Disney World’s Cinderella Castle projection show to feature holiday segment

A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford — posted by kristin ford on November, 2 2011 10:54 AM

The Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle will be the canvas for not one, but two holiday shows this season. The popular Castle Dream Lights return Nov. 4 and will transform the park’s showpiece into an ice palace every evening at dusk.

Later each evening before the fireworks, the projection show — “The Magic, The Memories and You!” — takes on a holiday feel, too. Disney World describes the new overlay, which begins Nov. 8, this way: “A special segment wraps the Magic Kingdom landmark in colorful bows and boughs, gift paper and ribbons, ornaments, candy stripes and multi-colored strands of lights … and gingerbread.”

“The Magic, The Memories and You!” is a 10-minute show that features up to 500 images of park guests captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers during the day. Combined with special effects and animation, the photos are projected on Cinderella Castle and set to music.
The show debuted in January.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/11/disney-worlds-cinderella-castle-projection-show-to-feature-holiday-segment/

Shopping Card with Framed Castle Pin Set Product

OK, I know there should be comments on this.  It is tempting for the die hard pin traders.  Anyone else tempted to have a card for $1,000 that can only be used to by non-discounted theme park merchandise on their Disney trip?  You never know until you ask....I can get it for you!

Created especially for Disney Theme Park Merchandise, the Disney Parks Shopping Card and Deluxe Framed Castle Pin Set Product gives you two great items to enjoy for $1000.00*. The Disney Parks Shopping Card allows you to shop for merchandise items at Disney Parks with ease! Use your $1000 Disney Parks Shopping Card at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations at Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts, and Disney Vacation Club Resorts located in the US! Click here for terms and conditions of the card.

The Deluxe Framed Castle Pin Set features as many as 60 authentic Disney Pins that have been framed and double matted to create a whimsical image of Cinderella Castle. The elegantly framed pin set measures 24”H x 20”W. The Framed Castle Pin Set is only available as part of the Disney Parks Shopping Card and Framed Castle Pin Set Product.

*Additional shipping and handling charges will apply. The Disney Parks Shopping Card may not be used in conjunction with any Disney Theme Park merchandise discounts. Limit two (2) purchases per guest. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Disney History for November 3

1961:
The Twilight Zone episode "It's a Good Life" first airs on television. It features actor Bill Mummy as six-year-old Anthony Fremont who has godlike mental powers. Rod Serling's introduction to Walt Disney World's Tower of Terror attraction - as viewed in the library - is taken in part from this very episode. Serling begins the program with the words, "Tonight's story on The Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction." Imagineers completed the introduction for the attraction with dialogue by sound-alike actor Mark Silverman. Ironically, this episode contains the longest opening narration of the entire series!

(On your next trip to Hollywood Studios, look for a small poster dedicated to "Anthony Fremont & and his Orchestra" inside the Hollywood Tower of Terror.)

1977:
(This is for you, Joey!)
Disney's Pete's Dragon has its world premiere. This musical adventure features Helen Reddy (as Nora), Mickey Rooney (as her father), Red Buttons (as Hoagy), Jim Backus (as The Mayor), Jeff Conaway (as Willie), Charlie Callas (as Elliott) and Sean Marshall (as Pete). Although it is a live-action movie, its title character - a dragon named Elliott - is animated. The song "Candle on the Water" will receive an Academy Award nomination, and Helen Reddy's recording (with a different arrangement than the one her character sings in the film) will be released as a single by Capitol Records (and reach #27 on the Adult Contemporary charts). It is the first Disney film to be recorded in the Dolby Stereo sound system and the first involving animation in which none of the Nine Old Men were involved.

1998:
Walt Disney World's newest attraction Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin officially opens at the Magic Kingdom. The popularity of the two Toy Story films has led to the creation of this Tomorrowland attraction (which is housed in the pavilion formerly home to If You Had Wings, If You Could Fly, Delta Dreamflight, and Take Flight).

Kids and Imagination Sail Free to Mexican Riviera

Kids 17 and under can sail FREE* when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom in Categories 4A-10C on most Mexican Riviera sailings Jan. 8 - March 4, 2012. Government Taxes and Fees not included. Departing from Los Angeles, you can enjoy the beauty and fun of the Baja California and Mexican coasts on a voyage filled with unmatched Disney entertainment, legendary service and magic for everyone of every age. Consider adding on a couple days of Disneyland while you are in the Los Angeles area! Travel Window: •Most sail dates Jan. 8 - March 4, 2012 *This offer is only available to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Offer applies only to stateroom categories 4A-10C for most sail dates 1/8/12 - 3/4/12. Excludes suite/concierge staterooms and category with restrictions OGT, IGT, VGT. The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. There are a limited number of staterooms for four or more guests. This offer cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Additional Terms and Conditions apply.

Behind the Scenes: Imagineers Use Digital Technology to Create Art for New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park

posted on November 1st, 2011 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid is one of several attractions currently under construction in the New Fantasyland expansion of Magic Kingdom Park. This is a very exciting time as various elements are currently being installed in the attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers are currently putting the finishing touches on a sweeping seaside mural that will welcome guests to the load-in area of this attraction. This video, provided by WDI, shows how Imagineers created an experimental process using digital technology to design the mural, and then used portable tablets to guide them in the artistic process when it came time to put paint on canvas. How do you think it turned out?

Mickey Tests Some Magic Words at Walt Disney World

posted on October 31st, 2011 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager

Guests visiting Magic Kingdom Park tonight are in for a real Halloween treat. For the first time in the park’s history, Mickey will be talking with guests and testing some new tricks backstage at Town Square Theater.

Because tonight’s test is open to a very limited number of guests – Mickey and his pals at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney Creative Entertainment, and Walt Disney Imagineering helped us create this video to share with all of you.

Sweepstakes winner to sail on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship before maiden voyage

A Mom and The Mouse, Kristin Ford — posted by kristin ford on October, 27 2011 10:16 AM

Want to be one of the first onboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Fantasy? HGTV’s Sailing in Grand Style Sweepstakes is giving one lucky winner a trip on a preview cruise, departing March 26. The grand prize is a three-night cruise for four people in a deluxe oceanview stateroom with verandah, including all meals (excluding Palo and Remy), tips, taxes, fees and transportation to Port Canaveral. Airfare to and from Orlando is also included if the winner lives outside a 200-mile radius of Orlando. To enter, you must be 21 years or older prior to Oct. 11 and a legal resident of the United States. One entry is allowed per person per day and can be found online here. The deadline to enter is Nov. 14. See official rules here. http://www.hgtv.com/sailing-in-grand-style-sweepstakes-rules/package/index.html The maiden voyage of the Disney Fantasy is March 31. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/disney-a-mom-and-the-mouse/2011/10/sweepstakes-winner-to-sail-on-disney-cruise-lines-newest-ship-before-maiden-voyage/ Note from Renee - And if you don't win a trip....I can help you plan one! The Fantasy looks incredible!