DISNEY CONSUMER
PRODUCTS TAKES GUESTS TO THE HEART OF THE MAGIC AT D23 EXPO 2011 INSIDE THE
DISNEY LIVING PAVILION
Anaheim, Calif. – August
4, 2011 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will showcase an extensive collection
of Disney merchandise and interactive experiences inside its Disney Living
Pavilion at the ultimate Disney fan event, D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 19-21.
In the Disney Living Pavilion, D23
Expo attendees can explore the ultimate Disney lifestyle through the
neighborhoods of “Style,” “Play” and “Celebrations.” From the latest toys and
newest fashions to the ultimate Disney birthday party and some of the most
beloved Disney classics such as Disney It’s a Small World, guests can experience all
things Disney through an immersive environment featuring: exclusive and
never-before-seen products; meet and greets with artists, designers, authors and
innovators; hands-on demos and activities; and live performances at the Disney
Living Pavilion stage.
Guests can commemorate the event
with specially released D23 merchandise including a new Hallmark keepsake
ornament, a Toy Story Woody
action figure and Finn McMissile Cars
vehicle from Mattel, a Minnie Mouse plush from Just Play,
limited-edition 25th anniversary items from Disney Store, and more.
Attendees will have the opportunity
to interact with Disney Consumer Products’ online communities in the Disney
Living Social Media lounge. Watch favorite Disney Living videos, virtually
check-in and join social networking activities like Tweet-ups and participate in
giveaways.
DCP’s exciting line-up of events and
attractions includes:
Stage
Shows
·
On Stage 23, the United States
Postal Service and Disney will celebrate the First Day of Issue Ceremony for the
Disney·Pixar Send A Hello Commemorative Stamps featuring original designs of
beloved characters from films such as Cars,
Ratatouille, Toy Story, Up and WALL•E. With special guests John Lasseter,
chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, and Ronald A.
Stroman, Deputy Postmaster General, United
States Postal Service, plus an artist signing
following the ceremony, this is a must-see event. (Aug. 19, 4:15
p.m.)
·
On Stage 28, guests can enjoy the
“it’s a small world: Celebrating 45 Years” panel discussion. Panel luminaries
include experts from Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Consumer
Products, as well as Disney legend Alice Davis – who along with fellow legend
Mary Blair researched, designed and supervised the creation of more than 150
costumes for the original attraction. (Aug. 19, 1
p.m.)
Disney Play at
the Disney Living Pavilion
With toys featuring everyone’s
favorite Disney characters and stories, there is something for all
ages.
·
Making its first public appearance,
Rock Star Mickey, the new animated plush from Fisher-Price will rock out at D23
Expo. Don’t miss a special performance with rocker and Broadway star Constantine
Marioulis and Rock Star Mickey on the Disney Living Pavilion center stage.
Releasing this holiday season at retailers nationwide, Rock Star Mickey is
already generating buzz as a must-have holiday gift. Mickey really gets things
going as he sings, bobs his head, dances across the stage and finishes with his
signature move — the mouska-split — where he plays the guitar with his nose!
·
At the Mattel booth, the whole
family can enjoy some quality time playing with the newest Disney toys from
Mattel including the latest Cars
die-cast vehicles and new space-themed Toy
Story playset and action figures. Plus, be the first to see the
Ultimate Disney Princess castle
and VIP doll collection inspired by the hottest Disney Channel stars releasing
this fall just in time for the holidays. Fans can snap up specially released D23
merchandise from Mattel including a Toy
Story Woody action figure and Finn McMissile Cars vehicle.
·
In the JAKKS Pacific area, kids can
live out their favorite stories with an exciting display of Disney Princess and Disney Fairies role play and playsets.
They can also enjoy carnival-style games from Just Play and check out the
limited-edition Minnie Mouse plush available for the first time at D23 Expo. And
no visit to the Disney Play neighborhood is complete without a picture next to a
life-sized Lightning McQueen created entirely out of LEGO®
bricks.
Disney
Style
Guests can experience an array of
Disney-inspired apparel, accessories and art in the Disney Style neighborhood.
·
The Disney It’s a Small World area will
feature fashionable infant and children’s clothing and accessories inspired by
Mary Blair’s original art of the iconic attraction. Kids can create Disney It’s a Small World-inspired arts
and crafts and participate in a shoe styling competition. A Nordstrom pop-up
shop will feature the latest infant and toddler apparel collection, TOMS Shoes
and BASQ personal care products.
·
Guests can meet the artists and get
an autograph from winners of fashion leader Uniqlo’s “Mickey By” global t-shirt
design contest. They can also preview and purchase Hallmark’s cherished annual
Disney keepsake ornament
featuring a Pook-a-Looz style Steamboat Willie, available first for D23 Expo
guests. And at Retro 51, makers of fine writing instruments, guests are invited
to drop off the ugliest pen they own at their booth to compete for cool prizes
because “Life is too short to carry an ugly pen!”™
·
At the Disney Beauty lounge, guests
can stop by for pampering and special beauty demonstrations. Kids can have fun,
too, with Disney face art and hair styling. Nutrition, health and wellness will
take center stage in the Disney Food and Health area. Here guests will receive
tips about nutrition and exercise, get snack and meal ideas, learn fun ways to
stay healthy and spin a prize wheel for giveaways.
·
Guests can enjoy The Wonderful Words
of Disney sponsored by Disney Publishing and discover classic tales and new
adventures in this comfortable reading area. From paper to iPad, guests can
immerse themselves in the Disney library. There are daily storytelling sessions,
and guests can go “Behind the Page” at panel discussions and signings with
Disney authors Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson and Don Hahn on Stage
28.
·
Throughout the Disney Style
neighborhood, collectors will find treasures and limited-edition offers. This is
the place to meet Disney artists, see them at work, hear their inspirations and
have pieces signed and dedicated. Guests may wish to participate in the “Disney
Storytellers: Artists of Walt Disney Animation Studios” panel discussion (Aug.
20, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Disney Living Pavilion Center Stage)
Disney
Celebrations
At the
Disney Celebrations neighborhood, guests will not only be able to join the
festivities and activities of a real party with balloons and games, but also
have fun learning directly from party planning experts how to make magnificent
balloon bouquets, decorate a winning cake and cupcakes, and find the best Disney
party decorations. Guests will also be treated to daily birthday cupcake
giveaways from DecoPac.
Disney
Store
Be one of
the first to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney Store in its
1,500 square foot pop-up shop at D23 Expo where guests can preview Disney
Store’s new fall line, as well as specially released D23 Expo items such as
limited-edition anniversary merchandise (only available at the event, and to D23
Members shopping on DisneyStore.com after the event, while supplies last),
Vinylmation, new Wish-a-Littles from the Kidada for Disney Store collection, and
more. On the pavilion’s center stage, guests can watch the unveiling of Disney
Store’s enchanting new Disney Princess Designer Dolls and a fashion parade
debuting the 2011 Disney Store Halloween Costume collection. Additionally,
Kidada Jones, celebrity jewelry designer, will also make a special guest
appearance and unveil her all-new Vinylmation.
Disney
BabyUpstairs in the Baby Care Lounge
hosted by Disney Baby, moms can enjoy a moment of serenity and tend
to young ones in private. Special prizes will be given away in the lounge, which
will be equipped with changing tables and product samples.
Tickets to D23 Expo 2011 are
available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission
includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo and can be
purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission
is $42 for a one-day adult ticket and $32 for children 3-12. Three-day passes
are $121 for adults and $91 for children. Members of D23: The
Official Community for Disney Fans will receive a discount on admission as
well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests.
More details about D23 Expo entertainment, events and special guests will be
announced in the coming weeks. Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting
www.D23Expo.com, as well as
by following "Disney D23" on Twitter and Facebook.
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