Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance So since things like the Parade of Dreams and things like that are no longer around and probably won't be around again, what happens to the floats? I know they probably break them down and store them, but remember Ursula from POD? How huge she was? Where would they put that and how would they store it? Do you think they would just get rid of it or have it in some storage warehouse with a plastic bag over it? What if they don't plan on using it again, still store it?
Originally Posted By mousermerf Warehouse for the more interesting stuff, but the basic units for floats get reused for new parades. Smaller items from the parks end up sold to wholesalers and demo/salvage folks.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Mousermerf, you win the award for quickest response to any question I've ever asked. I guess I should add, quickest response to any question I've ever asked that you deemed worthy of responding to. :<> Happy Easter!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss There are a few sellers on eBay who specialize in Disney resort cast-offs. From the parks, it's usually signs and banners. Sometimes small props. There are often things from the hotels when they get refurbished; furniture and bedding is not uncommon.
Originally Posted By tigger_twin89 I wonder the same thing but more about what they do with ride props when a ride closes......... the ones they don't reuse and how I can get my hands on something
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've certainly seen ride vehicles on eBay. A couple of months ago a car from Mr. Toads Wild Ride was listed. Right now there is some artwork claimed to have come from It's A Small World.
Originally Posted By mousermerf The dumpsters behind future world east are a sad sad place.. where dreams go to die.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance When things go up on ebay like the Mr Toads Wild Ride vehicle, is it officially Disney selling it, or someone doing it that shouldn't be, or someone selling their own personal collection? How much did the toad car go for?
Originally Posted By 9oldmen I think Disney actually OWNS Ebay, so it wouldn't be a wise place to try to sell something behind their backs. I'm surprised no one has brought up the old marquee that John Stamos has in his possision. Also, a bit of info: there is an old "Dumbo" elephant on display in the Smithsonian.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Company D has been known to sell parade items and old ride decorations. When Small World went into refurb they were selling a sombrero and other decorations from the ride. Just recently they were selling strings of christmas lights for 50 cents a strand. We've also purchased a box of 100 ornaments for $2 that were unused. I guess they didn't fit into the DL decorating plan. They also have sold fully decorated wreaths and hotel decorations. After the Halloween overlay is done, you can find styrofoam pumpkins and other decorations there for cheap. They also sell furniture from the hotels after refurbs are done. I have a really awesome bedspread from the hotel that has all of the rides on it. I got it for $8!
Originally Posted By mousermerf There was a company, i think it still exists, that was specialized in demolition/odd lots, etc.. They essentially get rid of stuff Disney doesn't want and most importantly - get it out of their way. Like the fake kelp from 20 thousand leagues at Magic Kingdom. They went in and took it all out for Disney and then resold it online and through their warehouse store. They do the same with resort furniture - go in, get it out of the way for Disney, then resell it.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins At one time, Disney sold stage props and Disneyland artifacts on eBay under the name of Disneyauctioneers. I actually bought a park bench which is now sitting in my backyard. As far as I know, Disney doesn't use eBay anymore. When they left eBay, I took their name and I registered under eBay as Disneyauctioneers (I don't sell but I just wanted the name.) For awhile, afterwards, Disney had their own auctions on Disney.com, but it must have been a beta program since I don't see it anymore.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance 9oldmen, Disney OWNS ebay? Weird. 999haunts that is awesome! Where do they sell that stuff at? You have to physically be there to get it? Mousermerf, the stuff they sell for Disney, do they get to keep that money or do they have to give a portion of it to Disney? Marlin, take a picture of your park bench and post it!
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan I do believe they sell some stuff on Ebay through the seller mousesurplus.
