Can you even slightly imagine how magical a stay in the Castle would be? I am trying to imagine but I think I am not even near to what the feeling would be if experiencing it for real. If I would win this I would be shedding some tears for sure. The Suite itself alone will be amazing but the views… SPECTACULAR….
This week has been one of those weeks where time seems to be the thing needed the most but was not available. With the limited time I had left I somehow missed out on some Disney news that could have made some interesting topics. And on top of that I will not be online for the weekend either (Although I must admit, I’ll be going for some Halloween Celebration). I hope to be back in full “bloggers” swing starting next week. Until then (to say sorry) I’ll add some of the Cinderella Castle Suite art they showed on ABC today and on the next 2 days. This will become the interior that lucky winners of the “Year of a Million Dreams” giveaways will get to see for real. Some, or many, might have seen the artwork already but just for the fun of it; here is the first one with two more still to come in the next days.
Cinderella Castle Suite Concept Art part I
What do you do when your Ebay stockroom has 10.000 McDonalds toys. You rub your hands together and smile because Disney McDonald toys are the hot items at the moment and a profit is coming your way. Prices have doubled, even tripled since the news spread that Disney’s contract with McDonalds would not be extended.
it was a May 8 story in the Los Angeles Times that really sparked sales. Before that article, eBay reports that sales of Disney Happy Meal toys were in the single digits. In the last week of May, that number jumped to 27, and it nearly doubled during the first week in June.
The average price spiked too. During the last week in May, the average price was $4.26; a week later, it was $7.75; and a week after that, it reached $13.33.
You can read the full story on Forbes.com, but don’t believe everything they say…
For ten years, the two companies had a match made in corporate heaven through the cross-promotion of Happy Meals and Disney films, showcasing characters such as Shrek, Winnie the Pooh and Cinderella in the colorful fast-food boxes.
You don’t need to be too excited about the sleep over in the Cinderella Castle room in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
At least not yet as Disney is hashing out details of castle stay. (Orlando Sentinel)
Like the article says, the chance to win this opportunity will not be possible before January next year, even if the “Year of a Million Dreams” promotion begins on the 1st October.
…the apartment is only a shell right now, with planners discussing how to turn it into a royal chamber.
Some say Walt Disney ordered it as a family suite, but he died in 1966 and castle construction didn’t begin until 1969. Some say Walt’s brother, Roy Disney, planned it, but he died in 1971, weeks after the Magic Kingdom opened. The room was never finished.
With the press event in New York behind us related to the new Campaign “Year of a Million Dreams” we can find some extra information on the web. Including some more info on the “dreams” Disney fans and visitors could get. Sleeping in the Cinderella Castle might be the top price for many Disney fans but other prices like traveling to each Disney resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a Disney parade, a variety of unique Disney vacation experiences, admission to special parties and other extraordinary experiences in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks or private meetings with favorite Disney characters, are all great too.
You can read more about the press event on Mousesavers.com
Other articles can be found on Orlando Sentinel; Disney set for ‘Year of Million Dreams’ and Florida Today; Disney unveils Dreams effort
The Year of a Million Dreams will be the new campaign Disney will launch so people will keep on visiting the Disney Parks after the 50th celebration has ended. So what to do to convince the Disney fans around the globe? Sweepstakes!… Do you like the sound of that? Just wait to see what you could win. What about a golden fastpass ticket or a night in the Cinderella Castle. Sounds like magic doesn’t it?
Excited? I sure am! But I get excited about any Disney news 
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Tonight more might get revealed in New York when Disney will present the new campaign to the public.
Jay Rasulo, chairman of Disney’s parks-and-resorts segment, is to announce the new promotional campaign tonight in New York City. Disney staff were mum on the announcement, but speculation is centering on the prospect that Rasulo will roll out details of the company’s new promotional campaign. (Orlando Sentinel)
I don’t know what it did to you, but it sure got my attention. Or maybe I am the Disney Geek everybody says I am
You can read more about it on JimHill.com and on Orlando Sentinel or visit the new The Year of a Million Dreams website where you can register to win one of the dream prices or just to keep informed about the campaign.