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Disney Reveals New Toys Inspired By Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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Disney Reveals New Toys Inspired By Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Disney Consumer Products charted a course for adventure as it unveiled a new toy line that captures the fantasy, action and adventure of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth installment of the film series set for release in Disney Digital 3D™ on May 20, 2011. At a pirate-themed preview event in New York City, the Pirates of the Caribbean toy assortment from JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and new LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game and construction toys were unveiled before an invitation-only crowd of toy industry insiders as a preview to the upcoming American International Toy Fair. Disney Consumer Products and JAKKS Pacific also presented actor Ian McShane, who portrays new pirate character Blackbeard, with a one-of-a-kind 12-inch action figure inspired by the toy line. The film’s Academy Award-winning production designer John Myhre was also on hand as guests were treated to the reveal of a life-sized figure of Captain Jack Sparrow standing a full six feet tall and made of 150,000 LEGO bricks.

“Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean is the ultimate pirate franchise bringing to life the fun and adventure in pirate role play that kids just love,” said Jo Pascoe, director of toys at Disney Consumer Products. “With Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, we wanted to bring the entertaining characters and action-packed scenes from the big screen into the home for dynamic and imaginative play. Fans, kids and collectors are in for a treat.”

Releasing in stores beginning this March, the new Pirates of the Caribbean toy line features a robust collection celebrating classic characters including everyone’s favorite scallywag, Captain Jack Sparrow; his right-hand man, Gibbs; and old foe, Barbossa. The line also showcases new characters and themes from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides including the sinister and notorious Blackbeard; a mysterious woman from Captain Jack Sparrow’s past, Angelica; and the Fountain of Youth they desperately seek. Disney will also release a full line of Pirates-themed merchandise in conjunction with the film including publishing, apparel, cosmetics, accessories, and stationery.

Highlights from the new Pirates of the Caribbean toy line include:

  • Bringing the action from the high seas to the home and proving that ‘not everything is what it seems’ is a captivating line of new toys including figures and playsets with a special black light reveal from JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ: JAKK). A black light accessory that comes with all 4-inch figures (SRP $7.99), 4-inch Legend Pack figures and accessories (SRP $14.99) and the Queen Anne’s Revenge playset (SRP $69.99) unveils a secret reveal that turns the figures into ghastly zombies. The Queen Anne’s Revenge playset also features authentic cloth sails, a retractable crow’s nest, and canon with working projectile and launching deck for fun and adventure-packed action on the high seas. JAKKS will also be introducing new strategy-based board games based on Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides later this Fall.
  • The LEGO Group will introduce nine exciting and versatile playsets celebrating key scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, including an buildable version of Queen Anne’s Revenge (SRP $119.99) and the Whitecap Bay playset ($79.99) where Jack Sparrow and the other pirates encounter mermaids. The line also includes favorite scenes from earlier films in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Fans will have to snap up all the sets to complete their collection of favorite characters in LEGO form.
  • Disney Interactive Studios and TT Games have collaborated to develop LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game. Based in the world of the globally successful film franchise, incorporating storylines, locations and characters from the first three films, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will re-create the action, adventure and memorable moments of the Pirates of the Caribbean mythology in LEGO form, incorporating the humor of LEGO minifigures and fantastic worlds built from LEGO bricks and elements for players to explore. The video game will release in May in conjunction with the film and will be available for the Wii™ console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) system, Games For Windows — LIVE and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems.
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Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

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Chip
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Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With all the choices available, couples commemorating their commitment have a “heart full” of enchanting ways to customize their Valentine’s vacations.
Couples who’ve been bitten by the love bug don’t need a fairy godmother to find romance at Walt Disney World Resort. This is, after all, home to some of the world’s most famous romances: Cinderella and Prince Charming, Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast – and don’t forget America’s sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Throughout the 40-square-mile playground, love is in the air at the Vacation Kingdom. During a couples spa experience. In the middle of a romantic dinner. Or on one of the “love boats” that cruise Walt Disney World waterways.

Honeymooners thrive in the romantic allure of Walt Disney World Resort – a top-rated honeymoon destination, according to industry experts.

And for couples who want to make their own fairy tale dream come true – complete with Cinderella’s coach and her famous glass slipper – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings can create an unforgettable union.

The four Walt Disney World theme parks create a perfect setting for spontaneous romance – whether it’s a stroll along the lush Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or a relaxing stop for espresso and pastries at a sidewalk table in the France pavilion at Epcot World Showcase. Beyond the parks, couples can embrace a bouquet of romantic experiences that seem designed just for them:

The Couple that ‘Spas’ and ‘Flies’ Together….. – What’s more enjoyable than a luxurious spa treatment? Imagine sharing it with that special someone. The Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, in Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, features a “couples room” where guests can enjoy specialized spa treatments – such as massages and facials – with the one they love. For information about spa treatments, call 407/824-2332.

Walt Disney World Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day

Make like Aladdin and Jasmine – fly through the sky with your loved one on an adventurous tandem parasail over Bay Lake. Those looking to soar to new heightscan spend 10 minutes alone soaring high above Disney and get a bird’s-eye view of Magic Kingdom and its neighboring resorts. Contact Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, or call 407/939-0754 for reservations.

Magical Resorts – From the romance of an African lodge to the Victorian splendor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the mood is set for an enchanting stay at a Walt Disney World resort hotel. Disney’s fantasy hotels transport couples to faraway places with lavish theming, picturesque views and superior service. For reservations, call 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639).

The Love Boat – The Grand Floridian’s Grand 1 – an elegant 52-foot yacht – can give couples, or parties up to 18, a stunning view of “Wishes” fireworks showering above Magic Kingdom during select evening cruises along Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Private butler service and gourmet meals also are available. Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance by calling 407/824-2682.

Disney Dining Serves Romance – Couples find Disney dining infused with romance in settings ranging from subdued to spectacular. For Walt Disney World dining information, guests can call 407/WDW-DINE (939-3463) or check out all the possibilities at www.disneyworld.com/dining.

Nature Lovers – A horseback ride through one of the backwoods trails at Walt Disney World Resort is just the thing for couples who share a love of nature and each other. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers wrangler-led tours (45 minutes) through the deep, pine-scented woods that make up part of the Vacation Kingdom’s 40 square miles. Tours leave several times daily from Trail Blaze Corral, and may be reserved by calling 407/WDW-PLAY (939-7529).

Romantic Evening – Horse-drawn carriage rides through the wilderness of Walt Disney World Resort are a romantic treat for couples looking for a secluded nighttime outing. The antique carriages depart from Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and traverse throughout the scenic landscape of the 750-acre rustic resort. Or guests can choose a relaxing old-fashioned carriage ride through Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-Riverside with pickup at Boatwright’s Dining Hall. For reservations, guests can call 407/WDW-PLAY (939-7529).

Weddings Around the ‘World’ – The epitome of Disney romance can be summed up in four words: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Since the first wedding at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion in 1995, approximately 1,600 couples each year have exchanged vows at Walt Disney World Resort.

For these couples, dreams become reality. Where else but at Disney could a bride arrive for her wedding in Cinderella’s glass coach, have a handsome major domo carry wedding rings to the altar in a glass slipper, or have Mickey and Minnie greet guests at the reception?

Whether it’s an elegant ball at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, a traditional ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion or a beach-themed wedding complete with tiki torches, leis and luau on one of the Walt Disney World white-sand beaches, Disney custom designs each wedding with the famous “Disney Difference” – providing attention to the tiniest detail.

Disney’s wedding specialists incorporate all the elements in a one-stop shop including the ceremony, entertainment, cuisine, floral arrangements, audiovisuals and accommodations. For more information on Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, call 321/939-4623 or visit disneyweddings.com.

Couples who are tying the knot back home can arrange a Disney’s Fairy Tale Honeymoon by calling 321/939-4623 or visiting the website at disneyhoneymoons.com.

Renewing Vows – Many couples who’ve been married for years are coming to Walt Disney World Resort, often with their families, to renew their vows five, 10, 25 and 50 years later. A Disney vacation provides the perfect backdrop to celebrate this family milestone. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings experts can tailor the ceremony and celebration to suit each couple.

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Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Giveaway at the Disney Store!

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Chip
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Mickey Mouse Valentine's Day Giveaway at the Disney Store!

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Mickey’s got a (sweet!) Giveaway for you!

Children are invited to Disney Store on Saturday, February 12, to make a FREE Valentine’s Day photo frame for their loved ones*!

Come in with your child to pick up a photo frame giveaway complete with color-in Valentine stickers! Children and parents can stay in the store to  color in their stickers and decorate their one-of-a-kind frame! Add your favorite photo to create the perfect Valentine for parents, grandparents, teachers or that special someone!

Be sure to call your local store for more details.
Disney Store Locator: http://bit.ly/dSbGV0

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. While supplies last.

Source Disney Store Blog

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How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

In honor of the arrival of our Fearless Leader’s second child, we, the Writers of Chip and Company, have compiled a comprehensive list. A list so important that we felt it should be shared with the world! A list that every expecting and self-respecting Disney Fan should read.

And if you have already received your bundle of joy, as Chip did at 2:22 AM of February 9th, then it’s even more important that you read and apply our suggestions. But hurry, she’s already growing up right before your eyes:

20 Ways to get your child ready for Disney FROM BIRTH:

1.      Hang a Mobile over her crib that plays ‘It’s a Small World After All.’ In 27 languages.

2.      As you plan your Disney trips, ask yourself “Will I be able to ride Space Mountain with her strapped in one of those baby carriers?”

3.      Make sure to book an appointment at the Main Street Barbershop for that ever-important first haircut!

4.      Be sure to track the baby’s height measurement every single day. You must count down until she’s tall enough to ride Tower of Terror.

5.      Visit the Parks early and often.  And, never under-estimate a good parade to over-stimulate children into a nice nap.

6.      Teach her to lift her hands in the air while in the baby swing so she will learn how to assume the position.

7.      Prepare your little one for the Disney dining experience by dressing up as different characters during meal times.

8.      Search your home area for a local Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boutique stylist (or kidnap one) so your little Princesses always have THAT look!! If you have the look, you have the feeling.

9.      It’s good to teach kids a second language as early as possible. Why not start with: “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas.”

10. Sing “When You Wish Upon a Star” to her as a lullaby every night, so that she learns early that the Magic is alive and that dreams really do come true.

11. Buy her an iPod Touch and fill it with every Disney App imaginable. It’s never too early to become a Disney Deek!

12. Get her an Alice costume, Mad Hatter, March Hare and tea set so she can have her own Mad Tea Parties.

13. Slowly start integrating Dole Whip floats and turkey legs into the child’s diet while wearing a mouse ear hat.

14. Take your baby to the Flower and Garden Festival every year, to help build up her immunity to Florida allergens.

15. Instead of trying to get your baby to say “mama” or “dada” as her first word, instead, try to teach her “Mickey” or “Minnie.”

16. Make sure to buy baby’s first Mouse Ears! Never too soon to be a Mouseketeer!

17. Make sure your baby is used to riding around in a stroller… she’ll be doing lots of that at Walt Disney World!

18. For Halloween, cover her in Christmas lights and play SpectroMagic Parade Music as she walks from house to house.

19. Buy a Tinkerbell nightlight so baby doesn’t ever have to be afraid of the dark or pirates.

20. Play old Disney 45’s while she sleeps. Merlin Jones’ Sleep-learning system doesn’t just work on chimpanzees!

Although these suggestions were written with Chip’s little girl in mind, they will work for the little boys in your family as well. But some may want to go for the Pirate Makeover with tip number 8. I’m just sayin’.

And if you would like to welcome Chip’s new bundle of joy into the Blog-o-sphere, why not leave a comment with your Best Wishes!

How to Get Your Child Ready for Disney FROM BIRTH!

Wednesday with Walt: Our Family Motto

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Wednesday with Walt: Our Family Motto

On the fireplace mantle in my living room sits a white picture frame adorned with gold, ornate Mickey ears on each side. There is no picture in this frame, but rather a very meaningful quote from Walt Disney. The quote is:

“Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children’s approach to life. They’re people who don’t give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought – sometimes it isn’t much, either.”

This is our “family motto” of sorts. We didn’t choose it nor plan to live by it, we just happen to be some of the people to which he referred. One day a few years ago, I was reading about Walt and found it. I was so impressed by how it summed us up, that I made this homemade plaque to display as a reminder that we might not have a lot of material things compared to some people, but we are alright in Walt’s book.

It made me feel good to know that there was someone who got me; someone who understood how important the simple pleasures are to some people. Someone who knew that joy comes from your experiences in life, not from what you own. I mean, I would certainly be happy to be who I am and own a boat, a mansion, and loads of money — but I would not want to give up my annual trips to Walt Disney World with my family in order to attain more material things.

It doesn’t matter to me if people think we are crazy for using our money to visit the same place year after year. I truly wish they could understand this Disney Magic. Our family time in WDW is the very best and most precious ten days of my year, every year. I am so thankful for the love and closeness of my family, and I am so grateful for every second we share together in this magical place.

Finding myself in a community with others who feel the same way I do about Disney, especially all the writers and readers of Chip & Company (and The Affordable Mouse), has added so much more to my life during these last few months. This is what Walt intended for his legacy.  Thank you, Walt! Well done!

Author’s note: I am looking forward to sharing more of Walt’s life with everyone during my new weekly blog, Wednesday with Walt.

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Make a Valentine on Disney.com’s Create!

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Chip
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Make a Valentine on Disney.com's Create!

Create a valentine on Disney.com/Create with the new Minnie Mouse Digital Painter on Disney.com.

Guests can use stamps to create their own pictures of Minnie and the gang, or draw a unique piece of art using whimsical Valentine-themed pens and fun backgrounds.

After creating valentines on Disney.com’s Create, guests can get even more Minnie Mouse fun at Disney Family.com with cute Valentine’s Day printables for kids and parents to make together.

Guests can make the Mickey & Minnie Cutie Valentine’s Candy Boxes for a unique gift or the Mickey & Minnie Valentine’s Day Flowers to decorate the house with. For more Valentine’s Day fun, check out Disney Family.com.

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Classic Disney – Walt Disney Introduces the Multiplane Camera

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Chip
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Classic Disney - Walt Disney Introduces the Multiplane Camera

Disney’s invention of the multiplane camera was a groundbreaking achievement in film, enhancing the feeling of depth in traditional animation. This video showcases Walt’s explanation of how the camera works from the “Tricks of Our Trade” episode of Disneyland, which aired February 13, 1957.

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Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

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Chip
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Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

Disney.com exclusively reveals three of the latest tire-spinning characters in the Disney•Pixar “Cars” franchise: Francesco Bernoulli, the most famous race car in Europe, and Mama and Uncle Topolino.

Francesco Bernoulli, an Italian heart-throb car, will be competing in the high-profile race around the world that drives “Cars 2.” He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. As the most famous race car in Europe, Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix, which also makes him Lightning McQueen’s chief rival.

Mama Topolino and Uncle Topolino reside in Italy and are Luigi’s aunt and uncle. Mama Topolino is a masterful cook who shows her love and generosity by feeding everyone her renowned delizioso fuel. Uncle Topolino is the owner of the village’s tire shop, where he taught Luigi and Guido everything they know.

Disney.com is inviting guests to be the very first to meet and root for these dynamic new characters with exclusive features on the site such as:

“Cars 2” races to U.S. theaters on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

Tron and Tron Legacy Racing to Bluray April 2011

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Chip
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Tron and Tron Legacy Racing to Bluray April 2011

Great News Tron Fans! Tron and Tron Legacy is making its way to Bluray in April!

Amazon is already running a preorder on their website! As an added bonus they will be offering a Five-Disc Combo Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy + Tron: The Original Classic Special Edition Blu-ray. Now that is a mouthful!

Here are the links to Amazon to check out what is available. Stay tuned as we have the official press release and discount coupon very soon.

Also in celebration to Tron Legacy coming to Bluray Disney is re-releasing Tron the Original on Bluray. Check out the preorder from Amazon Below.

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D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

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Chip
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D23's Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is marking this milestone May 14 and May 15 with their highly anticipated member event Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th, another unforgettable experience available exclusively to D23 Members. The event will take D23 Members on a journey from the moment when the first parcels of land in Central Florida were purchased in 1964 through the opening of EPCOT Center in 1982 and beyond.

D23 today announced that tickets will go on sale February 24 at 10 a.m., Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time). D23 members can purchase tickets to the spectacular two-day event. Last year’s Destination D event was sold-out so fans are encouraged to book early.

Guests may also now register for D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt: Walt Disney World, which takes place May 12 & 13, and will send hundreds of teams across the Resort’s four theme parks in what will be the largest scavenger hunt to ever hit Walt Disney World! Registration for the Hunt is open to both D23 Member and the general public. (Registration for the Hunt is separate from Destination D.)

The weekend’s activities will illuminate the rich history of Walt Disney’s “Project Florida.” Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th will feature a remarkable gathering of Walt Disney World pioneers, retrospectives, screenings of rare and newly discovered film and TV footage and lively presentations that will give D23 members an unprecedented look at this truly spectacular World.

All Destination D guests will also receive a complimentary, limited-edition reproduction of the 1970 “Preview Edition” of the Walt Disney World souvenir guidebook from the Walt Disney Archives Collection. The 22-page, colorful book is just one of the gifts Members will receive. The complete Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th line-up (as well as information about D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt) is available at the D23 Web site and includes:

  • Appearances by notable Disney Legends & Imagineers Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr, Jack Lindquist, Eric Jacobson, Tony Baxter, Charlie Ridgway and Ron Logan, in addition to Debra Browne, the 1971 Walt Disney World Ambassador.
  • A special exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives featuring rare items and artifacts showing the creation and evolution of Walt Disney World Resort.
  • A multitude of fantastic presentations covering topics such as bizarre and wacky moments in Walt Disney World’s past, Walt’s vision for EPCOT, and even a peek at the Walt Disney World that never was!
  • Rare autograph session with Disney Legends and authors.
  • An enchanting concert, Magic Journeys: A Flight of Fancy through 40 Years of Walt Disney World Musical Memories featuring Disney Legend and Academy Award®-winner Richard M. Sherman.

DESTINATION D: WALT DISNEY WORLD 40TH – EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: May 14 & May 15, 2011
  • Location: Fantasia Ballroom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Registration: Open Friday, May 13 from noon – 9 p.m. Open Saturday, May 14 at 8 a.m. Registration will be located at the East Registration Counter in the Fantasia Lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Tickets: Available Thursday, February 24, at 10 am PST (1 pm EST) Visit www.D23.com to order tickets.
  • Cost: $175 per person; $215 for ticket plus registration of one Great Disney Scavenger Hunt team (between two and four people)

Current line-up for Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th (times, panels and talent subject to change):

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011

Opening Program
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
D23 Head Steven Clark welcomes D23 Members with some special guests and a few surprises you won’t want to miss!

Weird Walt Disney World
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Following their laugh-out-loud antics at Destination D: Disneyland ’55, Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline and Disney historian Paul F. Anderson are at it again — this time taking guests on a fun-filled trip through the strangest and most bizarre parts of Walt Disney World history. A peculiar “lawnmower tree?” A crazy cast of singing fruits and vegetables? Who knows what the duo will unearth as they explore the wonderfully weird and wacky side of the Vacation Kingdom.

Walt Disney World: The Way We Were
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Remember the charm of the Orange Bird and the musical delights of the Mickey Mouse Revue? The elegant Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village and backwoods adventures along the Fort Wilderness Railway? Join Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith as we explore vintage pictures of Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts, including rare photos of construction and a fond look at some favorite attractions, shops and restaurants of the past.

Lunch Break
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

EPCOT: Walt Disney’s Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Walt’s vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow far transcended the realm of family entertainment and for many years remained shrouded in secrecy. Re-enter the 1960s hallways of WED Enterprises with Archivist Steven Vagnini and Disney expert Paul F. Anderson in this unprecedented look at the inspirations and plans for Walt’s EPCOT, and find out the little-known ways that Imagineers brought their late founder’s dream to reality throughout the entire Walt Disney World Resort.

Past Forward: A History of Walt Disney World on Television
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Like its predecessor, Disneyland, the early success of Walt Disney World Resort can be attributed to the extensive television exposure it received through both Disney broadcast efforts and news media coverage. Be sure to tune in to this nostalgic journey through Walt Disney World Resort history as reflected in the many national network TV specials and nascent offerings from the early years of The Disney Channel. Join Disney Archivist Rob Klein as he takes TV remote in hand to stroll through some of the many highlights of Walt Disney World Resort on television.

The Walt Disney World That Never Was
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
What do the Western River Expedition, Asian Resort Hotel and Sleeping Beauty dark ride have in common? While these amazing experiences were crafted in the minds of skilled artists at Walt Disney Imagineering, they comprise a different kind of dimension of Walt Disney World history: the grand experiences that never made it off the drawing board or out of the model shop. With an array of rare artwork and photographs, longtime Imagineer Tony Baxter lifts the curtain and takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour through the incredible world of the Walt Disney World that never was.

Dinner Break
5:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.

From the Vault: Walt Disney World Resort on Film
8 p.m. – Walt Disney World is not often associated with motion pictures and film, but from before groundbreaking up through the creation of EPCOT Center, Walt Disney World Resort was heavily promoted through such theatrical and internal films as “Project Florida,” “The Magic of Walt Disney World,” “A Dream Called EPCOT” and “EPCOT 77.” Join your hosts Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter and Disney author and historian Tim O’Day as they screen these rare treasures from the Disney film vaults, plus newly discovered and restored documentation footage of the construction and early years of Walt Disney World Resort.

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011
Sunday Morning Surprise with the Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
You won’t want to miss this very special — and did we mention surprising? — presentation at the start of your day!

Walt Disney World in Detail
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Think you know everything there is to know about the Walt Disney World Resort? Find out as we join Disney author and Imagineer Jason Surrell as he uncovers the little-known details and design references that have made ride vehicles, cast member costumes and even unassuming trash cans such treasured parts of the magic.

Imagineering Walt Disney World: From Yesteryear to Tomorrowland
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Join longtime Imagineer Eric Jacobson, who oversees the portfolio for Disney’s largest resort in the world. Eric will share insider stories and images of yesteryear, as well as new and exciting surprises of things on the horizon at Walt Disney World.

Lunch Break
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Creating “A Whole New Disney World”
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
What began as 27,400 acres of quiet Central Florida swampland blossomed into an incredible, one-of-a-kind vacation destination “Where Dreams Come True.” From the top-secret acquisition of the land to the Imagineering and entertainment behind the magic, hear the stories of how it all happened in this impressive panel discussion featuring: Debra Browne, Orlando Ferrante, Bob Foster, Bob Gurr, and Ron Logan. Hosted by Disney Legend Marty Sklar.

Making the Magic Happen
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Opening and maintaining a resort the size of the city of San Francisco was no easy task and our panel of Disney Legends — Jack Lindquist, Bob Matheison, Tom Nabbe, Charlie Ridgway and Bill Sullivan — will recount what life was like making the magic happen, from opening the Magic Kingdom through the debut of EPCOT Center. It’s a story of challenges, misadventures, creativity, and unbridled excitement for the leaders who inherited “A Whole New Disney World” from Uncle Walt and his Imagineers. Hosted by Tim O’Day.

Quick Break
4:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Autograph Session with Disney Legends and Authors
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Please note, there is limit of one item per person to be signed for each guest. Thank you.

Dinner Break
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Magic Journeys: A Flight of Fancy through 40 Years of Walt Disney World Musical Memories
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
As a spectacular conclusion to Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th, Disney Legend and Oscar® winner Richard M. Sherman, who along with his brother Robert has contributed a multitude of tunes to the Disney parks songbook, headlines this unforgettable tribute to the melodies that helped shape the World.

Micks N’ Mingle
9:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
One last opportunity to meet your fellow D23 Members, the D23 Team behind Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th and some of our special guest participants before we officially bring our extraordinary event to a close.

NOTE: Available only to D23 Members in good standing. Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest. There are a limited number of tickets available. The room will be cleared during several breaks; during these breaks seats may not be saved. This is a separate event from D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when purchasing tickets. Credentials may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. Panels are subject to change. Talent is subject to availability. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable.

D23's Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

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