HARRODS’ DISNEY PRINCESS DRESSES MAKE THEIR U.S. DEBUT
AT THE D23 EXPO IN TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES
Plus, New Panels on “The Lost Chords” and Mary Poppins Announced
A
stunning display of exclusive gowns inspired by Disney’s iconic Princesses will
make their U.S. debut at the D23 Expo inside the Treasures of the Walt Disney
Archives exhibit. These handcrafted designs by world-leading designers will be
available for viewing each day of the event, August 9–11 at the Anaheim
Convention Center. Included are works inspired by the individual stories of the
Disney Princesses
by Ralph & Russo
(Tiana), Versace (Cinderella), Elie Saab (Aurora), Marchesa (Ariel), Escada
(Jasmine), Missoni (Mulan), Roberto Cavalli (Pocahontas), Jenny Packham
(Rapunzel), Valentino (Belle), and Oscar de la Renta (Snow White). The stunning
dresses were first showcased in an ultra-glamorous set of window displays at Harrods,
the luxury store in Knightsbridge, London, during the 2012 holiday season.
In addition, D23: The Official Disney
Fan Club is announcing two additional presentations. As we near the
award-winning film’s 50th anniversary, Disney Legend and Walt Disney Archives
Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith will host “Behind the Scenes of Walt
Disney’s Mary Poppins.” Guests will
learn the complete story of how Walt Disney first discovered the book, worked
on the script with author P.L. Travers, brought in the Sherman Brothers to
write a memorable score, selected an unforgettable cast, oversaw actual filming,
and celebrated at a gala Hollywood premiere.
During “Secrets of ‘The Lost Chords,’”
Grammy® Award-winning producer and resident Disney
Music historian, Randy Thornton will reveal some of the secrets behind Disney’s
“lost” songs written for classic Disney films by legendary Disney composers
(such as the Sherman Brothers) that were essentially lost for decades—until
now. Plus, as a special part of this exclusive D23 event, guests will be
among the very first to hear songs currently in production from a significant
upcoming “Lost Chords” release.
Disney
Artist and Historian Stacia Martin will present “Sounds Delightful: An
Illustrated Audio Adventure,” which will take guests on an entertaining trip
across the decades via vintage Disney Vinyl Recordings from her extensive
personal collection. Forgotten favorites from the family turntable of
yesteryear will be heard along with rare promotional and production tracks... including
never-before-heard musical moments from Walt Disney's own "journey down
the Yellow Brick Road."
Gayle is a Disney Gal that loves
churros for breakfast, still gets giddy with delight at the first sight of the
“Disneyland next exit sign”, loves the overwhelming emotions and memories that
come with each and every return to the Happiest Place on Earth and dreams of
one day being the Captain of the Jungle Boat. To learn more about Gayle,
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Ohhh...love that you're going to see behind the scenes of Mary Poppins! That looks like it's going to be such a fanatasic movie :)
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