Toms' Snow White Shoes

I am loving all these Disney collaborations!  Last month Toms Shoes joined the list.  There were several wonderful options for adults!  I really loves these shoes because they actually use the concept art!

Here are two of the shoes I picked out.  Aren't they great!

A display in Downtown Disney

I couldn't get a good picture of the window display but here is the window from the inside.

Isn't the print great?!

That's From Disneyland Auction

That's From Disneyland was a pop-up exhibit that promoted the Van-Eaton Gallery auction.  It was an amazingly well done exhibit that was a lot of fun to see!  So here is a wrap up on the prices that went the Snow White items went for;

These Disneyland Gloves have Happy and Bashful on them.  They were valued around 100 and went for $700

 

I really wanted this one!  The Parking sign was valued at 400 and went for $6,500

Valued at 5,000 this ride car went for 30,000

This model of the transformation scene was valued at 5,000 and went for $2,500.  What a steal!

 

This Melty Snow White (it was damaged in storage) was a trending picture online.  Valued at 400 it went for $12,000.

The Hag was valued at 600 and went for $3,200

This little sign was on my shopping list (well, my dream shopping list) valued at 800, it went for $22,500.  Whaaaa?

These two Disneykins postcards were valued at 200 and went for $700

There were also two drawings that went for 2,350 and 3,250.  One was a brownline sketch of the attraction and the other was concept art of the ride car.

Disney World Snow White News

Disney Parks Blog announced that Artists Point at the Wilderness Lodge is scheduled to become a Snow White themed character meal this winter!  Guests will get to meet Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey and the Evil Queen.   While finding Snow White is not that hard in a Disney Park, finding the dwarfs is not easy and usually requires a special event.  This is a great opportunity for Snow White fans!  No word on actually dates yet, but be sure to keep an eye out!

News and Updates

Have you taken the "Hardest Snow White" quiz?

Next time I make it to Europe, I will have to go into a Primark and check out the Disney collection!  Love this adorable Snow White bag.

This art featuring Snow White's Scary Adventure is wonderful!  I had to get one myself.

Similar to my Finding Snow White posts - WDWNT did an article all about Snow White connections across all the Disney parks.

The Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco has an art exhibit featuring some production art from Snow White - has anyone been there before?

Mental Floss put together a story on why there are no mosquitoes in Disney World and used some scenes of the Seven Dwarfs from the Winged Scourge.

Mouse Planet has a great article about Disney keeping their IP.  Including some attempts to make a new Snow White.

Moving to India?  Disney has partnered with aa real estate company to create Disney themed homes - including some Snow White.

Disney Parks Blog posted this cute picture of Snow White.

Ever wonder about the connection between yard gnomes and Snow White?  Read on!

After Happily Ever After, what career choice do you see Snow White making?  Check out this artist ideas.

Read about Fred Moore on MousePlanet.

Oh My Disney put together an article to celebrate Snow White's 80th.  So did E News.  And Hollywood Reporter.

Did you get any Asics Snow White shoes?  How about the Ruthie Davis Shoes?

Planning on getting engaged?  Check out these Disney Zales rings.

Check out this Snow White production scrapbook.

Did you get a medal from the Disney Princess Marathon?  I love the Snow White inspired one!

Disney Parks Blog posted a bunch of pictures to celebrate Snow White.

Did you see the American Idol judge who dressed up as Snow White for Disney night?

Time to move to Japan...did you see this tea set?

Missguided had a line that had some Snow White items.

Have you seen the book with Snow White and Charlie McCarthy on it?  Read about how it came about!

Travel and Leisure did a story on secrets of the Disney Parks with some info on Snow White's Grotto.

Read about the premiere of Snow White in Orlando.

Check out these beautiful art pieces done to celebrate Snow White on Oh My Disney.

Toms x Disney

Toms has released a Cinderella and Sleepy Beauty line and to complete the collaboration Snow White is being released this month!  Get ready for August 23rd to get your adorable Snow White shoes!  The best part of this collaboration is that they used production art to make these prints.  They are just too cute! 

Oh My Disney!

Back to School Snow White Style

To be a kid again!  Disney Store has put out the back to school lines and this year there is an adorable Snow White backpack and lunch box.  Online, you can even find matching outfits!

The backpack is 24.95 and can be personalized with a name on the strap.  Love that it has water bottle holders on the side.

The lunch box is 14.95 and features a long carry strap.

You can find a Jacket, Dress, Top and leggings that match your brand new backpack!  Yes, to be a kid again!

Hallmark and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

July 14 and 15 marked the Christmas Ornament premiere weekend at Hallmark.  I went in to get one Grumpy and Dopey  ornament and was surprised to find they have two Snow White and the Seven Dwarf ornaments this year!  (Last year they had a precious moments ornament)

The Dopey and Grumpy in the mine cart plays Heigh Ho and the gems actually light up!  This ornament is so well done!  It retails at 22.99.

Hallmark also premiered a Snow White with her forest friends.  She is lovely and part of a high quality line that has a different style box.  The box is specifically marked to celebrate the 80th anniversary.  She retails at 29.99.

Snow White's 80th Patterns

As I was out looking for patterns to make my Halloween costume (is it just me, or does it get earlier every year?) I happened upon some fabulous adult patterns that featured Snow White!

This traditional costume is just what every girl needs for Halloween.  Pattern was 9.99 at Walmart, craft stores are more expensive but look for a sale.

This pattern is the one I was thrilled to find.  Isn't this outfit adorable?  I think it would be great to wear at a D23 Expo! A period inspired Snow White!

Of course, the little ones weren't left out.  Note there isn't a logo for the 80th anniversary on this pattern.

Disney Park Pin Pack

Shop Disney sells a monthly subscription box featuring Disney Pins.  The May 2018 edition featured Snow White pins.  Check it out here.

Van Eaton Galleries

Back in 2016  I posted about an auction at Van Eaton Galleries that had a lot of fabulous Snow White items up for auction.  There have been many Disneyana auctions since, but the upcoming one features some amazing Snow White lots!  They even have a premiere brochure!  Be sure to check it out!

Typo Celebrates Snow White's 80th

I went in my first Typo store in the Spectrum Center in Irvine, California and I fell in love!  At the time, they had an adorable Mickey Mouse line and the To-Do list pad I bought is still a staple at work for me.

I love this to-do list!  I bought four notepads to last me four years at work!

I was thrilled to get an email announcing that Typo is releasing another Disney line - featuring Snow White!  Check out my favorite items but be sure to check out the whole line!

Bottle

Notepad Set

Hair Brush

Jacket

Dark Fairy Tale

There have been so many designers who have teamed up with Disney in the last few years.  Coach has done a few Mickey and Minnie themed lines and has now released a line called "A Dark Fairy Tale."  The line features iconic images from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs like the posion apple:



However the line also features a less iconic imagine: what Coach is calling "Spooky Eyes."  These eyes show up as Snow White is fleeing from the forest.

 
















It turns out that these eyes are really just the forest animals checking out the frightened Snow White, but they sure do look spooky!

The line also features this image:


 The crow ends up falling into the skull after being frightened in the Queen's dungeon:


Check out the collection here.

Supra and Snow White's 80th

Supra Footwear company has released a line to celebrate Snow White's 80th anniversary.  It was an extremely difficult choice, but I decided to get the pair that featured all seven dwarfs!

This is the box!  It's amazing!

The wood grain print that mimics the dwarfs cottage is an amazing touch.

Even the tissue paper has the seven dwarfs on it!

Add caption

There are 11 different shoe styles to choose from
Dopey
Doc
Bashful
Happy
Sleepy
Sneezy
Grumpy
Seven Dwarfs
Snow White
Queen
Poison Apple


Additionally they have a shirt and a skate deck (those are all sold out)  to go with each pair of shoes.

The Return of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

I recently received a beautiful hard cover book that I had been looking forward to for some time.  The cover features Snow White and the six dwarfs. 

The back is where you will find Dopey running away terrified of the evil queen.  Read the back cover...

It all sounds interesting, doesn't it?  An eighth dwarf?  I can assure you that you aren't prepared for the craziness featured in these pages.

This is the English-language debut of Romano Scarpa's Snow White tales for Disney Comics written throughout the 30s and 40s.  It features the return of the Queen (named Grimhilde), new witches, a Three-Caballeros inspired character, and much more zany antics.  You get the sense that story continuity was not important.

I read the first of the four series right away, and it does not disappoint.  It is absolutely crazy and leaves you thinking, who approved this anyway?

All I can say is enjoy!

Snow White Shirt from Germany, Epcot's Germany that is

While on my recent trip to Disney World, I saw a new Snow Whit shirt I hadn't seen in the very back of one of the stores in the German pavilion in Epcot.  I actually was going to pass it by when I noticed that it said Snow White, in German!

The front

A cute touch to the back of the shirt

Not headed to Disney World any time soon?  It's on the Shop Disney Parks App!

I went to Disney World during the busiest time of year...and had a great time!

Upon returning from my family vacation in Florida, I've done some reflecting.  One thing I kept noticing was how much arguing I was seeing among families, especially as it got into late evening.  My family and I commented on how we were having a great time with no augments to be had!   It is completely understandable to find yourself in sour mood when you are at the happiest place on Earth on a 10 out of 10 crowd day!  So, how did my family do it?  Here are my top tips for managing a theme park on a crowded day.

1.  Manage expectations. 
You are not going to ride it all.  You are not going to see it all.  Decide what you must do and then be prepared to wait for it.  Going in knowing that you may only ride three rides the entire day will really help you manage your exceptions on truly crowded days.

2.  Use FastPass Plus
I booked our trip well into the Fast Pass plus window so by the time I logged in, I was unable to get Flight of Passage Fast passes.  However, I was able to get every other attraction we really wanted.  And we went in with the expectation that those might be the only rides we get on that day - and that was okay with us.  While we wanted to ride Flight of Passage, our family would not wait over three hours to do so.  It will just have to wait until next time.

3.  Use Mobile Ordering
On our Magic Kingdom day, Pinocchio's Village Haus was the spot chosen for Lunch.  The line was well out the door on onto the walk way.  There were cast members posted at every entrance to make sure people weren't going in the wrong way and weren't getting tables without food.  Luckily, my family had placed our order on my phone while waiting in line earlier that day the meet Donald and Goofy.  As we walked to the restaurant, I submitted our order.  By the time we arrived it was ready for pick-up.  I was directed to one of the exit doors where I showed the mobile order to the cast member and she sent me right in and directly to the counter where my food was ready to pick up!  I asked for a few glasses of water and we were ready to eat.  Guests in line still had a thirty minute wait to get to the counter!
We used the mobile ordering every day, and by the end of the trip, we only ate at places where we could mobile order.  Use it!

4.  Use the in park 'quests'
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Animal Kingdom all have what I like to call 'quests'.  In Magic Kingdom there is the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game.  In Epcot the Agent P's World Showcase Adventure.  In Animal Kingdom the Wilderness Explorer program.  All of these are free programs that the whole family can do!  This was my seventh trip to Disney World and I have never done any of these before.  But with lines longer that we were willing to wait, these alternative activities are great!
We had a blast in the Magic Kingdom - start at the fire station to get a card pack and start your game.  From there you are directed to different locations to start your quest.  We started playing this game around seven pm and there were no lines at the locations!  In fact, others who were tiredly milling about were surprised to see the windows come to life!
In Epcot we participated in the Chip and Dale ornament spree rather than Agent P's adventure.  Epcot has a variety of hunts throughout the year - usually tied to a festival - where you search for things located in each country.  This activity does have a fee - 6.99 for ours - and you get a 'prize' at the redemption location at the end.
Wilderness Explorer program in Animal Kingdom has the added benefit of helping you learn about the things you see.  Keep in mind this program does not run all day - it ends before dusk.

5.  Allow extra time for transportation
On peak days, buses get full.  If you have a fast pass you can't miss or a dinner reservation, be sure to give ample time to arrive at your park.  Keep in mind there is a 15 minute grace period after your fast pass ends, but then you are out of luck.

6.  Use a crowd calendar
I picked our parks based on Touring Plans crowd calendar.  On Christmas Day we were in Epcot.  The most popular park that day, Magic Kingdom, closed for a while because it was at capacity.  When I start planning a trip, I pick my park days based on which one is the lowest crowd prediction.  This may or may not be the park with extra magic hours!  If you have a park hopper, use it to get out when crowds get bad.

7.  Don't push it
One of the hardest things for me is that I want to maximize time in the parks.  After all, I've traveled all this way!  However, going from park open to close on busiest days is a fast way to wear on your nerves.  When you are tired, call it a night!  Getting sleep is important for your body and your mind on peak days.

8.  It is a resort - not just theme parks
One of the best things we did this trip was go to Winter Summerland and miniature golf!  We arrived at opening and had so much fun, we did two rounds!  There are so many things to do all around the resort and at the hotels - take advantage of them!

9.  Don't wait to go
By go, I mean to the bathroom!  The parks were so busy, there was always a line at the women's restroom.  You can really get yourself in a pickle if you wait until you're 'full' and then have to wait ten minutes.

10.  Compliment
Finally, keep a list of cast members who make a difference during your trip.  If you are feeling grumpy because of the crowds, imagine what it's like for the cast.  I keep a memo in my phone and when a cast member went above and beyond - help us carry a lunch tray, a custodial staff in the restroom pointing out open stalls, and a photopass photographer who explained the app.  Write down the name on the name tag, the date, location, and time.  You can of course, thank them in person, but an even better way is to get them an official thanks.  When you get home, send an email to: WDW.Guest.Communications@disneyworld.com
I sent mine yesterday and got a lovely reply that same day.  The cast members will get recognition in their file and their leadership will be told.  It really is a great way to end your trip!