Sunday, April 17, 2011

Take 5: Walt Disney World Resort 40th Anniversary

posted at the official Disney Parks blog by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks

40th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Collage
This October, the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate its 40th anniversary. As we prepare for our celebration, we’ve shared some first looks at limited edition 40th anniversary park merchandise. Here are some of our top ways to sport Disney gear and celebrate with us.
Take 5: Walt Disney World Resort 40th Anniversary
  1. Colorful Merchandise for Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary – What’s your favorite color? Check out the colorful, retro-inspired merchandise created for the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
  2. Cinderella Castle Collage: Celebrating 40 Years of Magic at Walt Disney World – As we get ready to celebrate 40 years of magic and wonder at Walt Disney World, Disney Theme Park Merchandise has created something special – a pattern that represents both Cinderella Castle and the iconic attractions that have comprised our magical kingdom since 1971.
  3. Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary Ear Hats – Take a look at the 1970s map printed on the underside of the 40th anniversary limited release ear hat.
  4. Celebrating 40 Years of Walt Disney World Magic in Style with Dooney & Bourke – Here’s a peak at the new Dooney & Bourke 40th Anniversary Collection for Disney Parks.
  5. Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary Merchandise Collage – Check out this 40th anniversary collage created by the Disney Design Group, which is now prominently featured on some 40th anniversary merchandise.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Epic Creation Contest


The Epic Creation Contest is your chance to be part of the adventure!


Disney Epic Mickey  

Begin your own epic journey of creativity and discovery in the world of Disney Epic Mickey just as Mickey explores an alternate Disney world ruled by Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.



Show your creativity and love of Disney in either of two ways! Write your very own epic adventure taking place in the world of Disney Epic Mickey. Create your epic piece of art inspired by your favorite character from the game. Two grand prize winners will be selected to each receive one of two epic fan prize packages, and 8 runner-up prizes will be awarded.



Submit a 500-700-word essay describing an original epic adventure within the world of Disney Epic Mickey (see official rules below for full details) no later than May 11, 2011. No more than one (1) essay may be submitted by each Guest. Work will be judged by a panel of Disney Cast Members.



CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY
 

Submit an original work of art (see official rules below for full details) no later than May 11, 2011. No more than one (1) piece of artwork may be submitted each Guest. Work will be judged by a panel of Disney cast members.





CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK
 

The two winners whose work has been chosen by the panel will be notified by e-mail on or before May 26, 2011.


Art Submission Grand Prize package includes:

(1) Nintendo Wii console
(1) Disney Epic Mickey video game for Nintendo Wii
(1) Mickey Mouse Lithograph
(1) Replica of the Snow White program from the film premiere
(2) Tickets to the Sci-Fi Trading event at Disneyland (tickets only, does not include park entry)
(3) Tickets to Destination D at Walt Disney World (tickets only, does not include park entry)
(1) Package consisting of assorted pieces of vinylmation and pins

(1) Oswald plush toy


Essay Submission Grand Prize package includes:

(1) Nintendo Wii console
(1) Disney Epic Mickey video game for Nintendo Wii
(2) Tickets to the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center
(1) D23 Silver membership
(1) Walt Disney Family Museum individual membership
(1) Package consisting of assorted pieces of vinylmation and pins

(1) Oswald plush toy


Eight Runner-Up Prize packages include:

(1) Plush toy
(1) Package consisting of assorted pieces of vinylmation and pins