Merchandise Spotlight
Pandora Mother's Day Calligraphy Event
Find the perfect Mother's Day gift at this special Pandora event.Find the perfect Mother's Day gift at this special Pandora event, featuring beautifully crafted jewelry pieces and charms inspired by the occasion. With every Pandora purchase, recive a complimentary, personalized keepsake card—hand-lettered on the spot by professional calligrapher Valentina Rodriguez. Add a meaningful touch to Mom's gift that she won't forget!
Dates and Locations
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025: Uptown Jewelers
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Legends of Hollywood
- Thursday, May 1, 2025: Port of Entry
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Artist Appearances and Showcases
Walt Disney World Pin Trading Night – SOLD OUT
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of pin trading at this pin-credible event! The evening will offer a unique curation of limited-edition, limited-release and open edition pins—with an exclusive pin offered only to Pin Trading Night attendees!
Disney pin collectors and Disney pin traders alike are invited to take part in this magical night of community, collecting and cheer!
Event Details
- Date: May 22, 2025
- Location: Veracruz Exhibit Hall at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Event Times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
This event is sold out.
Artist Appearances and Showcases
Thomas Kinkade Studios Showcase
Legacy Artist Dirk Wunderlich and artists Zac Kinkade, Allison Rook and Taylor Summerlin will be appearing to meet Guests and sign art pieces. A Thomas Kinkade representative will also be on hand to showcase the special assortment of art available at the event.
Thomas Kinkade captured the timeless magic of classic Disney stories and their captivating characters through the style of “narrative panoramas." Each painting tells the entire story of a Disney film in one image, taking inspiration from art, sketches and other historic documents from the Disney Archives.
Event Details
The Thomas Kinkade Studios Showcase takes place at The Art of Disney in Disney Springs from noon to 9:00 PM on the following dates:
- April 18 to April 27
About the Artists
Legacy Artist Dirk Wunderlich
Dirk’s interest in drawing Disney characters came at an early age. In the early ‘80s, Dirk began to design advertising layouts and catalogs for Disney’s non-theatrical film rental division. That opportunity would lead to work on the launch of The Disney Channel. Years later, Dirk met Thomas Kinkade, who saw real talent and took him under his wing. After several years perfecting his techniques and styles—Dirk became a Thomas Kinkade Studios Legacy Artist.
Artist Zac Kinkade
Zac Kinkade—Thomas Kinkade’s nephew—was born in 1992 and has been passionate about art his entire life. Deciding that art was his calling, Zac attended the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Art. During this time, he began apprenticing at the Thomas Kinkade Company to explore his own aesthetic vision. He then graduated with honors from the prestigious school of art and architecture at Cornell University. Following in his uncle’s footsteps—and in service of his own life as a painter—Zac attended the internationally known Art Center School of Design in Pasadena.
Zac has taken a position as a publishing artist for Art Brands Studios. He is truly creating his own legacy with pencil and brush. While his originals have been sought after by collectors for many years, he began publishing his art in limited-edition format beginning in the spring of 2015.
Artist Allison Rook
Allison Rook grew up on the east coast of Florida not far from Walt Disney World Resort. As a child, Allison spent her days scribbling with crayons until these images came to life. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Sales/Marketing, and then later pursued her MBA in Information Technology Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Allison’s family and friends play a significant role in her life, and she couldn’t have gotten to this point without their support. Allison always aspired to fulfill her dream of being an artist and is proud to be a member of the Thomas Kinkade family. She is excited to see her lifelong dream brought to fruition and to see how her relationship with art can grow in the future.
Artist Taylor Summerlin
Taylor Summerlin is an Orange County native, who lives and breathes art, writing, animation and storytelling. After graduating from Cal State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art/Animation, she went back to Fullerton College to obtain the Illustration Certificate and became the first recipient of the Storyboarding Certificate. She was hired at Titmouse, Inc. to be one of the Assistant Animatic Editors on AMC Plus’ first animated series, PANTHEON. Now as one of the sketch artists for Art Brand and Thomas Kinkade Studios, Taylor continues to expand her horizons and is excited to see what the future holds.
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.
Artist Showcase with David E. Doss
Don’t miss this chance to meet beloved artist David E. Doss at a signing of his latest beautiful creation.
Event Details
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About the Artist
Born and raised in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, David began his art career at an early age. He left a commercial art position to pursue his interest in fine art. He has had much success over the years with sold-out editions and a high collector following. Working in watercolors, his art is internationally known for his great attention to detail. His work is available in Disney theme parks around the world and on Disney Cruise Line ships.
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.
Artist Showcase with Larry Dotson
Join us for a special appearance and a signing of this internationally recognized artist!
Inspired by fond memories of childhood trips to Disney Parks, Larry's stunning oil paintings capture delightful Disney scenes and impress you with their magic.
Event Details
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About the Artist
Larry Dotson is an internationally recognized artist, best known for his oils of coastal scenes, sunsets and golf courses. His golf prints can be found in many pro shops throughout the Hawaiian Islands. From 1983 to 1995, Larry showcased his works in his galleries in Lahaina, Maui. Being in Hawaii, considered the art capital of the Pacific, enabled him to reach clients worldwide. During his time in Maui, Larry was asked to present a one-man show in Nagoya, Japan, which gave him international status. Larry and his wife Patti currently live in Orlando, Florida. He continues to market his works in the Hawaiian Islands, Florida and nationwide.
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.
Artist Showcase with Rob Kaz
Join us at one of the special appearances and signings of renowned artist Rob Kaz and see some of his extraordinary oil paintings up close!
Event Details
The Artist Showcase with Rob Kaz takes place at Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park from 10:00 AM to noon and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the following dates:
- April 18 to April 20
- April 22
- April 24 to April 27
During this event, Kaz will be live painting small original pieces as part of his series Study en Noir. Each piece will be available for purchase upon their completion.
About the Artist
Oil painter Rob Kaz draws on his background in animation and video games to tell stories on canvas using expressive light and color. With each painting, Rob’s goal is to evoke emotion, inspire smiles and leave the viewer longing to relive that moment again and again.
Whether it’s a fond memory of time spent at Magic Kingdom park in the rain, a childhood recollection of Tinker Bell that longs for revival, or the sheer and simple happiness we have all come to know by being Disney fans, Rob paints those experiences because they are, in fact, his own, composed based on the passion that comes from being a Disney fan himself.
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.
Artist Showcase with William Silvers
Meet artist William Silvers, who’s famous for his memorable background art in classic Disney animated movies. He'll be offering a special assortment of his beautiful fine art.
Event Details
The Artist Showcase with William Silvers takes place at The Art of Disney in Disney Springs from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the following dates:
- April 3 to April 20
About the Artist
William Silvers is an artist with 25 years of commercial success. An Ohio native, he was inspired by his father who was also an artist. He attended Bowling Green University where he received a BFA in Graphic Design at the age of 21. Fresh out of college with a little advertising experience under his belt, William co-founded Live Wire Studios, a full-service art studio in Cleveland, Ohio.
In 1995, his film career began at Walt Disney Feature Animation where he adapted his fine art painting skills to the world of filmmaking. For almost 10 years, he created unforgettable backgrounds for Disney animated classics such as Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch and Brother Bear. William has also created new and exciting fine art pieces for several Disney galleries and Lucasfilm Ltd. His relationship with the Walt Disney Company continues to be a consistent theme in his career. “What began as a foray into film making blossomed into a comprehensive career, the foundation for which was Disney Animation.”
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.
Artist Showcase with Greg and Nath McCullough
Calling all art-enthusiasts and Disney fans! Come meet husband-and-wife team Greg and Nath McCullough as they sign beautiful pieces of artwork.
Event Details
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About the Artists
Greg McCullough
Greg McCullough is a self-made creative entrepreneur known for his humility and his “never stop learning” perspective. For more than 40 years, Greg’s career success has included time as a caricaturist, specialty advertising artist, and at present, a fine art oil painter. Greg transformed his studio from conventional airbrush to fully digital in 1994—he is a pioneer of digital illustration with praise from John Lasseter. With a long list of national clients, Gregʼs crown jewel is his relationship with the Walt Disney Company, which includes creating character art for advertising and promotions for Disney Parks, and as a fine artist within the Art of Disney family.
Nath McCullough
Nath McCullough is endlessly curious, self-taught and an energetic lover of life. During her time in the corporate and financial world of Montreal, her escape from stress was simply travel to Walt Disney World Resort, multiple times per year. Captured by the beauty of Greg’s paintings, and the human being who created them, Nath moved to Orlando in 2019, where her creativity fully blossomed.
Immersed in an artist’s life, she passionately and tirelessly spent her days painting and learning. In 2020 Nath was approved as a Disney fine artist with her own line of paintings. Then in 2021, she proudly presented her first painting at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
Event dates, appearances and information are subject to change without notice and not guaranteed. Merchandise is available while supplies last.