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New HARVEYS for Disney Couture Good vs. Evil, Princess and Villains Seatbeltbag Collection

3 March 2013 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

Zannaland would like to welcome a new writer and roving reporter – Corinne Andersson, who will be bringing us merchandise updates and other Walt Disney World news as she roams the parks. You can find great videos from Corinne and her husband Daniel at their DisneyLifestylers YouTube channel. Welcome, Corinne!

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This week while running around the parks looking for merchandise I found these really beautiful Harvey’s for Disney Couture Princess and Villains seatbeltbags! Princess and Villains merchandise are very popular right now in the parks.

The bags come in four different styles and all have a princess and villain featured on them to fit the Good vs. Evil theme. They measure around 11”(L) x 11”(H) and are made from durable seatbelt, which makes them the perfect bag to bring with you to the parks! The inside have 1 zip pocket and special storage for things like your cell phone. Price is $178.

Right now I have only spotted these bags in Tren-D at Downtown Disney and Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom but you can also buy them directly from Harvey’s own site.

Sleeping Beauty Aurora and Maleficent

Little Mermaid Ariel and Ursula

Snow White and Evil Queen

Cinderella and Wicked Stepmother

So which one is your favorite Princess/Villain bag? My favorite is probably the Ariel/Ursula bag!

Video: Beautifully Disney Cosmetics Line Debuts at Downtown Disney

3 March 2013 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

For those following along on Instagram, twitter or Facebook, I’ve been teasing the Beautifully Disney line of makeup as it launched unofficially Friday night, and officially Saturday morning. Some local bloggers were treated to a mini-makeover demonstration of the eye shadows and lip glosses from the first collection to be released – Wickedly Beautiful. Two other collections will be released in the coming months, and from what we are told, these will be limited release, so if you see something you like, stock up now!

Wickedly Beautiful features a dual personality – princesses and villains, taking you into a world of good versus evil, where soft and deep lacquer crèmes shimmer with glitter, richly unite to create modern interpretations of Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Evil Queen, Lady Tremaine, Ursula, and Maleficent. For every princess-themed shade, there is a complementary villains color to go with it. The collection offers 2 eyeshadow palettes with 4 shadows each, 8 lip glosses and 8 nail polishes, each with a little bit of sparkle and fun that works for everyone. The eyeshadow palettes are Enchanted Kiss – the princess shades, and Midnight Hour, the villains shades.

What we learned this morning is that both the shadows and glosses are build-able, meaning you can use a lighter color for daytime/office wear and then build upon that with a darker shade or an additional pop of color for something more dramatic. I will say this – when I saw the lip glosses last night, I wasn’t convinced they would be worth investing in. But seeing them first hand, as well as the shadows, I was truly impressed and excited to add them to my makeup collection. Little tricks like adding the pop of shimmery silver or gold to the center of your lips on top of the colored gloss, makes a huge difference and looks really lovely in person!

Another treat for our little preview this morning was a visit from Isabella – the fashion diva who you may remember from the Disney Dooney & Bourke trunk show from last summer. I interviewed Isabella to get a little more insight into the new makeup line. She had a lot of fun things to share about her favorites:

Big thanks to Nicole from SparklyEverAfter.com for taking and editing this video! #Smoketural!

Here’s a gallery of photos from the today’s event at Tren-D launching the Wickedly Beautiful collection:

Princesses lip glosses plus Wicked Queen

Princesses lip glosses plus Wicked Queen names

The upcoming lines are Unlock the Spell, releasing in Spring/Summer 2013 and Fiery Spirit, releasing in Fall/Winter 2013. Unlock the Spell looks like it has a Belle theme, while Fiery Spirit seems to have Pocahontas as its theme.

Wickedly Beautiful is on sale now at Tren-D and World of Disney in Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney, and Vault 28 at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District. For a limited time, with any $40 purchase of Beautifully Disney, you can purchase the compact mirror for only $10. Current pricing on available Wickedly Beautiful products are as follows:

Lacquer Crème Nail Polish $8.95
Lip Gloss – $14.95
Mirrored Logo Compact – $16.95
Eye Shadow Palettes – $27.95
Cosmetic bags vary from $16.95 and up

GIVEAWAY: Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After Tickets for Orlando Performances

24 July 2012 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

We shared Feld Entertainment’s newest Disney on Ice show a few weeks ago -check out video and details at my Rockin’ Ever After post. Now we are giving away FOUR tickets to an Orlando showing of Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After! Simply enter below for your chance to win 4 tickets to a show of your choice on the following dates:

Friday, September 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Show takes place at the Amway Center, 400 West Church Street – Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801

Winner will be selected July 30 – just enter below using the Rafflecopter widget so you don’t even have to leave this page to enter, “like” or follow anything! Simply click on the “Do It” buttons in the widget below and follow the instructions that pop up. (You must be logged in to Facebook or enter your email for the widget to work) Good luck!

THIS GIVEAWAY FROM 2012 IS CLOSED

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Here is more info on ticket prices and a special code for discounted tickets –

$52 Front Row, $37 VIP, $27, $22, $15 (Ticketmaster service charges and facility fees notincluded.) All seats are reserved, and tickets go on sale to the public July 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at DisneyOnIce.com or ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Amway Center box office (phone for information only: 407-440-7900). For group ticket sales and information, call 866-248-8740.

SPECIAL: Get 4 Tickets for just $48 with code MOM12, valid for specific performances!

Belle Be our Guest — See Belle, Ariel, Rapunzel and Merida at Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After!

Disclosure: I was provided with tickets for my family to attend a performance in exchange for this giveaway. I love their shows and I hope you do too!

Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After Features Merida and More-Reader Discount Tix

11 July 2012 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

After attending the last Disney on Ice show – Dare to Dream, I was totally impressed with the performances and show that was presented. It was a wonderful time and my whole family loved it. Feld Entertainment is now producing their newest Disney on Ice show – Rockin’ Ever After, featuring four of my favorite princesses, including Merida from Brave! Check out the official release below and watch a preview of what was involved in creating the show. Be sure to keep reading for a code for discount tickets for Zannaland readers too.

Mickey and Minnie have searched the globe for the hippest and hottest acts to perform in the most sensational talent showcase to rock the ice in Orlando, Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After. Tickets for performances at the Amway Center go on sale July 20 at 10 a.m.

In a new twist on fairytale fun, favorite Disney characters compete to be the next superstar in comical segments leading up to the tales of show stopping princesses – Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle, and Merida from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE in her ice debut!

“The most exciting part of bringing a fearless and independent character like Merida to the ice for the first time is knowing that she has a powerful and inspiring message to deliver about finding the courage to determine one’s own fate,”says Producer Nicole Feld. “We think her story translates well to the ice and will really resonate with today’s audience.”

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Rockin’ Ever After remixes the stories of Disney’s most adventurous heroines with upbeat music and energetic choreography that will have audiences singing, dancing and cheering for their beloved Disney idols. Mickey and Minnie encounter the most talented performers in the land with an all-star lineup that includes Sebastian and the Daughters of Triton from The Little Mermaid, the rowdy pub thugs from Tangled and the spunky enchanted servants from Beauty and the Beast. The journey continues to the Scottish highlands where audiences will be captivated and star struck by Merida, as an exhilarating archery contest ensues for the right to marry the fiery redhead.

“Our challenge in developing Rockin’ Ever After was figuring out how to highlight moments from these beloved stories in a way that reflects the type of entertainment that families value today,” says Producer Juliette Feld. “By pulling elements from the talent show trend on contemporary television, we developed a truly unique way to lead into each fairytale.”

Friday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 8 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Amway Center, 400 West Church Street – Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801
$52 Front Row, $37 VIP, $27, $22, $15 (Ticketmaster service charges and facility fees notincluded.) All seats are reserved, and tickets go on sale to the public July 20 at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at DisneyOnIce.com or ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Amway Center box office (phone for information only: 407-440-7900). For group ticket sales and information, call 866-248-8740.

SPECIAL: Get 4 Tickets for just $48 with code MOM12, valid for specific performances!

What Would Historically Accurate Disney Princesses Look Like?

23 June 2011 by Suzannah Otis 13 Comments

One artist, Claire Hummel has taken it upon herself to answer this question. She shares her creations at her Tumblr blog and her DeviantArt page. Claire has been sharing these visions since March of this year and according to her FAQ, plans to continue giving more Disney characters a fashionistically (yes, I just made that word up) accurate twist. I encourage you to visit her blog and seek out each original posting, as she goes into detail about the process behind her decisions for each look as well as sharing some videos of the process. In the meantime, I thought I’d post all of the current princesses she has shared to date – EDITED to add – she has now added Mulan, Tiana, and Rapunzel, which I’ve updated below. Check out her links above for more info and to purchase prints! (click to enlarge)

Historically accurate Rapunzel — Rapunzel

Historically accurate Tiana — Love this Tiana

Historically Accurate Sleeping Beauty — Sleeping Beauty's Princess Aurora - my favorite

Historically Accurate Aurora pink — And the pink version. 😉

Historically Accurate Cinderella — Cinderella

Historically Accurate Pocahontas — Pocahontas

Historically Accurate Jasmine — Jasmine - with a historically accurate Rajah too! 😉

Historically Accurate Snow White — Snow White - this is another of my favorites. Love this dress!

Historically Accurate Ariel — The Little Mermaid, Ariel - as a human of course

Historically Accurate Belle — Belle - this certainly gives a different first impression of Belle, no?

What are your thoughts? Which is your favorite? Which character would you like to see represented next?