Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Expands with New 2012 Collections from Alfred Angelo and Kate Aspen

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January 20, 2012

Kate Aspen, the leading designer and manufacturer of uniquely beautiful wedding favors, announced today the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings favor and gift collection in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products.

Inspired by the style, grace and elegance of the Disney Princess characters and their magical stories, the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Kate Aspen favor and gift collection features 10 timeless designs. These imaginative favors and gifts are perfect for brides who want to bring the enchantment of a fairy tale wedding to their special day, while showing their personal style and giving guests a little bit of magic of their own.

Highlights of the collection include a dainty set of white ceramic lovebird salt and pepper shakers inspired by Sleeping Beauty; a wine stopper elegantly engraved with an iconic royal coach, and a bottle opener beautifully disguised as a slipper with a touch of sparkle inspired by Cinderella; a baroque-style frame in white or black, inspired by Snow White, to honor “the Fairest of Them All” in subtle script on the insert; a lovely Ariel-inspired photo frame with rows of tiny faux pearls; and two favors inspired by Belle—a chrome spreader engraved with “Love Blossoms” and an enchanting white frosted tea light featuring the words “Let Your Dreams Light the Way” that glow as a beautiful reminder of when the bride was a princess for a day too.

“It is our goal to make every bride feel like a princess on her wedding day,” said Robert Oberschelp, Director Disney Consumer Products. “Through our collaboration with industry leader, Kate Aspen, we can now extend the fairy tale beyond fashion with a beautifully designed collection of wedding favors and gifts.”

With the perfect marriage of practicality and elegance, each favor and gift is beautifully packaged in a white box featuring soft swirl designs in wisps of silver metallic, tied with a white organza bow and a whimsical fleur-de-lis-style charm with a crystal dangle.

Kate Aspen CEO Jennifer Fallon, notes, “We are pleased to collaborate with Disney on this collection. Disney Fairy Tale Wedding’s mission to make a fairy tale experience within reach for every bride, and our mission to offer the most fabulous favors at an attainable price point is the perfect marriage.”

Prices for the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Kate Aspen favor and gift collection start at $3.49. The collection will be available in stores at Michaels Spring 2012, and are now available online on My Wedding Favors, The Knot, and Beau-coup.

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Disney Food Confession – The Mickey Dessert Puzzle

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January 20, 2012

Disney Food Confession - The Mickey Dessert Puzzle

Where can you find it?
Yachtsman Steakhouse at the Yacht Club

What is it?
A cupcake, brownie, and white chocolate puzzle with a sugary sweet edible paint!!

Why your kids want it-
What kid doesn’t want to play with their food? The white chocolate Mickey puzzle comes in individual pieces ready to be put together by your child.A mini cupcake with Hidden Mickey sprinkles and a delicious chocolate brownie!! This would make
any adult want to order from the kids menu.…

This is included with the Disney Dining Plan if you are using a Child’s 1 Table Credit OR it is $8.00 for anyone not on the dining plan.

Photo courtesy of Brittney Monoski.

Thank you Brittney for this wonderful kids dessert photo!

If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at [email protected]. Let me know the What, Where, and Why you love it so much.
We would love to feature your picture and link to your website or blog if you have one.

Woman Sues Disney Over Comics Behavior

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January 20, 2012

Woman Sues Disney Over Comics Behavior

TMZ.com is reporting that a woman is suing Disney after an incident at a taping of the Disney show Good Luck Charlie.

Kellie Rodriguez attend the taping of Good Luck Charlie in December with her two children, sister in law, and three nieces. Rodriguez was chosen to participate in a silly dance competition with comedian Ron Pearson who was entertaining the audience.

According to the suit, Rodriguez claims that during the dance “all of a sudden and without warning, Pearson started spanking [her] buttocks with his hands.” She continues, “The unwarranted and unconsented spanking was RELENTLESS and did not cease until [Kellie] physically turned around to stop it.”

She also claims that after the competition, Pearson asked for a kiss on the cheek but he turned his head at the last second and kissed her on the mouth instead. She is seeking unspecified damages from both Pearson and Disney because they “condoned, encouraged or ratified” his behavior by employing him.

What do you think does she have a case?

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President Obama visits the Magic Kingdom

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January 20, 2012

This was the spirited welcome President Barack Obama delivered yesterday as he stood on Main Street, U.S.A. with the iconic Cinderella Castle glittering behind him.

Tourism was the topic of this official visit, and the President said the natural place to discuss efforts to make it easier for more international guests to visit the United States was Walt Disney World Resort.

“It’s rare that I get to do something that Sasha and Malia envy me for,” the President joked, referring to his young daughters. “Maybe they’ll actually ask me at dinner how my day went.”

While the President’s remarks were for an invited audience and necessitated closing a portion of Main Street, U.S.A., for a few hours, guests at the Magic Kingdom enjoyed a unique day of their own, with special entertainment throughout the park to keep things magical.

Instead of venturing down Main Street, U.S.A., to access the park, guests were ushered from the main entrance through a special backstage area that was lined with scores of colorful banners and parade floats and live musical entertainment. Once inside the park, guests could enjoy additional entertainment, character meet-and-greets, supplemental showings of the Frontierland Hoedown, and character dance parties at the Diamond Horseshoe Review and the Rockettower Plaza Stage.

A capacity crowd of guests who wanted to hear the President’s speech even watched a live broadcast of his remarks in the most appropriate of settings — The Hall of Presidents attraction in Liberty Square.

Back on Main Street, U.S.A., President Obama finished his remarks, then turned to look at the “Partners” statue in distance. The President gave a friendly wave to Walt and Mickey, then exited the stage to end this historic day at the Magic Kingdom.

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Disney Store $25 Gift Card Giveaway

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January 20, 2012

I don’t know about you but I LOVE movies. I know a group of people who loves movies as much as I do and that is our good friends at Episode & Reels. E & R is the official Chip and Co movie reviewers! To check out their past reviews click here.

Today our friends at Episode & Reels would like to share their love for movies by giving away a $25 Disney Store Gift Card that you can use the next time you want to buy a Disney Movie (or anything else)! To enter just use the form below and try to complete everything on the Rafflecopter list.

Contest ends at 12:01am Saturday January 21st. Please be sure to use a valid email address when you sign up and watch for my email sometime Saturday morning if you are the winner!

Good Luck

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Geek Charming coming to DVD Feb. 7, 2012

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January 19, 2012

Geek Charming coming to DVD Feb. 7, 2012

Disney Channel’s smash TV hit Geek Charming will be releasing on DVD on February 7, 2012.

Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland stars as Dylan Schoenfield, Woodlands Academy’s top popular girl! When Dylan accidentally drops her expensive handbag into the mall fountain, she is surprised that film geek, Josh Rosen (Matt Prokop), retrieves it for her.

In exchange for rescuing her bag, Dylan agrees to be the subject of Josh’s documentary film for his upcoming film festival. Dylan hopes the film will help her campaign for Blossom Queen, which she claims is her life goal.

Josh plans to make a hard-hitting expose about popularity, but, as he gets to know Dylan, he learns that the real Dylan is much more interesting than the persona she’s created. At the last minute, Josh decides that his film should introduce this awesome girl to the world, but how will Dylan react when she sees it?

The 2-Disc DVD (DVD + Digital Copy) is the ideal Valentine’s Day gift and includes 10 episodes of the Disney Channel smash hit television show “Shake It Up,” plus a special collectible charm set.

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Geek Charming coming to DVD Feb. 7, 2012

All new Disney Parks InsideEARS

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January 19, 2012

Disney is starting a new test program which is basically the same thing as the Moms Panel called the InsideEARS. Looks to me that it is just a location where you can go and ask Disney Planning Questions for Disneyland and Disney World.

Here is more information from their website.

Who are Disney Parks InsidEARS?

Disney Parks InsidEARS are enthusiasts (like you!) who are passionate about Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. They are a diverse group, some of whom have traveled to Disney Parks many times, and may offer their own opinions and stories from their very own experiences in our Parks. They may share their vacation memories, which you may find helpful in making memories of your own at Disney Parks.

Are you looking for information tailored to your family, such as tips on traveling with infants, where to find your favorite character dining experiences or the latest special event at the theme parks? Disney Parks InsidEARS may be able to help.

In fact, many of the Disney Parks InsidEARS have “Specialty Pins” posted prominently on their profile, which signify their interest in a particular category of a Disney Parks vacation.

Many of the Disney Parks InsidEARS are active on Twitter, Facebook and discussion boards, where you can find them online to learn from their Disney Parks experiences.

Please be advised that the comments of the Disney Parks InsidEARS reflect their own opinions, and we do not endorse, recommend or sponsor the Disney Parks InsidEARS’ comments.

We’re currently testing this program and working on gadgets and gizmos aplenty. So for now, a small group of individuals are helping us along in the process. But if you’re thinking, “I wish I could be part of that world,” please stay tuned!

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The Bark Side: 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial

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January 19, 2012

A canine chorus barks a familiar tune. Keep an eye out for our 2012 Game Day commercial—it will all make sense. Love Star Wars and Volkswagen? Create an Intergalactic Invite to your Big Game party here: http://vw.com/star-wars-invite

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Win a Disney Fantasy Cruise from Expedia

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January 19, 2012

Enter Expedia’s Fantasy Cruise Sweepstakes for your chance to set sail aboard Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Fantasy, along with three of your friends or family members.

Eligibility:

Residents of the US and Puerto Rico, 25+

Start Date:

January 03, 2012

End Date:

January 31, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Entry Frequency:

One time per person.

Sweepstakes Prizes:

Winner will receive the following:

Cruise for a family or group of up to four (4) staying in the same stateroom on the Disney Fantasy Sneak Preview Sailing departing March 26-29, 2012
Winner will receive 1 Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony (Category 5B)
All onboard meals (except in Remy and Palo)
Roundtrip coach Airfare for four from one airport near the winner’s home to Orlando International Airport if winner resides outside of a 200 mile radius of Orlando, FL
Transfers for four to and from the airport to the pier via Disney Cruise Line transportation
1-night pre-hotel stay for the night of March 25, 2012 at a Deluxe resort at the Walt Disney World^® Resort selected by Disney
Four 1-day Magic Your Way^® Tickets with Park Hopper^® Option
Four roundtrip ground transfers between the Walt Disney World Resort and Port Canaveral

Click here to learn more and to enter.

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Please Refurbish this Ride – Stitch’s Great Escape!

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January 19, 2012

You may remember that I was talking about Tomorrowland Speedway as a ride that should get a refurbishment of some sort. Many of you commented, so thank you for that, most agreeing with me, some saying they should go green to cut down the smell, and even one telling me I was crazy. 🙂

This week I’m taking a look at Stitch’s Great Escape, another ride that I have absolutely no use for and one that I feel should be totally re-worked!

I know that a lot of you like the creepy crawly type rides. I’ve heard many times that Stitch shouldn’t have been introduced here, that it should have remained Alien Encounter (officially ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.) I’m not that type of park goer. I don’t like Stitch’s Great Escape for the feeling of Stitch crawling over me, I didn’t like Alien Encounter either, and I generally don’t like any type of ride like that!

The question is, what should take it’s place? Whatever it is, it needs to obviously fit the location. Certainly it needs to be themed such that it fits into Tomorrowland properly, and in my opinion it should be something along the lines of a futuristic type ride. What I would love to see happen is to somehow take one of my favorite movies — Meet the Robinsons — and take the scene where Lewis and Wilbur are flying in the time machine, and turn it around so that we are part of the scene. That would be cool to me!

What do all of you think, though? Should Stitch’s Great Escape be refurbished, and do you have any ideas as to what it should become? Or am I crazy for thinking this? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks, just leave your comments below!

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Please Refurbish this Ride - Stitch's Great Escape!

Night of Joy 2012 Returns September 2012

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Chip

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January 19, 2012

Each fall, Night of Joy brings spirited and soulful entertainment to Magic Kingdom theme park. During this contemporary Christian music festival, Guests can delight in live performances by music superstars across a variety of genres—including rock, pop and gospel.

Mark your calendars for a weekend of outstanding entertainment on September 7, 2012 and September 8, 2012. Enjoy performances from a variety of Christian artists, including:

Performing Friday, September 7, 2012:
Casting Crowns
Chris Tomlin
NEEDTOBREATHE
Red
Francesca Battistelli
Brandon Heath
Royal Tailor
Disciple

Performing Saturday, September 8, 2012:
MercyMe
Third Day
Kutless
Thousand Foot Krutch
Lecrae
Chris August

From soulful, inspiring singers to hard-hitting, high-energy rockers, Night of Joy offers a variety of entertainment that’s sure to lift your spirits.

Join the Community
Get the latest concert news, browse artist photos and share your excitement for the ultimate Christian music festival at the official Night of Joy Facebook page!

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Night of Joy 2012 Returns September 2012

President Obama Visit Adds to Walt Disney World Presidential History

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January 19, 2012

President Barack Obama is making Disney history today by becoming the fourth sitting president to ever visit a Disney theme park.

The President will appear at Magic Kingdom Park on official business to make a special announcement regarding U.S. travel and tourism before a crowd of invited guests and media. His visit will add him to the list of the few U.S. presidents who have visited a Disney park while holding office.

Here’s a look back at some of those historic moments.

In November 1978, President Jimmy Carter became the first sitting president to visit a Disney park when he attended the opening session of the 26th World Congress of the International Chamber of Commerce meeting at Magic Kingdom.

President Ronald Reagan made two visits to Epcot during his presidency. The first took place March 8, 1983, where he appeared at the park to address international students who would work at World Showcase. The President returned in 1985 to hold his second-term inaugural celebration at Epcot, which included a parade around World Showcase.

President George H.W. Bush also visited Epcot, where he presided over the first Points of Light ceremony honoring volunteers for their service work, at the America Gardens Theatre in 1991.

You can watch a live-stream of President Obama’s visit today at http://www.whitehouse.gov/live.

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