Saturday, September 25, 2010

Let The Memories Begin! in 2011.

All Photos ©Disney.

Here is every thing you need to know about the Let the Memories Begin! promotion in 2011:

NEW YORK (Sept. 23, 2010) – In 2011, Disney guests will become the stars of a nightly spectacular when photos taken in the park during the day become larger-than-life projections on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort or “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Resort. This groundbreaking new experience will celebrate the family vacation memories created in Disney theme parks every day.
And this week, Disney guests will begin starring on television, too, as part of the new “Let the Memories Begin” campaign. For the first time, Disney Parks is featuring the home videos and snapshots of real guests in television ads and other marketing that will allow an audience of millions to share in true-life, heartfelt moments.
“A Disney vacation is the perfect way to create family memories that will last a lifetime,” said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, at a media announcement Thursday in New York. “We’ll spotlight those ‘only-at-Disney’ moments with family and friends during our ‘Let the Memories Begin’ campaign.” 
A just-released survey of U.S. and Canadian families conducted for Disney Parks by Ypartnership, a noted research firm that tracks consumer insights and trends in travel, showed that vacation memories hold a special place in family history. 
Nine out of 10 parents said they planned their vacations with the express hope that they would result in a lasting family memory, the survey showed. And those memories stuck with them – nearly three-quarters said they think back “often” or “very often” on their favorite vacation experiences.

‘Memories in the Making’ to be Shared on Disney Park Icons

Beginning in January 2011, some Disney parks guests will find that the memory they just made has become a larger-than-life image during a “Let the Memories Begin” nighttime experience.
At Walt Disney World Resort, the guest photos will be projected on the soaring spires of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. At Disneyland Resort, the iconic façade of “it’s a small world” will be the canvas for the show.
In both locations, Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture guests caught up in the Disney experience – a memory in the making – and as many as 500 photos will be used in each location every day, producers estimate.
The nighttime show will use the latest in high-intensity projection technology to create vivid visuals that seem to defy the architecture of the building. A new song commissioned for the show will provide an emotional context for these images of the Disney guest experience.

For TV Ads and More, Disney Parks Issues a ‘Call for Memories’

Beyond seeing their own projected photos in lights, guests also could become the stars of Disney Parks television commercials, online campaigns and social media opportunities that will showcase to the world the power of memories.
The campaign kicks off this week with a TV commercial created from videos posted online in social media forums.
For future TV commercials and other advertising and marketing programs, Disney Parks is asking guests to share their memories by uploading photos and videos at a special “Let the Memories Begin” online hub at www.DisneyParks.com/Memories. From a first meeting with a princess to a laugh-filled watery touchdown on Splash Mountain, Disney Parks is looking for videos and photos that capture those never-to-be-forgotten experiences.
Some memories will be shared online, while others may be selected to share in print ads, brochures and other marketing – including television ads to air across the United States and Canada.
With real visitor images on iconic attractions and home video featured in commercials, the storytellers at Disney Parks are letting guests tell their own stories in 2011, Staggs said.
“We wanted to give our guests a powerful way to share the memories they create every day in our parks,” Staggs said. “Essentially, this becomes our first user-generated show and our first user-generated marketing campaign.
“A day at a Disney park is filled with magical experiences that become cherished and unforgettable memories – and now we’re helping our guests share those memories with the world.

More Ways to Make Disney Vacation Memories in 2011 

To help make special memories last a lifetime, in 2011 Disney Parks is adding new theme park experiences in California and Florida, new vacation opportunities on the high seas with Disney Cruise Line, a new luxury resort on a breathtaking lagoon in Hawaii, and new ways to explore the world with Adventures by Disney.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store:


  • “World of Color” (Disneyland Resort): “World of Color,” the new nighttime spectacular presented in Disney California Adventure park, brings classic Disney and Disney•Pixar animation to life with nearly 1,200 powerful fountains, larger-than-life projections, lasers, fire, music and special effects.  


  • Disney California Adventure Expansion (Disneyland Resort): Next up for the continuing expansion of the park is the first major attraction based on the modern Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid.” The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure will treat guests to a musical retelling of the classic motion picture as the best-loved songs come alive in magnificent scenes all around them.


  • New Star Tours 3-D Adventure (Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort): Bridging that “long time ago” between the two “Star Wars” trilogies, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue will take flight in 2011 and take voyagers to thrilling destinations throughout the “Star Wars” galaxy. And it will all happen in brilliant, 3-D technology.


  • Disney Cruise Line: The Disney Dream, the newest ship of the Disney Cruise Line fleet, launching January 2011, will bring to life grand innovations and more, offering a cruise experience from stem to stern that caters to preferences of the entire family. The Disney Wonder cruise ship will “go west” in early 2011; and new West Coast itineraries for Disney Cruise Line will include, for the first time, Alaska cruises sailing from Vancouver.


  • Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina Hawai`i: A first-of-its-kind Disney resort in Hawaii creates a perfect setting for family fun. The new resort, which includes traditional hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas, is being built on 21 acres of oceanfront property, 17 miles from Honolulu International Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Waikiki.


  • Adventures by Disney: In 2011, Adventures by Disney guests will step off of planes, cruise ships and camels into living chapters of history during seven- and nine-night Egypt itineraries. These guided travel vacations allow families to visit destinations they never dreamed possible – including Italy, South Africa and China – with the assurance of the Disney name.


Destini!

Photos from @Mouseplanet

  According to Mouseplanet, Walt Disney Imagineering is playtesting a new animitronic on the second level of innoventions. This figures name is Destini and when you insert a quarter into the booth, the show starts.



Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Disney Parks Special Announcement



  On Thursday, September 23rd at 9:45 A.M. PT, Disney will have a big announcement about the Disney Parks. You can view the stream here or watch Disney's official stream above. Any guesses on what they will announce?




Sunday, September 19, 2010

Duffy in the US



 Today Disney announced to annual passholders that Duffy, the Disney Bear is going to be coming to EPCOT  and California Adventure October 14th. Here all all the details:

Disney California Adventure:
  • Duffy will cost $25 for the 17" version and costumes cost $15
  • There were 26 costume sketches on display
  • Duffy will be available at Treasures in Paradise
  • The will be a meet-and-greet location near the store
  • There will be new food items with a Duffy theme. These include popcorn buckets and desert bowls. 
  • Duffy will have a Facebook and Twitter account before the end of the year.
EPCOT:
  • Duffy will cost $25 for the 17" version and costumes cost $15
  • Duffy will go on sale the same day as the one in California, October 14th. 
  • Duffy will go on sale at Tower East Gifts. Tower Easts Gifts is being converted into a Duffy gift shop. 
  • The meet-and-greet location for Duffy will be at a gazebo that is going to be built into World Showcase.
  • Duffy will have a costume for every country in World Showcase
  • Every holiday will have a costume
  • Disney Cruise Line will have Duffy in his sailor costume
  • Duffy masks will replace the Kidcot masks in World Showcase

Saturday, September 11, 2010

My Coke Rewards World Of Color Private Party

Park Hoppers we got.
When we got to Disneyland, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy had just re-opened but we didn't have time to go on it and take pictures. 
Waiting for the private showing of World of Color.


Some World of Color pics.



After the exit music was gone, 2 of the 3 mist screens went up and had logos from Verizon and Vitamin Water.

The Vitamin Water Lounge. Here you could get free bottles of Smart Water.

The Verizon Lounge and photo booth. Here you could try and win a Droid 2 and get your picture taken.  

All games of the Boardwalk were free during the party. Everyone also got vouchers for a free drink and snack. 

The dance floor.

Walls put up around the Maliboomer.



When we left, the fountains were on and dancing to Ke$ha's "Tik Tok". Here is A video of the fountains:



One huge post with 2 nights worth or World of Color videos coming within the next week.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Closures at California Adventure

The Maliboomer is being torn down.
New Cars Land posters up over at It's A Bug's Life. This area will become the entrance to Cars Land.
  Over the past few days, there have been many closures at California Adventure. The Maliboomer is being torn down, the water area of It's A Bugs Life closed to make way for the cars land entrance, the Aladdin show is closed due to construction for the Red Car Trolley nearby, and the sun at the entrance is starting to be torn down for the new entrance.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Duffy, The Disney Bear Event For Annual Passholders

Duffy, The Disney Bear. Photo ©Disney

One day, Mickey was getting ready to set sail on a long sea voyage. Minnie made Mickey a special teddy bear to take with him so he would never feel lonely. . .
Disneyland® Resort Annual Passholders are invited to be among the first to hear the story of Duffy the Disney Bear before he arrives in Disney California Adventure™ park in the Fall.  Annual Passholders attending this limited engagement will not only get to hear the story of Duffy the Disney Bear, but will also learn more about Duffy the Disney Bear's journey and get the inside scoop on when he will debut as the bear-y newest member of the Disney Character Family.
This experience will take place on Sunday, September 19 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm in Stage 17 at Disney California Adventure™ park. 
Registration to attend this special preview will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 8 AM Pacific. Space is limited. Tickets available while supplies last.
Click here to register for this event.