My Trip to the 2011 D23 Expo - TR Complete!

[mvf-m11c]

A little late to check out your TR Allison. But I am enjoy reading your adventures during the D23 Expo. It was nice to meet you at the meet up on Thursday and also talking to you and Fran while we were waiting in the queue for the Cars Land presentation on Sunday.

Nice job on your TR.

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

Loved the trip report. I was the expo but never saw you.

 

[PrincessInOz]

With those sold prices, there must be a lot of cashed-up people there. And who said that the US was stagnating or still in recession? They obviously never met Disney-holics.

 

[franandaj]

A little late to check out your TR Allison. But I am enjoy reading your adventures during the D23 Expo. It was nice to meet you at the meet up on Thursday and also talking to you and Fran while we were waiting in the queue for the Cars Land presentation on Sunday.

Nice job on your TR.

Thanks! It was great to meet you a couple times! I hope you got into everything you wanted to to! Thanks for joining in!

Loved the trip report. I was the expo but never saw you.

Welcome! I'm guessing that based on your siggie pics that we had a few different goals at the expo. I'm not sure who the folks in your pics are, but we were probably waiting in some different lines! Glad to have you aboard regardless! I hope you enjoyed your time at the Expo too!

With those sold prices, there must be a lot of cashed-up people there. And who said that the US was stagnating or still in recession? They obviously never met Disney-holics.

Just wait, you aint seen nothin yet! People keep saying "when will the Expo go to Orlando?"

Ummmmm once Orlando gathers the same amount of stupid millionaires that live in the LA area that are Disney freaks and willing to drop that much money on stuff that sells for ridiculous prices! Evidently there were lots of Disney execs in the audience. I wouldn't know, but that's what I heard.

Just you wait....these prices are like stealing candy from a baby. Just wait until they start stealing it from the adults. I think we have another six or seven lots to go before the first insane item goes up in smoke!

 

[skiingfast]

Not close to caught up but did enjoy the full list of movies.

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Just found this....skipping around through it...loving the photos!!! Thanks for sharing!!! I had thought abt joining, almost did the first day the released it...never did..lol..however I know Ill probably never make it to west coast for the Expo!!

Sure looks like fun though!!

 

[Leshaface]

Such awesome auction pieces. The coolest one would have definitely been Walt Disney's Hollywood, then maybe the World of Color.

Can't wait to see the rest!

 

[DizNee Luver]

I sure wish I had that kinda of extra money laying around for some of those auction items (especially the tours)........I figured those auction items weren't cheap....but OUCH!!!! Still would be fun to go watch!!

 

[franandaj]

Not close to caught up but did enjoy the full list of movies.

And there really WERE two untitled movies. I really like the graphics that they made up for the "Movie about Dinosaurs that is still Untitled" I couldn't find the graphic for the brain one online, but it was similar. Those Pixar guys totally have a sense of humor!

Just found this....skipping around through it...loving the photos!!! Thanks for sharing!!! I had thought abt joining, almost did the first day the released it...never did..lol..however I know Ill probably never make it to west coast for the Expo!!

Sure looks like fun though!!

Welcome fellow Jamborini/Kidanite and SSR Owner and Lover! The Expo is a really fun event. After each one people always ask me how it was, and I'm usually still in a stupor from the lines to be really excited, but once I forget about the long waits, I'm so happy to have seen the presentations, learned the information and done all the shopping!

Such awesome auction pieces. The coolest one would have definitely been Walt Disney's Hollywood, then maybe the World of Color.

Can't wait to see the rest!

The experiences were the ones we were interested in bidding on. This wasn't one of the ones we really wanted but they had some really good ones.

I sure wish I had that kinda of extra money laying around for some of those auction items (especially the tours)........I figured those auction items weren't cheap....but OUCH!!!! Still would be fun to go watch!!

I know! I wished that we could justify spending any of these amounts. I kept thinking of how many DVC points I could have purchased with some of these amounts of money, or how many years of my DVC dues that would have covered. That kept me based in reality!

 

[DisneyBride'03]

Did someone say shopping?! lol

 

[franandaj]

The auction continued with Lot #8 a Mixed Media artpiece by Dave Avanzino to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of 101 Dalmations. The pups were hand painted, and then hand cut and placed in this shadowbox frame along with a hidden Mickey. Estimated Value on this piece was $3,000-4,000 and it sold for $5,200.

Lot #9 was the giant snowglobe with Sleeping Beauty’s Castle inside. This was in the Emporium at Disneyland. It’s estimated value was $1,000-3,000 and it ended up selling for $2,000.

Lot #10 was something that I found interesting. It was a compilation of all the various tickets that they issued during the 50th celebration at DLR. They were nicely framed and the estimated value was between $500-1,500. The auctioneer would start everything around $10,000 or $25,000 and if he got no hits (of course), so he’d split it in half, I think he got down to around $200 before people started bidding. I was willing for us to pay $1,000 maybe $1,200. However bidding got out of hand really quickly and pretty soon it closed for $3,000.

Next up was Lot #11 the Jungle Cruise Zebra that was never put into the attraction. His value was estimated at $500-2,000. He ended up going for $6,000!

Lot #12 was a set of three stained glass pieces by David Bird. These had an estimated value of between $3,500-4,000. They sold for $3,500.

Here is where I knew that there were people in the room who were completely certifiable! Lot #13 was a Tour of the Animation Building and the Ink & Paint Department at the Walt Disney Studios. It included a hand painted cel by the artists working there which would be matted and framed especially for the high bidder. Lunch in the Executive Dining room (not the cast member cafeteria) was also included. Estimated value was $4,000-7,000.

I think he started this at $10,000 and it immediately got a bid. If not he didn’t have to go down to $1,000 like many of the art pieces. From there bidding just went nuts, people kept bidding it up in increments of a thousand dollars, until it reached about $18,000. I think it was between two people who kept having to really think about it before placing the next bid, until it finally closed at $19,500!

I think I’ll wrap up this segment on that figure! More to come later!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Holy Moly!!! $19500???? Just a question....what did the money go to from the auction?? I'm hoping a charity of some sorts........

Also.....what does a person do with a full sized zebra statue???

 

[Leshaface]

Goodness gracious! Almost 20 grand?! That's almost all of DH's student loans right there! But I bet that will be an incredible experience.

Will be waiting for more

 

[skiingfast]

If this wasn't a Disney convention, I would of stayed in the lounge all day.

The pirate props are interesting, but some were very simple common items and some were great pieces from the movie like the costumes. A very nice display overall.


Those painting were really cool, I like how it started with a simple character then was painted into another character from the same film.

The auction looks great I'm glad you have more of it to share with us.

 

[PrincessInOz]

$20K ????

And before I faint again, I might just pull out the smelling salts. I have a feeling that things are going to get completely nuts from here....bidding wise....

 

[StephaniexMarie]

I've been lurking for a while now and I decided to finally post.
Loving this TR! I really want to go to the D23 expo in the future.

 

[franandaj]

Holy Moly!!! $19500???? Just a question....what did the money go to from the auction?? I'm hoping a charity of some sorts........

It was printed in the brochures that $10,000 was donated to UNICEF. They clearly took in more than that as you will see in the next few posts.

Also.....what does a person do with a full sized zebra statue???

Goodness gracious! Almost 20 grand?! That's almost all of DH's student loans right there! But I bet that will be an incredible experience.

Will be waiting for more

I know that's the sort of reasoning I kept using, DVC dues, property taxes, how many years of that could I pay with that type of money?

If this wasn't a Disney convention, I would of stayed in the lounge all day.

The pirate props are interesting, but some were very simple common items and some were great pieces from the movie like the costumes. A very nice display overall.


Those painting were really cool, I like how it started with a simple character then was painted into another character from the same film.

The auction looks great I'm glad you have more of it to share with us.

Some of the props were very well done, but others were just simple things you could get at a thrift store.

$20K ????

And before I faint again, I might just pull out the smelling salts. I have a feeling that things are going to get completely nuts from here....bidding wise....

You ain't seen nothin' yet!

I've been lurking for a while now and I decided to finally post.
Loving this TR! I really want to go to the D23 expo in the future.

Welcome out of lurking! Glad to have you along!

 

[franandaj]

So back to the auction craziness…

Lot #14 was a prototype of the 2011 Hallmark “Clock Cleaners” Keepsake Ornament. The estimated value on this piece was $1,500-3,000 and it sold for $2,300.

Lot #15 was a painting by Darren Wilson of the Four Characters. It’s estimated value was $4,000-5,000 and it sold for $3,500.

Lot #16 was a pretty cool experience that didn’t sell for nearly enough. It included a ride on Pirates of the Caribbean with Disney Legend Alice Davis, a tour of the Disneyland costuming department, and a lunch with Alice. The estimated value was $4,000 and it sold for only $5,000. Alice Davis was sitting about 3 rows behind us in the audience.

Here’s one of the things we almost considered bidding on. Lot #17 was one of the cannons from the Disneyland Resort Pirates of the Caribbean Ride. It’s estimated value was $2,000-3,000, however, it shot right up to $5,250, way out of our price range!

Lot #18 started the insanity of designer Katherine Baumann with a Vintage Mickey Mouse Retro Minaudiere, Double Mirror Compact and Card Case. The estimated value was $2,500-3,000. It ended up selling for $2,900.

Lot #19 was a set of Vintage Mickey and Minnie Candy Dispensers by Katherine Baumann. They are covered with over 500 Swarovski Crystals on the heads. (Candy is not included) <---- Suggested Value $500-$1,000. These sold for $700!

These are FREAKIN’ Pez dispensers people! Get a grip!



I have to make a short overnight trip out of town, so I’ll be back in a couple days with more!

 

[DizNee Luver]

Oh my, my, my......$700 for 2 Pez candy dispensers.....lol Of course the Swarovski crystals are pretty!!!

Only $10000 donated to UNICEF....that's actually a bit disappointing. Does Disney really need the proceeds from the auction???

Enjoy your time away....we'll be patiently waiting for your return!!!

 

[skiingfast]

When the bid on the tour with Alice Davis was finally accepted did she aknowledge the bidder with a wave or anything?



I guess I'm going to have to be patient for your return, but I did enjoy seeing a few more items.