Disney artifacts on display to help transport guests through the decades of Walt Disney's life include:
Main Street, U.S.A. model for Disneyland
Walt's animation camera stand, the table on which he animated "Steamboat Willie" and "Plane Crazy"
Oscars for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" films
Animated bird from the 1800s that inspired The Enchanted Tiki Room
Disneyland Castle model
An interactive re-creation of Project X (Walt Disney World Resort) Florida conference room
A life-sized Roy Disney graphic with interactive audio as Roy dedicates Walt Disney World Resort in his brother's name
Abraham Lincoln sculpture bust
Disneyland Paris Sleeping Beauty Castle model
Disney's California Adventure model

12/4
Walt's Open Edition Birthday Pin
Walt's Core Birthday Pin will be released for sale on Wednesday December 5th it will be released at these locations: World of Disney, Pin Central at Epcot, Expo Hall at Magic Kingdom, The
Sorcerer's Hat at MGM, Island Mercantile at Animal Kingdom,  Boardwalk,
All-Star, and the Contemporary. This pin will sell for $8.50.

 

12/4
Bobblehead Mickey's
These 2 Mickey bobblehead pins, one football and the other golfing Mickey's, were released at WDW. Both sell for $8.50. The heads are attached with a spring making them bobble.

12/4
WDW Patriotic Flag Pin
There seems to be a slight change in colors of this pin. Notice the bottom in first version is a lighter blue than the latest version. Also notice the outline of Mickey is different colors.

***Older version***Newer version

12/4
Dino-Rama Sneak Peak Opening
While walking around today I found the Dino-Rama area of Animal Kingdom was open for a soft opening. You can ride the new Triceratop Spin ride and play a few carnival games.

12/3
A Few Press Pins
Here is a couple press pins from the 100 Years Of Magic Press Event at WDW.
This one is the American Express pin given on the press lanyard.

This one in a series of about 16 pins to be given to each media member on 12/4. Each media member visiting a specific attraction will be given a pin to match the attraction. This one is from Aladdin's Magic Carpet ride.

These 2 pins were given to media people today.

12/3
Tapestry Of Dreams Parade Facts
Concept:
Epcot's magical parade, "Tapestry of Dreams," celebrates children, dreams and the legacy of Walt Disney. The spectacle begins with Dream Seekers dancing alongside the Dream Catcher -- an enormous "float" that interacts with guests. The parade is a "visible dream," in which ideas, images and emotions are evoked through a series of extraordinary puppets and music.
Parade Length:
30 min.
Performed:
Twice nightly
Location:
From Mexico to Morocco in World Showcase
Puppets:
Eight different puppets and 54 designs. Colorful, larger-than-life puppets soar 12 to 19 feet high with wingspans between 8 and 16 feet wide.
Performers:
112 cast members including drivers.
Music:
Original music was composed by Gavin Greenaway and Jonathon Barr, and recorded in London by members of the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic.
Lighting:
Features 412 lighting fixtures throughout the promenade.
Audio System:
The largest networked audio system in the world with 416 speakers throughout the promenade and 137 amplifiers, totaling 164,400 watts of power.
Highlights:
The parade is divided into the Procession and the Celebration.
The Procession blends music with children's voices, each telling their own dream, interspersed with a narrator revealing the power of dreams. There are three Dream Seekers: Elfin (representing nature, magic and emotion) and Cosmo (representing space, the universe and infinity) dance the parade route, interact with guests and "harvest" dreams; Leonardo Columbus (representing discovery, invention and genius) rides the Dream Catcher float, operates its gigantic "wings" and manipulates the float so that chimes and bells ring magically.
The Celebration is a spectacular street festival combining color, music and larger-than-life puppetry that weaves its way through World Showcase. During this joyous celebration, whimsical puppets dance together with guests. Each puppet's specific movements emphasize its distinct character.
The puppets include:
Hammerman -- A futuristic, powerful and mature spiritual warrior that is friendly, with moves similar to a praying mantis.
Discman -- A teenager, class clown, a rag doll who loves people, very interactive, thinks he's a dancer but is uncoordinated.
Reverse Marionette -- A toy-like, fatherly teacher who moves in a tender, gently protective way.
Aztec -- A primitive guardian of the human spirit who moves in a precise, regimented and uplifting manner.
Wiggle Girl -- A flirt, child-like, funny and beautiful, who moves like a dancer in a playful, explosive, interactive and unexpected manner.
Angel -- A spiritual, uplifting, heavenly puppet whose movement is graceful, inspiring, free and interactive.
Sprite -- A fragile, vulnerable, shy character who moves in a graceful ballet-like manner.
Birdman -- A tribal, eagle-like protector whose movement is majestic, statue-like, slow and commanding.
 

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