Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Book Available
posted on January 18th, 2010 by Korri McFann, Worldwide Marketing & Business Development Director, Weddings & Honeymoons
Second to choosing the person you will marry, choosing where your wedding will be is the most important decision a bride can make. As you consider the options, take your time and think carefully. You have total control over this aspect of your wedding.
If you are a bride-to-be, a groom-to-be, or just a hope-to-be this book outlines some of the great options that Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has to offer. This book by David Tutera with style tips by Kirstie Kelly embodies everything a Fairy Tale Wedding should be.
Leading Entertaining Expert David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination, and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining.
Known for her vision, quality and timeless looks, Kirstie Kelly designs for America’s most fashionable celebrities and socialites. She has spent the past 12 years specifically creating exquisite and original gowns for today’s most beautiful brides. It is with this philosophy that she brings to life Disney Fairy Tale Weddings, creating a line that captures the unique spirit and beauty of each Disney Princess.
Bring some of the breathtaking ideas of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings home with this book, now available on Amazon.com.
An Entertaining Look at “World of Color” Construction
posted on January 18th, 2010 by Valarie Sukovaty, Disneyland Public Relations
The World of Color construction is well under way at Disney’s California Adventure park. Guests are in for a real treat when the spectacular nighttime water show debuts later this year. In the meantime, take a look at this video. The construction and testing are surprisingly entertaining. The platform you see is longer than a football field and it’s covered with more than 1,200 fountains. The idea for this show began in 2004. That’s six years ago! We’re in the home stretch!
Check the Disney Parks Blog later this week for more “World of Color” updates from Heather Hust Rivera and Steve Davison.
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
posted on January 17th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
This week, we featured our first “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” Guests at Magic Kingdom Park, some rare Disney “error” pins and a remarkable image from Disneyland Resort’s Paul Hiffmeyer — our newest Disney Parks Blog author. But one of our most popular posts asked the simple question, “Who is your favorite princess?”
Thank you for the great princess responses on the blog and on the @DisneyParks Twitter account. Here’s the list of other “must see” posts:
Downtown Disney Guests Create LEGO Buzz, Woody Mural — When people work together, remarkable things can happen – things like a giant LEGO Buzz Lightyear and Woody mural.
Oops! Finding Rare Error Pins — Since the infamous “Januray” pin, these rare pins have been a part of Disney Pin trading.
More Magic Coming to Castaway Cay — Work is scheduled to be complete by Summer 2010 but we have an early look courtesy of our friends at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Memorable Moments: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend — A look at a couple of the heart-warming stories from this year’s race.
First ‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Guests at Magic Kingdom — There are still opportunities to participate in the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program – Just check disneyparks.com and sign up.
All Aboard For Disneyland Photos — Paul Hiffmeyer shared a long lens photo of a Disneyland Steam Train on a cold morning where the train seems to glide on a steam cloud.
Comfort Zones — Gene Duncan showed why Disney Parks is a photographer’s paradise.
26,000 Pounds of Clothing Shed by Walt Disney Marathon Runners will Benefit Charities — Disney Marathon organizers collected about 30,000 pieces of clothing, including hats, coats, gloves and sweaters.
Grammy Nominated “Divas” Perform at Disney’s California Adventure Park
posted on January 15th, 2010 by Valarie Sukovaty, Disneyland Public Relations
With one Grammy already under their belt for “Best Regional Mexican Album,” Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, an all-women mariachi group, is nominated again this year. We are lucky enough to have this talented group of ladies at Disney’s California Adventure park weekends (since 2003) at the Pacific Wharf area. The group members represent several nationalities: Mexican, Cuban, Argentinean, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Peruvian, Tongan and Anglo. The video below was shot in a performance for media on the “Drawn to Magic Stage” in Hollywood Pictures Backlot on January 11. If you haven’t had a chance to see the Mariachi Divas in person, check them out on this video.
Characters Featured in Marble Floor at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
posted on January 15th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
If you visit Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, chances are you’ll notice Guests walking with their heads down…admiring the floor. It’s hard not to. The new Italian marble draws your eyes. And now that work is complete, we’re sharing images.
The floor incorporates Disney characters into its design. We’re told that placement of the characters was carefully chosen, and each location has special significance to the character’s story and personality. Here are the featured characters and their locations:
- Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald & Pluto are shown mostly in silhouette in an intricate pattern inside the main first-floor entrance, along with the circular “GF” logo. The exact same pattern is repeated on the second-floor landing opposite the Monorail Station.
- Mickey & Minnie (in silhouette) are part of a pattern outside the dining room of 1900 Park Fare.
- Mickey, Minnie, Goofy & Donald are part of a large circular pattern in the rotunda outside the Grand Floridian Café.
- Mrs. Potts & Chip (and a rose) are outside the Garden View Tea Room.
- Silhouettes of Cinderella and Prince Charming are at the foot of the Grand Staircase.
- Peter Pan and the Darling children (Wendy, John & Michael) are shown flying in silhouette inside the lobby entrance beneath the Grand Staircase.
- Tinker Bell (in silhouette) is part of a pattern opposite the lobby’s twin elevators on the first and second floor.
There’s also a “Hidden Mickey” in the marble located in the floor for you to find during your next visit.
Hats Off to You! Or in this Case, Hats On!
posted on January 15th, 2010 by Michelle Harker, Merchandise Marketing & Communications Project Manager, Disneyland Resort
On January 15, in celebration of National Hat Day, some of you will surely be an “ear” above the rest. Hats big and small, quirky and sensible, fun and fancy or worn simply as a fashion statement will be all the rage this month. Hats have been a staple throughout the centuries, worn by notable individuals like Abraham Lincoln as well as entertainers and actors, performers and athletes, and even by people like you and me.
From fedoras and straw hats to cowboy hats and your favorite sports team cap, a hat is the perfect addition to any attire. And here at Disney Parks and Resorts it’s no different. Our most notable hat, of course, dates back to the Mickey Mouse Club ear hat, which is still the most popular, decades later.
Here’s a fun fact: To date, more than 80 million Mickey ear hats have been sold. In 2005, more than 1 million Golden Mickey Mouse ears were sold in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland park.
In 2010, an array of hats from Disney Theme Park Merchandise will provide shade, disguise, holiday cheer or simply fashion-friendly looks, including our classic Mickey Mouse ear hats, Princess hats, Goofy hats, the famous Mad Hatter hat, pirate themed hats, baseball hats, holiday hats, a Grumpy hat, and even a Create-Your-Own ear hat. New this year, amongst all the other headwear being offered, we’re adding hats with an ice cream and a popcorn theme. Headwear Product Developer Megan Kachur says, “We have hats to fit all ages, sizes and personalities.”
Here are some tips on how to celebrate National Hat Day today!
- Wear a hat, of course. Change hats throughout the day or wear your favorite hat all day long.
- Buy a hat for yourself or for one of your friends or family members.
- Ask other people around you about their favorite hat.
- Try to come up with a list of other notable individuals, songs or performers whose hats have been influential or have made a statement throughout the years.
- Most of all… have fun!
Disney Parks ‘Quick Hits’ – January 14th, 2010
posted on January 14th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
Our weekly “Quick Hits” post is filled with items that didn’t make it to the blog – like this unique image from the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (thanks, Kent Phillips). Here are a few other items you may want to know about.
New Marathon Vinylmation figures — You can customize these new figures with a race number and time.
‘Valentine’s Day’ Disney pin collectors set — Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Tinker Bell celebrate Valentine’s Day in this limited edition five pin set.
This week in Disney history — Disney leaders presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2003.
Special Offers — Here are the latest special offers at Disneyland Resort.
Moms Panel: Birthdays — Maribel gave some suggestions for making birthdays special at Walt Disney World.
The 60th Anniversary – Cinderella Vinylmation — The new figure is being released this week at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.
More Valentine’s Day Disney Pins — There are two new limited edition pins featuring Jack Skellington and Sally celebrating Valentine’s Day.
This week in Disney history — Downtown Disney District opened at the Disneyland Resort this week in 2001.
Moms Panel discusses Off Kilter’s schedule — Off Kilter is a 5-person, kilt-wearing Celtic rock group that performs in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot theme park in Walt Disney World Resort.
“Mouse Ears on a Shamrock” — This shamrock open edition pin is decorated with Mouse ears and contains a Happy St. Patrick’s Day greeting.
This Day in Disney History …
posted on January 14th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
As many of you know, we like to post details about Disney history on our @Disneyparks Twitter account. But today, we’ve stumbled on an image worth noting on the blog. On this day in 1990, the first of two four story dolphins were placed atop the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort – which is now a Starwood property.
Downtown Disney Guests Create LEGO Buzz, Woody Mural
posted on January 14th, 2010 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks
When people work together, remarkable things can happen – things like a giant LEGO Buzz Lightyear and Woody mural.
Guests in the Downtown Disney area at Walt Disney World were given one 6-inch square with a color pattern printed on it to place on the mural during the last Festival of the Masters event. More than 1,000 squares were combined to make the finished product and the process was videotaped. Here’s three days of work — and creativity — in 30 seconds. Enjoy.
If you didn’t know, LEGO Imagination Centers can be found at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World and at The Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort.
Our Parks are a photographer’s paradise, and I am constantly amazed at what one can find amid the hundreds or thousands of guests “on holiday” at any given moment. These images are so different, but not really. First, a beautiful Great Egret rests on one leg atop a fence post, overlooking the Rivers of America in Frontierland. Second, a child leads his father on a curiosity-driven quest steps away from Reflections of China at Epcot. Each in their own world — our world, and each in their “comfort zone.”
