Monstrous Summer Disney Dooney & Bourke Giveaway
Disney is known for its ability to tie things together and this summer will be no different. With the much anticipated Disney-PIXAR movie Monsters University being released in theaters June 21, 2013, Disney Parks has deemed this to be a “Monstrous Summer” and this week is the kickoff with the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida and both Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in California being open for 24 straight hours starting Friday at 6 a.m.! With that being the case, here at Diz Thru Brown Eyes, we wanted to up our giveaway game. We will be giving away a Disney inspired Dooney & Bourke wristlet!
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We are having a scavenger hunt! Here’s how it will work. Below you will find 8 questions you will need to answer. All the answers are located in videos on our YouTube video channel which can be found at DizThruBrownEyes YouTube Channel. All you have to do is watch the videos and send your answers to Shaene.DTBE@gmail.com.
- In the video My Disney Vinylmation Collection, who signed a vinyl for Elantrice at the D23 Expo?
- In the video My Disney Room & Vinylmation Collection by Shaene, how far is it from his home to Disneyland?
- In the video Disney Cruise Line Western Caribbean Cruise, how many characters are there in the last picture?
- In the video My Aulani Experience, what street intersection is Aulani located closest too?
- In the video Disney Dream Rescue, how many people were rescued by the crew of the ship?
- In the video Fantasyland Fun with Lady Llewellyn & Tobias, what do they refer to Shaene as?
- In the video Fantasyland Fun with Lady Llewellyn & Tobias, what does Lady Llewellyn say is Lesson 181?
- In the video I Love Mickey Outfit, what kind of bag and print is part of the outfit?
The contest will begin Friday, 5/24/13 at 6:00am EST and end Monday, 5/27/13 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will also be announced by Tuesday, 5/28/13.
Rules:
- Open to residents of U.S. and Canada
- Must be 18 years and older to enter
- Dooney & Bourke wristlet will be mailed to the winner
- All entries will be verified upon selection of a winner to make sure that they are still in compliance with the terms of the giveaway.
- In the event of ties, all names will be put into a random drawing and a winner will be drawn.
Good Luck and let the Monstrous Summer begin!!!!
A t-EAR-ific Contest
The blog is giving away a Sully Disney ear hat. The giveaway starts at Friday, 5/24/13 at 12:00am and ends Saturday, 5/25/13 at 12:00am. The winner will be announced on Sunday, 5/26/13. The rules and link are below.
Rules:
- Open to residents of U.S. and Canada
- Must be 18 years and older to enter
- Ear hat will be mailed to the winner
- All entries will be verified upon selection of a winner to make sure that they are still in compliance with the terms of the giveaway.
Mean Muggin’ Monday Starbucks Edition
Today’s Mean Muggin’ Monday comes to you from 1912 Pike Place Market. For us that frequent Starbucks, we are familiar with that address. This is the location of the first Starbucks store, which opened in 1971. Well to be more detailed the store was first located at 2000 Western Avenue and then moved to 1912 Pike Place Market around 1976. My sister, JoVonn (@jhgive) was visiting Seattle, Washington before her and her family’s cruise to Alaska. My only request to her was to stop by this Starbucks location to get me a mug. Of course being the loving little sister that she is complied with my request. During her visit to the store, we stayed in contact via iMessage. She informed me the end of the line was outside of the store filled with eager tourists like her. She stated the line moved fast and before she knew it, she was drinking her Caramel Macchiato.
JoVonn stated the mugs are in boxes which is a plus to make taking them home easier. As you can see below Thomas the Train wanted to be in the picture courtesy of my nephew, Jacob.
Photo Credit: JG
My mug is from the “You Are Here” collection. The mug holds 14oz and retails for $10.95. It is chocolate brown on the inside and the storefront of the first Starbucks at 1912 Pike Place Market on the outside.
Photo Credit: JG
My sister’s mug is called “The First Starbucks Store”. The mug holds 12oz and retails for $10.95 also. It was made in the USA and has the original logo.
Photo Credit: JG
Below is a video of the store as well as a mug demonstration. Enjoy!
Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s fabulous find comes from The Container Store. I love this store!! I have been looking at packing cubes for a long time. Well I decided to take a trip to the closest location due to their “Go Organized Travel” sale taking place. After talking to a wonderful sales woman, I decided to purchase the Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Compression Set (larger cube 14”x10”x3”h and half cube 10”x7”3”h). I was able to pack a light jacket and my raincoat in the larger cube. I was impressed by what it held. Besides using the cubes when packing, I have decided to use the larger one in my backpack at the Disney Parks to store my raincoat and/or jacket as needed. Rolling up a coat takes up room in my backpack. The set retails for $37.99. However until 6/23/13 the set is on sale for $28.49.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s mug is showing my school spirit for Monsters University. I guess this mug was made for a monstrous appetite that needs huge quantities of caffeine to study. I purchased the mug at the Disney Store. It is also available at DisneyStore.com and retails for $12.50.
Photo Credit: EH
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email picture and description to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com.
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s coffee mug was found at the Emporium located on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom. I do not see a lot of mugs with Dumbo on it and found this one to be cute. It retails for $12.95.
Photo Credit: EH
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email a picture and description of your coffee mug to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com.
Star Wars Giveaway
Photo Credit: EH
I asked, you responded, and here is a Star Wars Giveaway. Enter to win a prize pack that consists of a Star Wars Vinylmation and Minnie Mouse as Queen Amidala figure.
Photo Credit: EH
The contest will begin Friday, 5/3/13 at 12:00am EST and end Thursday, 5/9/13 at 12:00am EST. The winner will also be announced by Friday, 5/10/13. The link and rules to enter are below:
Rules:
-Open to residents of U.S. and Canada
-Must be 18 years and older to enter
- Required entry will be to answer a question “What is your favorite Star Wars character?”
-Extra entry to follow Diz Thru Brown Eyes on Facebook
-Extra entry to follow @DizThruBrwnEyes on Twitter
- Star Wars prize pack will be mailed to the winner
- All entries will be verified upon selection of a winner to make sure that they are still in compliance with the terms of the giveaway.
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A Monstrous Summer Giveaway
As a way of saying thank you for following along during the Disney Parks Monstrous Summer Event, I wanted to have a giveaway. Enter to win prize pack that consists of a Monstrous Summer beach towel, a Monstrous Summer hat, and a Monsters University door hang tag.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
The contest will begin Monday, 4/29/13 at 12:00am EST and end Thursday, 5/2/13 at 12:00am EST. The winner will also be announced on Friday, 5/3/13. The rules and link to enter are below:
Rules:
-Open to residents of U.S. and Canada
-Must be 18 years and older to enter
-Required entry will be to answer a question “What Disney Park or Parks are you planning on visiting this summer?
-Extra entry to follow Diz Thru Brown Eyes on Facebook
-Extra entry to follow @DizThruBrwnEyes on Twitter
- Monstrous Summer prize pack will be mailed to the winner
- All entries will be verified upon selection of a winner to make sure that they are still in compliance with the terms of the giveaway.
Monstrous Summer Preview Trade Show
Disney is known for it’s ability to tie things together and this summer will be no different. With the much anticipated Disney-PIXAR movie Monsters University being released in theaters June 21st, 2013, Disney Parks has deemed this to be a “Monstrous Summer” and this week I had the opportunity to attend a media preview for the event. It was filled with everything from breaking news about the makeover of Mike & Sully’s meet and greet at Disney Hollywood Studios to the major changes happening on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic ship which include the AquaDunk water slide! There was also a trade show that showcased all the things that Walt Disney World has to offer. Everything from runDisney to the great new bowling alley at Downtown Disney called Splitsville was represented and they were there to give us on all the great things we can all experience with them. There were also sneak peeks at new merchandise being released in the coming months in the theme parks and also online as well as samples of food from the popular Be Our Guest restaurant in Magic Kingdom and from California Grill which will soon be reopening in the Contemporary. This truly was an informative event and I was glad to be a part of it. Enjoy this tour of the trade show! – Post and video by Shaene C ( @Shaene_o_mite )
(Music featured is the score from the Original Motion Soundtrack for Disney-PIXAR’s Monsters, Inc which was composed by Randy Newman)
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Thru My Brown Eyes
During the Disney Parks Monstrous Summer Media Preview, I was able to stay a night at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This resort is my dream resort. When I heard this is where I would be staying, I could not contain my excitement. Every trip to Walt Disney World I would vow to stay at the Grand Floridian. Once arriving at the resort, I wanted to scream, but did not. I did not think that would have been the proper thing to do. So instead, I took pictures and created the video below of how I viewed the resort “thru my brown eyes”.
A Monstrous Summer Preview
Photo Credit: EH
I had the pleasure of attending Disney Park’s Monstrous Summer Media Preview. I was so excited to hear about upcoming events and attractions. The theme “Monstrous Summer” was fitting due to the many things that will be taking place over the summer from savings at the Walt Disney World’s Resort hotels, a new Discover Disney ticket for Florida residents, upcoming Limited Time Magic surprises, dining, and new enhancements to the Disney Magic.
Photo Credit: EH
The event started on Thursday, April 25th with a “Peek Behind the Wall” Experience. I had the opportunity to go on the construction site of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to hear an exclusive update from Walt Disney Imagineers about the attraction and Princess Fairytale Hall. A 2014 opening of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is still being projected for this family themed coaster. There will be a height restriction. At the time of the tour it was unknown what would be the minimum height to ride. Princess Fairytale Hall is set to open late 2013. Cinderella and Rapunzel will always be present in the hall. A third princess, who will be called their friend, will change on a daily basis.
Later in the evening, I had dinner at Monsieur Paul restaurant located in Epcot. I had a wonderful experience and will do a separate post about my meal.
Photo Credit: EH
After dinner, I attended an IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth dessert party located at the Mexico Vista.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
After the laser show, the group was escorted to the front of Epcot for a wonderful announcement. Since this announcement was so big, we needed assisted from Mike Wazowski. Mike informed us The Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Park, and California Adventure Park would be open from 6am May 24th to 6am May 25th.
Yes, you read it right…24 hours in a Disney park.
Per the media release, in Florida, the Magic Kingdom will feature a Monsters University theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshalls of the Celebrate a Dream Come True day parade. In California, guests can party away at a Monsters University “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland to name just a few events. All three parks will have limited-edition merchandise, food & beverage offerings plus other surprises. I plan on attending and I’m very excited about that.
Photo Credit: EH
On Friday, April 26th, an “Around Our World” breakfast presentation was held. Presentations were made by George Kalogridis, Walt Disney World Resort President; Karl Holz, Disney Cruise Line President, and Joe Lanzisero, Senior Creative Vice President for Walt Disney Imagineering. Some highlights were:
-Star Wars Day on May 4th – a day where you may hear “May the Fourth Be With You!” This will be a one-day-only celebration featuring special Star Wars entertainment, shows, characters, exclusive merchandise, a Star Wars dance party and a Star Warsthemed fireworks show at the end off the day. A special edition of Jedi Training Academy, where parents join their children for the training and finale with villains from the Galactic Empire.
-The Disney Magic cruise ship will relaunch with redesigned areas and new spaces including the AquaDunk is a three-story body slide. You will be dropped from a trapped door in a tube that extends 20 feet over the side of the ship.
-A new parade, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, will begin in the Spring of 2014.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
After breakfast, the Monstrous Summer Showcase was held giving those in attendance the opportunity to interview several experts in Disney parks, Disney Cruise Line, Disney merchandising, Disney entertainment, Imagineering, Disney dining, runDisney, many more.
This wonderful preview event ended with lunch at Kona Cafe located at the Polynesian Resort.
Photo Credit: EH
I will be doing more posts about the Monstrous Summer event and even planning some giveaways. So stay tuned!!
I would like to give a very special thank you to Disney Parks for hosting such a wonderful media preview.
Snapshot Saturday
Photo Credit: EH
Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s fabulous find come from the Disney Store. It is a Doc McStuffins reusable bag. The bag retails for $3.50.
Photo Credit: EH
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s guest mug or cup I should say comes from Madi J ( @MadiJExperience ). Madi J stated the following “I love Princess Jasmine and that is why she is one of my favorite Disney Princesses. I went to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and my Fairy Godmother-in-training made me into Jasmine. ”
Photo Credit: Madi J
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email picture and description to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com.
Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s fabulous find comes from Hallmark. It seems as if I have been spending a great deal of time there. I went to the Hallmark located in the Mall of Georgia. It appears different Hallmark stores have different items. This store had a large selection of Dr. Seuss merchandise. I chose the luggage tag below and can not wait to put on one of my tote bags. It retails for $9.95.
Photo Credit: EH
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s guest mug is from Jill L. (@WDWJill). Jill stated the following about her mug “Love it because of my girl Minnie on the front. Grown up enough for me to add a touch of Disney daily and not steal from the kids. It was a gift from a close friend who knows my obsession (I think at Bed Bath Beyond) and awesome because it can be hot or cold and if you break it Tervis will give you a new one”.
Photo Credit: Jill L.
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email picture and description to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com.
Fabulous Find Friday
Today’s fabulous find was found at Hallmark. Per the description, it is called a “mini memo pad with pen”. The little holder (which looks like Mickey’s pants) contains a 75 sheets pad and a black ink pen. I am going to use it in my car for those quick notes and lists. The memo pad retails for $6.95.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
Take a Tour of Shaene’s Disney Room
Shaene C. ( @Shaene_o_mite ) has invited us into his home to tour his Disney room.
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s coffee mug is from Oz The Great and Powerful. I would say my favorite character is the Wicked Witch of the West. I purchased this mug at the Disney Store. It retailed for $12.50.
Photo Credit: EH
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email pictures and description to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com.
Snapshot Saturday
Photo Credit: EH
Fabulous Find Friday
Photo Credit: EH
Today’s fabulous find comes from Hallmark. I usually take a trip to one of my local Hallmark stores to see if they have gotten any new Disney items. This trip I found several items. I purchased this memo pad set with pen. I love sticky notes and especially those with a Disney theme. The set contains 1 sticky pad (Mickey Mouse’s face), 1 blank memo pad, 1 memo pad with lines, and a black ink pen. The set retails for $12.95.
Photo Credit: EH
Photo Credit: EH
Mean Muggin’ Monday
Today’s guest coffee mug is from JoVonn G. ( @jhgive ). She stated she loves Eeyore and uses this mug for coffee and tea. JoVonn purchased the mug at the Disney Store.
Photo Credit: JG
Photo Credit: JG
Photo Credit: EH
If you would like your coffee mug on Mean Muggin’ Monday, email picture and description to DizThruBrownEyes@yahoo.com
Snapshot Saturday
Photo Credit: EH
A Disney Cruise Line Vinylmation Giveaway
Photo Credit: EH
To celebrate Spring being here, I am giving away a 3″ Disney Cruise Line AquaDuck (Fantasy) Donald Vinylmation.
The contest will begin, 3/21/13 at 12:00am EST and end 3/28/13 at 12:00am EST. The winner will also be announced by 3/29/13. The link and rules to enter are below:
Rules:
-Open to residents of U.S. and Canada
-Must be 18 years and older to enter
-You can only enter once
-You must answer a question
-For additional entries, follow @DizThruBrwnEyes on Twitter and Diz Thru Brown Eyes on Facebook
- Vinylmation will be mailed to the winner
- All entries will be verified upon selection of a winner to make sure that they are still in compliance with the terms of the giveaway.
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