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WDWCelebrations heads west for our 2010 Commemorative Event "Fifty-Five"

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:28:13 +0000

WDWCelebrations Heads West in 2010 to present “Fifty-Five”, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event Honoring the 55th Anniversary of Disneyland®

Fifty-Five

A WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event Honoring the 55th Anniversary of Disneyland®

Thursday - Saturday, July 15th - 17th, 2010

WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce an exciting new Commemorative Event for 2010, celebrating the historic 55th anniversary of Disneyland® Park in Anaheim, California. Dubbed “Fifty-Five”, this Commemorative Event takes place Thursday through Saturday, July 15th to July 17th, 2010, and will be produced in association with our newest partner, WindowtotheMagic.

During the organization's longest and largest Commemorative Event to date, guests will be able to enjoy favorite WDWCelebrations signature offerings such as history walks, scavenger hunts, group rides, group meals, and, of course, a few very special surprises. This event will encompass the entire Disneyland® Resort, offering fans a taste of the West Coast Disney with an East Coast twist.

WDWCelebrations warmly welcomes WindowtotheMagic to our family of treasured partners. Paul Barrie, Jr. and his team currently produce the internet’s preeminent Disney audio podcast “A WindowtotheMagic,” as well as numerous fan DVDs. Paul has been creating Disney-related content for the internet since 1996.

Jason Diffendal, Co-Founder of WDWCelebrations, remarks, “We are constantly looking at new opportunities to bring like-minded Disney fans together to celebrate. We couldn’t pass up an opportunity to celebrate the fifty-five years since 1955 when Walt realized his dream. Disneyland® is Walt's place and sets the stage for what is sure to be a spectacular event!”

Jackie Steele, Core Team Member of WDWCelebrations, adds, “Our past events have focused on the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida, but this is the perfect occasion to recognize Walt Disney's first theme park masterpiece, the one that started it all. We are also very excited to be working with Paul Barrie Jr. and his talented team for this event. Paul does such a great job with his podcast, and it will be a pleasure to have him on our team.”

Registration for this event will open in December 2009. More information about the event will be released in the coming months via the WDWCelebrations.com website and newsletter as well as the WDWCelebrations official fan page on Facebook and the WDWCelebrations Twitter feed.

BREAKING NEWS! Official Disney Activities to Mark the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios™

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:59:54 +0000

WDWCelebrations has received exclusive information directly from the management Disney's Hollywood Studios™ concerning official Disney activities to mark the 20th Anniversary of the park, and we have been permitted to release this information.

The park will open an hour early, at 8:00 am, with a special rope-drop ceremony to kick off the anniversary celebration. Two special sessions with Imagineers will be held in the Premiere Theater, at 9:00 am and 10:45 am. Anniversary merchandise will be available, and Starring Rolls will be selling special anniversary cupcakes. Many of the restaurants will feature menu items from opening day.

The final schedule for Studio 20 has just been released and now includes the special rope-drop ceremony and one of the special sessions with Imagineers. additionally, registration for Studio 20 has been extended to April 25 to accomodate additional registrants. Note that credentials will not be mailed for anyone registering after April 18, but will be available at our Thursday night meet at Fantasia Gardens.

WDWCelebrations has broadcast the following press release today.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

WDWCelebrations Studio 20 Commemorative Event Final Schedule Released; Official Disney Events Include Special Sessions with Walt Disney Imagineering

Orlando, FL , April 19th, 2009 --

WDWCelebrations is pleased to announce the release of the final schedule for our Studio 20 Commemorative Event, celebrating the 20th
anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Two major additions to the event schedule feature official Disney activities marking the anniversary.

On Friday May 1, 2009, the date of the anniversary, the park will open at 8:00 am with a special rope drop ceremony welcoming guests into the park to kick off the celebration. In addition, two special sessions to commemorate the anniversary will take place in the Premier Theater, one at 9:00 am and another at 10:45 am. These sessions will feature Imagineers from Walt Disney Imagineering who were fundamental in the development of the park and will share their insights on the creation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™. Currently scheduled to appear are Bob Weis (Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering), Tom Fitzgerald (Executive Vice President, Senior Creative Executive; WDI), and Eric Jacobson (Senior Vice President, Creative Development; WDI). Each session will last approximately one hour. This exclusive information was communicated to the WDWCelebrations Core Team by the management of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ in a recent meeting regarding the park’s 20th anniversary celebration. This information was approved for release by Disney.

Adam Roth, Co-Founder of WDWCelebrations, explains, “We are very excited about these new developments surrounding the celebration of the anniversary, and are very appreciative of the management of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ for sharing it with us. As such, we decided to extend our registration period in order to accommodate any additional guests who wish to join WDWCelebrations at our Studio 20 event.” The registration deadline for Studio 20 has been extended to Saturday, April 25, 2009.

About WDWCelebrations, L. L. C.
WDWCelebrations, L. L. C. is a Florida-based organization created by Disney fans, dedicated to "celebrating the magic of the past, present, and future, together." WDWCelebrations was founded by the organizers of Celebration 25, which commemorated the 25th anniversary of Epcot in 2007. WDWCelebrations Commemorative Events are designed to celebrate milestones in Disney park history. For more information about WDWCelebrations and its events can be found at http://www.wdwcelebrations.com.

Contact:
WDWCelebrations, L. L. C.
Adam Roth or Jason Diffendal
adam@wdwcelebrations.com or jason@wdwcelebrations.com
Orlando, FL
206-600-4723

Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ is a trademark of The Walt Disney Company.
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Studio 20: Registration Closes in 5 Days; Special T-Shirt Preorders for Attendees

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:24:27 +0000

Studio 20 Registration Closes in 5 Days!

This will be our last email newsletter before registration closes on Saturday, April 18th, at 11:59pm, so be sure to register soon! We cannot under any circumstances accept on-site registrations for the event at Walt Disney World, so all registrations must be made in advance via our web site. Just head over to our Studio 20 page and click on the link to register!

Let others know you're coming to Studio 20 on our Facebook page

If you haven't yet become a fan on our Facebook page, check it out! You can RSVP to Studio 20 on our Events page to let other Disney fans know you'll be attending Studio 20. (Note that this does not replace the official registration via our web site; it simply allows others to see who's coming.) If you're also planning to join us for the Mini Golf Meet at Fantasia Gardens on Thursday night (April 30), please RSVP for that meet also.

WDWCelebrations T-Shirts for Studio 20 Attendees

We are preparing a limited run of WDWCelebrations Logo T-Shirts for Studio 20 Event Attendees. These shirts are available only to Studio 20 event attendees at this time, and all orders will be distributed at the Studio 20 event. As part of our Charity Initiative, $2.00 from the sale of each shirt will be added to our donation to the Dream Team Project. Head over to the WDWCelebrations Shop to pre-order your shirts.

Please do not order a shirt at this time if you are not attending Studio 20, as we cannot ship shirts at this time. We will be opening the store with shipping capabilities to everyone after Studio 20, and we'll let you know when it opens via our newsletter and on our Facebook page.

ALL SHIRT ORDERS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT STUDIO 20. NONE CAN BE MAILED AT THIS TIME. ALL SHIRT ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2009 AT 11:59 PM. SHIRTS WILL ONLY BE DISTRIBUTED TO THOSE WHO PRE-ORDERED. NO SHIRTS WILL BE SOLD AT THE EVENT.

MickeyNews joins WDWCelebrations as our newest Partner!

MickeyNews.com has joined WDWCelebrations as our newest Partner, and will have staff in attendance at Studio 20. Check out MickeyNews.com, one of the best sources on the Internet for Disney related news.

~The WDWCelebrations Team~

Studio 20 Update, and Thursday night Mini Golf meet

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Studio 20 registration closes in less than two weeks!

Studio 20
A WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event
honoring the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
produced in partnership with StudiosCentral.com
May 1 - 2, 2009

More information on the event is available on our website - click here.

Please be sure to register before midnight on April 18, 2009, as we will be mailing registration credentials immediately after registration closes. ABSOLUTELY NO REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT WILL BE PERMITTED.

Thursday night Mini Golf meet at Studio 20

If you will be in Walt Disney World Thursday evening (April 30), come join us for some fun before Studio 20 officially kicks off Friday! Meet us at 8:30 pm at Fantasia Gardens and test your skill on the Fantasia Fairways course. The price is $11.75 plus tax for adults and $9.75 for children (ages 3-9). Fantasia Gardens is located across the street from the WDW Swan resort. To get to Fantasia Gardens via Disney Transport, you can take a bus from any theme park or Downtown Disney to the Swan and walk across the street. You can also take a FriendShip boat from Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, or Disney's BoardWalk or Yacht and Beach Club Resorts to the Swan & Dolphin boat dock, then walk across the street. By car (probably the easiest!), the entrance to Fantasia Gardens is across from the Swan on Epcot Resorts Blvd.

Become a Fan of WDWCelebrations on Facebook, and Follow us on Twitter!

Become a fan on Facebook - click here!

Studio 20 Charity Donation

As we approach Studio 20, as part of our Charity Initiative we will once again be making a donation to the Dream Team Project. More information on our Charity Initiative is available on our website. If you want to make a donation to the Dream Team Project and have it included in our donation presentation, please be sure to put "WDWCelebrations" in the comment area when you make the donation.

~The WDWCelebrations Team~

Studio 20 Update, and become a Fan on Facebook

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:50:30 +0000

Registration closes in less than a month for our next event!

Studio 20
A WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event
honoring the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
produced in partnership with StudiosCentral.com
May 1 - 2, 2009

More information on the event is available on our website - click here.

We have just updated the tentative schedule for Studio 20:

Friday May 1:
9:00 am - Meet in front of Sorcerer's Hat (immediately after park opening)
10:45 am - Group Photo
11:00 am - Distribution of Scavenger Hunt materials
2:45 pm - Scavenger Hunt materials due
2:45 pm - Meet for Block Party Bash
3:00 pm - Block Party Bash Group Show
4:15 pm - Scavenger Hunt Prize Presentation
4:30 pm - Great Movie Ride Group Ride
5:30 pm - Dinner (on your own)
6:45 pm - Toy Story Midway Mania!* Last Ride of the Night Meet

Saturday May 2:
9:15 am - Star Tours - the ultimate Star Wars™ Thrill Ride** Group Ride
10:30 am - American Idol Group Show
12:00 pm - Lunch (Group Meal at Backlot Express)
2:30 pm - Studio Backlot Tour Group Ride
3:30 pm - History Walk
5:30 pm - Dinner (on your own)
6:45 pm - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror*** Last Ride of the Night Meet

Become a Fan of WDWCelebrations on Facebook, and Follow us on Twitter!

A number of you have found our new Fan Page on Facebook! We opened this page as a beta-test a few weeks ago, and now we’re rolling it out officially. The Facebook fan page allows us to interact with our fans and allows you to interact with each other – supporting our mission statement of unity in the community! One of the benefits of the Facebook page is that you can let others know you’re coming to our events, and see who else is coming! We encourage anyone coming to Studio 20 to RSVP to the event on the Facebook page. (Note that this does not replace your official registration on our website – it merely lets others know you’re already registered.) You can also upload your personal pictures and videos you have taken during our past events to the appropriate sections, helping to contribute to the photographic history of our events! . There’s also a discussion board functionality, and we’ll be using the Facebook page in conjunction with the newsletter, Twitter, and the site RSS feed to broaden our communications with you.

Become a fan on Facebook - click here!

If you still need resort accomodations for Studio 20 or any upcoming trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or the Disney Cruise Line, check out our official travel agent, Mouse Fan Travel®.

As we get closer to Studio 20, we'll be sending more information about the event in the upcoming weeks in the newsletter. Stay tuned!

~The WDWCelebrations Team~

*Toy Story Mania! is inspired by Disney•Pixar's "Toy Story" films
**Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd.
***The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and is used with permission pursuant to a license from CBS, Inc.

Studio 20 Registration NOW OPEN

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:31:38 +0000

Studio 20 Registration NOW OPEN! at WDWCelebrations.com.

Studio 20 - Registration Opens Wednesday; Tentative Schedule Inside!

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

WDWCelebrations presents Studio 20, a WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event in honor of the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Hollywood Studios, produced in partnership with StudiosCentral.com. We're excited to welcome StudiosCentral.com as a new partner, and pleased to be working with Matt Hochberg of StudiosCentral.com for this event.

We know you've been waiting patiently for the opening of registration for Studio 20, and we're happy to announce that registration will open on Wednesday January 28! As a special bonus for our newsletter subscribers, below you'll find a sneak preview of the Tentative Schedule that will be released on Wednesday as well.

As you'll see in the tentative schedule, Studio 20 incorporates some of the guest favorites that have been hallmarks of our past events, including the ever-popular History Walk as well a Studios edition of our Scavenger Hunt. We're also planning a group meal at Backlot Express as well as the group rides and shows that we all love!

We have developed several changes to our registration system to make our events more convenient for all attendees. Instead of requiring event attendees to meet in front of the park at a very early hour to pick up nametags, now all attendees will receive registration credentials (nametag, lanyard, and schedule) via mail several weeks prior to the event. We hope this change makes it easier and more enjoyable for you to experience our event. In order to implement this new distribution method for registration credentials, registrants will be asked to pay a small fee to cover the shipping expenses. As part of our Charity Initiative, a portion of this registration fee will be earmarked for our donation presentation. The registration fee for adults is $6, of which $2 will go toward the charity donation. The registration fee for for children is $2, and the entire $2 of the children's registration fee will go toward the charity donation.

Further details about the event will be released in the coming months. Please remember any schedule listed as tentative is subject to change.

If you have any issues with the new registration system or have other feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

~The WDWCelebrations Team~

WDWCelebrations Studio 20 Tentative Schedule:

Friday May 1:
9:00 am - TBA
10:45 am - Group Photo
11:00 am - Distribution of Scavenger Hunt materials
2:45 pm - Scavenger hunt materials due
2:45 pm - Meet for Block Party Bash
3:00 pm - Block Party Bash Group Show
4:15 pm - Scavenger Hunt Prize Presentation
4:30 pm - Great Movie Ride Group Ride
5:30 pm - Dinner (on your own)
Evening - Evening entertainment TBA

Saturday May 2:
9:00 am - Toy Story Mania Group Ride
10:30 am - American Idol Group Show
12:00 pm - Lunch (Group Meal at Backlot Express)
2:30 pm - Tower of Terror Group Ride
4:00 pm - History Walk
6:00 pm - Dinner (on your own)
Evening - Evening entertainment TBA

Happy New Year and Studio 20 update

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year! We at WDWCelebrations want to wish you a happy and healthy 2009!

Although we planned to open registration today for our next event, Studio 20, which takes place May 1-2, 2009, we have developed a new registration system and are currently preparing and testing this new system. Therefore, registration for Studio 20 will open sometime in mid-January. As we promised previously, newsletter subscribers will receive a sneak preview of the tentative schedule a few days before registration officially opens.

Many attendees of our previous events have provided feedback indicating that early-morning distribution of registration credentials may not be convenient for everyone. Based on this feedback, our newly redesigned registration system will enable us to utilize a new method of distribution for registration credentials. Beginning with Studio 20 and for all future events, we will now mail registration credentials in advance to all registered event attendees. In order to implement this new service, it will be necessary for us to charge a small registration fee to cover our shipping expenses.

We hope that this new registration system will make it easier for event attendees to participate in our event without having to worry about getting to the sing-in table early in the morning. As always, we welcome your feedback on all aspects of WDWCelebrations and our events. You can email us anytime at info@wdwcelebrations.com.

As always, thanks for your support!
~The WDWCelebrations Team~

WDWCelebrations announces our next event: Studio 20

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:47:42 +0000

WDWCelebrations is excited to formally announce our next event:

Studio 20

A WDWCelebrations Commemorative Event

honoring the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Join us Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2, 2009 for two fun-filled days with like-minded Disney fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this great park.

Registration for Studio 20 will open in January 2009. Further details including a tentative schedule will be released at that time. Newsletter subscribers will receive a sneak preview of the tentative schedule a few days before registration opens.

We’d like to thank everyone who joined us for the World Wide Weekend in September. We had a great time and hope you did too. We've added an event recap as well as several photos from the event to the World Wide Weekend page in our Event Archive at http://www.wdwcelebrations.com/event-archive.html. In addition, PDF versions of the event schedule, World Showcase Scavenger Hunt, scavenger hunt answer key, and the Downtown Disney Pleasure Island History Walk script are also available on our website for all to enjoy.

We’re also proud that we were able to make another donation to the DisneyWorldTrivia Dream Team Project in conjunction with the World Wide Weekend event. On Friday September 26, we presented Lou Mongello with a virtual check for $500, and we sincerely thank everyone who helped make that happen, especially our Premium Registrants (a portion of each Premium Registration fee was included in the donation total). A recap of the donation and several pics are posted on the Dream Team Blog at http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/Dream-Team-Blog/.

For more information about the DisneyWorldTrivia Dream Team Project, head to http://www.disneyworldtrivia.com/Dream-Team-Project.html. If you make a donation and mention WDWCelebrations in the comments, we will include your contribution in our next donation presentation at Studio 20.

Stay tuned for more information about Studio 20 over the next several weeks! And as always, thanks for your support.

~The WDWCelebrations Team~

World Wide Weekend FINAL Schedule

jason@wdwcelebrations.com (Jason Diffendal) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:11:07 +0000

We are pleased to present the final schedule of events for World Wide Weekend!

The schedule is available on our website at:

http://www.wdwcelebrations.com/world-wide-weekend/world-wide-weekend-schedule.html