IT'S "CALIFORNIA, HERE WE COME!" FOR COLLECTORS OF THE WALT DISNEY CLASSICS COLLECTION
2002 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics Event Celebrates All Things Disney "Made in California"
BURBANK, Calif. - Even though the sun sets in the West, the fun and excitement of this year's Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics won't fade into the sunset as we salute all things "Made in California" - - April 19 - 21, 2002, at the newly expanded Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California. Beginning in 1923 the "Golden State" has been the home of The Walt Disney Company and ever since has been the source of all things Disney - from films, TV productions, theme parks, etc. and this is why "Made in California" is the logical choice for the theme of our 2002 event. Walt Disney Art Classics salutes Disney's rich California heritage by presenting this fun-filled gathering for the first time in California (the three previous celebrations were presented at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida). Since 1999 the yearly Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics has become one of the most popular and highly anticipated Disney collector gatherings produced anywhere, attracting guests from across the United States and around the world. Guests can make their "California Dreamin" a reality and feel like a "Star" as we pay homage to the fun, glamour and excitement of the place we call home. The annual Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics is a yearly sell-out and there are only a few packages still available. Collectors with questions or who are interested in making reservations can contact Walt Disney Event Services (407 - 827 - 7600). Highlights of our three-day 2002 celebration in the warm "California Sun" include:
LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLES AND ART
"Behind the Camera" - - A charming and finely detailed recreation of Mickey Mouse as the cameraman from the animated "Newsreel" segment of the classic TV series The Mickey Mouse Club. Produced in authentic tones of black and white, this beguiling sculpture has been created by master Disney sculptor Patrick Romandy-Simmons in a numbered limited edition of only 500. "Behind the Camera" (Height: 8 ¾") is the first Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture derived from the "club that's made for you and me" and features an exclusive event backstamp along with such unique "plussing" elements as a metal tail, camera accents and camera legs. Suggested Retail Price: $295
"Where the Magic Begins" - Walt Disney Feature Animation Building - - The California home of Walt Disney Feature Animation is wonderfully captured in this incredibly detailed resin sculpture inspired by the famed Disney Studio building designed by noted architect Robert A.M. Stern, complete with its signature Sorcerer Mickey hat. Produced in a numbered limited edition of only 500, the sculpture designed by noted Disney Imagineer Larry Nikolai stands 3" high and features an exclusive event backstamp. Suggested Retail Price: $160 * PLEASE NOTE: "Behind the Camera" and "Where the Magic Begins" represent the lowest numbered limited edition sizes ever offered for a new Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture release (excluding special backstamp pieces and different color versions).
Suggested Retail Price: $125
Set Suggested Retail Price: $345 PLEASE NOTE: Guests who pre-order "Behind the Camera," "Where the Magic Begins," along with "Yeee-ha!" (Jessie the Cowgirl), "Ride Like the Wind!" (Bullseye) and the Record-Player Base special backstamp version have the opportunity to purchase these sculptures pre-signed by the artist subject to availability and deadline dates.
Framed Suggested Retail Price: $1,250
EVENT LOGO MERCHANDISE Includes pins, polo shirt, denim jacket, T-Shirt, key chain, button, clapboard frame, watch, plush and a specially-designed Hawaiian shirt featuring the event logo.
ENTERTAINING "BEHIND-THE-MAGIC" PRESENTATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND TOURS
The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank was built in 1940 with the profits from the enormous success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. In this exclusive, never-before offered tour guests will visit various key locales "on the lot" including Mickey Avenue /Dopey Drive, Ink & Paint, Team Disney Building, Walt Disney Archives, MultiPlane Camera, Frank G. Wells Building, Backlot, Commissary, Soundstages, etc. Virtually all of the classic Disney films and TV shows of the past 60 years have been produced at the Studio, in addition to being the site where most of Disneyland was originally planned and constructed in the early 1950s.
Since 1965 Tony has been conjuring up all kinds of Disney magic, starting as an ice cream scooper on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. Tony has since become a senior vice president of Creative Development for Walt Disney Imagineering where he conceived and/or oversaw the creation of such famous Disney Theme Park attractions as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, Journey Into Imagination, Star Tours, Indiana Jones™ Adventure and Tarzan's™ Treehouse. Additionally, Tony was the overall creative executive responsible for Disneyland Paris. In this fun and insightful presentation Tony will share with guests not only his amazing career achievements but also his passion for collecting the Walt Disney Classics Collection, Disneyana and rare Hollywood memorabilia.
Famed Disney Legend and Imagineer Sam McKim began his own "California Adventure" as a child star, growing up in the "Golden Age" of Hollywood. In 1954 he began a distinguished career working with Walt Disney as one of his original team of Imagineers. Through the years Sam contributed his considerable artistic talents to such famous Disney Theme Park attractions as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, it's a small world, Haunted Mansion, Disneyland Monorail, Pirates of the Caribbean, Carousel of Progress, The Hall of Presidents, Universe of Energy and early concept designs for the Disney-MGM Studios. Guests will join Sam and his son Matt (also a Walt Disney Imagineering veteran) as they recount Sam's many career accomplishments "Made in California."
Join "art instructor" Craig Hodgkins as he and a team of painters from the Walt Disney Studios'famed Ink & Paint Department give everyone a hands-on demonstration in the art of making each sculpture in the Walt Disney Classics Collection a true one-of-a-kind painted "masterpiece." In this unique "class" you will learn the difficulties in "painting in three dimensions," along with gaining a renewed appreciation for the artistry of the skilled painters who lend their talents to the Walt Disney Classics Collection. So put on your beret, painter's smock and loosen-up your brushstrokes for a fun and humorous look at the intricacies of painting Disney personalities in porcelain.
From the popular long-running TV series Entertainment Tonight and the new syndicated show Hot Ticket America's favorite movie reviewer and historian will share his thoughts on the incredible film career of Walt Disney with insights into some of his favorite Disney films and TV shows. This special presentation will also include a question and answer opportunity with the audience.
Like the famed 49'ers of California lore, guests will discover an evening of food, fun, adventure and prizes as they search for the "mother lode" of "Disney's California Gold" hidden throughout Disney's California Adventure.
ARTIST SIGNINGS, RECEPTIONS & SPECIAL SURPRISES!
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS & PARK PASSPORTS
"All of us at Walt Disney Art Classics look forward to hosting our valued collectors at the Disneyland Resort in April. Our yearly gathering has gained a well-earned reputation for exceeding our collectors expectations and we are confident that through our event collectibles and art, presentations and incredible tour of The Walt Disney Studios, we will not disappoint anyone."
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Walt Disney Feature
Animation Building Concept Drawing Signed Lithograph - - This lithographic
reproduction of the conceptual design drawings by Disney Imagineer Larry
Nikolai used to create the "Where the Magic Begins" Walt Disney Classics
Collection sculpture is offered in a limited edition of 100. The perfect
accompaniment to the sculpture, the lithograph is signed by the artist (13"
x 34").
Walt Disney Classics
Collection Sculpture Unveiling and Retirement Ceremony
