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Holiday Wishes Begin

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t’s the time of year when we celebrate the joy of being together and making new memories. Chances are you and your family have favorite traditions—and so do all of us here.

We take time from the holiday bustle to share new animated films, like Disney’s Frozen, with our families. We plan visits to the Disney Theme Parks to enjoy the enchanting holiday lights, fireworks, parades and events. Like you, we search for special gifts for our loved ones at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com, such as the new It’s a Small World dolls inspired by the beloved attraction. What else do we enjoy? Seeing our Cardmembers share those same special moments with their families.

Join us with your Disney Visa® Card to start a new Disney tradition or celebrate treasured ones. When using your card on your everyday purchases or when buying that special Disney gift, you can earn Disney Dream Reward

Dollars®.1 Each Disney Dream Reward Dollar has a $1 value when redeeming toward Disney products and offerings.1 So load them onto your Disney Rewards® Redemption Card to redeem toward that perfect doll to tuck under the tree, a special dinner at a Disney Theme Park while you watch the fireworks or for vouchers to redeem toward movie tickets, DVDs and more.2

Using your Disney Visa® Card can give you even more value, such as 20% off select guided tours at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort and 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at Disney Store locations and DisneyStore.com.3,4,5

So here’s to holiday traditions and hoping your Disney Visa Card can add sparkle to your memories. From all of us—may this season shine with happiness as you and yours create new traditions together. Let the magic begin!

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Lovable, outgoing Anna, on the other hand, puts her whole heart into everything she attempts, and often acts before she thinks things through.

“Anna is one of those people where what you see is what you get,” Chris adds. “She doesn’t hide anything from anyone; she’s accessible, warm and funny. We don’t often see a funny female heroine. Her styling is rounder, softer, more natural and her movements are more vivacious. Compared to her sister, whom she adores and admires, Anna believes she’s rather ordinary, which of course, she’s not.”

While each sister has a very different personal journey to make in the film, love is the compelling force behind them both.

“Elsa is so fear-controlled, that she’s in constant battle with herself. The big question is whether she will free herself to love and be loved,” Chris explains. “It was challenging to get Elsa’s love across. She’s the older sister, so she has this need to protect Anna by pulling away, but in doing that, she hurts the one person she cares most about.”

“Anna’s journey was a bit easier to convey,” Chris continues. “She’s young and naïve so she jumps the first time someone offers her the affection she craves. Her flaw is not quite understanding what love is. We’re all a bit like her when we’re young. It takes time to learn what it really means to love someone. It makes Anna easy to relate to.”

“I always remember the day when we were struggling a bit with the ending,” Chris recalls. “The climactic moment is an extraordinary experience for me personally. We don’t often see stories about the love between sisters. I think Elsa and Anna’s story is going to really resonate with audiences. Frozen is all about the journeys we make in life. About being free to love and to find our own powers,” Chris concludes.

What better time of year than the holidays to share a tale about a family’s love. Redeem your Disney Dream Reward Dollars® for vouchers toward movie tickets to warm up your holiday and your heart with Frozen.2 Visit Disney.com/Frozen for more information about the film.

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A Tale that Warms the Heart

M emorable characters whom audiences care about are at the heart of every Disney animated film. But what if

you have—not one—but two very different sisters to bring to life on screen?

Disney’s Frozen, an animated big-screen comedy adventure in theaters November 27, 2013, tells the story of fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) who sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

“In creating Anna and Elsa, we were inspired by the characters and themes from Hans Christian Andersen’s classic ‘The Snow Queen,’” says Chris Buck, Director.

According to Chris, Walt Disney had considered an animated version of Andersen’s story, but never developed a version or full-fledged characters he was happy with. During the late 90s, animators continued to explore the idea between work on other film projects. But

Andersen’s complex and somewhat dark story was challenging to translate to screen. Who was the heroine? The villain? What was the underlying theme? It wasn’t until 2008, when Chris pitched several new approaches, that the characters and story began to evolve. A major change was the creation of equally compelling sisters whose differences pull them apart, but who discover the power of family is the strongest of all.

Not only did the characters have very different personalities, they had to look and move differently yet still look like sisters.

“Elsa is a very complex character,” explains Jennifer Lee, Director. “She makes her decisions based on fear. When a person does that, it shapes who they are. Once we found that through line for Elsa, she became easier for us to understand and bring to life.”

“Elsa has a cool, elegant beauty. We gave her a bit of angularity in her face and body, and her movements are very controlled, because she’s repressing her emotions,” Jennifer says. “There’s a deep well of love inside Elsa, but she’s terrified of losing control. The audience has to feel both of these things simultaneously. Elsa was quite difficult to animate because her movements and expressions are so subtle and complex.”

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Mountains, glaciers and fjords, stave churches, storybook villages and Nordic legends are on the itinerary of the newest Adventures by Disney® offering—an 8-day/7-night trip to Norway, the country that inspired Disney’s Frozen. Guests follow the footsteps of the Frozen filmmakers to see the places, meet the people and experience the beauty that inspired the comedy-adventure. “Norway has amazing physical beauty, a fascinating history and mythology, storybook villages, World Heritage sites and fabulous outdoor adventure opportunities,” says Heather Killingbeck, Director of Trip and Program Development for Adventures by Disney®. “It’s a remarkable country.” The tour is designed to appeal to all ages. “We work very diligently to offer activities that everyone will enjoy,” Heather says. “We’re storytellers, but we tell the stories in an active manner, not just from the front of a tour bus. We explore the landscape and Guests meet and interact directly with the people of the country. Our Guests tell us that’s what they love most.”

“Creating this unique kind of travel experience is so rewarding,” Heather says. “I believe our adventures can awaken children’s curiosity and understanding of other places and people that can last a lifetime.” Grab your passport, pack your bags and get your special vacation financing when you use your Disney Visa® Card to book your Adventures by Disney® Norway vacation for departures between May and September 2014.6 For more information, visit AdventuresbyDisney.com/Frozen.

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emember seeing that special package with your name on it under the tree? You could hardly wait to open it. Then—yes! There she was, smiling up at you. The doll you had been

hoping and waiting for.

Creating beautiful dolls is a matter of joy and pride for the designers at Disney Store. But they have an even bigger challenge according to Sang Plumlee, Design Manager for Toys. “Our dolls must capture the personalities and emotions of film characters kids know and love,” she says. “Every choice we make has to work together to do that.”

This year, to celebrate Disney’s Frozen, Disney Store designers were challenged to create two very different dolls.

“Anna is warm, cute and a little quirky, but also quite brave. Elsa is more poised and cool,” Sang points out. “She’s a very strong and complex character. We had to be very careful to capture that complexity.”

Filmmakers have dialogue, music, movement and light to convey emotion, personality and tell a story. “For dolls, we work with texture, sculpted expression, body shape and color,” Sang explains. “Getting all those elements just right is critical.”

For instance, the reflective colors of snow and ice are so

prevalent in Frozen, but it is not easy to capture that sheen on fabric. “Luckily we had wonderful help from the filmmakers. Michael Giaimo, the Art Director for Frozen, gave us amazing direction about how to translate the film palette to the dolls and other toys.”

“I collect dolls myself,” Sang says. “I appreciate the way details are thought through

so that the character’s personality is captured. In creating the Frozen dolls, we were led by the relationship between the two sisters. They are very different in some ways, but they both have strong personalities. It was exciting to work with them.”

The same kind of attention to detail went into the construction and decoration of the Arendelle castle playset. “We recreated the furnishings, rugs and wallpaper based on what’s in the film,” Sang says. The playset includes a special feature that makes Anna and Hans dance across the ballroom floor. There is also a playset of Kristoff’s sleigh, complete with Sven, the frisky reindeer, and figures of Kristoff, Anna and Olaf.

The dolls and playsets aren’t the only Frozen treats shoppers can tuck under the tree. Girls can reenact the story while dressed as Anna and Elsa in beautifully detailed role-play costumes. Olaf, the friendly and outgoing snowman, is ready for hugs as an adorable, musical plush singing his show-stopping song.

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rom the lights on your tree to the savory sweetness of gingerbread, every holiday tradition we love has a story

behind it. And who better to tell them than the master storytellers of Disney.Every year, right after the Thanksgiving turkey is a memory, the storytellers at Walt Disney World® Resort offer two unique tours that take Guests behind the scenes to enjoy the sights, stories and lights of the holiday season. And, as a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can enjoy 20% off the non-discounted price on select guided tours, including both of these tours, to see Disney holiday magic in a way you never have before.4

“Yuletide Fantasy uses the pavilions of World Showcase in Epcot® as a ‘stage’ for exploring the history of holiday traditions we all love,” says Mark Matheis, Facilitator, Walt Disney World® Resort. What inspired people to cut down pine trees and decorate them? Why is red a traditional Christmas color? Who made the first blown-glass ornaments?

“We talk about all the holidays people celebrate at this time of year,” Mark says. “During the tour we invite Guests to share their own memories and traditions, so it’s a very interactive experience.”

From Epcot®, the tour proceeds to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to learn how the Victorian era laid the foundations for Christmas as we know it today. Then, it’s on to Magic Kingdom® Park. “That’s where the nostalgia really kicks in for me,” Mark admits.

Mark’s favorite part of the tour is a trip behind the scenes to the Holiday Service Department. “It’s where our ‘elves’ work,” he explains. “There are at least two dozen Cast Members whose full-time job is building, repairing and creating holiday decorations. Designing and building new

decorations can take up to two and a half years. Everything is stored in a 50,000- square-foot warehouse, which Guests get a very unusual chance to visit. Usually, even Cast Members can’t go into the warehouse without clearance,” Mark says. “To me, this is the highlight of the tour. I love it because I get to satisfy my own curiosity. It’s a true Disney insider moment.”

Mark’s experience guiding the daytime Yuletide Fantasy gave him the inspiration for Holiday D-Lights, which debuted in 2009.

“When I was guiding Yuletide Fantasy, I would hear Guests say ‘oh, I’d love to see this at night.’” So Mark pitched the idea of a tour that would take Guests to all three of the major lighting events at the Parks within Walt Disney World® Resort. “But the events occur almost simultaneously at three different Parks, and no one thought we could get Guests from one place to another in time,” Mark recalls.

“So a colleague and I test-drove the route. We proved that if we had backstage access and bus clearance, we could make it work.”

Holiday D-Lights starts with an all-you-can-eat meal, then a visit with the Decorating Support team. As the sun sets, Guests head to Magic Kingdom® Park for Castle Dreamlights, followed by a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to watch the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. The tour culminates with VIP seating for the Candlelight Processional at the American Pavilion at World Showcase in Epcot®. “The Candlelight Processional is one of the longest running Disney holiday traditions,” Mark says, “so it’s

appropriate that we end the tour with it.”

Does Mark have tips to share? “Make your reservations early. Wear layers. And don’t eat before Holiday D-Lights,” he says with a chuckle. “Oh—and one more thing. Prepare to be awed.”

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ou know what it takes to put the holiday lights up on your home. Getting them from a dusty box in the garage…untangling those strands you were

sure you packed away so neatly last year…climbing up and down the ladder. And then, the moment when you plug them in, stand back and listen to the kids say “Wow!”

Now imagine doing the same thing for “it’s a small world” Holiday. That’s been the job of Joe Peters, Technical Director, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment, since 1997, when “it’s a small world” Holiday debuted.

“‘it’s a small world’ was the first Disneyland® Park attraction to be specially dressed in holiday garb,” Joe says. “We had never decorated an entire attraction before. And it was so successful it became the inspiration for everything we do at the Disneyland® Resort for the holidays today.”

“Not only was the challenge entirely new to us in 1997, the decision to do it was made just a few months before the holiday season. We had to design it, figure out how to do it logistically and then get in, decorate, get out, open and take it out again. It was incredibly complex.”

After all, this is not your usual house-size façade. “Every one of the 60,000 lights on the façade of ‘it’s a small world’ has a reason for being where it is,” Joe points out. “We contour every architectural feature…every triangle, circle and square.” Every tree, shrub and topiary is also illuminated in the twinkling splendor of more than 250,000 lights.

And that’s just the exterior. Inside, the world’s children are dressed for the holidays, and new sets and props are installed, along with thousands of feet of garland. As Guests glide through the tunnel, they’re regaled with a medley of “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls” and “it’s a small world,” and may even catch the scent of pine and cinnamon. The “grand finale”

never fails to draw gasps of delight as characters from around the world appear in sparkling white and gold. After your magical glide through a world of merriment, visit the nearby Toy Shop where you can enjoy your 10% savings on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more.7 Don’t forget to include a doll or two from the seven countries in our new collection.

“We begin working in January for the next season,” Joe says. “Everything has to be inspected and repaired, replaced, rebuilt or repainted. In fact, we replace the bulbs every year because the old ones fade from exposure to sunlight.” New touches are also added. This year, the clock show will feature projections with a 3D feeling. “We’ve completely changed the clock show from top to bottom with new artwork, videos and even new projectors,” Joe reveals. “It’s really cool!” The actual installation takes about seven weeks, with teams working all day and all night until the last light is hung. Then it’s time for the show to begin.

Every evening around 5:15, the lights in the “it’s a small world” mall dim. Then suddenly, the façade bursts into brilliant life as projected holiday images dance and march to the rhythms of a lively Christmas song medley.

This year, the “it’s a small world” Holiday transformation lights up in early November.8 “I’ve been with this project since day one,” Joe says. “And every year on the opening day, I’m standing out there in the crowd waiting for the lights to come up and listening to Guests react. I never get tired of seeing that beautiful façade transform. It’s magical.”

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shopentertain Share a World of Joy The colors are bright. The characters are friendly, playful and sweet. The song is simple, unforgettable…and as hopeful as a child’s smile. Since it was created for the 1964 New York World’s Fair and subsequently opened at the Disneyland® Resort in 1966, the “it’s a small world” attraction has

delighted and inspired millions with its whimsical charm and positive message.

Now, with the introduction of It’s a Small World dolls at Disney Store, Guests who have loved the attraction since the first time they rode it can share their memories with the people in their world.

“The attraction has been my personal favorite since the first time I experienced it at age 4,” says Nomi Vela, Global Design Director for Disney Store. “When I was a kid, I wanted one of those dolls more than anything, so I was very passionate when I pitched the idea to our toy team. Now I’ve actually had the privilege of helping make my personal dream come true. It’s been an amazing experience.”

The dolls are translated directly from the sweet-faced figures and whimsical animals in the attraction. “We scaled the dolls so that they would appeal to a child—or to the child inside us all,” Nomi says. This year, the line debuts with seven dolls representing Hawai‘i, the Netherlands, France, Kenya, Japan, England and India, and four animal plush—a hippo, poodle, panda and jaguar. Each doll and plush sings “it’s a small world” in its own language and in English. Team member Sang Plumlee, Design Manager for Toys, worked with Disney character voices, and actually recruited and recorded kids from each of the countries who could sing the song in their own language and in English.

The team, which also included Sulam Kang, Designer, and Steve Thompson, Designer, rode the

attraction over and over to feel the experience and get an idea about how to bring it into the stores.

“We collaborated closely with the folks at Disney Theme Parks,” Nomi says. “Doug Oglesby, Director of Strategy, brainstormed with us about how to bring the dolls to life. We were allowed access behind the scenes, where we could get up close, touch the clothing and see all the details of the fabrics and jewelry. The team loved it!”

The team also spent hours in the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library, poring over costume sketches by Imagineering artist Alice Davis, who designed the original doll costuming for the attraction. “We wanted to duplicate the fabric patterns, but obviously we would never find those same fabrics today, so we had new ones printed. For the Japanese doll, we couldn’t find any record of the pattern, so we took pictures of the character and recreated the pattern from them,” Nomi explains. The team took the same kind of care with shoes, accessories and hair.

“I’m so proud of these dolls, if you create something from a personal place then it becomes universal! People sense and share your passion,” Nomi says. “I love the message—we’re all the same—it’s such a beautiful gift of hope and caring.”

Whether your loved ones are close to home or far away this holiday season, take advantage of your Cardmember savings of 10% on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at Disney Store locations and DisneyStore.com, to share your love, laughter and joy around the world.5

“I remember one time when we were riding the attraction, I overheard a grandmother telling her granddaughter about the first time she had taken her daughter on ‘it’s a small world’ and how glad she was to share the experience with her granddaughter,” Nomi says. “I like to think that someday that little girl will be a grandmother, handing down an It’s a Small World doll and telling her grandchild ‘I remember when I went on that ride with my grandmother and she brought me this doll.’”

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Christmas Shine B rilliant streams of glowing white and

gold, red and green flow against the night sky. Castles shimmer with thousands of sparkling lights. Children’s eyes widen with

wonder as magical snow falls softly on Main Street, U.S.A., and candlelight and song fill the air at Epcot®. It’s a holiday night at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort.

During the holidays, Disney Theme Parks are a festival for the eyes by day. When the sun goes down, they become a wonderland so shining and bright they would put a twinkle in Santa’s eyes.

What does it take to make the transformation? A veritable Santa’s Workshop of Disney “elves” and twelve months of planning, designing, repairing, building and creating. Every year, designers, artists, musicians, directors, costumers, crafts people and technicians begin working as early as January to make sure the next holiday season is even more spectacular than the last.

At Walt Disney World® Resort they’re preparing for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the “Holiday Wishes” fireworks show and “Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle” at Magic Kingdom® Park, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and the beloved Candelight Processional at Epcot®.

Their counterparts across the country at the Disneyland® Resort are busily working on the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” Fireworks show at Disneyland® Park and World of Color—Winter Dreams at Disney California Adventure® Park.

“To create a fireworks show, we begin with music,” says Brad Cicotti, Principal Fireworks Specialist and Tech Designer for Walt Disney World® Parks and Resorts. “Once that’s finalized, we work with the show director to decide what color and type of firework matches the emotion of the music. For instance, if the music is building to a crescendo, we might choose fireworks that show a tail as they rise and then strobe when they explode. Disney Theme Parks are among the world’s largest users of fireworks, and we are on a constant worldwide search for new types to incorporate into our shows.”

From there, it can take up to 80 hours to cue the music and fireworks on the computer, according to Brad. “‘Holiday Wishes’ uses about 200 different kinds of fireworks and has about 1,000 separate cues,” he says.

For “Believe…In Holiday Magic”, at Disneyland® Park the creative process is similar. Although the shows are different, they share the same goal. “Ultimately on both coasts we’re telling a holiday story by painting the sky with light and color,” Brad says.

The same goes for the nighttime transformations of Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Cinderella Castle which have been awing

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Guests since 2007. To “dress” Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort, designers literally created a “dress” of 40,000 feet of fisherman’s net dipped in colors that blend into the castle’s blue turrets and white stonework, interwoven with 200,000 specially

cut white LED lights, then painstakingly affixed to the castle with 18 miles of cable. “It’s actually similar in technology to the net lights we put on shrubs at home,” says Gary Gutierrez, Producer. “Just much…much bigger and much more intricate. In fact, installation takes over six weeks.”

“For Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland® Park, we decided to tell a story about something you don’t get to see much in Southern California—snow,” says John Addis, Senior Show Director. “So we added snowcaps to the castle, embedded around 215,000 lights in them and devised an optical illusion so it looks as if snow is falling, settling and drifting.” To add to the

wintery wonder, magical snow falls on Main Street three times during the show.

“The snowfall on Main Street gives parents a way to share something special with their children,” John points out. “I love to watch Guests when they first realize it’s snowing—to see their heads go up and kids’ hands reaching out to try to touch the snowflakes. It still gives me a chill.”

But before the flakes begin to fall, stop at your favorite Main Street, U.S.A. shop to use your Cardmember savings of 10% on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more to pick a colorful Disney Character hoodie, hat or scarf to stay cozy while you’re enjoying your favorite Disney Theme Park holiday sights and delights.7

“It’s really a huge job to coordinate everything,” John says. “It all has to cue perfectly with the music. And of course, snow can be mischievous. Sometimes it falls faster…sometimes slower, depending on the humidity, the temperature or the wind. No two nights are the same.”

So fuel up the family sleigh and whistle for your reindeer. Whichever Disney Theme Park you visit, the spirit remains the same. It’s the wish to give you a special gift of lifelong memories that shine. We think Santa would be proud.

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ight and water, music and animation combine in the new World of Color—Winter Dreams show, premiering November 15, 2013, at

Disney California Adventure® Park. “From the time we debuted World of Color on June 10, 2010, we knew we wanted to create a holiday show,” says Steve Davison, Vice President Parades & Spectaculars, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Entertainment. “We toyed around with a lot of ideas for a long time about what it should be. We wanted to tell a story about winter dreams and where they can take us.”

This year, the show is hosted by Olaf, the snowman from the upcoming Disney animated feature Frozen, combines new animation with classic winter scenes from beloved Disney films. “One of our biggest challenges was deciding what to showcase,” Steve says.

“We also wanted to be very inclusive with this show,” Steve adds. “We asked Guests to send in winter greeting cards that

they designed, and we then incorporated those visuals into the actual show. We even invited them to be in a virtual honor choir via the internet, and that music has also been woven into the production. The participation really added a lot to the show, and took it in a new direction. Our Guests are actually sharing their holiday winter dreams with us.”

Add a stirring new musical score and 1,000 new lighting effects, and you have a memorable holiday experience. “‘Winter Dreams’ is filled with wonderful storytelling,” Steve says. “It’s that special ‘kiss goodnight’ that brings your day at Disney California Adventure® Park to the perfect close.”

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I n 1964, when audiences watched the “practically perfect” English nanny, Mary Poppins, played by Julie Andrews, drift down from the sky over London

and land neatly and precisely on the Banks’ family doorstep, they knew they were experiencing a “practically perfect” film.

Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks, in theaters December 20, 2013, celebrates the story behind the story of Disney’s beloved classic Mary Poppins—from the real-life events that inspired the characters created by P.L. Travers, played by Emma Thompson, to how the film came to be and the humor and drama that resulted from the author’s filmmaking partnership with Walt Disney, played by two-time Academy Award® winner Tom Hanks.

To help capture the real-life people, the era and the places seen in the film, the studio filmmakers turned to Walt Disney Archives.

“The Studio asked us to read the script and determine what materials in the Archives could be of assistance to the filmmakers,” recalls Steven Vagnini, Archivist, Walt Disney Archives. But that was just the beginning. Over the next months, the actors came to Archives to study footage of the characters and learn more about their relationships. “We shared rarely seen footage of Walt’s 1963 interview with Fletcher Markle of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,” Steven recalls. “In it, you see Walt the man, not necessarily the way we saw him on the weekly television series, but sharing his creative philosophy using natural mannerisms.”

One of Steven’s favorite moments was when actor Jason Schwartzman, who portrays songwriter-composer Richard Sherman, asked if there was close-up film footage of Richard’s fingers hitting the piano keys. “D23 had recently filmed a close-up of Richard’s

fingers playing ‘The Orange Bird Song’ on Walt’s piano—so we were able to fulfill Jason’s request.”

The Archives also played a critical role in the design of the film sets, including Walt’s formal office and his working office. “The art directors photographed everything and even measured the furniture,” Steven says.

“We were on call to answer questions from the filmmakers about every aspect of the Studio and Disneyland® in that era down to what soft drinks were available at the Park. Sometimes we knew the answers right away, sometimes we had to do quite a bit of research.”

Archivists sourced more than 500 photographs for the filmmakers and the staff also digitized more than 120 pieces of original development artwork from the film, including storyboard sketches, concept paintings and costume designs, as well as 150 pieces of ephemera, such as postcards, souvenir guides and merchandise catalogs from Disneyland® Park in the early 1960s. “We were even able to share era-appropriate materials from the Studio for replication, including letterhead, furniture pieces and hallway signage,” Steven says.

All those details help to create an authentic sense of time and place that grounds the film in real-life history. “Saving Mr. Banks is a prime example of how valuable our company’s history is—that films and histories from decades ago can be celebrated and re-imagined in the 21st century,” Steven says.

Celebrate the making of Mary Poppins when you redeem your Disney Dream Reward Dollars® for vouchers to use toward movie tickets at participating movie theaters, and take your own nostalgic “step in time.”2 For more information about the film, visit Disney.com/SavingMrBanks.

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The Gift of Music New this season, the Disney Classics Box Set is a magical collection of the most memorable musical moments from iconic Disney Films, TV Classics and Disney Theme Parks. This 4 Disc Box Set features more than 90 of the most unforgettable Disney classic songs, including some from Mary Poppins. Redeem your Disney Dream Reward Dollars for vouchers to use at participating retailers to treat yourself to some sweet sounds.2

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What could be worse for a child’s toy than to be broken on Christmas Eve? No worries. Doc McStuffins is on hand, with her doctor bag, Big Book of Boo Boos and plenty of cuddles. This holiday season, Doc travels to the North

Pole to fix a broken toy in a new 22-minute special, “A Very McStuffins Christmas,” featuring two new songs and guest voice performances by Arrested Development’s Tony Hale as Tobias the elf and Jeffrey Tambor as Santa.

“I’m excited to tell a longer story about Doc,” says Chris Nee, creator and executive producer of the highly popular Disney Junior show, which is now in its second season. “We looked at all the possibilities of what Doc could do during the holidays, and it just made sense to send her where the master of all toy makers lives.” In the special, Doc fixes a broken toy meant for her brother Donny and helps Santa deliver it in time for Christmas morning.

Nee, a veteran children’s television writer, was inspired to create “Doc McStuffins” after becoming a mother. “My son has asthma,” she explains, “so we’ve spent a lot of time in doctors’ offices. As a parent, I wanted to alleviate some of the anxiety he felt when going to the doctor. I think a lot of parents can empathize with that.”

“There are a lot of great shows that address kids’ concerns about making friends or going to school, but no one had done that for going to the doctor. I had this moment when I realized ‘this is what I do…I write kids’ television shows.’ It became a personal mission.”

By translating medical issues to the world of toys, Chris and her team make them non-threatening and fun. A toy’s case of Broken-String-Itis is cute—not scary. The charming, humor-filled stories allow kids to make the connection to their lives, but can also be interpreted into the fun toy world that comes to life.

“I think kids want strong stories and strong characters like Doc,” Chris says. “I also believe television should use its power to show young people the places they can go, so I wanted to create a female character who is smart, capable and a leader. It’s one of the reasons we made Doc’s mom a doctor, too.”

“The response to Doc McStuffins has been amazing,” Chris says. “When the show first went on the air, a group of female African-American doctors were inspired to start the Artemis Medical Society, which is involved in mentoring African-American women who want to work in medical fields. It feels wonderful to know that the choices we made when we first started developing the show could lead to something with the potential to impact so many lives.”

We are sure that Doc will inspire not only children and adults with her new special, but maybe a few elves too. To delight your little doc, head to Disney Store with your Cardmember savings of 10% on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more to pick up your favorite Doc McStuffins plush, PJs or even the role-play costume and doctor’s bag.5 Then cuddle up to share the fun, laughter and love of “A Very McStuffins Christmas,” premiering on Sunday, December 1, 2013, on Disney Junior.

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Discover a whole new world in a whole new way with Disney’s new musical comedy, Aladdin. With just one rub of a magic lamp, Aladdin’s journey sweeps you into an exotic world full of daring adventure, classic comedy and timeless romance. As a Disney Visa Cardmember, you can purchase tickets to this bold new musical at a special price of $89.50 per ticket before they go on sale to the general public, when you order by December 1, 2013.9 This offer is valid on all performances from February 26 through June 22, 2014.

Complimentary Non-Alcoholic Beverage Souvenir Ticket Lanyard Unique Merchandise Opportunities

1Disney Dream Reward Dollars are subject to the terms and conditions of the Disney Rewards Program.2Movie Cash®, DVD Cash®, Book Cash™, Game Cash™, Music Cash® and Toy Cash™ are registered trademarks of TPG Rewards, Inc. A minimum of 2 reward vouchers per order. Restrictions apply. See voucher for restrictions.3Offers subject to change without notice. Use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card for special offers. Must mention the offer to receive the merchandise discount. Merchandise discount may not be used for certain items and is not available at certain locations including Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations. For entry into the Character Meet ‘N’ Greet Photo Opportunity, must present your valid Disney Visa Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate Theme Park admission may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Offer elements, including but not limited to participating locations, are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Please visit DisneyRewards.com/ParkPerks for full terms and conditions. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park perks.4Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card at time of purchase. Most tours require separate Theme Park admission. Cardmember must participate in the tour. Tours can be booked for up to 10 total Guests. Some tours have age and other restrictions. May not be combined with any other discounts, offers or promotions. Subject to availability. Offer is subject to change without notice and may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Tour tickets may not be sold or transferred for a commercial purpose. Visit DisneyRewards.com/ParkPerks for a full listing of tours.510% off Restrictions: Offer valid only at Disney Store and Disney Baby Store retail locations in the U.S. or orders placed online at DisneyStore.com. A $50 minimum pre-tax single transaction purchase is required to receive discount. Offer excludes Shipping & Handling, Theme Park Passes, Disney Infinity, Disney Electronics, DVDs, Blu-rayTM, CDs, Video Games, Books, Art & Collectibles, Dept. 56, Jim Shore, Lenox®, Enesco Mini Busts, Olszewski, Precious Moments, Swarovski, Vinylmation, Walt Disney Classics Collection, Walt Disney Signature, Pooh & Friends Figurine Collection, Limited Edition Dolls, D23 Memberships, D23 Merchandise, Club Penguin, gift cards or certificates, Disney Dollars, personalization, gift wrap and gift boxes and items not in stock. Not valid on purchases at Disney’s Soda Fountain and Studio Store. World of Disney® locations are not operated by Disney Store. Cannot be combined with other discounts. No adjustments to prior purchases. Prices subject to change without notice. Products subject to availability. Merchandise must be exchanged for identical item or returned at discounted price with valid packing slip. Payment with valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card is required. Coupon or Promotion Code may not be redeemed for cash, sold, altered, duplicated or copied and will not be replaced if lost, stolen or corrupted. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Use of offer or Promotion Code DRVCMEMBER is acceptance of its terms. Offer may be canceled or modified at any time. Void where prohibited. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of this offer.6Get 0% APR special vacation financing for 6 months on select Disney Resort packages, all Adventures by Disney® packages, all Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i vacation packages, all Disney Cruise Line® packages (collectively, Disney Vacation Packages), and all purchases of a real estate interest in a Disney Vacation Club® Resort. Disney Vacation Packages must be booked by you or your travel agent through the Walt Disney Travel Company or Disney Cruise Line® and charged to your Disney Visa Credit Card prior to commencement of your vacation. Other restrictions and exclusions apply. For complete details see your Cardmember Agreement.7A $50 minimum pre-tax single transaction merchandise purchase is required to receive discount. Must use your valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card as payment form

and mention this offer. Discount is not valid on previous purchases or on purchases of ticket media, gift certificates, Disney Gift Cards, Park Admission, Arcades, Disney Dollars, tobacco, alcohol, Outdoor Vending (e.g., in-Park balloon vendors, glow vendors), Add-a-Dollar (Wildlife Conservation Fund), postage stamps, rentals (e.g., strollers, ECV), personalization, Disney PhotoPass® Online, framed Disney Dollars, Artist Sketch Program (original art), original or consignment art, newspapers/periodicals, videos, DVDs, CDs, software media, sundries, pantry/prepared foods, digital/video/disposable cameras, consumer electronics, Titleist® and Cobra® golf equipment, National branded fragrances, treatments and cosmetics, Lladro, Armani, Hummel, Swarovski® Crystal, Walt Disney Classics Collection, select collectibles, handmade items, special orders, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Pirate League packages, phone, email or mail order purchases, shipping or taxes or Authentic Hawaiian Collectibles. Discount does not apply at the following locations at Disneyland® Resort: Midway Games, Fairytale Arts, Jewel of Orleans, Silhouette Studio, Portrait Artists, Parasol Cart, Heraldry Shop, Crystal Shops (Crystal Arts and Cristal d’Orleans), face painting locations, or at any Downtown Disney® District location other than World of Disney® Store, D Street, Disney Vault 28, WonderGround Gallery, Marceline’s Confectionery, Disney’s Pin Traders and Studio Disney 365. Discount is not available at Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations, including but not limited to, China, Japan, and Morocco Pavilions at World Showcase in Epcot®, Arribas Brothers, Basin®, Basin White, Blink by Wet Seal, Bongo’s Gift Shop, Cast Connection, Cirque du Soleil®, Curl™ by Sammy Duvall, Disney’s Character Premiere, Disney’s Character Warehouse, Fuego by Sosa Cigars, Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop, Hallelujah Arts, House of Blues®, Hoypoloi, Lefty’s, LEGO Imagination Center®, littlemissmatched™, Metals of Art, Name Works, ORLANDO HARLEY-DAVIDSON®, Pearl Factory, Planet Hollywood®, Pop Gallery, Rainforest Café®, Raglan Road Irish Shop, Rawling’s Making the Game, Richard Petty Driving Experience, Ridemakerz, Rubio Balloon Arts, SD Watersports, Something Silver, Sosa Family Cigars, Spice and Tea Exchange, Splitsville, Sunglass Icon®, Surrey Bike Rentals, T-REX®, Wholesale Leather, Wyland Galleries, and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort. Discount is for personal use only and may not be used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise. May not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion. Offer is subject to change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission may be required.8Entertainment and attractions may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. 9Offer not valid on prior purchased tickets and may not be combined with any other offer. ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds. Not all seats are discounted. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. Standard Ticketmaster service fees apply to online or phone orders. Dates, times, prices and cast subject to change without notice. Offer may be revoked without notice. Limit 14 tickets per person per 7-day period. All prices include a $2.50 facility fee. Presale tickets must be purchased by 12/1/2013.10This Exotic Driving Experience offer is valid for our Walt Disney World® Speedway location. Not valid online or in conjunction with any offers, on previous purchases or group events. You must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license. Florida sales tax and a Driver Release Fee of $35 will be added at time of checkout and cannot be discounted. Disney Visa Card must be shown at track to validate discount. Other rules and regulations apply. Offer expires 1/31/14.

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Save up to $130 Disney Visa Cardmembers and Exotic Driving Experience give YOU the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some of the world’s most exotic supercars for 8 thrilling laps for the price of 6 laps, making your dreams a reality! That is a savings of up to $130 by using your Disney Visa Card.10

Make your reservation by January 31, 2014, with this special offer for your chance to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari 458 Italia, Ferrari 430, Nissan GT-R, Aston Martin Virage, Lamborghini LP570-4 SuperLeggera, Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, Porsche 997 S or Audi R8 (V10)! Call Exotic Driving Experience at (855) 822-0149 and mention you are a Disney Visa Cardmember when booking a 6-lap basic experience and you will receive a 2-lap upgrade for free. Experience must be completed by March 31, 2014, and paid for with your Disney Visa Card. This offer ends January 31, 2014, so don’t wait.

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Save 15%Use your Disney Visa® Card for your purchase of a D23 Gold or Silver Membership and enjoy unique experiences and fantastic benefits including: Disney twenty-three quarterly magazine with a gift in every issue (for Gold Members) Annual membership gift Incredible behind-the-magic special events Exclusive merchandise Special offers and discounts Members only content on D23.comDetails: To become a member, visit D23.com, and click on “Join D23.” Enter promotional code: D23REWARDS4U at checkout and use your Disney Visa® Card to receive your discount.

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Offer good November 1 through December 31, 2013. D23 Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. Your complete membership kit will arrive within 3-4 weeks. Valid for new Gold or Silver Memberships only. May not be applied to renewals.

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