New Franchise for Disney???

[CMBmommy]

I just picked up one of these collectible keys on my recent trip. I started seeing them all over WDW and finally had to have one. According to a cast member that I talked to, these are being released early before the story is released about Walt Disney and his trusted adviser who was the “Master of the Keys.” He was the closest adviser on the creation of Disney and had a master set of keys to all the attractions. As the story goes, he was very mysterious and roamed the parks at all hours but no one really knew who he was and these are said to be replicas of keys from his personal key ring.

Is this is the start of a new big franchise for Disney?? I can't wait until my next trip to get the rest of the collection. I bought the Walt Disney World one but I saw there are a few others that were already sold out. I believe this was the Key Master's key to Cinderella's castle (see picture).

 

[wm49rs]

To be honest, that sounds more like a backstory for the merchandise itself, rather than any new franchise....

 

[fbp]

I really like the POTC movie Davy Jones' chest key key chain they had for sale when I was there in 2012. I don't really use a key chain though.

 

[durangojim]

That S shaped design looks like something for sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

 

[Chrononymous]

I have a key to the Haunted Mansion, and one from the TOT that I bought back in 2007, I think.

I just think it's a cool merchandise series...but not really connected to anything else.

I like yours though...need to make another trip!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I did see a bunch being sold at Art of Disney at Epcot..But, Being a Big fan of The Kingdom Hearts games......They look like keyblades to me that are themed to each character or attraction.

 

[AndyS2992]

That backstory is cheesy as hell. Selling them as KH Keyblades would be much better.

 

[copcarguyp71]

Unless there is "MADE IN USA" cast somewhere on it (which I highly doubt) I would pass it by just like all the rest of the chachkies and doo dads made overseas.

*shakes angry old man fist at the sky

 

[CMBmommy]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=D23+keys&_sacat=0&_from=R40

That S shaped design looks like something for sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

Could be...? I found them on eBay for over $700 for the set! Yikes! Mine is worth $125... I'm tempted to sell it!
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=D23+keys&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[CMBmommy]

Unless there is "MADE IN USA" cast somewhere on it (which I highly doubt) I would pass it by just like all the rest of the chachkies and doo dads made overseas.

*shakes angry old man fist at the sky

Lol! They do say made in the USA..... It's about time!!!

 

[copcarguyp71]

Lol! They do say made in the USA..... It's about time!!!

Holy cow...THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!......(faith somewhat restored!)

The last souvenir we bought that said that was all the way back in 2009.

 

[Figments Friend]

Perhaps this is the next 'big thing' to follow Vinylmation and Trading Pins...
'Collect the Keys to The Kingdom...and trade them with your friends!'

 

[wm49rs]

Perhaps this is the next 'big thing' to follow Vinylmation and Trading Pins...
'Collect the Keys to The Kingdom...and trade them with your friends!'

Well, just as long as there's no "key parties."

 

[ChrisFL]

Keys are definitely better than vinylmation (which I never understood the appeal of)

 

[CMBmommy]

Keys are definitely better than vinylmation (which I never understood the appeal of)

Me neither!

 

[Figments Friend]

All this talk about keys reminds me of the nice personalized, semi-backstage tour i had the pleasure of experiencing one fine afternoon at the MK back in 2007.
I was invited to take the tour with a friend, and their on-duty CM acquaintance.

As we were led in through the back hallway ( the handicapped entrance ) i noticed all the famous 'keys to the mansion' that were hung on the wall to your right...along with 'service bells'....as you entered and walked along the hallway.
Each real metal key had a name above it, each a person who worked on the attraction when it was built.

Sadly, many of the keys were MISSING...ripped from the wall by 'souvenir hunters' passing through. Our CM host for the day noted it to us.
Of course those keys belonging to the more known Imagineers of yore were the ones mostly missing.

I have wondered if they were every replaced....even if not with authentic reproductions.
It was sad seeing Marc and Claude, and of course Master Gracy's keys missing!

Sorry to thread drift....but all this talk about keys reminded me of that unique afternoon.

 

[CMBmommy]

All this talk about keys reminds me of the nice personalized, semi-backstage tour i had the pleasure of experiencing one fine afternoon at the MK back in 2007.
I was invited to take the tour with a friend, and their on-duty CM acquaintance.

As we were led in through the back hallway ( the handicapped entrance ) i noticed all the famous 'keys to the mansion' that were hung on the wall to your right...along with 'service bells'....as you entered and walked along the hallway.
Each real metal key had a name above it, each a person who worked on the attraction when it was built.

Sadly, many of the keys were MISSING...ripped from the wall by 'souvenir hunters' passing through. Our CM host for the day noted it to us.
Of course those keys belonging to the more known Imagineers of yore were the ones mostly missing.

I have wondered if they were every replaced....even if not with authentic reproductions.
It was sad seeing Marc and Claude, and of course Master Gracy's keys missing!

Sorry to thread drift....but all this talk about keys reminded me of that unique afternoon.

I saw a video someone put on YouTube of the back hall. I want to see back there! It's a shame people are so selfish and steal but that is a beautiful memory.

 

[MissAlmyra]

All this talk about keys reminds me of the nice personalized, semi-backstage tour i had the pleasure of experiencing one fine afternoon at the MK back in 2007.
I was invited to take the tour with a friend, and their on-duty CM acquaintance.

As we were led in through the back hallway ( the handicapped entrance ) i noticed all the famous 'keys to the mansion' that were hung on the wall to your right...along with 'service bells'....as you entered and walked along the hallway.
Each real metal key had a name above it, each a person who worked on the attraction when it was built.

Sadly, many of the keys were MISSING...ripped from the wall by 'souvenir hunters' passing through. Our CM host for the day noted it to us.
Of course those keys belonging to the more known Imagineers of yore were the ones mostly missing.

I have wondered if they were every replaced....even if not with authentic reproductions.
It was sad seeing Marc and Claude, and of course Master Gracy's keys missing!

Sorry to thread drift....but all this talk about keys reminded me of that unique afternoon.

When I was brought into the back hallway of the Mansion in October 2012, the keys were all artificial and glued to the board. Some seemed to have been missing "intentionally." Not sure if they've always been fake keys, though!

 

[George]

The franchise I was hoping they would get would be the Chicago Cubs. If Disney turned those lovable losers into world champs the PR would be tremendous! Another franchise I'm hoping for is 7-11. Put 6 or 7 of those babies on property and I'm going to town on Coke Slurpees every day.

 

[copcarguyp71]

Keys are definitely better than vinylmation (which I never understood the appeal of)

Me neither. I kind of lumped them in the same classification as Duffy Bear merch in my mind. But to be honest I am a coffee cup and T-shirt guy...pretty low brow stuff!