Stay tuned tomorrow morning because we will be giving away a copy of Disney Tangled on Bluray/DVD before you can even buy it in stores! This contest is brought to you by our writer Chris at Pixie Vacations!
Stay tuned tomorrow morning for full details!
Good Luck
>>Chip
The Disney Fan Art Contest will feature the creative talents of D23 Members at the D23 Expo 2011 taking place this year August 19-21 at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The contest puts the “spot”-light on One Hundred and One Dalmatians by inviting imaginative Disney lovers to create work inspired by the beloved animated film, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. Winners, selected by a panel of Disney’s creative executives, will see their work prominently showcased in the D23 Expo’s Fan Art Gallery, themed to the infamous House of de Vil.
The deadline is April 4, 2011 so there’s still time for artists to submit sketches of their proposed work. As long as the final creation evokes One Hundred and One Dalmatians, the sky’s the limit for entries. There are some restrictions, however, so please read specifications carefully. For the entry form, click here; for more information, click here.
The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as never before.
Annual D23 basic membership fee is $34.99, which is more than made up with accrued club discounts and benefits available throughout the year.
For complete D23 details, please visit:
There is a new movie coming out called Sucker Punch. I saw the trailer and thougth it looked pretty cool. It has the Sin City/300 look to it. Well some talented video editor named forensicator8 thought what if I take the trailer to Sucker Punch and Mashup all kinds of clips from our favorite Disney Films. The product of these two forms of awesome can be found below.
I am sure almost all of us have been asked this familiar question when playing some type of ice-breaker game: “If you had to choose one word that defined you and your life, what word would it be?” Sometimes it is asked in a different way such as, “What is your legacy?” or “What do you want to be remembered for?” Have you ever given that much thought?
If I had to think of a one-word description for Walt Disney, I would be flooded with visions of block lettering zooming on a superhighway in my mind. Chief among them would be genius, diligence, compassion, tolerance and integrity. The definition of integrity is a firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values. You might think that I am referring to Walt’s artistic side, but I am referring to his character.
To me, Walt was of exceptional character. I grew up believing that if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. I am not one to speak up for myself, but when it comes to standing up for someone else I have no problem, especially when it is clear that someone is being unfairly judged or accused of something.
Walt Disney was a strong man. There was a common misconception that he was a sentimental softy. He was sentimental, that is true, but when the situation called for it he was tough. In “The Fantastic Walt Disney” published in 1964, Bill Davidson described a situation that happened once in the Disney Studios. He said:
“Not long ago a well-known executive came over from another film company to work as an associate on a Walt Disney production. The first day on the job the executive was annoyed by the sound of a lawn mower outside his window, and he shouted at the gardener to desist. An hour later the executive received a call from Disney’s secretary, informing him that Disney wanted to see him. The executive rushed over and Disney said, “You spoke harshly to that man. He’s been with me for twenty years. I don’t want it to happen again.” The executive mumbled a contrite, “Yes, sir.” Disney continued, “And there’s another thing I want you to remember. There’s only one s.o.b. at this studio – and that’s me.”
To some people that might seem like Walt was a cruel man. To me, it says that Walt had integrity. I am sure that if someone had done the same thing to the new executive after he had been in Walt’s employ for a while, Walt would have done the same for him. In fact, I have read many different articles, books, and excerpts from people who worked for Walt. When talking about him as a boss, many of them said time and time again that few workers who became established at Disney Studios ever left, voluntary or otherwise, and many were on the Disney payroll for their entire working lives.
It seems to me that there is not enough of this type of integrity today. I am not saying that we shouldn’t be tolerant, but people should stand up for what they believe in. All too often, the loudest voices are the ones who don’t have this kind of integrity. Grace is the gift we extend to those who wrong us, but integrity is what drives the heart to refuse to compromise on matters of principle.
Generations before us held onto it like it was gold. Maybe that’s what the seven dwarfs were mining for all along!
A Disney Cruise Line® 14-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise, departing May 14, 2011, takes you on a voyage aboard the Disney Magic® to 5 exciting ports of call on both sides of the vast Atlantic Ocean. Ports include, Disney’s Castaway Cay; Madeira, Portugal; Cádiz, Spain; Gibraltar, U.K. and Barcelona, Spain—plus 8 relaxing days at sea.
For a limited time with this sailing, book an “Inside Category with Restrictions” stateroom from $799* per person based on double occupancy.
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These rates are limited, if you want to sail the ocean blue, opportunities like this are few!
Last week, plans for a new Disney Vacation Club property were “leaked,” leaving the Disney online community buzzing about a new DVC property at the Grand Floridian. The proposed building, located on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon between the main pool and the Wedding Pavilion, will be a smaller property if the proposed parking lot is any indication, just 200 or so additional parking spaces. We don’t know now how tall the building will be, but our sources who’ve seen the plans say six or seven stories with views of the Magic Kingdom from the upper floors. That’s taller than the main Grand Floridian building and many are worried about how this new addition will change the shoreline of the Lagoon, some of which will be reclaimed in the process.
If you’re a big Disney fan, you know that the idea of a DVC property at the Grand has long been a staple of the Disney rumor mill and you also know that many proposed projects never get off the ground, but our sources who know construction say these plans look very promising. It seems reasonable too, given the success of Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort, that Disney would want to replicate that success at another Magic Kingdom resort. This property, unlike the Polynesian, has the land for it.
The question, then, is what kind of DVC property? We know it will be expensive. With Bay Lake Tower now going for around $140 a point, you can expect higher prices at a DVC located at the Grand Floridian (estimates go as high as $160 per point). It is, after all, Disney’s flagship resort. One theory is that this DVC will have concierge rooms, in keeping with the overall feel of the main resort. If this is the case, expect real luxury with high prices. Would I buy in there? Sure. It’s one of my favorite resorts. But I also want to pay for my children’s college! Still, I think the potential for an amazing experience is there and I’ll definitely stay there, whether I buy in or not.
A couple of things worry me. First, if this building does go up, expect about two years minimum of ground preparation and construction. This means that brides getting married at the Wedding Pavilion will have a whole new set of concerns to worry about, particularly construction noise. Noise will also be a concern if you’re staying at the Polynesian. I also have questions as to how the existing Grand Floridian will handle transportation and check-in issues with hundreds more guests a day. And finally and perhaps most importantly, how will a new property change the scenery around the Seven Seas Lagoon, arguably one of the most picturesque places in the Southeast? I’m trusting Disney to impress me, much in the same way they did with Bay Lake Tower, which seems to have rather seamlessly blended into the existing Contemporary Resort.
So, will you buy into a DVC at the Grand Floridian?
For more information, there’s a lively and informative discussion going on here at WDWMagic.com (includes site plans).
Chris writes here and at Everything Walt Disney World. She’s also a member of the Mouse Chat podcast and a travel agent with Pixie Vacations. Email her at [email protected] for information on how you can get a free $50 Disney gift card (in addition to current discounts when you book a Disney vacation.
So, I just recently won a Villains Vinylmation through Chip and Co. writer DragynAlly’s blog. It happened literally a minute or two after I tweeted to her that I was determined to win one.
I really do think it was fate. DragnAlly, aka Dana, uses Random.org to determine who the winners for her current contest are. For some reason, the Disney universe thought I was adequate enough to be the chosen one for today.
Once I receive the Vinylmation, I’ll let you all know what it is. I’m excited!
I hope you guys are all checking her blog and commenting on her posts! I want to know if any of our readers win one as well! (Be sure to read the rules on her blog before entering. No spammers allowed!)
Right on the heels of last weeks Bambi Giveaway we are running a new Disney Tote Bag Giveaway thanks to our friends over at Pixie Vacations!
You can with this stylish Disney Tote Bag monogrammed with anything you like.
Here are the details:
You have over 5 ways to enter:
#1 – Comment on this article – Tell us what you love about Chip and Company. Is it the writers? If so who is your favorite? Do you like the Disney News delivered to you every hour? How bout the Newsletter? Could it be you just love the name? Let us know in the comment box below.
#2 – Comment on any other article on the site – I will be tracking all comment between when this post goes live and the contest end. So enter as many times as you like the more you comment the more chances you have to win!
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#5 – Post this contest on your blog – If you have your own blog feel free to post this article on it. Just post a link below in the comment box to the article on your site.
Contest is running between now and Wednesday March 23rd at 11:59pm. I will pick one lucky person who then has 24 hours to contact me back confirming their entry. If that person doesn’t respond I will pick another and so on and so on.
If you have any questions let me know via my email address. ([email protected])
Special thanks to Steve at Pixie Vacations!
Good Luck
>>Chip
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Disney’s Prom will be in theaters next month, but until then Teen.com has all your exclusive Prom news! Check out first of many Video Yearbooks and get to know the cast of Prom better! See the video below.
Also check out Prom on the Disney’s website for Music, Games, Video Contest and much more.
Don’t forget Prom is in theaters April 29th so be sure to check it out!
In anticipation of the March 29th release of TANGLED on Blu-ray & DVD, we present you with these most wanted activity pages and more! Also enjoy some Q&A interviews with actors Zachary Levi & Mandy Moore, and video clips of Disney’s most wanted characters, Flynn & Rapunzel!
SIZE MATTERS – The replica cars are the largest production radio-controlled replica cars ever built.
ART IN MOTION — Because of the unique scale of these vehicles, all the exterior pieces had to be fabricated from scratch. No actual “off- the-shelf” car parts could be used. The sculpting process for each vehicle’s body took 6-10 days, totaling 1000-1600 man hours. After the cars were carved in foam, a fiberglass mold was created, and from that the final bodies were produced.
FILL ‘ER UP — The cars are all electric powered. Each runs on four automotive-style batteries at 48 volts and can run for 30 minutes at full speed.
NO SPEEDING ZONE — The cars can travel up to 10 miles per hour.
REV IT UP — The engine sounds and exhaust sounds are recreated through a 200-watt sound system under the hood.
TRICKY TIRES – Lightning McQueen’s tires are one of a kind due to their unique size and were fabricated by Goodyear specifically for the “Agents on a Mission” tour.
YOU’VE GOT THE LOOK — There are three sets of eyes that are held to the windshield by magnets. The fiberglass windshield is imbedded with iron filings which attracts the magnetic eyes.
Jennifer Stone from the Emmy Award-winning series “Wizards of Waverly Place,” joins Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine, stars of Disney Channel’s hit comedy series “Shake It Up,” March 17, 2011 to produce a “Try New Foods” Public Service Announcement to air on Disney Channel.
The young stars were filming at Epcot with Chef Jens Dahlmann (pictured, right) to kick off Disney Magic of Healthy Living – The Weekend, which takes place March 18-20, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
The Disney Channel stars join 50 young innovators and kid champions of healthy living for a fun-filled weekend focusing on health, fitness and more.
(Gene Duncan, photographer)
