BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 From the Disney Parks blog... First Look at Merchandise for the 30th Anniversary of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resortposted on March 21st, 2012 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications ManagerThere is one book in my Disney collection that I cherish – a soft cover book released prior to the opening of then Epcot Center. Before my first visit in July 1983, I spent hours dreaming of the 21st Century while looking at the beautiful concept paintings in the book. October 1, 2012, marks the 30th anniversary of Epcot and to celebrate, we will be releasing several items on that milestone day. I spoke with Disney Design Group artists Qunyh Kimball and John Henselmeier about their work on the anniversary style guide being used as reference for merchandise (you may recall Quynh and John’s work on the Starspeeder 1000 Vehicle Playset released last year). I was happy to learn that they used that book I love as inspiration.“We loved the warm colors and illustrations found in [the Epcot Center book],” explained John. “In the past five years, we have designed many vintage Epcot items. For the 30th anniversary, we wanted something different – a retro but contemporary feeling, something we call ‘today’s vintage.’ That soft cover book really helped us achieve that look.”Work on the style guide began in December 2011 at the request of the Disney Pins team. Pins have been a big part of previous Epcot anniversaries and they will play a part in October. The image above contains a few of my favorites, including a reversible lanyard, a few mystery pins and a pin that looks like it’s from an early 1980s video game (oh, why can’t “Epcot Center – The Game” be real?!). John told me his favorite attraction of all time was Body Wars, so he made sure it was represented in the assortment.There will also be a jumbo pin that uses the soft cover book image in the packaging. In addition to pins, look for a few softline items including a T-shirt that uses the “21st Century Continues” artwork as seen in the first image.Writing this article has left me feeling nostalgic. Do you have a story about your favorite thing from Epcot in the past 30 years? I vote either the handwich from The Land Pavilion or Magic Journeys. I hope to see you on October 1!http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/03/first-look-at-merchandise-for-the-30th-anniversary-of-epcot-at-walt-disney-world-resort/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0241 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 30th anniversary!?!? Thanks Mo, I now feel like an old fart. :wheelchair: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Wow, how exciting all of this is!I hope that they make a giant Mickey Arm holding a wand with a giant number 30 on it and slap it on the side of the big golf ball.Folks will love that!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm thinking they should decorate the ball like a big, pink birthday cake.That should be a HUGE hit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'm thinking they should decorate the ball like a big, pink birthday cake.That should be a HUGE hit!Oh, now there's a great idea!And while they're at it, maybe they could put a big wizard hat in front of it?TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Ooh, how about this? Onkel Hans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Wow, Monique, you could be an imagineer!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Granted, I wish they would do something more momentous, but on it's own merit, the merchandise looks cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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