Disney is having a D23 Expo for fans this weekend with several announcements and events concerning their fairy tale related products. I find all of this most interesting because the releases of Princess and the Frog and Rapunzel will most likely have the biggest impact on fairy tale awareness in pop culture over the next few years. Here's some quick links:
D23: Princess & the Frog Impressions: Some attendees saw a screening of 30 minutes of the film. The link leads to one viewer's impressions of the experience.
Disney's Fantasyland Getting Magical Makeover: The makeover, one of the most extensive ever in the park's history and is emphasizing Disney's fairy tale princesses. "With the new expansion, guests will be able to visit the Disney princesses in their own fairytale lands. There are also plans to build a castle like the one featured in "Beauty and the Beast." Some of the plans were leaked a few months ago and can be seen in greater detail at Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Expansion Plans Leaked.
'Princess and the Frog' celebrations announced; New Orleans not in that number: Early announcements of when and where releases for Princess and the Frog will take place. The release dates are being staggered for major cities, it appears.
And another article: Disney hopes its 2-D 'Princess and the Frog' doesn't fall flat.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Disney's D23 Makes Fairy Tale News
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It is disappointing that New Orleans won't get a Opening bash. Disney opened Hunchback of Notre Dame here with parades and live entertainment in the Superdome. It was fun. They ran ads in the newspaper to enter for free tickets. The city could use that tourist/convention money.
ReplyDeleteDitto on the excitement in seeing fairy tales get a little spotlight again with P&tF and Rapunzel.
ReplyDeleteI think New Orleans will benefit too, though perhaps not as directly as if they did something there locally. Who knows? Perhaps they tried and couldn't figure out the legal stuff with current restrictions etc It's not like Disney to pass up a promotional opportunity that also makes them look really good. (Complete speculation here.)