A D23 reminder, Now appearing at the courthouse, Free fruit? and … Set your DVRs.
These are our subjects for this week’s Pressing Matters.
Let’s get started with D23 first.
Knowing the way it goes when trying to secure tickets for D23 events, it might just be too late by the time you look at this Dear Readers but I thought I’d include it today anyway. You know … just in case.
Today at 10 am PST is the day to register for the D23 1st Anniversary events, one at Disneyland and one at Walt Disney World. The events are not free, but they sound like fun if you can get a ticket.
I hate to tell you not to stick around and read what I have to say, but if you’re interested in attending either of these events, I’d go straight to the website if I were you. Time is of the essence when registering for D23 things. Here’s the link:
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo.html
But if you have stuck around (thank you), here’s the whole scoop on what’s in store for D23’s grand anniversary fêtes:
At Disneyland:
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Check In: Begins at 4 p.m. at a registration table to the west side of the park entrance. Check In will end promptly at 9:30 p.m.
Party Begins: 9 p.m.; Check in information for the party will be provided at registration
Event Ends: Midnight
Cost: $65 per person
Included with the cost of your ticket:
• Private dessert party in Fantasyland after park closing
• The chance to ride many Fantasyland attractions including Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Storybook Land Canal Boats, it's a small world, Mad Tea Party, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White's Scary Adventures and Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Photo opportunities with beloved Disney characters
• Commemorative, limited-edition pin (one per guest)
At Walt Disney World:
Date: Friday, March 5, 2010
Location: Magic Kingdom
Check In: Begins at 9 a.m. at Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom; starting at 2 p.m. check in will move to the brick kiosk by the main entrance of the Magic Kingdom; check in will end promptly at 6:30 p.m.
First Dinner Seating: 4:30 p.m.
Second Dinner Seating: 6:30 p.m.
Event Ends: 11 p.m.
Cost: $140 per person
Included with the cost of your ticket:
• Park admission for one day at Walt Disney World (see below)
• Private dinner inside the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon
• Exclusive viewing of Mickey's PhilharMagic
• Presentation on the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland expansion by an Imagineer
• Dessert party in Fantasyland after park closing with the opportunity to ride several attractions
• Photo opportunities with beloved Disney characters
• Commemorative, limited-edition pin (one per guest)
One more D23 plug for you (and this event has tickets available) –
If you’ve never been out to the Disney Studio lot, trust me, you want to go. Here’s your chance to step onto that historic lot and also view a classic bit of Disney film, Toby Tyler.
D23’s description of the event:
Toby Tyler, or 10 Weeks with a Circus, was originally released on January 21, 1960. It stars Disney acting vet Kevin Corcoran (Old Yeller, The Shaggy Dog and Swiss Family Robinson, to name a few of his Disney credits) as well as Henry Calvin and Gene Sheldon (both of whom starred in Zorro and Babes in Toyland).
The event promises some special D23 surprises as well as the opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow D23 Members on the Studio Lot.
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010
Location: The Studio Theatre, The Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California
Time: Check in begins at 1 p.m.; Screening begins at 2 p.m. (please do not arrive at the Studio Lot before 1 p.m.).
Cost: FREE (Although there will be a $5 ticket processing fee.)
NOTE: Available only to D23 Members in good standing. Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest. There are a limited number of tickets available. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. Tickets may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable.
For more information go to:
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/010410_EE_50FabulousTobyTyler.html
Or to go straight to the Toby Tyler ticketing page, go to:
http://registration2.experient-inc.com/showDIS102/default.aspx?sec=10MAR27
And now for something completely different (to steal a line from Monty Python) and because I am currently reading Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell (the voice of Violet in the Incredibles) and thus, at this point in time, am fascinated with Abraham Lincoln, I found a Lincoln activity for all of you in the Disneyland vicinity, specifically at Orange County’s Old Courthouse in Santa Ana. With President’s Day coming up, it’s a great way to expose the kiddies to some Lincoln lore.
From ocparks.com:
On this special Saturday Open House, visit the Old Courthouse to see the exhibit “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America.” In addition to the exhibit, families can create nineteenth century-inspired crafts and play with replica toys. At noon, the Orange County Historical Commission will sponsor the showing of the 1940 classic movie “Abe Lincoln in Illinois”. This critically acclaimed movie fictionally portrays Lincoln’s childhood and early political career.
Also of interest next door to the courthouse, is the historic Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House, which will be open and available for tours.
Event Fee: Free
Takes place: Sat, February 6th
Saturday Open House
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-973-6610 or (714) 973-6607
For more information visit:
http://www.ocparks.com/oldcourthouse/default.asp?Show=Events_2
Okay … who doesn’t like free stuff? Anyone? I thought so. This one’s rather curious but also cool. It’s another LA-based thing (sorry all you readers elsewhere – send me your press releases and I might just talk about them in a future Pressing Matters), a free fruit tree. Plant a tree and grow some fruit in your own backyard.
LACMA (or Los Angles County Museum of Arts) has got this really interesting project going on. Called EATLACMA, it kicks off a yearlong phase this coming weekend with the free fruit tree giveaway:
Plant the Perimeter Fruit Tree Giveaway
Saturday, February 6 | 12:00 pm
Artist collective Fallen Fruit kicks off a yearlong project, EATLACMA, with a fruit tree giveaway. Come pick up a free fruit tree along with planting instructions for your garden. This is the first in a series of events, which will include an exhibition, opening in June, and a series of food-related events throughout the year.
EATLACMA is a yearlong investigation into food, art, culture and politics. EATLACMA's projects consider food as a common ground that explores the social role of art and ritual in community and human relationships. EATLACMA unfolds seasonally, with artist's gardens planted and harvested on the museum campus, hands-on public events, and a concurrent exhibition, Fallen Fruit Presents The Fruit of LACMA (June 27-November 7, 2010)
Limited quantity of trees available, please plan to arrive early. The event will end by 3 pm or when all trees have been given away.
For more information visit:
http://www.lacma.org/programs/Lectures.aspx#1263240165328
Our last item today is all about travel. I don’t know about you, but I don’t get to travel as much as I’d like to. So I live vicariously through the Travel Channel and that frequently means watching Samantha Brown.
Samantha travels over 230 days a year, some job huh? I especially love it when she goes to Disney destinations (and France, which I guess, technically, is also a Disney destination, what with Disneyland Paris and all).
Samantha's celebrating a 10-year anniversary on the Travel Channel with Four Special Episodes (one in which she goes to Walt Disney World).
From the press release:
Travel Channel host Samantha Brown will celebrate her 10th Anniversary on the network, and a decade of inspiring audiences to look past the standard travel guides. To honor this milestone, the network will broadcast four original hour-long specials with Samantha beginning Monday, February 8 at 8PM.
"The past ten years has been an incredible journey -- literally and figuratively," said Samantha Brown, Travel Channel host. Meeting and interacting with people around the country and around the world has been both a life-altering and humbling experience. I'm excited to uncover the adventures that lie ahead for me in the next decade."
Visiting dozens of countries, hundreds of cities and staying in countless hotels around the world, Samantha has been a familiar face on Travel Channel. She began on the network hosting the Great Vacation Homes series, then Great Hotels, and over the years Samantha carved out a distinctive style unparalleled by any other talent on television.
With fan favorites like Passport to Europe, Passport to Latin America, and her latest series, Samantha Brown's Great Weekends, Samantha's ability to convey the feeling of a specific place -- not just the basic facts -- has established her as an inspirational resource for prospective travelers.
Here are the programs to look out for – consult your local TV guide for specific times:
• Samantha Brown's Vancouver (February 8 at 8PM) where Samantha discovers the natural beauty, winter activities, food and culture of the 2010 Winter Olympics host city.
• Samantha Brown: Inside the Suitcase (February 9 at 8PM) Samantha shares her travel secrets, packing tips and her favorite moments from the road.
• Samantha Brown Fan-a-thon (February 10 at 8PM) Samantha celebrates ten years of travel at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida with some VIPs -- her fans. Fans share some of their favorite show moments.
• Samantha Brown's World of Sports (February 11 at 8PM) Samantha takes viewers through a personal compendium of her best and worst sports-related moments throughout her time on the Travel Channel.
For more information check out: www.travelchannel.com/samanthabrown
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