Disneyana Fan Club wishes you a Happy New Year!
2011 promises to be one of our most exciting years ever! We are gonna have so much fun, it's gonna be ridiculous!
If you are a fan of Disney, our Club is for you! If you are not already a Registered User of our Club, please register NOW! Each and every single member of your family can register FREE!
If you and your family members are already Club Members of Disneyana Fan Club ($29 a year registers a whole U.S. household), you and all your family members in your household can ALL have CLUB MEMBER PRIVILEGES if you ALL REGISTER ON DISNEYANAFANCLUB.ORG!
Again, Happy New Year, and hope to see you real soon online!
- David Ransom
Webmaster
Disneyana Fan Club
The Disneyana Dispatch-The Official Blog of the Disneyana Fan Club!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Mickey's of Glendale Is Looking Forward To the Disneyana Fan Club Show and Sale at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA on January 16th, 2011
Mickey's of Glendale (the store at Walt Disney Imagineering), will be at the Disneyana Fan Club's Show and Sale on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA. They will be releasing the following products at the Show:
- A "Special Event Pin" made to look like a Disneyland Attraction Ticket from 1955, Limited Edition 300
- Haunted Mansion Ghosts on Ride Vehicles Pins. This is a set of 6 pins, all Limited Edition 300. The ghosts are featured "spooking" (or being spooked by) attractions that they typically do not visit, such as Dumbo, Splash Mountain, Matterhorn Mountain,, King Arthur's Carousel, Space Mountain, and the Disneyland Railroad.
They also have a new logo that will be at the Show for the first time this January.
So come on down to our Show and Sale! It promises to be exciting!
- A "Special Event Pin" made to look like a Disneyland Attraction Ticket from 1955, Limited Edition 300
- Haunted Mansion Ghosts on Ride Vehicles Pins. This is a set of 6 pins, all Limited Edition 300. The ghosts are featured "spooking" (or being spooked by) attractions that they typically do not visit, such as Dumbo, Splash Mountain, Matterhorn Mountain,, King Arthur's Carousel, Space Mountain, and the Disneyland Railroad.
They also have a new logo that will be at the Show for the first time this January.
So come on down to our Show and Sale! It promises to be exciting!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
August-November FLEX Now Available Online
Hello everyone,
Just in time to give you something to read between shopping trips, the latest issue of the FLEX is now available for registered members to download at the "Fantasyline-Express" section of the Disneyana Fan Club website.
The August-November 2010 edition of the FLEX has some fun and interesting articles for you to enjoy, including:
* World of Color Premieres at Disney California Adventure
* A Tribute To Legends Lost in 2010
* Disney Family Weekend in San Francisco
* Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
* Online-Only Photo Extras from World Of Color and Disneyland Halloweentime
To download this issue and other issues of the FLEX, you must be registered as a member on the Disneyana Fan Club website. Once you're logged on as a member, click on the "Members" tab, and then click on the "Fantasyline-Express" link. The latest issue and an archive of past issues back to August 2007 are available by clicking on the links at this page.
If you experience problems downloading the FLEX or have any other questions, please e-mail me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org or David Ransom at webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org. Thanks for your patience, and enjoy the latest issue of the Fantasyline Express!
Just in time to give you something to read between shopping trips, the latest issue of the FLEX is now available for registered members to download at the "Fantasyline-Express" section of the Disneyana Fan Club website.
The August-November 2010 edition of the FLEX has some fun and interesting articles for you to enjoy, including:
* World of Color Premieres at Disney California Adventure
* A Tribute To Legends Lost in 2010
* Disney Family Weekend in San Francisco
* Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
* Online-Only Photo Extras from World Of Color and Disneyland Halloweentime
To download this issue and other issues of the FLEX, you must be registered as a member on the Disneyana Fan Club website. Once you're logged on as a member, click on the "Members" tab, and then click on the "Fantasyline-Express" link. The latest issue and an archive of past issues back to August 2007 are available by clicking on the links at this page.
If you experience problems downloading the FLEX or have any other questions, please e-mail me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org or David Ransom at webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org. Thanks for your patience, and enjoy the latest issue of the Fantasyline Express!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
No Disneyana Show and Sale at Holiday Extravaganza This Year
We have received many inquiries as to whether or not there will be a Disneyana Show and Sale in conjunction with our upcoming Holiday Extravaganza (Dec. 9-12, 2010). Unfortunately, there will be no Show and Sale this year. It's going to be a fun Event, though, with lots of exciting activities planned. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Disneyana Fan Club Announces Its Disney Family Weekend Event - April 1-3, 2010 in San Francisco, CA
As previously announced, we are greatly honored to announce a very exclusive special event based out of San Francisco over the weekend of Friday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3, 2011 to honor the Disney family.
Although travel and accommodations are not included as part of the event package, we are working to finalize arrangements for group rating pricing at the landmark Palace Hotel in San Francisco. http://www.sfpalace.com. You will soon be able to contact the hotel directly to make reservations.
Event registration will be the morning of Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Palace Hotel starting at 9:00 a.m. We are hoping to have a reception area available with coffee and danish.
Late that morning, we will split the group onto two motorcoach buses, at staggered times to be announced, to be driven to the Silverado Vineyards in Napa. Each group will receive a private tour and have the opportunity to participate in wine tastings. Dress comfortably. Either on the way there or on the way back, there is a plan for each bus to stop at Gott's Roadside, formerly Taylor's Automatic Refresher, for lunch on your own.
www.gottsroadside.com.
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the bus(es) will depart in the morning from the Palace Hotel, again at a time to be announced, to the Walt Disney Family Museum within The Presidio of San Francisco. Each attendee will be provided a 2 day pass to cover
admission for that day and Sunday as well, thereby ensuring that everyone has plenty of time to see everything.
disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum
The Disneyana Fan Club will be hosting a luncheon that Saturday at the Museum, catered by Wolfgang Puck, presenting our Heritage Award to the Disney family. Walt Disney's grandson, Walter E. D. Miller, has graciously agreed to attend and accept the
award on behalf of the entire Disney family. Dress is business casual. Bus transportation back to the Palace Hotel will only be available when the Museum closes at 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday, April 3, 2011, there will be a group continental breakfast or light brunch at the Palace Hotel, time to be announced. Transportation to the Museum on Sunday is on your own.
The price for the entire weekend package is $425.00 per person. This will include the bus to Silverado Vineyards, the private tour at Silverado, the bus to and from the museum on Saturday, a 2-day admission to the museum (sorry, no discounts for
museum members), the Heritage Award Luncheon, and the Sunday morning meal at the Palace Hotel.
We are also offering a Saturday only ticket at $225.00 per person which includes the bus, a one day admission to the museum, and the Heritage Award Luncheon. Members who attended the July, 2010 DisneyanaMania Convention with an Enthusiast,
Fanatic, or Groupie package and pre-registered at that time have been guaranteed a weekend package or Saturday only ticket for this special event. Such guaranteed participation will be contingent on our receiving payment in full, via Credit Card using Paypal (using the Shopping Cart below) or envelopes with checks enclosed with full payment, postmarked by December 31, 2010. Please click here to download and print the Registration Form.
Using the Shopping Cart below, you can add items to your cart by clicking on the arrows on the right (in blue), and selecting the items to add to the Shopping Cart. Once inside the Shopping Cart, you will return to this page to add more items if you select "Continue Shopping".
Otherwise, convention attendees will be placed with all other members into separate lotteries for all remaining weekend packages and one day tickets, prepaying in full by Paypal or check and marking their envelopes accordingly. Split reservations and a la carte participation is not available. We can accommodate 80 persons for the weekend package plus another 80 persons for the single day ticket.
Lottery Registration Form entries must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2011 and received by February 6, 2011. Lottery winners will be promptly drawn and notified after the receipt deadline. Please don’t submit your entries too close to the deadline and run the risk of being left out. Unlucky entries will be promptly refunded via Paypal
or return check.
Regardless of how payment is remitted, all participants, whether or not guaranteed, must complete and mail a Registration Form to the Disneyana Fan Club at P. O. Box 19212, Irvine, CA 92623-9212. Guaranteed participants will be emailed an Early
Guaranteed Registration Form while everyone entering the lottery process will use the regular Registration Form from our website.
Limit 4 persons per envelope, at least 1 of whom must be a member in good standing, limit 1 weekend package lottery entry or 1 single day lottery entry per membership family. Members may opt to be rolled over to the single day lottery if they are
unsuccessful in the weekend package lottery.
After the lottery results have been announced, If there are any remaining spaces, they will thereafter be made available on a first come, first served paid basis. No refunds after February 28, 2011.
Event details are subject to change. Questions may be emailed to gary@disneyanafanclub.org.
Although travel and accommodations are not included as part of the event package, we are working to finalize arrangements for group rating pricing at the landmark Palace Hotel in San Francisco. http://www.sfpalace.com. You will soon be able to contact the hotel directly to make reservations.
Event registration will be the morning of Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Palace Hotel starting at 9:00 a.m. We are hoping to have a reception area available with coffee and danish.
Late that morning, we will split the group onto two motorcoach buses, at staggered times to be announced, to be driven to the Silverado Vineyards in Napa. Each group will receive a private tour and have the opportunity to participate in wine tastings. Dress comfortably. Either on the way there or on the way back, there is a plan for each bus to stop at Gott's Roadside, formerly Taylor's Automatic Refresher, for lunch on your own.
www.gottsroadside.com.
On Saturday, April 2, 2011, the bus(es) will depart in the morning from the Palace Hotel, again at a time to be announced, to the Walt Disney Family Museum within The Presidio of San Francisco. Each attendee will be provided a 2 day pass to cover
admission for that day and Sunday as well, thereby ensuring that everyone has plenty of time to see everything.
disney.go.com/disneyatoz/familymuseum
The Disneyana Fan Club will be hosting a luncheon that Saturday at the Museum, catered by Wolfgang Puck, presenting our Heritage Award to the Disney family. Walt Disney's grandson, Walter E. D. Miller, has graciously agreed to attend and accept the
award on behalf of the entire Disney family. Dress is business casual. Bus transportation back to the Palace Hotel will only be available when the Museum closes at 6:00 p.m.
On Sunday, April 3, 2011, there will be a group continental breakfast or light brunch at the Palace Hotel, time to be announced. Transportation to the Museum on Sunday is on your own.
The price for the entire weekend package is $425.00 per person. This will include the bus to Silverado Vineyards, the private tour at Silverado, the bus to and from the museum on Saturday, a 2-day admission to the museum (sorry, no discounts for
museum members), the Heritage Award Luncheon, and the Sunday morning meal at the Palace Hotel.
We are also offering a Saturday only ticket at $225.00 per person which includes the bus, a one day admission to the museum, and the Heritage Award Luncheon. Members who attended the July, 2010 DisneyanaMania Convention with an Enthusiast,
Fanatic, or Groupie package and pre-registered at that time have been guaranteed a weekend package or Saturday only ticket for this special event. Such guaranteed participation will be contingent on our receiving payment in full, via Credit Card using Paypal (using the Shopping Cart below) or envelopes with checks enclosed with full payment, postmarked by December 31, 2010. Please click here to download and print the Registration Form.
Using the Shopping Cart below, you can add items to your cart by clicking on the arrows on the right (in blue), and selecting the items to add to the Shopping Cart. Once inside the Shopping Cart, you will return to this page to add more items if you select "Continue Shopping".
Otherwise, convention attendees will be placed with all other members into separate lotteries for all remaining weekend packages and one day tickets, prepaying in full by Paypal or check and marking their envelopes accordingly. Split reservations and a la carte participation is not available. We can accommodate 80 persons for the weekend package plus another 80 persons for the single day ticket.
Lottery Registration Form entries must be postmarked on or before January 31, 2011 and received by February 6, 2011. Lottery winners will be promptly drawn and notified after the receipt deadline. Please don’t submit your entries too close to the deadline and run the risk of being left out. Unlucky entries will be promptly refunded via Paypal
or return check.
Regardless of how payment is remitted, all participants, whether or not guaranteed, must complete and mail a Registration Form to the Disneyana Fan Club at P. O. Box 19212, Irvine, CA 92623-9212. Guaranteed participants will be emailed an Early
Guaranteed Registration Form while everyone entering the lottery process will use the regular Registration Form from our website.
Limit 4 persons per envelope, at least 1 of whom must be a member in good standing, limit 1 weekend package lottery entry or 1 single day lottery entry per membership family. Members may opt to be rolled over to the single day lottery if they are
unsuccessful in the weekend package lottery.
After the lottery results have been announced, If there are any remaining spaces, they will thereafter be made available on a first come, first served paid basis. No refunds after February 28, 2011.
Event details are subject to change. Questions may be emailed to gary@disneyanafanclub.org.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Visit Disneyana Fan Club's New Online Shop!
Disneyana Fan Club now has an online shop, with exclusive Club merchandise! Please click here to visit the Disneyana Fan Club Online Shop.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Itiniery for Disneyana Fan Club's Holiday Extravaganza at Walt Disney World- Dec. 9-12, 2010
Thursday
Registration
Epcot in the evening Candlelight Processional with Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel)
Friday
Disney Studios
11:00 AM Meet in front of Little Mermaid Ride to receive fun Trivia contest
Meet for lunch at noon at the commissary.
1:00 PM Mark Silverman voice of the tower of terror talks
2-3:00 PM we all go ride the tower of terror with him
5:00 PM go see the amazing Osbourne Family Lights
Pass out in bed
Saturday- Celebration
1 PM Group Movie at the Celebration Movie Theatre
4 PM Start the progressive dinner! Go to first appetizer stop
5 PM go to 2nd appetizer stop
6 PM go to Thai restaurant and have dinner and dessert
Give Kids the World Fundraiser until 9 p.m. with some of our Disney Legends!
Leave about 10 back to downtown Disney
Sunday Downtown Disney
10:30 a.m. Brunch at Downtown Disney
To order your ticket, please click here.
Registration
Epcot in the evening Candlelight Processional with Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel)
Friday
Disney Studios
11:00 AM Meet in front of Little Mermaid Ride to receive fun Trivia contest
Meet for lunch at noon at the commissary.
1:00 PM Mark Silverman voice of the tower of terror talks
2-3:00 PM we all go ride the tower of terror with him
5:00 PM go see the amazing Osbourne Family Lights
Pass out in bed
Saturday- Celebration
1 PM Group Movie at the Celebration Movie Theatre
4 PM Start the progressive dinner! Go to first appetizer stop
5 PM go to 2nd appetizer stop
6 PM go to Thai restaurant and have dinner and dessert
Give Kids the World Fundraiser until 9 p.m. with some of our Disney Legends!
Leave about 10 back to downtown Disney
Sunday Downtown Disney
10:30 a.m. Brunch at Downtown Disney
To order your ticket, please click here.
Assistant Editors Wanted For FantasyLine Express
Have you ever thought about being an Editor for a print publication? How about being an Editor for a publication that has been around for more that 20 years? The Disneyana Fan Club's FantasyLine Express publication is currently seeking an Assistant Editor.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, willing to learn, and who can devote some time to assisting the Editor-in-Chief in producing our fine publication. This position is a volunteer position.
If you'd like to be considered the position, please send an email to Editor-in-Chief Paul Schnebelen, at:
editor@disneyanafanclub.org.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, willing to learn, and who can devote some time to assisting the Editor-in-Chief in producing our fine publication. This position is a volunteer position.
If you'd like to be considered the position, please send an email to Editor-in-Chief Paul Schnebelen, at:
editor@disneyanafanclub.org.
Wanted: Writers for FantasyLine Express
Have you ever thought about being a writer for a publication? How about being a writer for a publication for Disney Fans? Well, if you've never done it before, here's your chance! Disneyana Fan Club is currently seeking both new and experienced writers to write articles for our FantasyLine Express publication. No experience is necessary, but a desire to share some Disney magic with other Disney fans is essential!
The articles that you will write can be on topics that you choose. Other articles might be to cover certain Disneyana Fan Club events, some Walt Disney Company events, local Disneyana Fan Club Chapter events, review certain Disney books or TV shows, or anything that you can think of that might be of interest to our Club Members.
Your article will be proofread and possibly edited by our Editor-in-Chief, Paul Schnebelen, before publication. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.
To be apply as a writer for the FantasyLine Express, please send an email to Paul Schnebelen, at editor@disneyanafanclub.org.
The articles that you will write can be on topics that you choose. Other articles might be to cover certain Disneyana Fan Club events, some Walt Disney Company events, local Disneyana Fan Club Chapter events, review certain Disney books or TV shows, or anything that you can think of that might be of interest to our Club Members.
Your article will be proofread and possibly edited by our Editor-in-Chief, Paul Schnebelen, before publication. All interested parties are encouraged to apply.
To be apply as a writer for the FantasyLine Express, please send an email to Paul Schnebelen, at editor@disneyanafanclub.org.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Studio Chapter invites you to their 1st Annual GOOF OFF Trivia Challenge for Charity in November
The Studio Chapter in Los Angeles is hosting is 1st Annual GOOF OFF Trivia Challenge for Charity at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday, November 21st, at 1pm.
The Chapter has held an annual fun trivia challenge event at the resort for years, put together and moderated by one of its own members. The most recent moderator, David Ameeti, who was also the Chapter's webmaster, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and passed away early this year. In his honor, the Chapter has renamed the event after David's favorite Disney character, and dedicated it to be a fundraiser for charity.
Anyone is welcome to participate. The Chapter is asking that those who wish to participate pre-register, and make a suggested donation of $10 per participant. All proceeds for this year's event will be donated to a local cancer charity.
We will meet at 1pm at the Picnic Area located near the Mickey & Friends Tram stop just off the Esplanade at the Resort. The event itself will take place inside Disney California Adventure, which was David's favorite park, and where he was planning his last challenge in 2009. Admission to the park is required, and is not provided by the Chapter.
If you're in the Southern California area, we hope you will join us for a fun day at the resort, and contribute to a worthy charity at the same time.
For more information, and for a registration form, please e-mail: thewatertower@earthlink.net
The Chapter has held an annual fun trivia challenge event at the resort for years, put together and moderated by one of its own members. The most recent moderator, David Ameeti, who was also the Chapter's webmaster, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009, and passed away early this year. In his honor, the Chapter has renamed the event after David's favorite Disney character, and dedicated it to be a fundraiser for charity.
Anyone is welcome to participate. The Chapter is asking that those who wish to participate pre-register, and make a suggested donation of $10 per participant. All proceeds for this year's event will be donated to a local cancer charity.
We will meet at 1pm at the Picnic Area located near the Mickey & Friends Tram stop just off the Esplanade at the Resort. The event itself will take place inside Disney California Adventure, which was David's favorite park, and where he was planning his last challenge in 2009. Admission to the park is required, and is not provided by the Chapter.
If you're in the Southern California area, we hope you will join us for a fun day at the resort, and contribute to a worthy charity at the same time.
For more information, and for a registration form, please e-mail: thewatertower@earthlink.net
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tentative Schedule for July 2011 Convention Announced
A Tentative Schedule for Disneyana Fan Club's July 2011 Convention have been announced as follows:
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - special ticketed event to be announced
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - Registration and Welcoming Reception
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - Ryman Arts charity brunch and seminars
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - seminars and Banquet
Friday, July 15, 2011 - Luncheon with a Disney Legend and seminars
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - All Disneyana Show & Sale
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - Disneyland's 56th birthday
Disclaimer: All events and times are subject to change.
The Convention will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - special ticketed event to be announced
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - Registration and Welcoming Reception
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - Ryman Arts charity brunch and seminars
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - seminars and Banquet
Friday, July 15, 2011 - Luncheon with a Disney Legend and seminars
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - All Disneyana Show & Sale
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - Disneyland's 56th birthday
Disclaimer: All events and times are subject to change.
The Convention will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA
Monday, October 11, 2010
Member's Short Film on Animation to Premiere at Film Festival
Disneyana Fan Club member Angela Hinton will be premiering her short film "Animation: A Palette of Possibilities" as part of a screening of a series of shorts at the Bel-Air Film Festival on Sunday, October 17. Angela's film, which she describes as a "whirlwind tour" of the past, present and future of animation, features interviews with animators such as Disneyana Fan Club Legend Joe Hale and veteran Disney animator Ron Dias.
Angela's film will be shown at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday as part of the shorts series "Shorts 6: Kids Screening" at the Bridges Theatre, Melnitz Hall at UCLA, 405 N Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095. Tickets for the series are $13.00 and may be purchased in advance through the Bel-Air Film Festival website. To see more information on Angela's film, including a trailer, visit http://www.hiddendiva.com/; for more information about and to purchase tickets for the Bel-Air Film Festival, visit the festival's website at http://www.belairfilmfestival.com/.
Angela's film will be shown at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday as part of the shorts series "Shorts 6: Kids Screening" at the Bridges Theatre, Melnitz Hall at UCLA, 405 N Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90095. Tickets for the series are $13.00 and may be purchased in advance through the Bel-Air Film Festival website. To see more information on Angela's film, including a trailer, visit http://www.hiddendiva.com/; for more information about and to purchase tickets for the Bel-Air Film Festival, visit the festival's website at http://www.belairfilmfestival.com/.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Members Complete Disney Marathon Challenge
Disneyana Fan Club members Sandi Lessert of the Cascade Chapter, Marge Hudec of the World Chapter, and Nancy and Karl Yamauchi, also of the World Chapter, completed the East Coast - West Coast Marathon Challenge at the 5th annual Disneyland Half-Marathon last month. Each ran a marathon or half marathon during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January and then completed the Disneyland Half Marathon on September 5, 2010. Out of 14,000 runners, only 2700 received the prized Walt Disney and Mickey "Partners" gold medal in addition to their 5th Anniversary Disneyland Half Marathon medal. Congratulations to Sandi, Marge, Karl and Nancy on their impressive achievement!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
A Special Message to Disneyana Fan Club from Ryman Arts!
Can’t get that piece
out of your mind?
Many works that were not sold
at Affair of the Art 2010
Are still available Online
HERE!!
Sunday, October 3 – Noon
through
Wednesday, October 6 – Midnight
All works purchased online must be picked up on
Monday or Tuesday, October 11th or 12th.
No Shipping of Artwork
Pick-up Instructions will be emailed to buyers upon purchase
Sunday, September 26, 2010
New Book by Jim Korkis Just Released!
Well-known Disney expert and historian Jim Korkis has written a new book entitled, "Vault of Walt"! This book is available NOW on Amazon.com! Jim was one of the original members of our Club, (when it was called National Fantasy Fan Club, or NFFC)!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
An Affair of the Art - October 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA
You are invited to attend the twenty-first annual art show and sale to benefit Ryman Arts at the home of Marty and Leah Sklar.
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 7:30 to 10:00PM
$100 per person
Includes hors d'oeurves and cocktails
To reserve your tickets, please click here.
Saturday, October 2, 2010, 7:30 to 10:00PM
$100 per person
Includes hors d'oeurves and cocktails
To reserve your tickets, please click here.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The 2010 DisneyanaMania Convention of Disneyana Fan Club
This video is the first video posted by our worldwide Disneyana Fan Club on YouTube. It features our 2010 Convention held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA, near Anaheim. It also features festivities at Disneyland on July 17, 2010. This video is courtesy of Club Member Bob Welbaum.
Disneyana Fan Club Now Has A YouTube Channel!
Disneyana Fan Club is pleased to announce that we have a new YouTube Channel. We go by the username, "DisneyanaFanClub". We welcome subscribers to our new channel, and we welcome other YouTube users to let us see other videos that may be of interest to our huge Disneyana Fan Club base!
The first video is by Bob Welbaum, and features our 2010 DisneyanaMania Convention that was held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA. It will give you a quick idea of what the 6-day Convention was like- in about 11 minutes. Enjoy our new channel!
The first video is by Bob Welbaum, and features our 2010 DisneyanaMania Convention that was held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA. It will give you a quick idea of what the 6-day Convention was like- in about 11 minutes. Enjoy our new channel!
Board of Directors Meeting Date Correction- Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
We would like to announce a correction to the date of the Board of Directors Meeting for Disneyana Fan Club- it will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, CA at 10AM. The room has not been announced yet. The Crowne Plaza Resort is very close to Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Please see our previous post, which has been corrected!
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom Event - Disneyland Hotel- Sept. 18, 2010
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom
A once-in-a-lifetime event will celbrate animatronics mechanical magic, from the shores of the jungle cruise to monorail beams, pirate ships, and beyond!
This September 18th, 2010 we'll celebrate 55 years of magic through the marvelous mechanical story of animatronics at The Disneyland Resort.
Just announced: Actor, magician, singer: Neil Patrick Harris will join the stellar line-up as host of the event. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., as well as the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has also hosted the 63rd Tony Awards and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.
Disney Legends and Imagineers will be on hand to share rare images, video, authentic props, animatronics and the following special presentations:
Crossbones, Tombstones, and Singing Dolls-
The Animatronics Extravaganza
Disney Legends Alice Davis and X Atencio take us through the adventurous worlds of the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, to the gentle musical environment of "it's a small world".
It All Started With A Magical Business Plan- Pixie Dust Marketing
"Honorary Mayor" of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, shares his experiences of when he was Disneyland's President. Milt Albright, the man who created Grad Nites at Disneyland, tells stories about marketing magic.
From Paper to Life -
Giving Movement and Voice to Animated Characters
Disney Legend Kathryn Beaumont discusses what it takes to voice the classic character, Alice, from Alice in Wonderland. Animator Floyd Norman shares his journey as a Disney animator from enchanted forests and "Lightyears" beyond.
Rides, Roads, and Roars - From Monorails and Flying Saucers to the Roars of Dinosaurs and King Kong!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr has helped move many a happy theme park guest aboard vehicles and conveyances of his own design. He continued his amazing work by creating a vast array of fantastical beats including King Kong and dinosaurs for Jurassic Park. Bob will regale the audience with humorous stories encountered along the way during his illustrious career.
MAPO Magic - The History of Animatronics
Reminiscing about their days at MAPO when animatronics were the latest invention are formerImagineers: Roger Broggie Jr., Corky Wilds, Rick Berryman, Gary Smestad, Rudy Pena, and Butch Borjidine.
With their acclaimed presentation on the history of animatronics, two of today's talented Imagineers, Larr Nicolai and Ethan Reed give a presentation rarely seen outside Walt Disney Imagineering.
Adding to the rich history of animatronics at Disneyland, Imagineer Josh Shipley will share his experience in bringing back the classic, "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln".
Rounding out our MAPO presentation, Michael Broggie and Michael Campbell discuss Walt Disney and his magnificent trains.
It's Alive! - The Art and Science of Animatronics Programming
Darrin Hughes shows a rare demonstration of how these amazing mechanical wonders are programmed for lifelike motion.
The Next Generation - Advancements in Animatronics From Chuck E. Cheese to Dragons and Beyond! At 16 Garner Holt founded what would become the largest animatronics design and manufacturing company, Garner Holt Productions. He shares his fascinating story and premieres future advancements in the industry.
Special entertainment includes performances by Disneyland Resort entertainers and the Can Can girls from the Golden Horseshoe Revue!
For more information, visit www.the1313club.com
A once-in-a-lifetime event will celbrate animatronics mechanical magic, from the shores of the jungle cruise to monorail beams, pirate ships, and beyond!
This September 18th, 2010 we'll celebrate 55 years of magic through the marvelous mechanical story of animatronics at The Disneyland Resort.
Just announced: Actor, magician, singer: Neil Patrick Harris will join the stellar line-up as host of the event. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., as well as the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has also hosted the 63rd Tony Awards and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.
Disney Legends and Imagineers will be on hand to share rare images, video, authentic props, animatronics and the following special presentations:
Crossbones, Tombstones, and Singing Dolls-
The Animatronics Extravaganza
Disney Legends Alice Davis and X Atencio take us through the adventurous worlds of the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, to the gentle musical environment of "it's a small world".
It All Started With A Magical Business Plan- Pixie Dust Marketing
"Honorary Mayor" of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, shares his experiences of when he was Disneyland's President. Milt Albright, the man who created Grad Nites at Disneyland, tells stories about marketing magic.
From Paper to Life -
Giving Movement and Voice to Animated Characters
Disney Legend Kathryn Beaumont discusses what it takes to voice the classic character, Alice, from Alice in Wonderland. Animator Floyd Norman shares his journey as a Disney animator from enchanted forests and "Lightyears" beyond.
Rides, Roads, and Roars - From Monorails and Flying Saucers to the Roars of Dinosaurs and King Kong!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr has helped move many a happy theme park guest aboard vehicles and conveyances of his own design. He continued his amazing work by creating a vast array of fantastical beats including King Kong and dinosaurs for Jurassic Park. Bob will regale the audience with humorous stories encountered along the way during his illustrious career.
MAPO Magic - The History of Animatronics
Reminiscing about their days at MAPO when animatronics were the latest invention are formerImagineers: Roger Broggie Jr., Corky Wilds, Rick Berryman, Gary Smestad, Rudy Pena, and Butch Borjidine.
With their acclaimed presentation on the history of animatronics, two of today's talented Imagineers, Larr Nicolai and Ethan Reed give a presentation rarely seen outside Walt Disney Imagineering.
Adding to the rich history of animatronics at Disneyland, Imagineer Josh Shipley will share his experience in bringing back the classic, "Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln".
Rounding out our MAPO presentation, Michael Broggie and Michael Campbell discuss Walt Disney and his magnificent trains.
It's Alive! - The Art and Science of Animatronics Programming
Darrin Hughes shows a rare demonstration of how these amazing mechanical wonders are programmed for lifelike motion.
The Next Generation - Advancements in Animatronics From Chuck E. Cheese to Dragons and Beyond! At 16 Garner Holt founded what would become the largest animatronics design and manufacturing company, Garner Holt Productions. He shares his fascinating story and premieres future advancements in the industry.
Special entertainment includes performances by Disneyland Resort entertainers and the Can Can girls from the Golden Horseshoe Revue!
For more information, visit www.the1313club.com
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
"Timmy Time" to Premiere in North America On Disney Channel From September 13, 2010
Aardman Animation's Timmy Time is scheduled to air in North America from September 13, 2010 on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney, following a special sneak preview on the evening of September 7th. Timmy Time is Aardman's first animated television project for the preschool audience, and the stop-motion series has already enjoyed great success in its first season of broadcast overseas.
Timmy Time follows the adventures of Timmy, a little lamb with a lot to learn as he enters preschool. Fans of Aardman's hit children's series Shaun the Sheep will recognize Timmy as the baby lamb on the farm who is frequently drawn into all kinds of chaotic adventures by the mischievous older sheep. Used to having his way by being "the only lamb in the flock", Timmy is now heading to preschool to graze on some important life lessons about playing nicely with others, namely his fellow classmates of the furry, feathered and spiky types.
Episodes portray all aspects of a preschooler's day that are familiar to parents- painting, puzzling, making music, building with blocks, napping, snacking and more- through strong but simple storylines that are told with human dialogue, instead using a unique combination of expressive character animation, gesture and reactions, comedy and slapstick, bleats, quacks, oinks and the like.
While being entertained by Timmy's fun and fleecy antics, the young audience members will benefit by seeing important social skills in action, such as how to help someone in need, how to good sports, and how to respect others. Creator/Producer/Supervising Director Jackie Cockle (BAFTA winner, producer on Bob the Builder, director of The Wind in the Willows, among other television credits) believes that "preschoolers can easily identify with Timmy as he learns universal lessons about himself, his friends and the world around him".
Check local television listings for exact airtimes, and to find out more about Timmy, his classmates, and the show, visit www.timmytime.tv.
Timmy fans can look forward to his first DVD release in early 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment, who also distribute the DVD releases of Shaun the Sheep, the second fastest-growing children's brand on DVD in 2009. Timmy toys will also be available in Spring 2011 from JAKKS Pacific.
The Disneyana Exchange
What is the Disneyana Exchange?
Simply stated, The Disneyana Exchange Service is a secondary market art brokerage, focusing on the art of the Walt Disney Company. The Exchange started business in 1988, but wasn't known as the Disneyana Exchange until June 1993. The Exchange was founded by Disney collectors who wanted to be able to provide a service where buyer and seller are brought together for rare and hard-to-find Disney collectibles. Since its inception, the Internet and online auction sites like Ebay have revolutionized the buying and selling of collectibles. However, within the Disney collectibles industry, similar problems still remain: 1) How do you know what you are buying? ; 2) How do you guarantee the quality and authenticity of a product? ; and 3) Where do you go when there are no listings online? The Disneyana Exchange provides the family-run service and expertise that cannot be found elsewhere. The Exchange prides itself on linking buyer and seller for high-end Disneyana collectibles and inspects each piece for its quality and authenticity.
To find out more about the Disneyana Exchange, please visit www.disneyanaexchange.com
Simply stated, The Disneyana Exchange Service is a secondary market art brokerage, focusing on the art of the Walt Disney Company. The Exchange started business in 1988, but wasn't known as the Disneyana Exchange until June 1993. The Exchange was founded by Disney collectors who wanted to be able to provide a service where buyer and seller are brought together for rare and hard-to-find Disney collectibles. Since its inception, the Internet and online auction sites like Ebay have revolutionized the buying and selling of collectibles. However, within the Disney collectibles industry, similar problems still remain: 1) How do you know what you are buying? ; 2) How do you guarantee the quality and authenticity of a product? ; and 3) Where do you go when there are no listings online? The Disneyana Exchange provides the family-run service and expertise that cannot be found elsewhere. The Exchange prides itself on linking buyer and seller for high-end Disneyana collectibles and inspects each piece for its quality and authenticity.
To find out more about the Disneyana Exchange, please visit www.disneyanaexchange.com
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Disneyana Fan Club Board of Directors Meeting To Be Held Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Disneyana Fan Club's Board of Directors will have a meeting on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 10AM at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Anaheim, California. The meeting room is to be announced soon. The meeting is open to all Disneyana Fan Club members, either in person or by Skype teleconference.
Members interested in attending electronically should contact President Gary Schaengold, at gary@disneyanafanclub.org.
The agenda for the meeting will be posted a few weeks before the meeting.
Members interested in attending electronically should contact President Gary Schaengold, at gary@disneyanafanclub.org.
The agenda for the meeting will be posted a few weeks before the meeting.
CEL-EBRATION by the Jersey Shore Chapter
The Jersey Shore Chapter of Disneyana Fan Club owns an animation art gallery called "CEL-EBRATION". They currently have a show featuring the art of Toy Story 3. They also have an upcoming book signing on October 2, 2010 by renown Disney author John Canemaker.
Please visit www.cel-ebration.com for more details about CEL-EBRATION.
Please visit www.cel-ebration.com for more details about CEL-EBRATION.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Carolwood Foundation Offers Fall Rail Trip
Hello everyone,
Our friends at the Carolwood Foundation are putting on a rail trip this October that includes some very special and very unusual events that may appeal to some of you, so we thought we'd pass this along. Hope to see some of you there!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor, Fantasyline Express
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"Together Again" - Fall 2010 Carolwood Foundation rail trip
The Carolwood Foundation is excited to announce the Fall 2010 Rail Trip on October 30 and 31. This excursion will feature some of the elements that made our Spring 2010 event wildly successful -- outstanding guest speakers, tantalizing cuisine, excellent company, all aboard beautifully restored private railcars. But what will make this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience is a chance for our guests to actually ride aboard the original Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad's combine coach!
By special arrangement with the Pacific Coast Railroad, we will reunite the combine with the other passenger cars of the fabled "Retlaw 1" consist. This is something that has not happened in over 35 years, and there are no guarantees that it will ever happen again after the combine moves to its permanent home by Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park. The combine has not carried passengers since 1974, so this event presents a very rare opportunity to ride aboard what Walt himself proclaimed to be his favorite part of the SF&D railroad.
A first for this trip is that we will have two separate Amtrak trains pulling private cars to San Luis Obispo. The domed observation car Silver Lariat will originate in Oakland and includes presentations by Disney Legend Floyd Norman and Pixar story artist and voice talent Jeff Pidgeon. The Silver Splendor, the domed car from our Spring trip, will depart Los Angeles and features talks by Walt Disney Imagineering SVP Tony Baxter and WDI Principal Concept Designer Ray Cadd. Whichever train you chose, you'll start your journey Saturday morning, enjoy lunch on board and arrive in San Luis Obispo that afternoon.
You'll have Saturday afternoon free to explore charming "SLO" and enjoy dinner on your own at one of their quaint restaurants. That evening, all four of our guest speakers will participate in a panel session entitled, "Story is King: the Magic of Disney Storytelling". This event also includes the screening of rare Disney shows and the live auction of some wonderful treasures. With Halloween the next day, we may experience a few "spirited" surprises as well.
Sunday morning, busses will take guests out to the storied 1775 Santa Margarita Ranch for rides aboard the Pacific Coast Railroad behind an authentic steam engine. Be sure to bring your camera to record this historic event! We'll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch before boarding the busses for the trip to the SLO Amtrak station and the journey home, including dinner aboard the coaches.
As another first, we are able to offer a very limited number of seats aboard the famed Scottish Thistle, a meticulously restored business car built for the senior executives of the Canadian National Railway. With seating for just 16 passengers and the services of a private chef, a journey aboard the Thistle is an elegant, intimate experience. Also departing from Los Angeles, guests on this "rail yacht" will enjoy quality time with Tony and Ray, one speaker each direction.
Due to the popularity of our last trip and the truly historic running of the SF&D combine, we expect this trip to sell out very quickly! The price for this amazing weekend is just $575 for passage aboard the Silver Lariat or Silver Splendor, and $875 for the Scottish Thistle. A 50% deposit is required by September 24, but we encourage you to make your reservation right away because the tickets will not last long.
To book your trip, please send an email to railtrip@carolwood.org. Please indicate if you want to ride on the Silver Splendor out of Los Angeles, the Silver Lariat out of Oakland, drive yourself to SLO or book passage aboard the Scottish Thistle, also out of Los Angeles. We'll respond with a message confirming your reservation, ask you for special requests and contact information, and provide instructions for payment. We gladly accept credit cards, Pay Pal or checks. Because we expect this event to quickly sell out, we'll take reservations on a "first-come, first-served" basis from mail sent to railtrip@carolwood.org.
For your stay on the night of October 30, we've arranged a special discount rate of $139 at our headquarters hotel, the SLO Embassy Suites. Please mention "Carolwood" when making your reservation to obtain this rate. You can reach the Embassy Suites at 1-805-549-0800.
We hope that you'll want to be a witness to Disney history and join us for what promises to be an amazing weekend. Please remember, the Carolwood Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all proceeds from this trip will help build a brand new home for the Retlaw 1 combine next to Walt's Barn.
We look forward to seeing you on board!
P.S. We understand that some of you might want to be home for Halloween and it is not likely that our trains will return early enough on Sunday night for Trick-or-Treating. We regret that we were unable to find another date this year that would work for all of our speakers and venues.
Our friends at the Carolwood Foundation are putting on a rail trip this October that includes some very special and very unusual events that may appeal to some of you, so we thought we'd pass this along. Hope to see some of you there!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor, Fantasyline Express
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"Together Again" - Fall 2010 Carolwood Foundation rail trip
The Carolwood Foundation is excited to announce the Fall 2010 Rail Trip on October 30 and 31. This excursion will feature some of the elements that made our Spring 2010 event wildly successful -- outstanding guest speakers, tantalizing cuisine, excellent company, all aboard beautifully restored private railcars. But what will make this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience is a chance for our guests to actually ride aboard the original Santa Fe & Disneyland Railroad's combine coach!
By special arrangement with the Pacific Coast Railroad, we will reunite the combine with the other passenger cars of the fabled "Retlaw 1" consist. This is something that has not happened in over 35 years, and there are no guarantees that it will ever happen again after the combine moves to its permanent home by Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park. The combine has not carried passengers since 1974, so this event presents a very rare opportunity to ride aboard what Walt himself proclaimed to be his favorite part of the SF&D railroad.
A first for this trip is that we will have two separate Amtrak trains pulling private cars to San Luis Obispo. The domed observation car Silver Lariat will originate in Oakland and includes presentations by Disney Legend Floyd Norman and Pixar story artist and voice talent Jeff Pidgeon. The Silver Splendor, the domed car from our Spring trip, will depart Los Angeles and features talks by Walt Disney Imagineering SVP Tony Baxter and WDI Principal Concept Designer Ray Cadd. Whichever train you chose, you'll start your journey Saturday morning, enjoy lunch on board and arrive in San Luis Obispo that afternoon.
You'll have Saturday afternoon free to explore charming "SLO" and enjoy dinner on your own at one of their quaint restaurants. That evening, all four of our guest speakers will participate in a panel session entitled, "Story is King: the Magic of Disney Storytelling". This event also includes the screening of rare Disney shows and the live auction of some wonderful treasures. With Halloween the next day, we may experience a few "spirited" surprises as well.
Sunday morning, busses will take guests out to the storied 1775 Santa Margarita Ranch for rides aboard the Pacific Coast Railroad behind an authentic steam engine. Be sure to bring your camera to record this historic event! We'll enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch before boarding the busses for the trip to the SLO Amtrak station and the journey home, including dinner aboard the coaches.
As another first, we are able to offer a very limited number of seats aboard the famed Scottish Thistle, a meticulously restored business car built for the senior executives of the Canadian National Railway. With seating for just 16 passengers and the services of a private chef, a journey aboard the Thistle is an elegant, intimate experience. Also departing from Los Angeles, guests on this "rail yacht" will enjoy quality time with Tony and Ray, one speaker each direction.
Due to the popularity of our last trip and the truly historic running of the SF&D combine, we expect this trip to sell out very quickly! The price for this amazing weekend is just $575 for passage aboard the Silver Lariat or Silver Splendor, and $875 for the Scottish Thistle. A 50% deposit is required by September 24, but we encourage you to make your reservation right away because the tickets will not last long.
To book your trip, please send an email to railtrip@carolwood.org. Please indicate if you want to ride on the Silver Splendor out of Los Angeles, the Silver Lariat out of Oakland, drive yourself to SLO or book passage aboard the Scottish Thistle, also out of Los Angeles. We'll respond with a message confirming your reservation, ask you for special requests and contact information, and provide instructions for payment. We gladly accept credit cards, Pay Pal or checks. Because we expect this event to quickly sell out, we'll take reservations on a "first-come, first-served" basis from mail sent to railtrip@carolwood.org.
For your stay on the night of October 30, we've arranged a special discount rate of $139 at our headquarters hotel, the SLO Embassy Suites. Please mention "Carolwood" when making your reservation to obtain this rate. You can reach the Embassy Suites at 1-805-549-0800.
We hope that you'll want to be a witness to Disney history and join us for what promises to be an amazing weekend. Please remember, the Carolwood Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and all proceeds from this trip will help build a brand new home for the Retlaw 1 combine next to Walt's Barn.
We look forward to seeing you on board!
P.S. We understand that some of you might want to be home for Halloween and it is not likely that our trains will return early enough on Sunday night for Trick-or-Treating. We regret that we were unable to find another date this year that would work for all of our speakers and venues.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Holiday Extravaganza at Walt Disney World in December!
This year's Holiday Extravaganza will be held December 9 - 12, 2010 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The cost will be $125 per person. Event details will be announced approximately September 1, 2010 and registration should also be available the first week of September.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Buzz Price Passes Away at 89
Buzz Price has passed away at 89. His many years of work with the Walt Disney Company was recounted in his book, " Walt's Revolution! By the Numbers". Not only was he a Disney Legend, but also an NFFC Legend and was a good friend to our club. He will be sorely missed!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Newest Edition of FLEX Now on Website
Hello everyone,
Well, it's a bit late, but it's finally here! The June/July edition of the Fantasyline Express is now available in the "Members" section of our Club website, disneyanafanclub.org. The latest issue of the FLEX features the following articles:
* Leonard Maltin Receives First Disneyana Fan Club Heritage Award
* Dave Smith's Disneyana Memories
* Roy E. Disney Animation Building Dedication and D23 Event
* New Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom
To access this issue and past issues of the FLEX online, you must be registered and confirmed as a member at www.disneyanafanclub.org. Once you're looged in to the website, click on the "Members" tab, then select the "Fantsyline-Express" link, and links to the current and archive issues will appear at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy the latest issue of the FLEX!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-in-Chief, DFC Fantasyline Express
Well, it's a bit late, but it's finally here! The June/July edition of the Fantasyline Express is now available in the "Members" section of our Club website, disneyanafanclub.org. The latest issue of the FLEX features the following articles:
* Leonard Maltin Receives First Disneyana Fan Club Heritage Award
* Dave Smith's Disneyana Memories
* Roy E. Disney Animation Building Dedication and D23 Event
* New Hall of Presidents at Magic Kingdom
To access this issue and past issues of the FLEX online, you must be registered and confirmed as a member at www.disneyanafanclub.org. Once you're looged in to the website, click on the "Members" tab, then select the "Fantsyline-Express" link, and links to the current and archive issues will appear at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy the latest issue of the FLEX!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-in-Chief, DFC Fantasyline Express
Sunday, August 1, 2010
KOCE TV Lead Story on Ryman Arts Bruch Coming Soon!
Hi Disneyana Dispatch readers!
Our video interview with Marty Sklar, Margaret "Tinkerbell" Kerry, animator Tom Sito, Broadway star Michael Leon Wooley, and Executive Director of Ryman Arts Diane Brigham will be ready for viewing shortly on this blog. It will also be on our new YouTube channel!
Thank you for visiting the Disneyana Dispatch!
- Scarlett
Our video interview with Marty Sklar, Margaret "Tinkerbell" Kerry, animator Tom Sito, Broadway star Michael Leon Wooley, and Executive Director of Ryman Arts Diane Brigham will be ready for viewing shortly on this blog. It will also be on our new YouTube channel!
Thank you for visiting the Disneyana Dispatch!
- Scarlett
Friday, July 30, 2010
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom Event - Disneyland Hotel- Sept. 18, 2010
Webmaster note: the following event is not a Disneyana Fan Club Event, but our friends over at The 1313 Club.com are holding a fantastic event and we know that our Club Members and Website Visitors will certainly want to know about! I bought my ticket already! Enjoy! - David
For Immediate Release
A Once-in-a-lifetime event will celebrate animatronics mechanical magic, from the shores of the jungle cruise to monorail beams, pirate ships, and beyond!
This September 18th, 2010 we’ll celebrate 55 years of magic through the marvelous mechanical story of animatronics at The Disneyland Resort.
Just announced: Actor, magician, singer; Neil Patrick Harris will join the stellar line-up as host of the event. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., as well as the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has also hosted the 63rd Tony Awards and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.
Disney Legends and Imagineers will be on hand to share rare images, video, authentic props, animatronics and the following special presentations:
Crossbones, Tombstones, and Singing Dolls –
The Animatronics Extravaganza
Disney Legends Alice Davis and X Atencio take us through the adventurous worlds of the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, to the gentle musical environment of “it’s a small world”. .
It All Started With a Magical Business Plan – Pixie Dust Marketing
“Honorary Mayor” of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, shares his experiences of when he was Disneyland’s President. Milt Albright, the man who created Grad Nites at Disneyland, tells stories about marketing magic.
From Paper to Life –
Giving Movement and Voice to Animated Characters
Disney Legend Kathryn Beaumont discusses what it takes to voice the classic character, Alice, from Alice in Wonderland. Animator Floyd Norman shares his journey as a Disney animator from enchanted forests and “Lightyears” beyond.
Rides, Roads and Roars – From Monorails and Flying Saucers to the Roars of Dinosaurs and King Kong!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr has helped move many a happy theme park guest aboard vehicles and conveyances of his own design. He continued his amazing work by creating a vast array of fantastical beasts including King Kong and dinosaurs for Jurassic Park. Bob will regale the audience with humorous stories encountered along the way during his illustrious career.
MAPO Magic – The History of Animatronics
It is said that Rick Berryman has created more animatronics figures for Disney than any other individual. Joining him with the history of animatronics, two of today’s most talentedImagineers, Larry Nikolai and Ethan Reed give a presentation rarely seen outside Walt Disney Imagineering. Adding to the rich history of animatronics at Disneyland, Imagineer Josh Shipley will share his experience in bringing back the classic, “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln”.
It’s Alive! - The Art and Science of Animatronics Programming
Darrin Hughes shows a rare demonstration of how these amazing mechanical wonders are programmed for lifelike motion.
The Next Generation – Advancements in Animatronics From Chuck E. Cheese to Dragons and Beyond! At 16 Garner Holt founded what would become the largest animatronics design and manufacturing company, Garner Holt Productions. He shares his fascinating story and premieres future advancements in the industry.
Special entertainment includes performances by Disneyland Resort entertainers and the Can Can girls from the Golden Horseshoe Revue!
For more information: http://www.the1313club.com/Events.html
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For Immediate Release
Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom
A Once-in-a-lifetime event will celebrate animatronics mechanical magic, from the shores of the jungle cruise to monorail beams, pirate ships, and beyond!
This September 18th, 2010 we’ll celebrate 55 years of magic through the marvelous mechanical story of animatronics at The Disneyland Resort.
Just announced: Actor, magician, singer; Neil Patrick Harris will join the stellar line-up as host of the event. Prominent roles of his career include the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., as well as the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother. He has also hosted the 63rd Tony Awards and the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.
Disney Legends and Imagineers will be on hand to share rare images, video, authentic props, animatronics and the following special presentations:
Crossbones, Tombstones, and Singing Dolls –
The Animatronics Extravaganza
Disney Legends Alice Davis and X Atencio take us through the adventurous worlds of the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, to the gentle musical environment of “it’s a small world”. .
It All Started With a Magical Business Plan – Pixie Dust Marketing
“Honorary Mayor” of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, shares his experiences of when he was Disneyland’s President. Milt Albright, the man who created Grad Nites at Disneyland, tells stories about marketing magic.
From Paper to Life –
Giving Movement and Voice to Animated Characters
Disney Legend Kathryn Beaumont discusses what it takes to voice the classic character, Alice, from Alice in Wonderland. Animator Floyd Norman shares his journey as a Disney animator from enchanted forests and “Lightyears” beyond.
Rides, Roads and Roars – From Monorails and Flying Saucers to the Roars of Dinosaurs and King Kong!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr has helped move many a happy theme park guest aboard vehicles and conveyances of his own design. He continued his amazing work by creating a vast array of fantastical beasts including King Kong and dinosaurs for Jurassic Park. Bob will regale the audience with humorous stories encountered along the way during his illustrious career.
MAPO Magic – The History of Animatronics
It is said that Rick Berryman has created more animatronics figures for Disney than any other individual. Joining him with the history of animatronics, two of today’s most talentedImagineers, Larry Nikolai and Ethan Reed give a presentation rarely seen outside Walt Disney Imagineering. Adding to the rich history of animatronics at Disneyland, Imagineer Josh Shipley will share his experience in bringing back the classic, “Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln”.
It’s Alive! - The Art and Science of Animatronics Programming
Darrin Hughes shows a rare demonstration of how these amazing mechanical wonders are programmed for lifelike motion.
The Next Generation – Advancements in Animatronics From Chuck E. Cheese to Dragons and Beyond! At 16 Garner Holt founded what would become the largest animatronics design and manufacturing company, Garner Holt Productions. He shares his fascinating story and premieres future advancements in the industry.
Special entertainment includes performances by Disneyland Resort entertainers and the Can Can girls from the Golden Horseshoe Revue!
For more information: http://www.the1313club.com/Events.html
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Foot Rally Winners Announced!
Seven teams participated this year in annual Foot Rally on the occasion of Disneyland's birthday. This year's rally was entitled "17 on the 17th" which consisted of a few questions from each themed area of the park plus a bonus question.
Everyone did really well in answering the questions. It was almost a tie, but just one team had an absolutely perfectly scored entry: The Three Caballeros, comprised of Bob Welbaum, Ron Aubry, and Edith Kozberg. Congratulations! The winning team will be sent a really cool prize.
Everyone did really well in answering the questions. It was almost a tie, but just one team had an absolutely perfectly scored entry: The Three Caballeros, comprised of Bob Welbaum, Ron Aubry, and Edith Kozberg. Congratulations! The winning team will be sent a really cool prize.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Disneyana Fan Club's "Chapters Showcase" Has Launched
Last week at Convention, we announced a new blog where all Disneyana Fan Club Chapters could post information to share with other Chapters and with the world.
Well, that new blog has arrived! Check out the Chapters Showcase!
The url for the new blog is: http://chaptersshowcase.blogspot.com
Well, that new blog has arrived! Check out the Chapters Showcase!
The url for the new blog is: http://chaptersshowcase.blogspot.com
Disneyana Fan Club's Ryman Arts Bruch Featured on KOCE TV Real Orange Show!
Watch KOCE TV Real Orange Show (Orange County, California) lead story tomorrow Friday the 23rd at 8:00 am, Monday the 26th at 6:30pm and 11:00 pm, Tuesday the 27th at 8:00 am to see segments from the Disneyana Fan Club Convention's Ryman Arts Brunch!!!! with Disney Imagineering Marty Sklar, Broadway's Michael Leon Wooley, Marga...ret " Tinker Bell" Kerry, Animator Tom Sito and Diane Brigham, Executive Director of Ryman Arts.....
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Disney Legend Bill Farmer Interview by Orange County Register Features Footage at Disneyana Fan Club Convention
The above video interview of voice of Goofy and Disney Legend Bill Farmer features footage of Bill speaking at our annual 2010 Disneyana Fan Club Convention. The convention was held in Garden Grove, California at the Crowne Plaza Resort. Check it out!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Update on Club Member Status For Recent Applicants
Hello.
Today we were able to work through a backlog of folks who are Members of Disneyana Fan Club who had become Registered Guests on the website. All of the folks who had registered on DisneyanaFanClub.org as of 6PM PST on Wednesday 7/14/10 who had paid memberships have now been granted Club Member privileges on the website!
If you have any questions about registering on the new Website, please read the previous posts. If you still have questions, please email me at: webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org.
Thank you.
- David Ransom, Webmaster, Disneyana Fan Club
Today we were able to work through a backlog of folks who are Members of Disneyana Fan Club who had become Registered Guests on the website. All of the folks who had registered on DisneyanaFanClub.org as of 6PM PST on Wednesday 7/14/10 who had paid memberships have now been granted Club Member privileges on the website!
If you have any questions about registering on the new Website, please read the previous posts. If you still have questions, please email me at: webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org.
Thank you.
- David Ransom, Webmaster, Disneyana Fan Club
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
NFFC.org Website Now Redirects To DisneyanaFanClub.org
Our old website, nffc.org, is now properly redirecting to DisneyanaFanClub.org, after a few days of not working properly. We apologize for any confusion that this may have caused!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Breaking News from Disneyana Fan Club
BREAKING NEWS!!!!! The Dixieland Band "The Strawhatters" from Disneyland will be playing at the Princess and the Frog Mardi Gras Party for the NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club!!!!!
A Few Notes About Registration From The Webmaster
Hello Everyone.
I'm receiving a few questions about Registration so I want to clarify things.
If you are a Member of NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club, we ask that you enter as much information as possible about your Membership. If you don't know your Member number, it's OK- we will still be able to look you up and grant Club Member privileges to you after you have registered.
The login ID and the Password that you create will be used whenever you log in to the website. You must log in to have Club Member privileges (such as looking at the copies of FantasyLine Express).
Your Club Member status is being granted manually (while we check on the status of your membership against our records), so it might take a day or two after you register to be able to have access to the Club Member exclusive area.
Guests may also register on the Website as new Members of Disneyana Fan Club (and pay for their membership)- this is for people who are not currently members of Disneyana Fan Club but wish to join.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me at: webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org
Thank you.
David Ransom, Webmaster, Disneyana Fan Club.
I'm receiving a few questions about Registration so I want to clarify things.
If you are a Member of NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club, we ask that you enter as much information as possible about your Membership. If you don't know your Member number, it's OK- we will still be able to look you up and grant Club Member privileges to you after you have registered.
The login ID and the Password that you create will be used whenever you log in to the website. You must log in to have Club Member privileges (such as looking at the copies of FantasyLine Express).
Your Club Member status is being granted manually (while we check on the status of your membership against our records), so it might take a day or two after you register to be able to have access to the Club Member exclusive area.
Guests may also register on the Website as new Members of Disneyana Fan Club (and pay for their membership)- this is for people who are not currently members of Disneyana Fan Club but wish to join.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me at: webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org
Thank you.
David Ransom, Webmaster, Disneyana Fan Club.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Setting Up A Member Registration
Hello again everyone,
In the last couple of days since the new website went live, I've gotten questions from current members as to how they can get full access to everything on the site. Just in case you have the same question, here's a quick and easy guide to how to set up your member account.
First off, to set up a member account, you'll need to register on the website. On the right side of the home page at disneyanafanclub.org, you'll see the "User Log On" boxes; underneath those boxes, click on the "Create New Account" link. Once you're there, choose a user name and enter your e-mail address, then fill out the profile. Be sure to choose "Yes" on the question and enter your NFFC member ID number on the profile; if you're like me and never remember your member number, it's on your membership card. Complete the verification at the bottom of the page and click on "Create New Account".
You'll be sent an e-mail to the account you provided to the website. Follow the instructions in the e-mail and you should be registered on disneyanafanclub.org. Remember how you provided your member information when you completed your profile?
That information will be passed on to our website/membership team, and as soon as we confirm your information, you should receive an e-mail from the Club letting you know that your membership's been confirmed and that you can access the member-only portions of the website. That's all there is to it! When you return to the home page and log in, you should be able to access the member-exclusive items on the site, including my favorite part, the current and archived issues of the FLEX. (Admittedly, I'm a little biased.)
If you go through registration and still encounter problems or if you follow the steps listed and you don't receive a response within a couple of days, please contact us at info@disneyanafanclub.org and we'll look into what's happening. Before you contact us, be sure to check your "Spam" folder on your e-mail account - the confirmation notice may have gone there; if it did, be sure to add the e-mail address on the letter to your approved senders list or select the "not spam" option, whichever your e-mail program uses.
Anyway, I hope that helps! If not, we're here to help - please contact us and we'll do our best to get any problems resolved. Thanks, and we hope you enjoy the new website!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-in-Chief
Disneyana Fan Club Fantasyline Express
In the last couple of days since the new website went live, I've gotten questions from current members as to how they can get full access to everything on the site. Just in case you have the same question, here's a quick and easy guide to how to set up your member account.
First off, to set up a member account, you'll need to register on the website. On the right side of the home page at disneyanafanclub.org, you'll see the "User Log On" boxes; underneath those boxes, click on the "Create New Account" link. Once you're there, choose a user name and enter your e-mail address, then fill out the profile. Be sure to choose "Yes" on the question and enter your NFFC member ID number on the profile; if you're like me and never remember your member number, it's on your membership card. Complete the verification at the bottom of the page and click on "Create New Account".
You'll be sent an e-mail to the account you provided to the website. Follow the instructions in the e-mail and you should be registered on disneyanafanclub.org. Remember how you provided your member information when you completed your profile?
That information will be passed on to our website/membership team, and as soon as we confirm your information, you should receive an e-mail from the Club letting you know that your membership's been confirmed and that you can access the member-only portions of the website. That's all there is to it! When you return to the home page and log in, you should be able to access the member-exclusive items on the site, including my favorite part, the current and archived issues of the FLEX. (Admittedly, I'm a little biased.)
If you go through registration and still encounter problems or if you follow the steps listed and you don't receive a response within a couple of days, please contact us at info@disneyanafanclub.org and we'll look into what's happening. Before you contact us, be sure to check your "Spam" folder on your e-mail account - the confirmation notice may have gone there; if it did, be sure to add the e-mail address on the letter to your approved senders list or select the "not spam" option, whichever your e-mail program uses.
Anyway, I hope that helps! If not, we're here to help - please contact us and we'll do our best to get any problems resolved. Thanks, and we hope you enjoy the new website!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-in-Chief
Disneyana Fan Club Fantasyline Express
Saturday, July 10, 2010
New Website and the Online FLEX
Hello everyone,
It's great to be blogging you from our new online home! We have some exciting things happening - the new website, this new version of the Disneyana Dispatch, and of course, our upcoming DisneyanaMania Convention - but I want to take a moment to talk about online access to the Fantasyline Express.
I want to thank everyone for their patience over the past few months as we've dealt with some issues in the production and online posting of the FLEX. Now that disneyanafanclub.org has gone live, all of you folks who elected to receive the FLEX online will have easy access to the current and past issues of the newsletter as registered as a club member on the website.
If you're already registered as a member on disneyanafanclub.org, just log in and then click on the "Fantasyline-Express" link under the "Members" tab, then scroll down the page page the FLEX logo; you'll see a list of all available issues. Click on the title of the issue you'd like to see and you'll be taken to the web page for that issue; once you're there, click on the title highlighted in blue and you'll automatically download the issue.
Club members will have access to the most recent issue (currently April/May; the next issue, June/July, will be coming soon) and all back issues of the FLEX through August 2007. We'll be adding more back issues as soon as we can, and we'll notify you by e-mail, on the Disneyana Fan Club page on Facebook, and here in the Disneyana Dispatch when a new issue or additional back issues have been posted.
If you haven't registered yet on disneyanafanclub.org, please do! It's a quick, two-step process, and once you're registered and we've confirmed your membership, you'll have access to all sorts of great information. If you're having a little trouble getting registered as a member, we'll be posting instructions on how to register here in the Dispatch shortly.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org. I'll talk to you again soon!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-In-Chief
Disneyana Fan Club Fantasyline Express
It's great to be blogging you from our new online home! We have some exciting things happening - the new website, this new version of the Disneyana Dispatch, and of course, our upcoming DisneyanaMania Convention - but I want to take a moment to talk about online access to the Fantasyline Express.
I want to thank everyone for their patience over the past few months as we've dealt with some issues in the production and online posting of the FLEX. Now that disneyanafanclub.org has gone live, all of you folks who elected to receive the FLEX online will have easy access to the current and past issues of the newsletter as registered as a club member on the website.
If you're already registered as a member on disneyanafanclub.org, just log in and then click on the "Fantasyline-Express" link under the "Members" tab, then scroll down the page page the FLEX logo; you'll see a list of all available issues. Click on the title of the issue you'd like to see and you'll be taken to the web page for that issue; once you're there, click on the title highlighted in blue and you'll automatically download the issue.
Club members will have access to the most recent issue (currently April/May; the next issue, June/July, will be coming soon) and all back issues of the FLEX through August 2007. We'll be adding more back issues as soon as we can, and we'll notify you by e-mail, on the Disneyana Fan Club page on Facebook, and here in the Disneyana Dispatch when a new issue or additional back issues have been posted.
If you haven't registered yet on disneyanafanclub.org, please do! It's a quick, two-step process, and once you're registered and we've confirmed your membership, you'll have access to all sorts of great information. If you're having a little trouble getting registered as a member, we'll be posting instructions on how to register here in the Dispatch shortly.
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at editor@disneyanafanclub.org. I'll talk to you again soon!
Paul Schnebelen
Editor-In-Chief
Disneyana Fan Club Fantasyline Express
Friday, July 9, 2010
Follow Us On Twitter!
Disneyana Fan Club is now on Twitter! It's easy to follow us- just sign into Twitter and do a search for "Disneyana D", or go to www.twitter.com/DisneyanaD. Click on "Follow", and you'll get updates from The Disneyana Dispatch blog and other tweets about the Club! And by going to our Twitter account and looking at the messages that we receive from the Twitter accounts that we follow, you will learn a lot about Disney- past, present and future!
DisneyMania Convention Calendar Available at DisneyanaFanClub.org
Hey Gang!
The DisneyanaMania Convention Schedule for 2010 is now downloadable onto your iCal program, at disneyanafanclub.org (just see the Calendar at the bottom of the home page. There's a little Calendar icon underneath it- click that). I just finished adjusting the times for the events to reflect Pacific Standard Time (for those planning to attend the Convention!)
Thank you.
- David Ransom, Webmaster
The DisneyanaMania Convention Schedule for 2010 is now downloadable onto your iCal program, at disneyanafanclub.org (just see the Calendar at the bottom of the home page. There's a little Calendar icon underneath it- click that). I just finished adjusting the times for the events to reflect Pacific Standard Time (for those planning to attend the Convention!)
Thank you.
- David Ransom, Webmaster
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Welcome to DisneyanaFanClub.org!
To all NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club Members , Former NFFC/DFC Club Members, and Disneyana Fans Everywhere:
Welcome! DisneyanaFanClub.org, our brand-new website, is now officially launched and open for visitors! We are excited about our new Website and about Disneyana Fan Club! On our new website, you can now register for Disneyana Fan Club Membership (and pay with credit card with our Pay Pal checkout)! Club Members can now view 22 past issues of the FantasyLine Express (our exclusive color publication). Club Members have exclusive viewing privileges to the Disneyana Fan Club’s By-Laws and the latest Financial Report.
I encourage everyone to go to www.disneyanafanclub.org , and register! It’s free to register on the website, and Registered Guests can see and do more than Non-Registered Guests.
All Registered Guests to DisneyanaFanClub.org can enjoy our Legends Profiles under the “Legacy” tab. Our Club has honored over 100 Disney Legends over the years!
Additionally, Registered Guests can check out the “Chapters” tab, where they can locate and contact any number of local NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club Chapters in the U.S. and in other countries.
Our new website now directly connects to our Club’s Facebook account, our newly-designed blog, “The Disneyana Dispatch” (which I want everyone to subscribe to and comment on), and to our new Forums. Coming soon: a connection to our YouTube channel! And, don’t forget to subscribe to “Disneyana D” on Twitter!
This website reminds me of what Walt Disney said about Disneyland, that “it will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world.” I think that this site will grow as long as there is imagination left in our Club and in our Club Members!
Please note that with this new website launch, we will immediately be closing our old website at nffc.org. However, anyone who goes to that web address will be automatically routed to DisneyanaFanClub.org.
So, enjoy DisneyanaFanClub.org! It’s your new website! If you have any ideas of how we can improve anything on the website or any new ideas, please feel free to contact me!
Sincerely,
David Ransom
Webmaster
Disneyana Fan Club
webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org
Welcome! DisneyanaFanClub.org, our brand-new website, is now officially launched and open for visitors! We are excited about our new Website and about Disneyana Fan Club! On our new website, you can now register for Disneyana Fan Club Membership (and pay with credit card with our Pay Pal checkout)! Club Members can now view 22 past issues of the FantasyLine Express (our exclusive color publication). Club Members have exclusive viewing privileges to the Disneyana Fan Club’s By-Laws and the latest Financial Report.
I encourage everyone to go to www.disneyanafanclub.org , and register! It’s free to register on the website, and Registered Guests can see and do more than Non-Registered Guests.
All Registered Guests to DisneyanaFanClub.org can enjoy our Legends Profiles under the “Legacy” tab. Our Club has honored over 100 Disney Legends over the years!
Additionally, Registered Guests can check out the “Chapters” tab, where they can locate and contact any number of local NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club Chapters in the U.S. and in other countries.
Our new website now directly connects to our Club’s Facebook account, our newly-designed blog, “The Disneyana Dispatch” (which I want everyone to subscribe to and comment on), and to our new Forums. Coming soon: a connection to our YouTube channel! And, don’t forget to subscribe to “Disneyana D” on Twitter!
This website reminds me of what Walt Disney said about Disneyland, that “it will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world.” I think that this site will grow as long as there is imagination left in our Club and in our Club Members!
Please note that with this new website launch, we will immediately be closing our old website at nffc.org. However, anyone who goes to that web address will be automatically routed to DisneyanaFanClub.org.
So, enjoy DisneyanaFanClub.org! It’s your new website! If you have any ideas of how we can improve anything on the website or any new ideas, please feel free to contact me!
Sincerely,
David Ransom
Webmaster
Disneyana Fan Club
webmaster@disneyanafanclub.org
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Exclusive Pins from Disney Employee Center On Sale at NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club's All-Disneyana Show and Sale on July 18th, 2010
The NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club is pleased to announce that there will be exclusive pins from the Disney Employee Center on sale at our All Disneyana Show and Sale on Sunday, July 18th, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, California. The show will also feature pins and merchandise from Walt Disney Imagineering.
Our All-Disneyana Show and Sale is the place to go to find almost everything imaginable that's Disney- you have to see it to believe it! So come down to the Crowne Plaza Resort on Sunday, July 18th! We hope to see you there!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
We're Having A Party and We Want You All To Come!
We're Having a Party and Want All of You to Come........
When: July 13 - July 18
Where: CrownePlazaResortAnaheim-GardenGrove
12021 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, California92840-4001
Register now as prices increase July 1st.
Current Price until July 1, $360. July 1 and After $390.
Price includes All seminars, 4 Meal functions and Priority entrance to the All Disneyana Show and Sale.
Registration available at www.NFFC.org
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday July 13
The NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club opening welcome reception dinner will be a Bayou Mardi Gras party with guests of honor from "Princess and the Frog" , Jennifer Cody, the voice of Charlotte, Princess of Mardi Gras and Michael Leon Wooley, the voice of Louis the Jazz Musician Alligator. As befitting a true Mardi Gras party, the dinner will consist of jambalaya, red beans, and rice followed by beignets for dessert.
Guests are encouraged tocome dressed in their favorite Disney costume or any costume they choose. Following dinner, there will be a Meet and Greet and Sign and Sell by our guests of honor. You may bring your own items for personalization but there is a charge for their autographs.
Wednesday July 14
Dream: A Collectors Brunch for Ryman Arts with guests Diane Brigham, Executive Director of Ryman Arts, Marty Sklar- Disney Legend and President of the Board of Directors for Ryman Arts, Tom Sito- Disney animator and Annie Award receipient of the June Foray Award.
Welcome Promptness Drawing
Richard Karft- Finding Kraftland
Lisa Bell of Smoke Tree Ranch
Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily- Disneyland 55th Special Collectables
Chapters Representative Meeting
Chapters Member of the Year Reception
Hospitality Suite/ GKTW Fundraiser hosted by Orlandoand DaytonChapters
Thursday July 15
Jim Hill -A Look at the Sideways DisneylandThat Never Was
Welcome Promptness Drawing
Willie Ito - Disney Daze
Floyd Norman (Disney Legend) - The Good Old Days.... Again
The McKim Family- Their Extensive Disney Careers
Pam Burns, Nancy Rodrigue, Tom Sito- Authors Panel
Fantasiamania - Celebration Banquet with Bill Farmer, the official Voice of Goofy since 1987 and a Disney Legend, entertaining. Bill is a professional stand up comedian.
Hospitality Suite
Friday July 16
Rick Farmiloe- Living the Documentary "Waking Sleeping Beauty"
If anyone has seen the Don Hahn documentary "Waking Sleeping Beauty", a must see is hearing from an animator, who lived that time, Rick Farmiloe. He will be showing a half hour video of footage of the animators acting out their frustration, prior to the Renaissance, by masking themselves and taking hostages with guns at the trailors, where they had been banished. Not only is Rick talented, but also interesting and has been likened to a younger, slimmer Elvis Presley.
Tony Baxter, Kim Irvine and Josh Shipley, the art director on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln- will discuss Disneyland's Mr. Lincoln remount and The Disney Gallery reopening.
June Foray- A Career of Character Voices
An Hour with The Legendary June Foray, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We will hear about her life and her career. She may entertain us with some of her voices, such as Rocky, the flying squirrel from Rocky and Bullwinkle, Lucifer's meow from Cinderella, or Grandmother Fa in Mulan, amongst a few of her voices.
NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Legends Luncheon:
This year's honorees are:
MArk Henn- Legendary Marc Davis was called "The Ladies Man" as Walt always assigned him the task of animating the heroines, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Tinker Belle and Cruella De Ville (though she was no heroine!). Another Mark, Mark Henn, has inherited that name as he is assigned the same task and has animated Belle, Mulan, Princess Jasmine and most recently, Princess Tiana in "Princess and the Frog", to name a few. At the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club's annual luncheon on Friday July 16, Mark will be honored as an NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Legend.
Eddie Carroll, the official voice of beloved Jiminy Cricket since 1973, will be honored posthumously. Eddie passed away April 6, 2010, and his wife, Carolyn, will accept the award for him. Eddie also appeared as Jack Benny in a one man show and was a regular on the Don Knotts Show.
Representing the realm of Imagineering, Wayne Jackson, will also be honored. Waynewas the director for theme park development, manufacturing, and installation of show and ride equipment for 21 years. He worked on all the theme parks up through the opening of Tokyo DisneySea, holding a variety of jobs, including creating figures for the HauntedMansionat Disneylandand the MagicKingdomand directing the installation of all shows and rides for Tokyo Disneyland. He also established the first show quality programs for Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland.
Last but not least, Miriam Nelson will be honored. She was hired by Walt Disney himself to be the choreographer for the opening day ceremonies of Disneyland, then choreographed some of the first dance numbers for the world-famous Golden Horseshoe Revue and was also the choreographer for Disney on Parade, a stage show that was performed in 26 cities throughout the United Statesand Canada.
Hospitality Suite
Saturday July 17
Disneyland's 55th Birthday
Group Photo and Foot Rally
Mouse Planet will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort. Their special guest will be Charles Phoenix, one of our Club favorites. Tickets are $25 per person and details can be found at www.mouseplanet.com.
Sunday July 18
All Disneyana Show and Sale, open first to convention attendees, then other members, and later also open to the Public.
Vendors will bring their unique and Disney collectables for sale, including exclusive PINS!!!!!!
Included will be:
Margaret Kerry (original model for Tinker Belle) will bring pictures to autograph but will also sign items brought by guests.
Bill Farmer (official Voice of Goofy and Pluto) will bring pictures to autograph but will also sign items brought by guests.
Willie Ito
Floyd Norman (Disney Legend)
Tom Sito (Annie Award Recipient)
The McKim Family
Mickey's of Glendalewill bring their popular Imagineering items.
We hope to see you all there!
- Scarlett Stahl, VP- Media Relations and Communications, Disneyana Fan Club
When: July 13 - July 18
Where: CrownePlazaResortAnaheim-GardenGrove
12021 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, California92840-4001
Register now as prices increase July 1st.
Current Price until July 1, $360. July 1 and After $390.
Price includes All seminars, 4 Meal functions and Priority entrance to the All Disneyana Show and Sale.
Registration available at www.NFFC.org
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday July 13
The NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club opening welcome reception dinner will be a Bayou Mardi Gras party with guests of honor from "Princess and the Frog" , Jennifer Cody, the voice of Charlotte, Princess of Mardi Gras and Michael Leon Wooley, the voice of Louis the Jazz Musician Alligator. As befitting a true Mardi Gras party, the dinner will consist of jambalaya, red beans, and rice followed by beignets for dessert.
Guests are encouraged tocome dressed in their favorite Disney costume or any costume they choose. Following dinner, there will be a Meet and Greet and Sign and Sell by our guests of honor. You may bring your own items for personalization but there is a charge for their autographs.
Wednesday July 14
Dream: A Collectors Brunch for Ryman Arts with guests Diane Brigham, Executive Director of Ryman Arts, Marty Sklar- Disney Legend and President of the Board of Directors for Ryman Arts, Tom Sito- Disney animator and Annie Award receipient of the June Foray Award.
Welcome Promptness Drawing
Richard Karft- Finding Kraftland
Lisa Bell of Smoke Tree Ranch
Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily- Disneyland 55th Special Collectables
Chapters Representative Meeting
Chapters Member of the Year Reception
Hospitality Suite/ GKTW Fundraiser hosted by Orlandoand DaytonChapters
Thursday July 15
Jim Hill -A Look at the Sideways DisneylandThat Never Was
Welcome Promptness Drawing
Willie Ito - Disney Daze
Floyd Norman (Disney Legend) - The Good Old Days.... Again
The McKim Family- Their Extensive Disney Careers
Pam Burns, Nancy Rodrigue, Tom Sito- Authors Panel
Fantasiamania - Celebration Banquet with Bill Farmer, the official Voice of Goofy since 1987 and a Disney Legend, entertaining. Bill is a professional stand up comedian.
Hospitality Suite
Friday July 16
Rick Farmiloe- Living the Documentary "Waking Sleeping Beauty"
If anyone has seen the Don Hahn documentary "Waking Sleeping Beauty", a must see is hearing from an animator, who lived that time, Rick Farmiloe. He will be showing a half hour video of footage of the animators acting out their frustration, prior to the Renaissance, by masking themselves and taking hostages with guns at the trailors, where they had been banished. Not only is Rick talented, but also interesting and has been likened to a younger, slimmer Elvis Presley.
Tony Baxter, Kim Irvine and Josh Shipley, the art director on Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln- will discuss Disneyland's Mr. Lincoln remount and The Disney Gallery reopening.
June Foray- A Career of Character Voices
An Hour with The Legendary June Foray, who has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We will hear about her life and her career. She may entertain us with some of her voices, such as Rocky, the flying squirrel from Rocky and Bullwinkle, Lucifer's meow from Cinderella, or Grandmother Fa in Mulan, amongst a few of her voices.
NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Legends Luncheon:
This year's honorees are:
MArk Henn- Legendary Marc Davis was called "The Ladies Man" as Walt always assigned him the task of animating the heroines, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Tinker Belle and Cruella De Ville (though she was no heroine!). Another Mark, Mark Henn, has inherited that name as he is assigned the same task and has animated Belle, Mulan, Princess Jasmine and most recently, Princess Tiana in "Princess and the Frog", to name a few. At the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club's annual luncheon on Friday July 16, Mark will be honored as an NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Legend.
Eddie Carroll, the official voice of beloved Jiminy Cricket since 1973, will be honored posthumously. Eddie passed away April 6, 2010, and his wife, Carolyn, will accept the award for him. Eddie also appeared as Jack Benny in a one man show and was a regular on the Don Knotts Show.
Representing the realm of Imagineering, Wayne Jackson, will also be honored. Waynewas the director for theme park development, manufacturing, and installation of show and ride equipment for 21 years. He worked on all the theme parks up through the opening of Tokyo DisneySea, holding a variety of jobs, including creating figures for the HauntedMansionat Disneylandand the MagicKingdomand directing the installation of all shows and rides for Tokyo Disneyland. He also established the first show quality programs for Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland.
Last but not least, Miriam Nelson will be honored. She was hired by Walt Disney himself to be the choreographer for the opening day ceremonies of Disneyland, then choreographed some of the first dance numbers for the world-famous Golden Horseshoe Revue and was also the choreographer for Disney on Parade, a stage show that was performed in 26 cities throughout the United Statesand Canada.
Hospitality Suite
Saturday July 17
Disneyland's 55th Birthday
Group Photo and Foot Rally
Mouse Planet will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort. Their special guest will be Charles Phoenix, one of our Club favorites. Tickets are $25 per person and details can be found at www.mouseplanet.com.
Sunday July 18
All Disneyana Show and Sale, open first to convention attendees, then other members, and later also open to the Public.
Vendors will bring their unique and Disney collectables for sale, including exclusive PINS!!!!!!
Included will be:
Margaret Kerry (original model for Tinker Belle) will bring pictures to autograph but will also sign items brought by guests.
Bill Farmer (official Voice of Goofy and Pluto) will bring pictures to autograph but will also sign items brought by guests.
Willie Ito
Floyd Norman (Disney Legend)
Tom Sito (Annie Award Recipient)
The McKim Family
Mickey's of Glendalewill bring their popular Imagineering items.
We hope to see you all there!
- Scarlett Stahl, VP- Media Relations and Communications, Disneyana Fan Club
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Convention Schedule for 2010 NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Convention in Garden Grove, California
This is the complete Schedule of Events for the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Convention, being held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Garden Grove, California from July 13th thru July 18th, 2010. (To see this bigger and better, just click on the image). You can click here to get the Registration Form to attend the Convention. Convention packages are customizable, so you can attend the Seminars for one day or for all days. You can also choose which Dining Events you want to attend!
Anyone who wants to learn a lot about Disney and have fun is welcome to become a Club Member of NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club! Simply click here!
We hope to see YOU at the NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Convention! It's going to be fun!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Vendor Contract for the 2010 NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club All-Disneyana Show and Sale Now Posted on new Disneyana Dispatch
Hey Gang!
The Vendor Contract for the 2010 NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club's All-Disneyana Show and Sale is now posted on this blog! Just look to the top right column under "Important Links"!
Registration Form for 2010 NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Now on New Disneyana Dispatch Blog
The Registration Form for the 2010 NFFC-Disneyana Fan Club Convention is now available right here on this blog! See the "Important Links" in the top right column!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Welcome to The Disneyana Dispatch!
Welcome to the Disneyana Dispatch, now being published as a blog. I'm really excited to be able to re-launch this publication as a blog, for several reasons. For one, our club, The Disneyana Fan Club, will be able to get important information out to our Club Members, Registered Guests and other interested folks in a fast, efficient way. You can follow us by simply clicking the "follow" message near the top of the blog. Feel free to register on Google for your own Google account and Blogger account, and feel free to leave comments (comments will be moderated!).
Thank you!
- David Ransom
Webmaster
Disneyana Fan Club
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