The 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics pre-order brochure and order form mailed on Friday March 7th from Celebration, Florida via first class so registered guests of the event should be receiving the full color brochure featuring the event merchandise very shortly. It's encouraged for registered event guests to make their selections and send in their pre-orders promptly given the low edition sizes of many of the releases.

Merchandise Pre-Ordering: Disney Event Services requests that registered guests who wish to pre-order merchandise should turn in their orders by April 1, 2003 to make the first selection process. Walt Disney Art Classics also plans to have Kent Melton pre-sign all "Hooray for Captain Pan!" sculptures which are pre-ordered by registered guests.

Disney Event Services will also maintain a "wish list" for guests who will not be able to participate on the Cruise event or at Public Day. For guests interested in the event merchandise who will not be able to attend, they can contact Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600 regarding "wish list" inquiries, of course subject to merchandise availability.

For any guests still interested in registering for and attending the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics event aboard the Disney Cruise Line, please check with Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600 as spots may open due to cancellations on a daily basis subject to availability, first come, first served.

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After four years of land-locked fun in Florida and California, the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics seeks to "Discover Uncharted Magic" as they invite you to set sail for  "A Disney Adventure on the High Seas" May 15-18, 2003 aboard the Disney Cruise Line.

The Seven Seas have served as a backdrop for some of Disney's most spectacular films and attractions such as Peter Pan, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Little Mermaid along with Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World.

 Here are just a few of the exciting events in store for those planning on setting sail aboard the Disney Cruise Line for the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics:

An Informative & Fun Walt Disney Classics Collection Concept Drawing Class.

Walt Disney Classics Collection Sculpture Unveiling and Retirement Ceremony.

A Special 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Walt Disney Collectors Society.

Plus many more 'surprises' to bubble up during the event.

The Walt Disney Classics Collection proudly announces "Hooray for Captain Pan!" the featured sculpture for the "Disney Adventure on the High Seas: 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics" event (May 15 - 18, 2003) aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Click on 'Captain Pan' at your left for more details of this exciting sculpture.  

Note: The image available is the most recent porcelain prototype.

"Hooray for Captain Pan!" (pictured above), the featured Walt Disney Classics Collection limited edition of 500 sculptures for the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics event has SOLD OUT via pre-sales to registered event guests.

Should there be any order cancellations for this sculpture, they will become available on a first-come first-served basis to registered event guests during the event itself. 

Walt Disney Art Classics is proud to introduce an all-new series of sculptures -- 300 of each sculpture pictured above will be available to convention guests in a special backstamp version at the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics event.   These are the first Walt Disney Classics Collection releases based on characters from the 'it's a small world' attraction.

For those unable to attend, these irresistible doll-like children will be available as an open edition release as well. Click on image above for more details.

Would also like to thank Sheryl aka Maleficent for images sent to us of a close-up shot of Captain Pan and images of Captain Pan and the Small World Children (click on this link) for size comparison. Thanks Sheryl!! 


"Welcome Aboard!"

Be the first to hoist anchor and set sail with Captain Mickey, the new Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture celebrating the wonder and magic of the Disney Cruise Line. There will be an open edition launching on May 14-18, 2003 during the 2003 Celebration of Walt Disney Art Classics event.

Captain Mickey (5-1/4") is available as an exclusive for the Disney Cruise Line. Special Note: The new Captain Mickey Disney Cruise Line exclusive sculpture will not be available on Public Day on land at the Contemporary Resort Sunday, May 18th at Walt Disney World Resort because Disney Cruise Line exclusive merchandise lives only on board the ships.

Sculpted by Bruce Lau

SRP $99.00US

Walt Disney Art Classics are also planning instant redemption of the forthcoming Walt Disney Collectors Society release 'Accompaniment to Betrayal' featuring Captain Hook and Tinker Bell (pictured at right) on Public Day, subject to availability.

You will need your redemption form and member card/number in order to purchase this item.  Anyone who joins the Walt Disney Collector Society with an instant membership kit during the convention will be eligible.