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Planes: Fire & Rescue Join Smokey Bear in New Wildfire Prevention PSAs
In an effort to educate Americans about how to prevent accidental wildfires, Disney is joining the Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring scenes and characters from Disneytoon Studios’ upcoming animated film “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” The PSAs are an extension of the Wildfire Prevention PSA campaign, featuring the iconic Smokey Bear, who celebrates his 70th birthday this summer. According to the U.S. Forest Service, over the past 13 years, an annual average of 6.7 million acres have been burned by wildfire. The most common sources of human-caused wildfires are campfires left…
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Disney Artwork and Collectible Events for August at Walt Disney World
If you are as much of Disney fan as we are (and most everyone we know), then you love to collect Disney artwork and merchandise! Each month, there are several opportunities to not only get your hands on unique Disney treasures, but you can also meet many of the artists behind these amazing creations. Here is a quick snapshot of the upcoming events for August at Walt Disney World Resort! July 30 – August 3: Looking for the opportunity to meet artist Greg McCullough? Greg will be appearing at Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace, July 30 – August 3 and again from August 20 – 24. Planning to…
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July 2014 Merchandise Events at the Disneyland Resort
Here’s a look at some of the merchandise events headed your way in July at the Disneyland Resort! July 12: Take part in a special artist showcase with Walt Disney Imagineers, Stephen Cargile, Larry Nikolai and Mark Page as well as former Walt Disney Imagineers, Maggie Parr and George Scribner from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Disneyana in Disneyland park. Learn more. July 12: Artists Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Noah are set to appear from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District. Learn more. July 12: Meet the filmmakers behind “Planes: Fire & Rescue,” 3 – 5 p.m. at Fly n’ Buy in Disney…