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Duffy costumes

Duffy the Disney Bear Passholder Exclusive T-shirt

15 October 2011 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

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Duffy Signing

Since first learning of Duffy the Disney Bear‘s popularity in Japan’s Tokyo Disney Sea, I’ve been a huge fan and supporter of his presence here in the US Disney parks. I love reporting on Duffy’s new outfits and special edition Duffy bears already in costume.

So of course I was in attendance today when 750 Walt Disney World Annual Passholders received a special t-shirt commemorating Duffy’s one-year anniversary in the parks here. Also part of this event was a Duffy book release and signing by the illustrator, Monty Maldovan. This new story book tells the tale of Duffy the Disney Bear and is sure to be a favorite around these parts. The illustrations are simply darling.

Monty Maldovan
Monty Maldovan signs books for eager Duffy fans

 

I’m continually amazed at what Disney gives back to its guests and annual passholders and today was no exception. Of course, the best part was walking through the door to my little guy and giving him Duffy’s new shirt and book. He was SO excited. As you can see, so were Duffy and friends:

Duffy reads
Big Duffy reads to newly-shirted Duffy, as some friends listen in*

 

Thanks once again to Disney Parks for a memorable day!

*This photo scene is an homage to one of my very favorite children’s books – Edith and Mr. Bear by the talented Dare Wright.

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Filed Under: Disney Merchandise, Disney News, Disney Special Events, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Disney Merchandise, Disney Special Events, Disney Traders, Duffy, Duffy costumes, Duffy Merchandise, Duffy storybook, Duffy the Disney Bear, Epcot, Monty Maldovan, Walt Disney World

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Independence Day Duffy!

21 May 2011 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

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Something I noticed park-wide this past week at Walt Disney World was the presence of red white and blue everywhere. Cookies, cupcakes, and other treats were the most noticeable, aside from these plush friends –

Fourth of July Duffy
Fourth of July Mickey Mouse joins his Duffy friendsth

Costumed 4th of July Duffy is on sale $30 these guys were spotted at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. I thought the cute old-school Mickey Mouse was adorable too! Hooray for the red white and blue! 😉

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Filed Under: Disney Merchandise, Disney News Tagged With: Disney 4th of July, Disney Fourth of July, Disney Independence Day, Duffy, Duffy costumes, Duffy holiday costumes, Duffy Merchandise, Duffy the Disney Bear, Fourth of July Duffy, Holiday merchandise

PARK PHOTOS: Fun Antenna Toppers and Easter Duffy the Disney Bear

28 March 2011 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

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Those following my twitter stream may recall my posting a picture of the fun new antenna toppers I found a few weeks back:

Disney Cars Monsters Inc Monorail antenna topper
Cars, St. Patrick's Day Mike W. from Monsters Inc. and a Monorail

Well now that St. Patrick’s Day is over, some more new antenna toppers were spotted in the parks by Disney fan Aurora:

Cars Monorail Flamingo Mohawk Disney antenna toppers
Cars, Monorail, Happy Flamingo with Mouse ears and a Mohawk Mickey!

I love the new additions! The flamingo is one of my favorites as you may remember from my post about the lawn flamingo Disney sells too! The punk rock Mickey head with mohawk, pierced ear and sunglasses is cute too. Just wait till you see the back!

Mohawk Mickey antenna topper
A "Mom" tattoo!

And more new merchandise – for the upcoming Easter holiday, Duffy the Disney Bear is all decked out in an Easter Bunny costume, complete with fuzzy slippers. Will Duffy replace Peter Cottontail?? Thanks to Shelley C. for the photo!

 

Easter Duffy
I think the bunny slippers really make this Easter Duffy Bear!

 

If you’re in the parks and spot something unique or cute that you’d like me to share, just drop me a photo at [email protected] or tweet me @zannaland and I’ll be happy to post it here with credit to you of course! 🙂

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WDW 40th Anniversary Merchandise & New Duffy Costumes

18 January 2011 by Suzannah Otis 6 Comments

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On a recent visit to the Magic Kingdom, I was super excited by all the wonderful Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary merchandise, and wanted to share some with you. Check out all the new items below (click to enlarge photos):

 

40th Ladies t-shirt
WDW 40th picture frames and ladies Castle projection T-shirt

 

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Cupid Duffy Flies into Disney for Valentine’s Day

3 January 2011 by Suzannah Otis 3 Comments

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In keeping with Disney’s promise to have a Duffy for every season, Valentine’s Day Duffy is out and I must say, with his little fluffy wings, he’s quite adorable! The costumed Duffy’s are $25 and a little smaller than the regular sized Duffy. The costumes are attached and do not come off. You could probably put the separate costumes on top of the attached costumes, but since they are made for slightly larger bears, they will be a little big.

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Duffy the Disney Bear Arrives in Epcot-Photo Tour of Everything Duffy

14 October 2010 by Suzannah Otis 5 Comments

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imageToday saw the arrival of Duffy the Disney Bear to his new home at Epcot’s World Showcase. Fans, media and Disney Cast Members alike queued up to welcome Duffy, get their picture taken and perhaps even pick up a Duffy plush bear to take home. Duffy’s meet and greet area is in a newly constructed *shaded* gazebo overlooking the flagship merchandise shop – “Everything Duffy.”

Walt Disney World Ambassador Vanessa Rosas introduced Vice President of Epcot, Dan Cockerell who then welcomed Mickey (dressed in his sea captain outfit) and Duffy from the nearby Friendship boat landing. After singing the official Duffy song and cutting the ribbon, Duffy headed over to the first of his two appearances: 12:20pm – 2:30pm and 3:45pm – 7:00pm. Be sure to check the official times guide or with Guest Relations to see when Duffy is appearing during your visit.

Speaking with Disney Trading Project Manager and all around cool guy, Steven Miller (who let me know today he’s taking on more projects, including Duffy – awesome!), he expressed the excitement about bringing Duffy on board and the many new things to come in the next few months. He was just shown a mock-up of the promised Duffy Ear Hat and said it looks great. Can’t wait to see it!

It was a good sign for potential success that all the World Showcase-themed costumes were sold out in a matter of hours! More are on the way and “Everything Duffy” Cast Members told us there will be a Halloween costume coming soon along with the other Duffy holiday and celebration costumes we mentioned previously on ZannaLand.

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Filed Under: All blogs, Disney Merchandise, Disney News, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Dan Cockerell, Disney, Disney Merchandise, Duffy, Duffy costumes, Duffy Food and Beverage, Duffy Kidcot, Duffy Meet & Greet, Duffy Merchandise, Duffy the Disney Bear, Epcot, Everything Duffy, Steven Miller, Vanessa Rosas, Walt Disney World, World Showcase

Facts On Duffy The Disney Bear’s Move to Epcot’s World Showcase Oct 14

20 September 2010 by Suzannah Otis 13 Comments

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Duffy the Disney Bear passholder presentationSaturday, September 18th saw the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder preview of Duffy the Disney Bear and his move from Japan’s Tokyo Disney Sea to our very own Epcot World Showcase. Duffy is getting some mixed reviews among die-hard EPCOT Center fans that would rather see money spent on new or improved attractions. Call me a sentimental girl, but I for one am excited for Duffy’s arrival and supportive of the treatment he’s getting as he get introduced to the rest of Walt Disney World.

I look at it this way – as a young girl visiting EPCOT in the early 1980’s, if Figment was given the same love and attention that Duffy is receiving now, I’d have been as happy as, well, a little girl. This is not just some random bit of merchandise being promoted without any research or follow-through. Duffy has experienced great success among Japanese Disney fans and while I don’t anticipate he’ll be quite as popular here, I can appreciate that he has a “history” and is not just going to show up on store shelves. If you don’t like Duffy, there is no reason you have to partake in Duffy madness, but for those with a softspot for cute and cuddly characters, he is a welcome friend.

As ZannaLand reported earlier last week, Duffy merchandise will be plentiful in World Showcase. Here are the Duffy Fast Facts, as discovered Saturday:

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