From The Tickle Trunk – WDW News November 1982

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Let’s dip into the Tickle Trunk and have a look at the Walt Disney World News from November 1982. That was an exciting time in Disney history; EPCOT had just opened a month prior. A few months ago, when we looked at the October 1982 copy, my blog focused primarily on EPCOT; I purposely ignored … Continue reading "From The Tickle Trunk – WDW News November 1982"
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Festival of the Masters offers plenty of free, kid-friendly fun this weekend

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What child does not enjoy making arts and crafts projects? This weekend, youngsters can participate in fun, free projects at Walt Disney World during the Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. In recent years, the long-running outdoor festival that showcases fine art has expanded its scope, adding more and varied activities that appeal to … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters offers plenty of free, kid-friendly fun this weekend"
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Test drive Disney Infinity at Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney this weekend

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Creativity comes in many forms, and some might speak to youngsters a little more readily. Thankfully for kids who will be at Walt Disney World's signature art festival this weekend, a video game will part of the artistic creations on display as Disney Interactive again has a presence at the Festival of the Masters. The event begins Friday at Downtown Disney. The gaming division of The Walt Disney Company will offer guests the opportunity to play Disney Infinity at its booth at the festival. If you're on the fence about whether to buy the game for a holiday gift, this is your opportunity to take it for a test drive.
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Epic Mickey sequels go on sale early at Disney World’s Festival of the Masters

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Fans of the best-selling Disney Epic Mickey Wii game can play the sequels at the upcoming Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney and then purchase them more than a week before their United States release date. Disney Interactive Studios again will host a booth at the free annual outdoor arts festival. The sequel to the Wii game, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, will be released on all console platforms on Nov. 18, but guests who stop by the booth will be able to play Epic Mickey 2 on Xbox, PlayStation 3 Move and Wii platforms. Another sequel, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, is designed for Nintendo 3DS systems and also will be available for guests to test drive. It, too, will be released on Nov. 18.
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Irish Artist Graham Knuttel Debuts ‘Flock of Sheep’ Sculptures

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Irish Artist Graham Knuttel Debuts ‘Flock of Sheep’ Sculptures At Festival of the Masters in Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11 Knuttel to Create Original Work on Raglan Road Irish Pub Patio to Benefit SPCA LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Famed Irish artist Graham Knuttel, known for his bold, stylized art works and celebrity following, will debut … Continue reading "Irish Artist Graham Knuttel Debuts ‘Flock of Sheep’ Sculptures"
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Disney to unleash Epic Mickey sequels on new gaming platforms

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The powers of Oswald The Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse work together in Epic Mickey 2. Disney has announced two sequels to its popular Epic Mickey video game for Wii — Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for Play Station 3, Xbox 360 and Wii platforms, and Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion … Continue reading "Disney to unleash Epic Mickey sequels on new gaming platforms"
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Festival of the Masters – WDW Downtown Disney

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Vickie and I visited the Festival of the Masters Art Show at WDW Downtown Disney on a gorgeous autumn Sunday afternoon. It was the last day of the Festival, and a lot of folks showed up to enjoy the displays. We enjoyed the sculpture art (by Kostas Ulevicius) at this interesting booth in West Side. … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters – WDW Downtown Disney"
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Festival of the Masters 2011 (This is NOT about Golf)

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Festival of the Masters 2011 Each autumn, Disney hosts Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney. This event showcases the works of over 150 artists and stretches from the Marketplace to the Westside. Festival of the Masters is considered one of the top open-air art shows in the country and features original and limited edition … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters 2011 (This is NOT about Golf)"
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Festival of Masters Welcomes Artist Graham Knuttel

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The works of Irish artist Graham Knuttel have found homes among Hollywood royalty like Sylvester Stallone, Whoopi Goldberg and Robert DeNiro. On Nov. 11, 2011, one of the renowned artist’s works will find a home at Walt Disney World Resort. His latest commission – a painting for Raglan Road Irish … Continue reading "Festival of Masters Welcomes Artist Graham Knuttel"
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Festival of the Masters – Prestigious Art Festival Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 13-15

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Longtime Festival of the Masters Artist Jeannie Maddox Bridges Spectrum between Photo-Realistic and Abstract Painting LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If you think photo-realistic art is across the spectrum from abstract art and “ne’er the twain shall meet,” then you haven’t seen the works of Jeannie Maddox, an artist from Dothan, Ala., who has been … Continue reading "Festival of the Masters – Prestigious Art Festival Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 13-15"
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