Weekly Challenge #142 (7/11-7/17)
 

Hi fellow Mousescrappers! This is my first ever challenge and I’m going to be trying something a little different in an attempt to get your creative juices flowing!

I want you all to recall (or discover) a fun Disney fact. It can be about anything: Disney World in general, a particular ride, a particular park, Walt himself... Anything. I want this to be the inspiration for your page. The fact it’s self doesn’t have to be on your page if you don’t want (there is no journaling requirement), as long as you tell us what the fact was and how you were inspired by it.

I’m obsessed with the amount of detail in the parks and I’m hoping some of you will tell me facts that I don’t know of yet!

To clear up any possible confusion here is my layout:

I was inspired by this fact {It’s a long one}: “Walt’s loved trains from a young age, and when young classed his claim to fame as having an uncle that worked on the Santa Fe’s accommodation train. At the age of 15 he applied to work on the Santa Fe with his brother Roy and then went on to work on various railroads across America, before moving on to carious other posts. However his passion for trains never died and the railroad was one of the first attractions he planned. Walt wanted a train station at the forefront of the Magical Kingdom park Florida as he wanted it to be the first thing the guests saw. Disneyland Paris also has a train station at the front of the part to pay homage to this”.
From that I made this:

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos..._CHOO_copy.jpg

Additional rules:
1. Use as many photos/ papers/elements as you wish. However since, this is about Disney’s secrets I want to see at least one hidden Mickey on your page... The harder it is for me to find the better :D I LOVE finding hidden Mickeys.
2. Leave Love to at least 3 people in the Gallery – it’s always nice to receive love.
3. No double dipping with any other challenges and no use of quick pages to complete the challenge.
4. As usual post in this thread with a link to your layout in the weekly challenge Gallery and post a link to the forum thread where your page goes.

Not only is this my first challenge, it’s also my first ever attempt at designing. So here is the PP you will be playing for... Hope you guys like it and can think of some uses for it!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7...f4bb8d820b.jpg

Hope you guys have fun with this one, I cannot wait to see what you come up with!

Also Posted here: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...672#post111672

I must say... for your first time hosting and your first time designing....... you...... ROCKED them both!!!! Great challenge and awesome PP! I'll have to get to doing some research and scrapping.

THanks for the inspiration and your page is amazing too.

Nicely done!

wow, this is beautiful! Love the pp and what a great challenge.
Good job!

Excellent challenge and what a wonderful pp! I'm going to have to dig deep down for this on. Thank you!

fat free
 

Great challenge, made me research a fact me and my sister were just discussing the other day, and made her feel better about those dole whips! Yes they have sugar, carbs and calories, but those dont' count in Disney World anyhow. Just thought this would be a fun fact to make us feel better. :) Great challenge & pp! I'll leave love later. Thanks!

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...75/fatfree.jpg

http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...690#post111690

Thanks for the kind words ladies, I'm glad you liked the challenge and PP.

Wow, how fast are you Robills? Love your fact about Dole Whips being fat free, I genuinely didn't know that. But then again I've never even had the pleasure of trying one yet :no:

Fun challenge! I've been meaning to scrap Lion King pics for a while and never was inspired. The info about the parade floats, below, inspired me to keep the focus on the nice pictures of the floats and animals and add minimal elements. Had it not been for the tidbit of info, I probably would have done lots of clusters and elements and the clusters probably would have fought with the pictures.

"Coincidentally, about the same time that this project got dropped in WDW's Entertainment's lap, Disneyland's "Lion King Celebration" was ending its nearly three year run at that theme park. And since the floats & puppets that Michael Curry had designed for this acclaimed street pageant were now due to go into storage to make way for Disneyland's next movie-based parade, the "Hercules Victory Tour" ... Well, WDW Entertainment requested that these elements of the "Lion King Celebration" be packed up and sent off to Central Florida ASAP.

And then - in an artful bit of recycling - those parade floats & puppets became the bones on which Disney World's Entertainment Department built one of the more popular shows to ever be performed at a Disney theme park, "Festival of the Lion King."

Info from this article on Jim Hill Media: http://jimhillmedia.com/contributors...x#.T_2k7pHsZXs

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...King_small.jpg

also here: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...703#post111703

Wow! This was fun! Thanks for the great challenge and the awesome PP!

I also posted it here...
http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...714#post111714

And my fun fact is...

1. The Haunted Mansion is the only attraction located in four different lands in four different Disney Parks: New Orleans Square at Disneyland; Liberty Square at Walt Disney World; Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland; and Frontierland at Disneyland Paris.

THANKS!

Debbie

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Two more entries in the first day, you girs are super speedy :)

TurkoGirl - I love that the fact inspired you to let the photos be the focus of your layout and the elements you did use compliment the picture perfectly without overcrowding. Love the result!

Debpop - I've loved that fact for a while and I'm so glad you used it to inspire you to get a Haunted Mansion layout complete! I love your autumnal colour scheme and your title work.

Weekly challenge #142
 

Im sure every parent is well aware of this known Disney fact, DO NOT ASK YOUR CHILD FOR A BITE OF HIS OR HER MICKEY ICE CREAM BAR! I love the look! Such sweetness....

** CREDITS **
BRITTISH - CANDY SHOP
A GRIEVING MOMMY - DISNEY TREATS
IBANASIAK - TEMPLATE
GUNHILD - CHOCOLATE ALPHA
GOURMANDISE - CHOCOLATE LEAVES
NORTH MEETS SOUTH DESIGNS - GREEN LEAVES

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...ICKEY-BAR1.jpg

http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...&postcount=122

This is the fun fact I'm inspired by

"When you approach France from the United Kingdom, you stroll over the Pont des Arts inspired footbridge. This spot is reminiscent of the the Seine waterfront, complete with flower carts and streetside artists. The Eiffel Tower is 1/10th the size of the actual tower and was built following the blueprints of Gustave Eiffel."

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...ce0911_600.jpg

Also posted in France

Thank you for hosting such a fun challenge! And for your PP! I am enjoying reading all the interesting facts. Here is mine :)

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...t_edited-1.jpg

http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...773#post111773

My first attempt at a weekly challenge...


Here is the main journaling...

On the Jungle River Cruise (inspired by the movie The African Queen and from a true-life adventure series that Walt Disney produced in the early 1960's) we cruised down several major rivers of Asia, Africa and South America. Our tour was led by Riverboat Skipper Jamie who delivered a humorous narration that had the kids laughing and reciting jokes all day long, much to dad's frowns. Did you know that the Jungle Cruise does have a standard spiel with several variations, which was prepared by the Imagineers but most skippers typically create their own as they learn? It is reported that both Kevin Costner and Robin Williams were both skippers before they became famous.

The smaller journaling is all the jokes that my children recited and still recite today from the cruise...

Love these new entries!

Colins7350 - I love how you interpreted the challenge - too funny! Your page turned out fab, love those photos.

Snowdrop - Love your fact. I knew the blue prints were used from the real tower but I didn't realise it was 1/10th of the size. I've seen both and it certainly doesn't seem like it. Love how your page turned out - the greys and the pinks work so well together.

Ruby - It's crazy the amount of upkeep Disney does to keep everything looking perfect each time you visit! Your page turned out great, all those patterned papers look great together!

Momabaarjo - Welcome to your first ever weekly challenge, I hope you enjoyed it and hope you participate in many more in the future! I love that you incorporated all the jokes into the page, such a cute idea. Imagine that, Robin Williams as a skipper, I wonder how many people have him in their photos and have never realised...

have you ever bin in the cave under the castle in disneyland paris?
The wizzard merlin once rased a new born dragon there .
now the dragon is 24 m long and its weight is 2250 kg.
so if you wanna hide for the rain.know that you might not be the only one there....

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...dudragon-1.jpg

also posted it here
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...=28947&cat=575

Fact: do you know that Walt Disney originally designed this attraction for the Pepsi Company to benefit UNICEF at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. When the Fair closed, the attraction made its way to Disneyland and was so popular that it was one of the original attractions when Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971. Another fact, there are a total of 289 Audio-Animatronics Doll Figures singing "it's a small world" in five languages: English, Italian, Japanese, Spanish and Swedish. And finally I must add that my favorite dolls are the Dutch ones, just too cute!!!

OK here's my page:

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...ldleft_web.jpg
linked

Also posted: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...870#post111870

Thanks for hosting Melissa-Ann, loved your challenge!!! and cute PP too!!

Here's some facts to think about next time you ride Spaceship Earth (in case you didn't already know)
Spaceship Earth weighs 16 million pounds, measures 165 feet in diameter and encompasses 2.2 million cubic feet of space.
It is covered by 11,324 triangular panels and held aloft by 6 support legs that are sunk over 100 feet into the ground.
The outer "skin" of Spaceship Earth is made up of 11,324 aluminum and plastic-alloy triangles.
If Spaceship Earth were a golf ball, the golfer would need to be one mile tall!

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...rth2011web.jpg

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Also posted in the Spaceship Earth forum here
Thanks so much for hosting *melidy*, and for the awesome PP!

Super fun challenge! I love all the fun facts. I was inspired by the pools at the various resorts. All Star Music has two pools, the Guitar Pool and the Grand Piano Pool. Both are named for their share. The Guitar Pool has a squirting fountain in the middle of Disney's "The Three Caballeros". Also, life vests may be checked out of the Arcade for the length of your stay and at no charge. Yeah!

Here is my LO using lots of fun goodies from Capturing Magical Memories:
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...l_Game_Fun.jpg

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Also posted here

I've left love in the gallery up to here, I'm loving the new submissions!

renatasluis - I have been in the cave... on each trip I HAVE to go, I love the dragon... I did not however realise it was sooo long! Love how you went with a medieval regal feel as it's under the castle rather than a scary dragon theme!

roxana -289 dolls?? Crazy! I wonder how many there is in total from all the parks... must be almost pushing 1000! I always love the England ones (although thats a little biased) but I think my favourites would have to be the Japanese dolls! Although they are all quite adorable. This kit is perfect for your awesome detailed photos.

zippyoh - Haha I love that last fact about the golfer needing to be a mile long... I've read it so many times but it still amazes me every time I hear it. Your page turned out so awesome, those photo's are beautiful.

scrappinnewbie - I've not stayed at a resort at WDW, only Disneyland Paris, so I had no idea about the pools. It's super cool of disney to have a free lifevest service... but I expected nothing less from Disney! Love how bright and happy your layout is, its perfect for those photos!

Hi!
I was inspired by the attention to detail to recreate France in epcot -specifically that the eiffel tower was built to a 10:1 scale.
http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...y_450x450_.jpg
and I also posted it here: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...4&postcount=23

Here's my Disney fact - the phone booths in Canada and the UK in Epcot are working phone booths! You can call one of them and if you're lucky some passerby will answer. A good way to get a little Disney magic when you're away from the parks. Here's the numbers if you want to give a try:
U.K. Phone Booths

Right Booth: 407 827-9861
Left Booth: 407 827-9862
Center Booth: 407 827-9863

Canada Phone Booth

407-827-9884

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...11_28_web1.jpg
Also posted here in the Epcot/UK/Telephone Box thread: http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...9&postcount=13

Thank you for hosting Melissa! and thank you for the lovely PP!

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...5/AK_Facts.jpg

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Also Here:http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...977#post111977

Kristen - Love your fact, it's these details that you dont often think about until the trip is over. Love how your page turned out and that you included an Eiffel Tower element.

amykayhay - Love this fact! I'm so going to try this next time I visit. I'd heard about it before but never had the numbers! Love your UK page!

WDW Scrap Princess - Love that you actually included your facts on your page... and that you used more than one! Crazy that the tree weighed 90 ton!


Thanks to everyone who has played so far, Love has been left in the gallery.

Today is the last day for the challenege!! Still time to get your layouts in ladies!

Thanks for a fun challenge and for the fabulous PP!

I love, love, love the use of forced perspective in Disney Parks. I love how these illusions trick your eye into thinking things are taller or further away. I included a hidden Mickey.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...rspectivew.jpg
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Posted here in the forums.

I added fun facts in the text around the edge of the layout.

Stratocaster is 42 ft. tall
The coaster reaches 5Gs at the transition to the loop
0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds


http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...llenge-web.jpg


http://www.mousescrappers.com/forums...8&postcount=66

Susan0326 - I think you forgot to attactch your layout. I managed to find it in the gallery though :) I love the forced perspective in the parks too! Makes such a difference when you are walking around the parks.

jemmls4 - I love your short little facts about Rockin' Rollercoaster and I especially love that you used them to frame your layout!

Thanks for playing everyone, I will send out the PP later on today!

My computer and I had a major disagreement last night (and unfortunately it won) so I am late but I wanted to go ahead and post anyway. Thanks for a really fun challenge--it has been really interesting to read all of the different facts!

My layout was inspired by this information:
But in 1988 it happened to be Mickey’s 60th birthday and what better way to celebrate it that creating a brand-new themed “Land” in his honor. Although the Main Mouse would not turn 60 until November 18 of that year, Walt Disney World built “Mickey’s Birthdayland” in record time. This was such an important event that a new railroad stop was constructed just for Mickey and the Walt Disney World Railroad was re-named “Mickey’s Birthdayland Express” The land had its grand opening on June 18th, and to help unveil Mickey’s new (But Temporary!) land was none other than Cindy Williams from Laverne and Shirley fame. This land was between Tomorrowland and Fantasyland (They even had to shorten the track of Tomorrowland’s Indy Speedway (It was then known as the Gran Prix Raceway) to make room for it. Even Nancy Reagan was there for the ribbon cutting ceremonies. (It is interesting to note that this was the first new “Land” to be added since opening day in October 1971)

While this new "land" was never intended to be a long term addition--it was still a little sad to see it go. This picture was from our visit at the beginning of Feb 2011--about a week before it closed forever.

http://www.mousescrappers.com/photos...-_Page_093.jpg

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CassidyK - Don't worry about it, we all have computer trouble at some point! Love how your layout turned out and the fact is such a cute one, it's so sad that Toon Town isn't there anymore though.

Thank you all for participanting in my first challenge I had a blast looking at all your layouts and reading your facts. I've left love in the gallery and sent out PP's... if I've missed you out or there are any problems just drop me a message. Hope you guys like the prize and get some use out of it!