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If you are into Disney-related print publications as I am, I encourage you to “Like” them on Facebook, “Follow” them on Twitter and YouTube and enter the Disney Reads Season of Giving sweepstakes for a chance to win 2 Disney Reads Gift Packs assortment of books with an approximate retail value: $700.

That winner has been selected  and it is none other than 15-year-old  Zoe P., from Frazier Park, California. She and her family were honored on April 3 in a special ceremony at Hollow Garden in Walt Disney World.

Zoe P, winner of the pixiehollow.com “Design a Fairy House” contest closely examines her
Fairy House at Epcot. Her design was chosen from thousands of entries and built by the
horticulture team at Walt Disney World Resort.

Here is the official press release from the Walt Disney Company.

WALT DISNEY WORLD® RESORT – LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – April 7, 2010 – Disney Online announced today the winner of its “Design a Fairy House Art Contest,” which ran in February on the popular online world for girls, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com). The fairy house, inspired by 15-year-old winning designer, Zoe P., from Frazier Park, Calif., was revealed during a special ceremony on April 3 in the Pixie Hollow Garden at the 17th Annual Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival.  Zoe and her family were in attendance to celebrate the momentous occasion, as the fairy house will be on display for the duration of the festival.

The winning house design was selected by DisneyToon Studios filmmakers, currently working on the upcoming “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue,” coming to Disney Blu-ray and DVD this Fall.  Director Brad Raymond, and the film’s Producer, Helen Kalafatic, attended the celebration to personally congratulate the winner, meet with Tinker Bell fans and sign autographs.

“We were thrilled to honor Zoe and her winning design at this very special celebration,” said Jason Everett, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow product director. “This contest offered the Pixie Hollow community an exciting opportunity to utilize their love for Disney Fairies as inspiration to create their very own fairy house art design.  To see that design come to life and be featured in the Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival is truly a delight for everyone.”

Here is the official press release from Disney.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – February 4, 2010 – Disney Online announced today their latest contest in the popular online world for girls, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow (www.PixieHollow.com). In honor of the film “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue,” out on Blu-ray™ and DVD later this year Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow is looking for players to create their own Fairy house design between now and Feb. 22, 2010. The director of the upcoming movie will choose the winner who will receive a vacation for four to the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida to have the unforgettable experience of seeing their very own Fairy home in person. Their inspired creation will also be featured at the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival.

“The Pixie Hollow online community is extremely creative and passionate about the world of Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies,” says Jason Everett, Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow product director. “This contest offers our fans an exciting opportunity to utilize their love of Fairies as inspiration to create their very own Fairy House Art design.”

Following last year’s debut, the Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden will once again be part of the Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival this spring. To prepare for the anticipated event, PixieHollow.com is looking for fans to draw upon their imaginations to design a Fairy house that they would see on the mainland using lost things and materials from nature. The design must include a description of all of the materials needed to build the house. Contest rules along with the entry forms are located on the Pixie Hollow website (www.PixieHollow.com).

The sisters, Jessica (12) and Stephanie Sutton (10) will be joined by their parents in the mansion on Sunday — the ride’s 40th anniversary.

95.5 KLOS Classic Rock of Southern California held the contest that provided the opportunity for a guest to stay a night in the mansion as part of it’s 40th Birthday celebration. The Sutton sisters got the most votes on the station’s Web site for their talent – Singing “Happy Birthday” with a dog barking in the background.

“They are excited and can’t wait, and they were just jumping up and down,” Roxane Requio, KLOS manager of marketing and promotions, said.

Disneyland will keep the ride open as normal Sunday. After the park closes, the Suttons will be allowed to move into the elevator chamber at the entrance of the ride about midnight where beds will be set up and they stay there until 6 a.m. A live-feed video will be shown on the KLOS Web site.

Now what I am curious about is do they have to simply stay in the elevator chamber all night or do they get to ride the attraction again and again and again? Or how about a walk through with lights on or even a behind the scenes tour? But to simply be kept in the elevator chamber all night – not sure how fun that would be.

Simply play Toontown daily between now and July 31, 2009 and each day you log in and play, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win (must be 13 years old or above).

One grand prize winner and three guests will enjoy:

• Round-trip airfare
• Disney Resort hotel accommodations
• Disney Theme Park tickets with Park Hopper® option
• And MUCH more!

Winners will be notified via email, so make sure Toontown Online has a valid email address for you.

Fairies fans will be mesmerized by Pixie Hollow Enchantment, an after dark, twinkling light show that unites the Fairies’ hidden talents in a celebration of summer.

This special summertime event features favorite nighttime entertainment re-imagined with spectacular state-of-the art effects – plus an all-new fireworks show.

Fairies fans will delight in a more-dazzling-than-ever Disney’s Electrical Parade, led by Tinker Bell in a brand-new scene, and with two classic scenes making their triumphant return!

One lucky contest winner will enjoy:

• A special meet-n-greet with Tinker Bell
• Four 4-day Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper Tickets
• Accommodations at a Disneyland® Resort hotel
• Round-Trip airfare for the winner and three guests

For the full contest rules and to enter for a chance to win, visit www.PixieHollow.com (click on the “News and Events” tab and then the “Contests” button) and then log in between now and June 29, 2009 11:59 am PST.

* Travel must be completed by August 23, 2009, to experience the Summer Nightastic! offerings.

Enter the Summer at Sea Sweepstakes for a chance to be one of eight lucky families of four who will be joining in the fun as official vide-BLOG-raphers on a cruise between July 9 and August 6.

Disney Channel celebrities from shows such as “Sonny with a Chance”, “Hannah Montana”, and “JONAS” will be performing, playing, interacting and entertaining. Every winner will take home magical memories for the sharing, thanks to KODAK.

Grand Prize Winners will receive:

• 3 or 4 night Disney Cruise to the Bahamas including Disney’s own private island, Castaway Cay with Deluxe ocean view stateroom.

• Roundtrip air fare to Orlando.

• Disney Channel Celebrity activities: autograph and photo opportunities, Q&A sessions, musical performances, onboard parties, Disney Channel Sneak Peaks.

• KODAK vide-BLOG-rapher essential kit: Zi6 pocket video camera with 4GBHP Memory card, One Kodak M380 Digital Camera, 1GB Memory card, Kodak W1020 Digital Frame Kit, Sport/Waterproof OTUC, Photobook.

10 Secondary Prize Winners will receive:

• Zi6 pocket video camera with 4GBHP Memory card, Digital Frame Kit.

Enter the Summer at Sea sweepstakes once a day, every day for your chance to win!

Submit the most innovative way you’ve gone green to The Great Green Challenge contest and you could win a vacation for four to Costa Rica!

The Costa Rica trip includes:

• Airfare to and from San Jose, Costa Rica
• Accommodations for 7 nights
• A guided canopy and canyoning tour
• Entrance to national parks and reserves
• Canoe excursion with gear

In addition, two first prize winners will each win a $500 gift certificate to REI, the outdoor-store.

It’s all part of Disney Family’s new ‘green a little, save a lot’ site, where you’ll find inexpensive and quick tips on going green, green must-haves for moms, a quiz on the impact of your carbon footprint, advice on when to buy organic and more.

To enter, visit the contest page and submit a photo of your great, green idea along with a description of the activity by April 30th.

It is all part of their Magical Celebrations promotion going on this year.

Disney asks participants, “What do you dream of celebrating – a special anniversary, a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, a first trip to the Disney Parks for your child? Whatever the occasion, this could be your year!”

Winners will work with a personal itinerary planner to help arrange vacation celebration activities, including:

• Limo transportation to and from the airport
• Special guided tour at either Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® Resort
• Disney’s PhotoPass PhotoBook and PhotoCD
• $200 Disney Gift Card
• And more!

Enter every day in February at Disney.com/Celebrate. In addition to being entered into the vacation sweepstakes, you’ll instantly win a different new digital prize every day.

You can also enter daily by texting MAGIC to DISNEY (347639). Standard carrier fees may apply. You can also get an additional entry by sharing a celebration story in the Disney Family.com Community.

One lucky winner will enjoy:

• A special meet and greet with Tinker Bell and all four of her Fairy friends.

• Four “Magic Your Way” Tickets with Park Hopper option.

• Accommodations at a Disney Resort hotel.

• Round-trip airfare for the winner and three guests.

Whether you visit Tinker Bell and friends at the Anaheim or Orlando parks, Disney describes this opportunity as an “enchanting experience you’ll never forget.”

Don’t forget that at PixieHollow.com, you can live life as a Fairy every day. Fly into the online world of Pixie Hollow for flitterific fun and excitement with Tinker Bell and her Fairy friends. Become a Fairy, make tons of friends, play talent games, and show off your Fairy style.

To enter for a chance to win, simply visit PixieHollow.com and then log in and enter the name of your favorite Fairy between now and February 2, 2009, 12:00 pm PST. One lucky winner will be selected. Twenty runner-up winners will receive a Pixie Hollow t-shirt!