MLB themed Mickey Mouse statues & more Disney/All-Star news

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So, it's obvious to anyone that knows a little about me that 2 of my biggest loves are Disney & my Phillies. Well, now they are combined, and I love it! Check out this press release:

MLB and Disney Unveil Baseball-Themed Mickey Mouse Statues and Special Retail Program to Celebrate 2010 All-Star Week Festivities In Anaheim, California

In honor of the All-Star game in Anaheim, they are going to have 36 different Mickey statues, one for each team, an NL one, AL one, and 4 All-Star ones. They are going to be all over SoCal. Whenever they announce where each statue is, I'm going to BEG someone to take a pic of the Phillies one for me.

Of course they made smaller ones to sell. They are on sale now at MLB's site. The press release says they'll also be on sale at Disney's site, MLB stadium shops, Walgreens and D.ick's Sporting Goods. I'm waiting to get it in the store so I don't have to pay for shipping, lol, but you KNOW I'm getting this one:



You can see HQ images of all the statues here. I also like the NL one, since the Phillies logo is right in the middle.

[QuiltyMom]

And Ditto for a Dodger one for me. How cool are these!!!

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They've announced where each statue is going to be, starting sometime next week. Someone go to Hollywood & Highland Center (I actually know where that is, lol!) and take a pic of the Phillies one for me. The main All-Star one is at CA Adventure's Esplanade (the other ones at Disneyland are teams I can't stand, sorry, lol.) There's also a contest, if you take a pic with all statues, you can win tix to the All-Star game. Here's the full list

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-...star-game-tix/

Also, the "red carpet" parade of players before the All-Star game is going to go through Disneyland! (Again, would totally love anyone getting pics of my guys. )

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

The parade then will continue through Disneyland to Main Street U.S.A. for guests in the park. Besides Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Cinderella and the whole gang, Disney guests will be treated to a parade that might feature names like Miguel, Albert and Chase.

The event is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT and is expected to feature all of the MLB All-Stars and the All-Star managers, all riding in Chevrolet Silverados. It has become the traditional way that players get to the ballpark for the Midsummer Classic, ever since the first such parade outside Comerica Park in Detroit in 2005. MLB Network will telecast the event nationally at 4 p.m. ET and air an abbreviated version at 7:30 p.m. ET.

[tukogirl]

Oh my gosh this is soo fun! I just called hubby at work and we are going to take the train/subway and go take pics of the hollywood and downtown area Mickeys. Maybe I can convince him to take a roadtrip to go see the ones south of Anaheim. If no one beats me to it, I will definitely take a pic of the Phillies Mickey for you Heather!

We are definitely going to get the Dodger Mickey!

[sullyntink]

I love these! I wish I lived near California! I wonder if they will sell them in DTD or anywhere in WDW? I'll be there the end of this month so crossing my fingers. I don't want to pay $8.30 for shipping but I may have too.

Go Tigers!

Nancy

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Originally Posted by tukogirl

If no one beats me to it, I will definitely take a pic of the Phillies Mickey for you Heather!

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by sullyntink

I love these! I wish I lived near California! I wonder if they will sell them in DTD or anywhere in WDW? I'll be there the end of this month so crossing my fingers. I don't want to pay $8.30 for shipping but I may have too.

Do you have a Walgreens or D.icks (near you? They are supposed to be there, too.

They aren't in the Phillies store yet, I asked and she said they're going to come in closer to the All Star Game. The Phils had a buy one get 40% off deal recently, so I caved and bought it, but now it's on back order through the site, lol.

[tukogirl]

Twins at Gardenwalk


Angels in Angel Stadium


National League Anaheim Mariott


Marlins DTD Espn Zone


Braves DTD Esplanade


A's Muzeo Anaheim


Stars and Stripes all stars Disneyland Harbor Blvd


All Stars Anaheim Convention Center


American League Anaheim Hilton


Vintage All Stars Anaheim City hall




The one in DTD at Build a Bear wasn't out yet. Neither was the one at the Grove in Anaheim.

Next weekend is Downtown LA and Hollywood Mickeys. And probably Santa Monica.

For being out for only a few days these are very scratched up already! It doesn't look like they put any clear coating on them for protection. I'm sure by the end of the All star game the Mickeys at DL will be toast, as those are the most scratched so far. We called the Studio Store in Hollywood and asked if the ones in that neighborhood were out yet. The man said they were supposed to be out the 1st but now won't be delivered until the 8th. If I had to guess it seems like these took longer than they expected and they skipped the clearcoat (with lots of drying time) to save time.

I have higher resolution photos of all these mickeys from multiple angles and I'd be happy to get them to you if anyone wants more/better pics!

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Sorry ladies, but the Giants Mickey is the best one!! I may end up going for my friend's 30th b-day down in Laguna Beach after all. I need that picture. It's totally worth driving that far!!

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Thanks Andrea! I think I'm going to ask for a copy of the NL All Stars one, but I'll wait until next weekend when you'll hopefully be able to catch the others! Sad that they don't have protection on them.

[larkd]

Originally Posted by missi_me

Sorry ladies, but the Giants Mickey is the best one!! I may end up going for my friend's 30th b-day down in Laguna Beach after all. I need that picture. It's totally worth driving that far!!

YES! Go Giants!