Osmo Unveils Super Studio: Mickey Mouse’s First Reflective Animation Experience

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September 2, 2018

Super Studio

Classroom walls and refrigerators are home to some of the most beloved drawings in the world and stand as crayon and scented-marker tributes to
every child’s natural love of telling stories with pictures. Osmo, the award-winning system that sparked a new category of seamless digital and hands-on play for the iPad, has teamed up with Disney to bring those drawings to life in stories with Osmo Super Studio featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse & Friends.

Drawing is a critical childhood activity linked to social and emotional development, according to research from the National Endowment for Arts. It’s also a way to ignite the imagination and create new worlds with beloved friends. Now, Osmo is collaborating with Disney to bring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and all their pals to life in a magical new way.

Iconic Disney Characters Come to Life
Kids guide the story in Osmo Super Studio by supplying Mickey Mouse and Friends with real-world drawings that are “pulled” into the story’s digital world and by answering yes or no questions. It boosts kids’ creativity as they help to shape the storyline with whatever they imagine belongs in the tale. As the story progresses, characters ask for tools, toys, scenery, and snacks to bring into their world. When kids are asked to draw Daisy they have the freedom to draw her as they see her – or how they’d like to see her – with a bow or an astronaut helmet – the only limit is a child’s imagination.

See Mickey Mouse and the gang come to life here!

“The power of computer vision and AI can bring a child’s imagination to life in new and innovative ways,” said Pramod Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Osmo. “This first-of-its-kind Reflective Animation experience bridges the world populated by the characters beloved by children of all ages with the creativity and artistic expression.”

Draw ‘Em How You See ‘Em
Osmo’s proprietary Reflective AI technology, that allows the iPad’s camera to “see” physical objects in front of it, is at the heart of the world’s first Reflective Animation experience that gives kids a blank canvas to express themselves through story and by drawing their favorite Disney characters how they see them: any color, any size, any shape.

Osmo Super Studio combines the fun of Disney characters and storytelling with the power of art and self-expression so kids can bring Mickey Mouse to life as they see him in their imaginations.

Osmo Unveils Super Studio: Mickey Mouse’s First Reflective Animation Experience

Osmo Super Studio is suggested for kids ages 5 and up and is available as an add-on to existing Osmo sets for $19. Those new to Osmo can buy the Super Studio Kit that includes an Osmo iPad Base for $79.

Get your copy of Osmo Super Studio today at PlayOsmo.com and Amazon.com, as well as Target and Best Buy.

Super Studio is the eleventh innovative experience to come to Osmo’s universe. Recently named one of the most innovative companies in 2017 by Fast Company and Osmo is now going beyond the iPad with the Osmo iPhone Base.

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Disneyland Memorabilia Auction Turns Over $8 Million

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 2, 2018

Disneyland Memorabilia Auction Turns Over $8 Million

Hollywood agent Richard Kraft has been collecting Disneyland memorabilia for over two decades. “For 25 years I collected with absolutely no intention of seeing it as an investment or acquiring things to sell. I did it purely for the joy of connecting so many personal memories of the Happiest Place on Earth,” Kraft explained.

“When I finally decided to let it go it became much more about throwing a grand Bon Voyage party to those magical artifacts than about making projections about their worth. As the flood of astronomical bids came in, it made me think how these treasures were now securing the financial future of my children and allowing me to contribute towards other kids, like my daughter with special needs.”

‘That’s From Disneyland’, a pop-up exhibit in Sherman Oaks, California featuring 900 of Richard Kraft’s items ended after a two day auction at Van Eaton Galleries. It broke records by raising over $8.3 million.

Here are a few of the most popular and high priced items from the ‘That’s From Disneyland’ auction along with the price they sold for:

An original Skyway vehicle – $621,000 (highest price ever paid for a Disneyland ride vehicle)
A Dumbo attraction vehicle – $483,000
An original Haunted Mansion stretching portrait – $402,500
A Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy attraction vehicle – $220,400
Jose animatronic bird from The Tiki Room – $425,500
A Swiss Family Treehouse organ prop – $63,250
A Peter Pan attraction vehicle – $253,000
The Pirates of the Caribbean entryway sign – $264,500 (highest price ever paid for a Disneyland sign)

World famous magician David Copperfield joined auction guests. He walked away with the Disneyland Hotel Neon Letter “D” for just $86,250. The letter had personal meaning for him as his family would stay at the Disneyland Hotel frequently and this location inspired him to become a magician.

Richard Kraft set aside a portion of the proceeds for the Coffin-Siris Syndrome Foundation and the CHIME Institute.

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Source: Forbes

New Haunted Mansion Handbags From Dooney & Bourke

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Danielle

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September 2, 2018

Haunted Mansion Handbags

This Halloween season at Disney, the Haunted Mansion is getting a lot of love! Not only are there beautiful new Minnie Ears inspired by the iconic ride, but there are also new Haunted Mansion Handbags from Dooney & Bourke! These gorgeously spooky new bags are available at Walt Disney World, and Disneyland.

The frighteningly fashionable Haunted Mansion purses by Dooney & Bourke will raise your spirits. The colorful pattern features the wicked cast of characters seen in Disney’s classic attraction. The collection is available in four different silhouettes.

Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Satchel and Shopper Tote

New Haunted Mansion Handbags From Dooney & Bourke

The Satchel and Shopper Tote styles are the larger of the handbags offered. These are both fabulous for getting great print placement since there is a lot of surface to cover. Both bags retail for $268.00.

Haunted Mansion Dooney & Bourke Crossbody and Wallet Clutch

New Haunted Mansion Handbags From Dooney & Bourke

The Crossbody is a smaller bag with a zip top, and an adjustable strap. You can purchase this one for $178.00. The Wallet is a zip around clutch style, with a detachable wrist strap. The wallet is available for $158.00.

These bags did materialize on shopDisney, but sold out very quickly!

The Haunted Mansion bags are available at Disney Clothiers, Ltd., Port Royal Curios, and Curiosities, as well as The Disney Dress Shop in the Disneyland Parks and Resort. You can also find these Hauntingly Beautiful bags at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs of Walt Disney World.

What do you think of the new Haunted Mansion Handbags From Dooney & Bourke?

Disney World Refurbishments for September 2018

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September 2, 2018

Disney World Refurbishments

In order to keep rides running smoothly and safely and resorts looking their best, Disney World often needs to close areas in order to perform maintenance on them or give them a fresh look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, maintenance is necessary to keep guests safe during their park visits. Here is a list of the rides, attractions, and resorts at the Walt Disney World Resort undergoing refurbishment in August 2018 and beyond:

Magic Kingdom

Monorail – The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available. This is ongoing until further notice.
Liberty Square Riverboat- Jan. 8, 2018 – TBD

Epcot

Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe- Feb. 26, 2018 – TBD

Hollywood Studios

None

Animal Kingdom

None

Typhoon Lagoon

None

Blizzard Beach

Closed for refurbishment Oct. 28, 2018 – Jan. 5, 2019

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. – Ongoing until further notice.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas

Jambo House – Rooms Refurbishment
During this room refurbishment, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. – Mid-August 2018 – Fall 2019
Jambo House – Uzima Feature Pool
Uzima Springs Pool and Uzima Springs Pool Bar are scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time Samawati Springs Pool and Maji Pool Bar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village will be available. Brief rides via shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House. During this time, it is possible that Guests may see or hear construction, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. – September 2018 – Early December 2018
Jambo House – Payment Policy Pilot
Beginning February 12, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House will participate in a pilot where transactions will be handled with convenient, cash-free options. All purchases and services at the resort will accept MagicBands, credit cards, debit cards, Disney Gift Cards, Disney Rewards Redemption Cards and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay.

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort and Villas

Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am. -Ongoing until further notice.
Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters at Old Port Royale, Cabana Pool Bar, Goombay Games Arcade and Calypso Trading Post are unavailable. There will be a variety of dining options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Centertown, a dining location, will serve an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet for breakfast and dinner, and a la carte options for lunch.
*A selection of grab-and-go meals will be conveniently available for purchase throughout the day in three new island markets, located in the Aruba, Jamaica and Martinique regions of the Resort. Additional a la carte offerings will be available at mobile food vending locations. In-room dining will remain available. The menu includes pizza, sandwiches and pasta.
Disney dining plans will be accepted. We will make every effort to assist with dietary needs.
The feature pool (Fuentes del Morro Pool), leisure pools, recreation activities and entertainment will remain available.

In addition to the amenities unavailable at Old Port Royale, buildings within the Martinique and Barbados regions of the Resort are unavailable to Guests.

During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am.

Additional information is available in this 2017 Disney Parks Blog post.

Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. – Ongoing until further notice
General Construction
During this time, multiple construction projects will be seen and heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00am. – Ongoing until further notice

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Pepper Market
During this time, the quick-service restaurant, Pepper Market, will undergo minor refurbishment work, but will remain in operation. If Guests would like to experience one of the other dining locations, they can visit Maya Grill, Las Ventanas, Café Rix, Laguna Bar, Siestas Cantina and the newly reimagined space, Rix Sports Bar & Grill, featuring a variety of sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. All amenities will remain in operation, including the Dig Site pool area, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and the Iguana Arcade.- Now through summer 2019
The Dig Site (including Feature Pool)
The Dig Site, home to The Lost City of Cibola Pool, volleyball court, playground, Iguana Arcade and Siestas Cantina, will be closed for refurbishment. While this work takes place, our other exceptional amenities, including three leisure pools, dining and merchandise locations, La Vida Health Club, Salon & Spa and recreation activities, including Movies Under the Stars and Campfires with Marshmallows, will remain available.- September 2018 – Mid-Deceber 2018
General Construction/Rooms Refurbishment
During this time, amenities including dining locations (such as the newly reimagined Rix Sports Bar and Grill) and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00am daily.- Ongoing until further notice

Additional information is available in this 2017 Disney Parks Blog post.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney Skyliner
We have embarked on creating a new transportation system, Disney Skyliner, which will give Guests a bird’s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort while traveling via gondolas. During this time construction noise may be seen or heard throughout the resort, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9am.

Disney Springs

None

Golf Courses

None

Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex

None

Source: Disney

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Update On Disney Skyliner Construction At Epcot’s International Gateway

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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September 2, 2018