Pixie Hollow ‘Sweet Treat’ Design Contest

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October 27, 2011

October is in full force in Pixie Hollow and everyone is busy celebrating all the autumn events. The Animal Masquerade has everyone putting on their critterific costumes to trick or treat and players are busy entering the “Sweet Treat Design Contest”!

Have you ever imagined sitting on a cotton candy sofa or looking into a lollipop mirror? Imagine no longer because the fairies and sparrow men in Pixie Hollow all agree that sweet treats aren’t just for eating. Pixie Hollow’s Never Council wants to see how creative YOU can get with edible sweet treats!

The contest, which runs until noon on November 1st, invites Disney Fairies Fans to design and share any Pixie Hollow home item inspired by an edible sweet treat, with the grand prize winner receiving a designers dream.

Enter NOW for a chance to win the ultimate designers dream grand prize which includes:

A real-life Disney Fairies furniture set including a Disney Fairies canopy bed, desk, nightstand and bedding set
Their design made available as a seasonal tinkering blueprint in Pixie Hollow for all players to enjoy
1 One-Month Pixie Hollow Membership Card

Ten first prize winners will receive 1 One-Month Pixie Hollow Membership Card and a Tinker Bell Vinylmation Bakery Series 3” Figure. To enter the “Sweet Treat Design Contest”, fans can submit their design and entry form either by U.S. Mail or by Internet via http://pixiehollow.go.com/contests_home.html.

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Pixie Hollow 'Sweet Treat' Design Contest

Kids Create Their Own Pigeon-Inspired Stories in Disney Publishing Release of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!”

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October 27, 2011

Disney Publishing Worldwide will launch today the first original app by three-time Caldecott Honor winner Mo Willems. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run this App!”is now available from the App Store on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The unique, interactive app features author Mo Willems as the voice of the curious and determined Pigeon and invites children everywhere to create one-of-a-kind Pigeon stories using their imaginations as they add their own voices and drawings to the fully animated app.

The long list of things the Pigeon can’t do—drive the bus, stay up late, eat a hot dog—grows and grows, as children decide what the hilarious Pigeon will try to do next. Willems played a lead role in the design, writing, voicing, and illustrating of the app. The author gives voice to the Pigeon and, in the app’s drawing tutorial, Willems guides children in the exploration and illustration of their own pigeons. With kids in creative control, each time they play the app brings new surprises and an enriching reading and playtime experience.

“Interactivity has always been a key to the Pigeon books,” said Willems. “‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!’ takes that interactivity to the point where the child is not only the audience, but the author as well. I can’t wait to see what awesome ideas kids will come up with. They’re going to put the Pigeon through the wringer!”

Features of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” include:

A fully animated storytelling experience inspired by the award-winning children’s book series;
A starring appearance by the Pigeon, voiced by Mo!;
Three unique storytelling modes so that readers can enjoy limitless one-of-a-kind Pigeon stories;
Read-along option;
Ability to personalize the content with readers own voice;
Shake the Pigeon to start the stories;
A Pigeon drawing tutorial with Mo;
“Favorite stories” section where readers can create their own personal libraries.

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!” is available for $6.99 from the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

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For more, visit www.disneybookapps.com and www.facebook.com/DisneyDigitalBooks, or follow @DisneyDigitalBooks on Twitter.

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Kids Create Their Own Pigeon-Inspired Stories in Disney Publishing Release of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Run This App!”

Disney Food Confessions – Vegetarian Burger

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October 27, 2011

Disney Food Confessions - Vegetarian Burger

Where to find it: Beaches and Cream at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas

What is it? Grilled vegetable and grain patty topped with lettuce and tomato and served on a multi grain bun.

Why you want it: This isn’t your typical vegetarian burger at Walt Disney World. The buns are made fresh daily at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Bakery. The lettuce and tomato are crisp and fresh and you can have it with or without cheese. Add a cherry coke and its the perfect meal!

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$5 off Disney’s Cars 2 5-Disc Bluray Combo Pack

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October 27, 2011

Great news from Kristin at Couponing to Disney

Disney has released the coupon for $5 off the Cars 2 5-Disc Combo Pack. You must log in/sign up for Disney Movie Rewards to print your coupon. If you are new to the program, be sure to enter the code MATER for 25 bonus points.

You can stack the coupon with the following rebate offers:

Save $10 via rebate when you purchase Cars 2 and $20 worth of Kimberly Clark products

Save $10 via rebate when you purchase Cars 2 and $10 worth of select Johnson and Johnson products

And if you are only planning on purchasing the DVD, be sure to look for the Cars coupon on the back of Kellogg’s fruit chews.

Be sure to read Couponing to Disney’s Disney Movie Rewards tutorial if you are new to the program. Plus you can go here to catch up on all her Disney Movie Rewards posts.

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$5 off Disney's Cars 2 5-Disc Bluray Combo Pack

Teen Sensation “Mindless Behavior” Enjoys a Day “Rolling with RIDEMAKERZ” at Disney

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October 26, 2011

Join teen boy band sensation Mindless Behavior as they “rock and roll” with their favorite Disney•Pixar Cars 2 vehicles from RIDEMAKERZ. From engines and spoilers to decals and wheels, these fully customizable toy cars are sure to race into the hearts of car and toy enthusiasts everywhere. Part two of a three part series, this video showcases each member of the band creating a customized version of their favorite Cars 2 character and, through exclusive interviews, highlights Mindless Behavior’s loyal friendship as the driving force of their budding success.

Infusing the RIDEMAKERZ passion for authentic car culture, fun, and self-expression with the Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2 franchise, RIDEMAKERZ now allows kids to build their favorite Cars 2 characters and then make them their own through individual customization. The Toys “R” Us “Snap N Go” line offers kids everything they need to “trick-out” their favorite characters from the Cars 2 movie at home.

With character choices including Lightning McQueen, Mater, Finn McMissile and Francesco Bernoulli, each custom car kit (MSRP starting at $19.99 to $39.99) includes a Cars 2 character body as well as a range of accessories. With additional accessories (MSRP $2.99 to $9.99) available, there are nearly endless customization options. Kids can mix and match to create millions of combinations, tricking-out their favorite Cars 2 characters with snap on spoilers, tires, side pipes, rims and magnetic roof accessories, engines, hood scoops and repositionable decals.

Prodigy, Ray Ray, Princeton and Roc Royal of Mindless Behavior, teen quartet and boy band whose hit singles include “My Girl” and “Mrs.Right.”

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Hottest Halloween App for Kids: “Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book”

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October 26, 2011

With Halloween right around the corner, Disney Publishing Worldwide has a special Halloween treat for your little ones to help get them in the “spooky spirit” – Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book app!

This popular kids’ app, currently ranked #1 in the App Store for “Paid Book Apps,” gives kids a chance to join Mickey’s “spooky” Halloween party with friends like Daisy, Donald, and Goofy, offering an immersive and interactive reading experience for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! At the party, readers get the chance to solve a haunted mystery while keeping on the lookout for ghost surprises.

Currently, the app is available from the App Store for just $0.99, or at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mickeys-spooky-night-puzzle/id398254950?mt=8

Hottest Halloween App for Kids: “Mickey’s Spooky Night Puzzle Book”

Electrical Water Pageant Celebrates 40 Years at Walt Disney World Resort

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October 26, 2011

“Water will also serve as a ‘stage’ in Walt Disney World. Lakeside and on the lagoon, fireworks shows and water spectacles will be presented – even including special ‘parades.’”

These words printed in the 1970 “Walt Disney World Preview” book certainly ring true when you think of the Electrical Water Pageant, which launched in 1971 and marks 40 years of shows today, Oct. 26.

When Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971, a series of grand-opening ceremonies took place: One for Magic Kingdom Park, one for each resort (then the Contemporary Resort Hotel and Polynesian Village) and one for the Polynesian Luau show. The Electrical Water Pageant, originally called “Electrical Pageant,” debuted as a part of these various grand opening celebrations.

Much like today, the first pageant consisted of 14 barges that pull 25-foot-tall floats across Seven Seas Lagoon. Each float features illuminated characters, such as a whale, turtle, sea horse and a multi-float sea serpent. During the second half of the show, these floats switch to display illuminated American flags and stars.

Not only did the pageant wow guests, making it a regular sight on Seven Seas Lagoon, but it also paved the way for another innovative guest draw – the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland in 1972, which was inspired by the success of The Electrical Water Pageant. The pageant also was first to feature the track “Baroque Hoedown,” which later became the famous soundtrack of the Main Street Electrical Parade. (After “Baroque Hoedown” moved to the parade, “Water Music” – a compilation of music by Georg Freidrich Handel, and several other tracks, took its place in the pageant).

Today the show can be seen by guests (weather permitting) at resorts along the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake: Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

All entertainment is subject to change without notice.

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Disney Junior Magazine from Disney Publishing Worldwide

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October 26, 2011

In early 2011, the Disney Channel debuted Disney Junior—a brand that invites parents and caregivers to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical, and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating learning and development themes for young children.

Now, families can take these familiar characters and stories off-screen! Disney Junior, a new magazine for preschoolers, is full of magical stories and playful activities featuring favorite Disney JR characters. Children aged 3 – 5 can join their favorite pals as they play games, solve puzzles, and learn about helping, celebrating, and sharing.

Disney Junior magazine includes:

Games highlighting such shows as Jungle Junction and Handy Manny
Crafts from Special Agent Oso and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
A Fun Adventure Story about Little Einsteins
Coloring activities and a pull-out poster from Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Disney Junior magazine is available at major retail outlets today OR by subscription (8 issues for $29.92)

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Disney World to be Featured on ‘The Chew’ Oct. 26

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October 26, 2011

The Walt Disney World Resort will be featured on ABC’s “The Chew” today at 1 p.m. EST.

Chef Mickey recently visited the set of this new ABC daytime show to award an audience member with a trip to Walt Disney World for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. A clip featuring the Hazelton family’s Disney vacation will be featured on tomorrow’s show. Be sure to check your local listings.

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Disney World to be Featured on ‘The Chew’ Oct. 26

A Whole Lot More Than Just ‘Stuffed With Fluff!’

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October 26, 2011

Yesterday Disney released WINNIE THE POOH on Blu-ray & DVD! In celebration, we offer you How-to-Draw Tigger & Pooh video tutorials and printable step-by-step instructions, a discount offer for purchase, film & bonus clips!

Click here to get your $5 off coupon.

Drawing your favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood is made easy! Check out these video tutorials by famed Disney animators Andreas Deja & Mark Henn for instructions on how to bring the famous faces of Winnie & Tigger to life on the page!

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Finally check out some bonus videos from the movie!

Trailer

Tigger, Pooh & the Red Balloon (Film)

Relying on Piglet (Film)

Setting a Trap (Film)

The Real Hundred Acre Wood (Bonus)

Animator Burny Mattison (Bonus)

Ballad of Nessie (Bonus)

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A Whole Lot More Than Just 'Stuffed With Fluff!'

Disney to launch new channel ABC Spark in Canada

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October 26, 2011

Disney/ABC Television Group (DATG) and Corus Entertainment today announced that they have entered into an expansive licensing agreement to launch ABC Spark, a dedicated millennial-focused channel and multi-platform offering, in Canada in Spring 2012. The channel will build on the foundation that DATG has created with ABC Family, its incredibly successful millennial brand in the U.S. This deal marks the first time in history that these two companies have entered into this type of licensing agreement for a 24-hour channel.

ABC Spark will be a destination for Canada’s young adult millennial viewers, telling stories that matter most to this audience while utilizing the technology millennials rely on to connect to their world in a corresponding multi-platform offering. The agreement was brokered by Disney-ABC Domestic Television with Corus Entertainment.

“We are very pleased to work with Corus in bringing ABC Family’s well-known, popular programming into the Canadian marketplace,” commented Janice Marinelli, president, Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

“We are thrilled to partner with Disney/ABC Television Group and to announce the launch of ABC Spark in Canada, a network with values and attributes that align with our own,” said Doug Murphy, president, Corus Television. “Bridging the gap between our kids and women’s networks, ABC Spark will be a national service with compelling programming directed at the fast-expanding millennial generation.”

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Disney Food Confessions – Apple Carmel Crunch

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October 26, 2011

Where is it? Seasons Food Court in Epcot’s Land Pavilion

What is it? That is hard to answer. It had a cheesecake type consistency but much lighter and fluffier. The Carmel and Apple flavors were so delicious with a nice crunch on the outside this was one of my favorite treats on our last trip.

Why you want it? Not as heavy as a cheese cake but full of flavor. This little goodie is good anytime of day.

If you have a Disney Food Confession email [email protected] or let us know on the Disney Food Confessions Facebook page.. He is accepting Food ideas or Photos if you have them!

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