Cinderella: Live-Action Film

Hello Disney Freaks!

If you didn't already know, Cinderella came to theater's this Friday! I personally was very lucky to have seen it at Downtown Disney on opening day, and let me just say...WOW! 

This movie was absolutely magical. Of course, being a Disney movie I expected it to be good, but let me tell you that it went well beyond my expectations. Everything about the movie was magical, and everything was displayed in such a way that the story felt real and relate able to life. The movies' messages were undoubtedly the strongest messages I have ever seen, and the movie left me with a lasting smile marking my face and the presence of magic in my heart.

The charming prince played by Richard Madden and the grace and kindness of Cinderella played by Lily James was obviously a huge part of my new-found love for the Cinderella story, but they weren't the only ones to make the film so wonderful. The fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham Carter) and Lady Tremaine (Cate Blanchett) were astounding actresses and I know the entire audience fell in love with the love of Cinderella's mother and father and the loyalty of Cinderella's friends... and I'm certain you will too.

        

If you haven't seen the film yet, make sure that you do. I'm sure it will fill you will magic and a renewed respect for Walt Disney Productions.

Well that's all for tonight folks! God Bless!

And Remember Disney Freaks... "Have Courage and be Kind." -Cinderella

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

If you haven't been to Disney's California Adventures lately, or you merely haven't noticed, there has been a new character roaming around Buena Vista Street. 

Resembling the looks of Mickey Mouse but with longer ears, Oswald was one of Walt Disney's first successful animated creations.

In the 1920's, Universal Studios wanted a new cartoon character; a rabbit. Charles Mintz, Disney's film distributor at the time, suggested that Walt complete the task of creating a lovable character named Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. On September 5, 1927, Oswald starred in his first short film, "Trolley Troubles." Oswald later went on to star in 26  animated short films and generate the first ever sold merchandise for Walt Disney. To Walt's dismay, however, he later found that Mintz and Universal Studios owned the rights to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Upset at their possession of his beloved creation and multiple other unfair factors on the part of Mintz, he gave up his rights to Oswald and created a much more beloved character that he would never let any other company get their hands on... MICKEY MOUSE!!!

In 2006, the Disney Company won back the rights to Oswald when they traded sportscaster Al Michaels from ABC and ESPN to NBC Universal. Disney acquired full rights to Oswald's 26 short black and white films as well and began selling Oswald merchandise in 2007. Oswald is also featured in Disney's game "Epic Mickey" and is now a meet and greet character inside Disney's California Adventure. 

In the end, Disney's experience with the greed of the film industry taught him a valuable life lesson and led on to the world famous Disney Characters we know today, starting with Mickey Mouse himself. 

Big Hero 6: Oscar winning anamated film

Congratulations to Big Hero 6 for winning "Best Animated Film" at the Oscars Sunday night!

Released in theaters November 7 of 2014, Big Hero 6 took both the box office and the Oscars by storm. As happy as I am about the win for Big Hero 6,  I am also overjoyed that Disney  won a second Oscar for "Best Animated Short Film" for the making of Feast!

The animated short is a cute love story from the perspective and view of a Boston Terrior puppy named Winston. The short proceeds the film Big Hero 6, making its success a two way win.

If you haven't seen the film yet, make sure to see it when you next get the chance!

It's a great film and it's not worth missing out on. 

Hope you all have a wonderful and magical day

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And remember folks, "Balalalala" -Baymax.

Star Wars Weekends: Disney World Resort

Hello fellow Disney Freaks...or should I say STAR WARS FREAKS!

If you plan on visiting Disney World between May 15 and June 14, you are in luck!

Disney World will me busting at the seams with "the Force" every weekend during this time, and all the Star Wars fanatics can enjoy the many Jedi adventures that await in this annual event!

During Star Wars Weekends, you can experience new galactic adventures such as a enjoying a delicious meal at the "Star Wars Dine-in Galactic Breakfast" or "Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine." You can meet rare Star Wars characters, receive their autographs, and even have the little ones join the "Jedi Training Academy." And don't forget about the year-round attraction "Star Tours." 

Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be one with the Force and discover your inner Jedi. For more information feel free to visit the Disney World website at: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/

"May the Force be with you" Disney Freaks!

-Star Wars

Disneyland: Diamond Celebration

Hey Disney Freaks!

The Disney celebration never ceases. Starting May 22, 2015, Disneyland will engage in a 60 year anniversary "Diamond Celebration"!

The event comprises of a brand new "Light the Night" parade, "Disneyland Forever" fireworks show, and "World of Color" water spectacular!

Although the precise 60th Disneyland anniversary will be on July 17, 2015, Disney will be opening its gates early to allow  guests to enjoy the awaited celebration marking 60 years of pure magic.  During this time, Disney will promote the event with new popcorn buckets, park decorations, and souvenirs. The fireworks show will include a new projection technology allowing guests to be immersed in the magical world of Disney, as well as illuminating costumes and characters that will light the night sky in the "Light the Night" parade. For more information visit: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/tag/disneyland60/

"If you can DREAM it, you can DO it."

-Walt Disney

Frozen Fever

Hello fellow Disney Freaks!

Your wish has been granted! You can see Anna and Elsa once more in Disney's new animated short "Frozen Fever." This short is 7 minutes long and will be shown in movie theater's proceeding Disney's newest live-action film "Cinderella." Cinderella and the short film debut in March and is nearly ready for your viewing. In the short, Elsa throws Anna a Birthday bash, but things start to go awry when Elsa comes down with a cold. The short includes new outfits for the Frozen gang, as well as a new song that is rumored to be very catchy. The song has been written by Robert Lopez and Kristen-Anderson Lopez, the writers of the Oscar winning song "Let It Go," and is ready for your enjoyment. So if you want to see what's next for the royal family of Erindale, make sure you come and see Disney's "Cinderella" in theaters March 13.

And remember Disney Freaks...

"Only an act of true love can thaw a Frozen heart"

-Frozen

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Snow White: Since 1937

Approximately two weeks ago, Disney celebrated the 78th anniversary of Snow White. Praised for its fairy tale originality as Disney's first animated film, Snow White continues to touch the hearts of Disney Fans across the World. In honor of it's anniversary, here are the top 5 most interesting facts about Walt Disney's first animated film, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

1. Adriana Caselotti  was only 19 years old when she voiced the character of Snow White. Walt Disney wanted her voice to remain unique to the character of Snow White, so she was held to a very strict contract that forbade her from performing on stage and in film again. 

2. Snow white was the first film ever to release a movie soundtrack.

3. The profit gained from the film allowed Walt Disney to build the Disney studios in Burbank, California.

4. Some of the Dwarfs names were suggested, but later rejected. The names were: Jaunty, Blabby, Dirty, Gabby, Biggy-Wiggy, Gaspy, Gloomy, Awful, Deefy, Hoppy-Jumpy, Hotsy, Nifty, and Shifty.

5. Walt Disney won an Oscar for the film. His Oscar trophy consisted of a normal-sized Oscar, and 7 miniature Oscars beside it. The award was presented to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple herself. 

  

That's all for tonight folks! Good Night and Sweet Dreams!

"When the raindrops come tumbling, remember your the one who can fill the World with Sunshine." -Snow White