Florida Orange Bird AP Exclusive

[KJM72]

A new sample of this was shown at Trade City, picture courtesy of Sledge:

http://www.vinylnation.net/siteimages/tradecity/tradecityevent50.jpg

What a great improvement to the previous Orange Bird sample:

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/static/vinylmation/images/AP_Avatar_OrangeBird.jpg

It looks like the beak has been redone, and now one ear will feature the leaves while the other will have the "Think Orange Thoughts" speech bubble.

I'm not an Annual Passholder, and I don't know a whole lot about this obscure character (other than who he is and where he appeared), but I am very excited for this one.

Discuss.


EDIT: Info about the Orange Bird can be found here (http://floridaorangebird.tripod.com/home.html) and here. (http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm) Thanks to mshalloween.

[mshalloween]

I'm really excited for this little guy too. I love the updates that were made; the new version shown in Sledge's photo is way cooler than the original!! I really hope I'll be able to get one of these (I'm not an AP). I don't know much about this guy, either, but I just love the way he looks. Not to mention, I'm a Floridian, so I have to have him! :)

Anyone know when he'll be released?

[KJM72]

I'm really excited for this little guy too. I love the updates that were made; the new version shown in Sledge's photo is way cooler than the original!! I really hope I'll be able to get one of these (I'm not an AP). I don't know much about this guy, either, but I just love the way he looks. Not to mention, I'm a Floridian, so I have to have him! :)

Anyone know when he'll be released?

According to the Annual Passholder Exclusive page in the "released series" section, it looks like the Vinyl is slated for release this year.

[mshalloween]

Okay, I looked him up because I was curious. Check out this site: http://floridaorangebird.tripod.com/home.html

"From 1972 when Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened, through the mid 1980’s, there was a concession stand in Adventureland called the Sunshine Terrace, where guests could get a Citrus Swirl.

The stand still exists, but the animatronic Orange Bird that turned his head and flapped his wings is gone."

Also found this:

"In the late 1960s, Walt Disney Productions struck a deal with Florida Citrus Growers. An attraction would be sponsored by the Citrus Growers in Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park, and Disney would create an Orange Bird mascot to appear in a multitude of promotional items. Thus, the unique Orange Bird was born.

Visitors driving into Central Florida in the 1970s couldn't help but see countless billboards along the roads featuring the sunny, smiling Florida Orange Bird. It was part of an exciting build-up for a trip to Walt Disney World.

The Orange Bird appeared in countless television ads, magazines, newspapers, and Florida tourist souvenir shops. But there was only one place where one could *meet* the Florida Orange Bird. That was in the Magic Kingdom, in Adventureland's Sunshine Pavillion.

The Sunshine Pavillion featured the Florida Citrus Growers-sponsored show "The Enchanted Tiki Birds." More importantly, though, it featured the Sunshine Tree Terrace. Here visitors could sample the world-famous Citrus Swirls, and maybe be lucky enough to meet the Orange Bird himself.

The Sunshine Tree Terrace served a variety of ice cream goodness and popular sodas. Behind the counter "grew" a real plastic orange tree, extending its leaves to provide a leafy canopy over the area. It was covered in real plastic oranges and orange blossoms. And Guests who missed meeting the Orange Bird in the Adventureland courtyard, only needed to look into this Orange tree. Observant Guests could see him perched on one of the branches.

In 1981, Disney and the Growers signed a new contract, but by that time the Orange Bird had stopped making Adventureland appearances, and was no longer seen on television. By this time, he could only be seen in souvenir shops around the Sunshine State. In 1986, the contract ended and, unimaginable as it may seem, the Orange Bird was forever removed from the Sunshine Tree Terrace. Even worse, a refurbishment of the area in 2000 saw the removal of the orange tree, itself.

The good news...Disney still owns the rights to the Orange Bird! He's made a successful comeback in Japan, with a variety of merchandise. Hopefully, it's just a matter of time before he flies across the ocean and makes a big splash in Florida again."

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According to the Annual Passholder Exclusive page in the "released series" section, it looks like the Vinyl is slated for release this year.

I saw that, but it has said that for a while so I was wondering if there were any updates to the date learned at TC.

[KJM72]

Yes, I had my facts right! :lol:

I knew he appeared at the Sunshine Tree Terrace as a walk-around character. Very interesting how what appears to have been such a great character fell into obscurity.

When I went to WDW earlier this month, I swung by Sunshine Tree and noticed a nod to the Orange Bird- a small figure perched above the counter.

[jackiec]

Thank you for providing all that great info mshalloween... I also am a Floridian but I don't have any memories of the Orange Bird. I definitely can't wait to get this guy, hopefully they are out soon.

[KJM72]

More info and pictures: http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm

[mshalloween]

More info and pictures: http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm

He is sooooooo cute! I'm sad he was gone out of WDW before I had a chance to see him. I was way too young in 1986 to remember such a thing! I don't know if I'd even been to WDW at that point.

[chemnerd09]

I think he looks cute. Hopefully, I"ll be a passholder by the time the bird comes out.

[disneyfan168]

I cant wait to get him! I hope he has a high LE number!!

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

I think he's adorable and cant wait for him to come out. The changed ears are great, nice little addition there :)

[Qsk50]

It certainly is an improvement over the first view we had of it. I like it :)

Does anyone know what the actual State of Florida bird is? (without searching the web)
I ask this because I have heard some people say the Flamingo, and that's not it.
They are probably just use to seeing it everywhere were Lottery is sold :lol:

[Phylers]

It certainly is an improvement over the first view we had of it. I like it :)

Does anyone know what the actual State of Florida bird is? (without searching the web)
I ask this because I have heard some people say the Flamingo, and that's not it.
They are probably just use to seeing it everywhere were Lottery is sold :lol:

The state bird is the mocking bird, but there are petitions to get it changed every few years. I think the one that gained the most traction was to change it to the Florida Scrub Jay.

Oh, and I love the Orange Bird. That's a must-buy for me.

[mt1234]

Im not too excited about this one, but since it is an LE and comes in a tin i will probably be getting it.

[Mouseman74]

Someone asked and I didn't see it get answered but the tentative release month is December-January. I'm not sure if they expect to be sold out of Mr. Toad or will just have the 2 available at the same time. I thought since it just a couple of months away they are just wanting to get them out since Mr. Toad was sooooo delayed that the 2 releases just happened to almost run into each other. Either way I am excited as I love this one!!

[Phylers]

Someone asked and I didn't see it get answered but the tentative release month is December-January. I'm not sure if they expect to be sold out of Mr. Toad or will just have the 2 available at the same time. I thought since it just a couple of months away they are just wanting to get them out since Mr. Toad was sooooo delayed that the 2 releases just happened to almost run into each other. Either way I am excited as I love this one!!

I was wondering about that, too. I thought the initial idea was for one to transition into the other, but it seems like they'll overlap.

I'm also anxious to learn the edition size. Had Mr. Toad been out for a while, it would have given the VM team a better idea of the demand, but this close to the projected release, I've got to think they've already got the Orange Bird in production.

[Story]

Someone asked and I didn't see it get answered but the tentative release month is December-January. I'm not sure if they expect to be sold out of Mr. Toad or will just have the 2 available at the same time. I thought since it just a couple of months away they are just wanting to get them out since Mr. Toad was sooooo delayed that the 2 releases just happened to almost run into each other. Either way I am excited as I love this one!!

I really hope the series overlap only because I am so looking forward to that silly symphony swings ap vinyl they were talking about in the trade city preview :) (At least I think I read that right that symphony is going to be the next ap after the orange bird :look:)

[izzerl]

I cant wait to get my hands on this! =D

[mshalloween]

I hope the LE size is decent so I can pick one up from a member here. I'm not an AP so I need some help! This lil guy is too cute for me to pass up :)

Thanks for the tentative date info, Mouseman!

[KJM72]

I wonder how the tin design will look for this. It would be cool if they could incorporate the Sunshine Tree Terrace on the tin. I think it would be very cool if they were to take the Dole Whip design we saw a while back and turned it into a Citrus Swirl jr to go with the Orange Bird.

[mshalloween]

I wonder how the tin design will look for this. It would be cool if they could incorporate the Sunshine Tree Terrace on the tin. I think it would be very cool if they were to take the Dole Whip design we saw a while back and turned it into a Citrus Swirl jr to go with the Orange Bird.

I really like your ideas!

[vandeetz]

as much as I like the idea of a cool tin for this the way the Mr. Toad tin has been done it leads me to believe that this style will be used at least for a little while on these AP releases.

I could be wrong though, but it seems like the lack of text indicating what's inside means this will be a more general design

[Mouseman74]

as much as I like the idea of a cool tin for this the way the Mr. Toad tin has been done it leads me to believe that this style will be used at least for a little while on these AP releases.

I could be wrong though, but it seems like the lack of text indicating what's inside means this will be a more general design

Just because there is no text to say what is inside doesn't mean it can't be exclusive to a vinyl. The outside represents Toad Hall from Mr. Toad's Wild Ride attraction and when you look inside it has the wall paper with Mr. Toad's face in it. I can't see this being used for the Orange Bird since his area was Adventureland and the Sunshine Tree Terrace. That will have more of the tiki/tropical feel to it. Or be all about oranges.

[vandeetz]

I just got my tin so I'd only seen the pics online hadn't seen the inside before. Thats good news then!! I was afraid they were going to use the same design over and over, I thought the exterior represented the castle. Guess we'll see when the Orange Bird is released what they choose to do with the tin design!!

[KJM72]

I just got my tin so I'd only seen the pics online hadn't seen the inside before. Thats good news then!! I was afraid they were going to use the same design over and over, I thought the exterior represented the castle. Guess we'll see when the Orange Bird is released what they choose to do with the tin design!!

I'm a bit concerned that you are actually correct, in that it can also represent the castle. If you look at this picture, (http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/Walt-Disney-World/VinylmationShowcase/13542437_Cp3Z8#986898574_KGkz7-A-LB) the shield on the tin is orange as opposed to the purple shield on the Toad tin. This indicates that this is a tin for the Orange Bird. Perhaps it's just the inside of the tin that is different. :(

[mshalloween]

I'm a bit concerned that you are actually correct, in that it can also represent the castle. If you look at this picture, (http://wdwnt.smugmug.com/Walt-Disney-World/VinylmationShowcase/13542437_Cp3Z8#986898574_KGkz7-A-LB) the shield on the tin is orange as opposed to the purple shield on the Toad tin. This indicates that this is a tin for the Orange Bird. Perhaps it's just the inside of the tin that is different. :(

Good catch! Very interesting. I really hope they make a new tin, but I really love Orange Bird so I'll be getting him regardless :)

[fuberwil]

I don't think he looks that cool, is this being released in florida only?

[KJM72]

I don't think he looks that cool, is this being released in florida only?

No one knows yet. It depends on the edition size. They could release more to WDW than DLR, make the numbers equal, or just release them all to WDW. And just out of curiosity, are you a WDW person or a DLR person? That would play greatly into whether you would be interested in this or not.

[mbblong01]

I love orange bird also. Can't wait to get him. wow...............i say can't wait to get them on everything! LOL

[DizVinyl]

He's sooooo cute! I wasn't so sure about him until I saw him at the Trade City display, now he's really begun to grow on me and I think I'll need to have one! Thank goodness I'm an Annual Pass-Holder :)

[Anders Limpar]

I didn't even know this guy was a walkaround character until earlier this year. Plus the start of the song for a few notes sounds very similar to another Disney song, I can't quite put my finger on which one though. The chorus is totally different its just the start of the song. When I think of what song it is I'll post it.

[Mouseman74]

On the website for the Benefit Sale at WDW's Downtown Disney, they now have the Orange Bird listed as a release that morning. So for WDW, it will be available on 11/6/10.

[KJM72]

On the website for the Benefit Sale at WDW's Downtown Disney, they now have the Orange Bird listed as a release that morning. So for WDW, it will be available on 11/6/10.

Hm, about a month earlier than expected. I'll be curious to see the edition size for this.

[Scarlet Hunter]

On the website for the Benefit Sale at WDW's Downtown Disney, they now have the Orange Bird listed as a release that morning. So for WDW, it will be available on 11/6/10.

Awesome. WIll be there on 11/13. Here's hoping they are still around.

Does anyone know if Mr Toad sold out? And if so how fast?

[Return_of_Phos]

Awesome. WIll be there on 11/13. Here's hoping they are still around.

Does anyone know if Mr Toad sold out? And if so how fast?

Mr. Toad is still available :thumbsup:

[Qsk50]

Awesome. WIll be there on 11/13. Here's hoping they are still around.

Does anyone know if Mr Toad sold out? And if so how fast?

Yesterday at D-Street they had over 50 of them behind the register and the CM said more available after they sold what they had on the sales floor.

[rockashelley]

The Bird is FANTASTIC thank you so much for the back story on him. He's soooooo cute! i cant wait to get my hands on one!

[nickalew]

Will the bird be at DLR? I wouldn't mind having one... even though it isn't California-related

[Story]

Mr. Toad is still available :thumbsup:


Yesterday at D-Street they had over 50 of them behind the register and the CM said more available after they sold what they had on the sales floor.

I'm really happy to hear that- I would like the ap vinyls to be available for good amount of time- it gives me a little more reassurance about the silly symphony one they were talking about at trade city that would be an ap vinyl :)

[Mouseman74]

Will the bird be at DLR? I wouldn't mind having one... even though it isn't California-related

Yes, at this time there hasn't been any "coast" specific exclusive AP vinyls.

[nickalew]

Yes, at this time there hasn't been any "coast" specific exclusive AP vinyls.

okay then.

so DLR downtown disney will have the florida bird soon?

[vandeetz]

Will the bird be at DLR? I wouldn't mind having one... even though it isn't California-related

yeah sounds like it'll be at both parks! I just wonder when it'll make its way to DLR?

I don't think they want to deal with doing park exclusive AP vinyls!! but if you were going to do one this would be it... of course when I saw this one and Mr. Toad I wondered if the former would be at WDW and the latter at DLR. I know MR. Toad has cross appeal, but the WDW attraction was removed years ago!!

I love this ride and I'm always disappointed that they removed it at WDW... the fact that it wasn't a mirror version of the DLR version made it just different enough to enjoy both separately

[nickalew]

yeah sounds like it'll be at both parks! I just wonder when it'll make its way to DLR?

I don't think they want to deal with doing park exclusive AP vinyls!! but if you were going to do one this would be it... of course when I saw this one and Mr. Toad I wondered if the former would be at WDW and the latter at DLR. I know MR. Toad has cross appeal, but the WDW attraction was removed years ago!!

I love this ride and I'm always disappointed that they removed it at WDW... the fact that it wasn't a mirror version of the DLR version made it just different enough to enjoy both separately

Thanks for the info!

I will hopefully be able to pick it up at DLR sometime when its released.

[VinylmationRawesome]

I know, the orange bird is so awesome, but i don't know if i am going to be able to get an orange bird, because I don't live in Florida :(

[KJM72]

I know, the orange bird is so awesome, but i don't know if i am going to be able to get an orange bird, because I don't live in Florida :(

As with Mr Toad, I'm sure there's a bunch of members willing to help you out. :thumbsup: And if not, there's always eBay.

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so DLR downtown disney will have the florida bird soon?

WDW release is 11/6, so if it'll release at DLR, it would be either same day or within a few weeks. Again, this is the first AP vinyl that is more specific to one coast than the other, and there's a Silly Symphony Swings AP exclusive coming along after Orange Bird.

[DizVinyl]

Just Announced... The Passholder Exclusive Orange Bird will also be released for the 11/6/10 Benefit Sale at WDW Downtown Disney!

http://i55.tinypic.com/2iabvax.jpg

[chemnerd09]

I guess I'll be hitting up Passholders again. I was really hoping to be able to save a bit for the upcoming Star Wars release. Oh well.

[mshalloween]

Thanks for the info!! I must have this lil guy!!

[RMThompson]

It's been on that website for awhile now, here is a thread regarding it:

http://vinylnation.net/forums/showthread.php?10515-Florida-Orange-Bird-AP-Exclusive&highlight=Orange+Bird


(10-02-2010) On the website for the Benefit Sale at WDW's Downtown Disney, they now have the Orange Bird listed as a release that morning. So for WDW, it will be available on 11/6/10.

[disneyobsessed808]

i wonder if it will be at dlr the same time. i hope its there by thanksgiving so i can pick one up!

[Iampinoy]

would that be the same date for disneyland?

[KJM72]

would that be the same date for disneyland?

This was already discussed on the last page or two. In short, we don't know.

[jenn]

I really like the little changes they made from the first concept art they posted to the one they showed at trade city. I can't wait to get my hands on one! It's just so cute! Even though it's more specific to Florida, DLR is in Orange County too! :lol:

[WDWgirl]

I really hope I can get this one. I won't be going back to WDW until early December so I hope they don't sell out by then. But considering the Mr. Toads are still available, I think I'll be okay. I wonder what the LE size of this one will be.

[Mouseman74]

would that be the same date for disneyland?

There has not been any updates on the "Events" page on www.vinylmation.com to indicate when it will be available at DLR, only the release date for WDW. I can't imagine that DLR won't get it soon after WDW does.

[JSTX]

I really hope I can get this one. I won't be going back to WDW until early December so I hope they don't sell out by then. But considering the Mr. Toads are still available, I think I'll be okay. I wonder what the LE size of this one will be.

I hope it lasts until Dec. too. We won't be back to WDW until 12/16.

[swtkatydid7]

There has not been any updates on the "Events" page on www.vinylmation.com to indicate when it will be available at DLR, only the release date for WDW. I can't imagine that DLR won't get it soon after WDW does.

I sure hope DLR gets this one. I don't see why not since Mr. Toad was released at both parks. I hope it comes out soon!!

[KJM72]

I sure hope DLR gets this one. I don't see why not since Mr. Toad was released at both parks. I hope it comes out soon!!

Let's not forget that Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was at the Magic Kingdom for a really long time, too. It was very popular, although it closed in 1998. Passholders are those most likely to have a connection to the character and ride.

And Orange Bird comes out on November 6.

[Mouseman74]

Let's not forget that Mr. Toad's Wild Ride was at the Magic Kingdom for a really long time, too. It was very popular, although it closed in 1998. Passholders are those most likely to have a connection to the character and ride.

And Orange Bird comes out on November 6.

The release date has only been announced for WDW as it is coming out at the Benefit Sale. Our West Coast fans are wondering when it will be released at DLR as it has not been announced yet.

[KJM72]

Hm, looking at the vinylmation.com events calendar, it actually does list the Orange Bird as being WDW only (as of right now). Do we know the LE size yet? That could be a hint if this is coast-specific.

[Mouseman74]

Hm, looking at the vinylmation.com events calendar, it actually does list the Orange Bird as being WDW only (as of right now). Do we know the LE size yet? That could be a hint if this is coast-specific.

I doubt it is coast specific. I think they are just getting it out to coincide with the Benefit Sale which is only at WDW. WDW is also getting the Urban 5 Jumbo pins that weekend and DLR isn't getting them until a few weeks later.

[Anders Limpar]

Just Announced... The Passholder Exclusive Orange Bird will also be released for the 11/6/10 Benefit Sale at WDW Downtown Disney!

http://i55.tinypic.com/2iabvax.jpg

Surely they must mean 5:30-9:30 PM not AM as listed on the image.

[WDWgirl]

Surely they must mean 5:30-9:30 PM not AM as listed on the image.

No, I'm pretty sure it does only go until 9:30 AM as listed. Most of these big DTD blowout sales are only for a few hours and are usually very early in the morning, just like this one.

[jibbajab12]

I doubt it is coast specific. I think they are just getting it out to coincide with the Benefit Sale which is only at WDW. WDW is also getting the Urban 5 Jumbo pins that weekend and DLR isn't getting them until a few weeks later.

The Events page on vinylmation.com has DLR slated to release this guy the same day (Nov. 6th) as WDW!!

[swtkatydid7]

The Events page on vinylmation.com has DLR slated to release this guy the same day (Nov. 6th) as WDW!!

Thanks for the info. I just checked earlier and it wasn't there, so thank you! I'm so excited it will also be released at DLR. Woo hoo!!! =)

[WDWgirl]

I'll be picking up my Orange Bird at DLR at noon on Friday. OH THE EXCITEMENT!

The Orange Bird doesn't come out in DLR or WDW until Nov. 6th, which is this Saturday, not the Friday.

[stitch1085]

I think I'm going to pass on the Orange Bird...he's WDW specific even tho he is supposed to be a passholder exclusive. At least Mr. Toad had a ride in Fantasyland at WDW. I read the back story and there was never a mention of the orange bird being at or even visiting DLR. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'd much rather see a different Vinyl for Passholders. Maybe they should do Coast Specific vinyls instead, just saying.

[disneylover1955]

I can't wait to pick up an Orange Bird at Disneyland! :happy:

[KJM72]

I think I'm going to pass on the Orange Bird...he's WDW specific even tho he is supposed to be a passholder exclusive. At least Mr. Toad had a ride in Fantasyland at WDW. I read the back story and there was never a mention of the orange bird being at or even visiting DLR. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'd much rather see a different Vinyl for Passholders. Maybe they should do Coast Specific vinyls instead, just saying.

While this is true, let's not forget you have a Silly Symphony Swings AP exclusive coming along. I think that'll help even out this coast-specific dispute.

[andycool]

The Orange Bird doesn't come out in DLR or WDW until Nov. 6th, which is this Saturday, not the Friday.

Thanks for the correction. I just noticed that today too. Thanks WDWgirl.

[Scarlet Hunter]

Where is the Orange Bird going to be sold at?

[disneylover1955]

Where is the Orange Bird going to be sold at?

Isn't it going to be like Mr.Toad and only be sold at both D-Street's in California and Florida? :shrug:

[Scarlet Hunter]

Isn't it going to be like Mr.Toad and only be sold at both D-Street's in California and Florida? :shrug:

Is D-Street the only place? Or will it be sold in the parks as well?

[disneylover1955]

Is D-Street the only place? Or will it be sold in the parks as well?

I don't remember seeing an announcement as to where it will be sold but I am just assuming that since Mr. Toad worked out so well at D-Street that they would keep it the same for the Orange Bird! :shrug:

[drudawg]

Orange bird looks cool... keeping with the bird theme, it's a lot less cheaper than that Trade City bird set, without going too cuckoo.

[andycool]

Heading to D-street DLR in a few minutes to get my Orange Bird AP and one Urban 5 blind box.

[Qsk50]

Heading to D-street DLR in a few minutes to get my Orange Bird AP and one Urban 5 blind box.

Take a picture of the back of the bird for us, please :)
Good luck with your blind box, hope it's one you like :cross:

[Mouseman74]

I was able to get my Orange Bird vinyl this morning (thanks Disneyaddict!!!) and figured I would share some pics and information.

Here are the pics:

http://i51.tinypic.com/xprm09.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/210m3y1.jpg

Also, to note, the outside is the same design as Mr. Toad's but the inside is really cool. I wish they had made the outside different as I feel this will cause some confusion between the releases if they are the same. It does state on the little gold shield on the side that it is "Annual Passholder #2", but if the Cast Members are not looking closely they could easily pull the wrong one for people.

Here is a pic of the side:

http://i56.tinypic.com/2i8eiv6.jpg

Also, there is nothing to indicate that it is a limited edition like Mr. Toad was, so my guess is that it is limited release?? :shrug::shrug:

It is a super cute vinyl though and I love the artwork used inside the tin.

[Ghost Host]

How's the back look?

[andycool]

I got my BIRD! Here are photos of the back and front. I pulled the gears for Urban 5.. The one I didn't want =X It's okay

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[mickeyfan1999]

I love this bird!!!
Congratulations everyone with it!!!

[valhalla66]

thanks for the pics everybody. i like this one way better than mr. toad. heading out to dstreet right now to pick one up!

[WDWgirl]

Wow, it looks really cool from everyone's photos. I can't wait to get mine.

[Iampinoy]

got mines today at DLR d-street! They had so many of them! Hes such a nice looking figure! Anyone else gonna miss the tins?!

[handoe213]

Wow I was surprised to see this one at Dstreet. I was happy to grab it with the sorcerer mickey and some urban 5's.

[KJM72]

I was able to get my Orange Bird vinyl this morning (thanks Disneyaddict!!!) and figured I would share some pics and information.

Here are the pics:

http://i52.tinypic.com/210m3y1.jpg


Wow, now that is insanely cool. :eek: Such an obscure reference, but then again the character itself is already very obscure.

[Princess Victoria]

Whoops. I didn't realize this guy was out yet. At D-Street yesterday, I thought they were Mr. Toad tins behind the counter, but this is probably what they were. :doh:

Ah well, hopefully they'll have them still in a couple weeks.

[disneylover1955]

I love the Orange Bird! :happy:

[panda]

Does anyone know where you can get one?

[swtkatydid7]

Does anyone know where you can get one?

You can get one at Dstreet at Downtown Disneyland or in Florida if ur a Disney annual passport or know someone who is. Hope that helps!

[nickalew]

can't wait to pick this up!

[jstras22]

i know it's probably on here somewhere, but i've been looking for one on ebay, and wondering how much they're selling for at dstreet?

[Layensid71]

i think it was 16.99

[royboy]

i know it's probably on here somewhere, but i've been looking for one on ebay, and wondering how much they're selling for at dstreet?

The Bottom of the tin says 16.99. I got mine off ebay for $22 shipped.

[StrikerObi]

I didn't even know this little guy was out. I was at WDW last weekend and swore up and down that I wouldn't buy any vinylmations this trip, because I had just spent almost $50 on them a few weeks prior. But then I saw that this vinyl came out and had to jump on it.

The price tag on the bottom is $16.99 but of course this is an AP exclusive so everybody should be getting it for less thanks to the passholder discount (10% off with my FL Seasonal Pass).

I also ended up picking up the Osborne Lights vinyl because I LOVE that light display. I also caved and got a Park #5 figure which ended up being Great Movie Ride's Anubis (one of the ones I wanted from that set!).

I was talking to one of the CMs at Festival of the Masters and we were both geeking out over the Little Orange Bird figure. He heard me explaining the origin of the character to my friends and then we talked about all the cool figures on display at the festival for a bit.

[Princess Victoria]

Anyone been to D-Street at the DLR in the last few days that's seen the Orange Bird still? I'm looking to go today and am hoping they have him.

[KJM72]

I got mine yesterday thanks to SHAYDEE... and I love it. The inside of the lid is icing on the cake.

[Princess Victoria]

They still had some today, so I picked one up. I like him. I wouldn't have minded if they would have stuck to the clear plastic wrapper like with Mr. Toad rather than the foil wrapper. But other than that it's a nice vinyl. Love the card and the tin, too.

[MansionAddict]

That's good news they are still available. I've been wanting him for a while now!

[misterclown]

I can't believe how cute a figure the Orange Bird is! The more I look at him, the more adorable he gets

[mas]

I love him! Thanks to a fellow VN member I was able to get one as I'm not an AP.
He's wonderful! And next to my NY Minnie and Mr. Toad (thanks to another VN member) he looks great on my shelf.

[PhantomVirus]

I was on the fence with this one but a friend of mine picked me up 2 while @ WDW - glad she did. I REALLY like it - A LOT. and with the other metal tin ones I have lined up he is a nice change.

[mickeyfan1999]

I love this little guy!!! He is very cute for sure!!!

[schwanzie]

i originally didn't care for the orange bird, but now i really want him. hopefully i can get my hands on him one day.

[Barge84]

In case anyone was wondering, the Orange Bird is sold out at WDW. I was there last week, and they only had the Mr. Toad AP exclusive.

[WEDWay]

In case anyone was wondering, the Orange Bird is sold out at WDW. I was there last week, and they only had the Mr. Toad AP exclusive.

Dang. I've got someone there this weekend who was going to pick up both of those.

[Anders Limpar]

In case anyone was wondering, the Orange Bird is sold out at WDW. I was there last week, and they only had the Mr. Toad AP exclusive.

Thats pretty surprising. I would have thought that the Mr.Toad vinyl would have been an incredibly popular one.

[WEDWay]

Just got a call, and my passholder contact at WDW got me an Orange Bird! However, Toad was sold out. You just never know what you'll find over there. While they were there they ended up getting their first vinyl; Aladdin. Of course we all know they're heading down a slippery slope now. XD

[Kelliroo3]

Darn, I was hoping to get one this summer...wishful thinking! I hope another comes out soon!

[SherKhan72]

My brother asked D-Street two weeks ago and they said they had a lot of AP Orange Bird in the back. When I called D-Street last week, they said they had more. I'll be calling D-Street either today or tomorrow because I need info about Cutesters Too so I'll ask and report here if they have anymore.

[Jarrod317]

im confused one person says Bird is sold out and another says Mr Toad is sold out can anyone confirm which it is?

[WEDWay]

The inventory seems to fluctuate pretty often there. I would imagine they're just selling out and getting more in on a regular basis. When my orange bird was purchased last week they said they didn't think they would be getting any more Mr Toads in stock. Who knows if they're right though.

[Jarrod317]

well thanks if anyone finds out anymore please lemme know

[kyr]

well thanks if anyone finds out anymore please lemme know
Same here! I love this vinyl!

[Barge84]

Weird. I was the one that said the orange bird was sold out when I was there in January, and they had a ton of toads sitting there. Funny how quickly it fluctuates.

[kyr]

Anyone know if these are still around at all or sold in dlr/dstreet?

[Anders Limpar]

This one is growing on me. I might have to try to get one.

[Jarrod317]

well i have some family that will probably be in Downtown Disney within the next week or so can anyone tell me if they are still carrying either of these so i can try and have my brother pick them up for me?

[happymeng209]

I wanted this little orange bird so bad, but I'm not a AP holder.. So I have to buy this one online.

[ranaong]

When I was at D-street (CA) there were Mr. Toad and Orange Bird for sale. I was debating whether or not to purchase one - the CM took it out of the tin to show me. But this was last Saturday (1/29)....so I am unsure whether it is sold out at the moment.

[Jarrod317]

sorry guess i should have been more specific my family members will be at Downtown Disney in Orlando within a weeks time so was wondering if anyone can confirm if they have either or both of the AP vinyls

[misterclown]

This is such a cute Vinyl. I wish I was a AP.

[MyMuse]

when I was in WDW in December, Orange Bird & Mr Toad was in high stock! No troubles getting any and didn't hear of anytihng being sold out, though.

However, I don't know if there is another in the pipeline to release and they are not making more?

[Aligator944]

I got mine on ebay.

[jennyeatworld]

I was wondering if anyone knew if this was still available in Florida? My brother picked one up for me when he was there back in November, but he's going back in a lil over a week and was wondering if they had anymore. Thanks.

[Warhawke]

Still available as of today @ DLR D-St. Got mine finally!

[Billabongi]

Still available in WDW D-Street as of last Friday too, I considered getting it

[schwanzie]

Still available in WDW D-Street as of last Friday too, I considered getting it

thanks! hopefully it's still available when i am there in october.

[pvdfan]

It has officially sold out at WDW. Went tonight to get one for a friend and was gone. The one from the display case is also gone.

[futileeternity]

Wow, so they won't be getting any more?

I picked up an extra one (along with a Mr. Toad) on 9/10 while there for the Florida Project. They seemed to have about 15 or so of each at D-Street when I was there. Glad I did!

[pvdfan]

Well, I was told they were not getting any more except another shipment came in. Not many at all behind the counter (maybe 10-15) but still some left.

[Prolif1k]

I noticed you guys talking about the AP Orange Bird and Mr. Toad. They restocked both of them pretty well today if you're still interested.

[cjb2m5]

I've decided I really want the orange bird vinyl so I got on ebay to see what was available. Long story short, I almost bought one for around $20 and then I noticed a difference. The one I almost bought didnt have a black hat on the bird, it had white ears with a leaf or something on it.

Why are there two different versions of the orange bird vinyl on ebay?
I'm fairly new to vinylmation so maybe ive missed something.
can anyone clarify for me???

[Return_of_Phos]

I've decided I really want the orange bird vinyl so I got on ebay to see what was available. Long story short, I almost bought one for around $20 and then I noticed a difference. The one I almost bought didnt have a black hat on the bird, it had white ears with a leaf or something on it.

Why are there two different versions of the orange bird vinyl on ebay?
I'm fairly new to vinylmation so maybe ive missed something.
can anyone clarify for me???

The AP Orange Bird (the one without the mickey ears) was released around this time last year and is only available to Annual Passholder members

The one with the Mickey ears is a cast chaser and was only available via mystery trade boxes at the Florida Project event

[schwanzie]

just bought this at dstreet in wdw today.

[Goldie's Mom]

Hi!

As a non-Florida, non-AP holder, I had to get mine off of Ebay, but I think it is worth it. He's a cute little guy! My friend can remember when the Orange Bird was used in Florida advertising, so the Orange Bird reminds me of my friend. This month I hope to get the Milk & OJ set, and I think Orange Bird would look cute next to the OJ. It is a good thing the secondary market is there, because I have to rely on it for my acquisitions. It's not extremely far beyond the release date, so the Ebay price I got was reasonable. But he would be worth it, even if he cost more. Currently I have him next to my Mary Poppins Penguin and they are keeping each other company. It's interesting the different combinations that work for displaying! Orange Bird is so cheerful and I'm glad they produced him this year. Have a great day!

Regina in NC