Sweeties Disney Fan Club Giveaway

Do you have a favorite Disney character? I have several and I find new ones all of the time. Believe it or not, my mother was watching Peter Pan on TV with Mary Martin the night I was born and she named me Wendy after the Wendy character in the Peter Pan story. Yes, that was back in the day before color TV. There have been many versions of Peter Pan since then and Disney has made it into a cartoon but that original version always stuck with me.

Some of the newer characters and movies are now my favorites. I love, love, love the Pirates of the Caribbean series and Tangled is also a new favorite. My son recently saw the Avengers and he said that was very good. You don’t have to be a kid to like Disney characters and there are so many, usually you find one that connects with you in some way.

I don’t think we ever really grow up and Disney is one of those things that brings out the kid in all of us. I guess sometimes it’s not that we want to be a kid but we like to keep the dreams alive that we had when we were children and Disney evokes those memories and thoughts. We want to believe that there is a happy ending and that magical lands exist.

Did you know that Disney has an official Fan Club?

I never realized there was a fan club but I shouldn’t really be a surprise. Everyone loves at least one Disney character and the Disney fan club is a way to keep up with Disney news, find out what your favorite Disney stars are up to, learn about events and tours, and get special member-only discount.

D23, the Disney Fan Club, is the world’s only official Disney fan club. Named in honor of the year 1923, when Walt left Kansas City, headed for Hollywood and founded what would become the Disney Studios, D23 offers its members a glimpse behind the magic with its stunning publication, unique events, complimentary gifts, robust website, special discounts and much more. D23 celebrates the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 and has only increased over the decades as Disney’s stories, characters, songs and experiences have captured imaginations the world over.

Disney D23 Membership includes:

Disney twenty-three magazine – our stunning, oversized, quarterly publication that is available with all D23 Gold memberships

Member-exclusive gifts – Four times a year, Gold-level D23 Members receive a free gift with each issue of Disney twenty-three… and each one is a collectible surprise that celebrates Disney

Annual Member gift – Plus, each new and renewing D23 Member receives a special collectible gift, compliments of D23 from The Walt Disney Archives Collection

D23 Special Benefits and Offers – D23 Members can save hundreds of dollars online and by presenting their D23 Membership cards at select retailers throughout the country (details can be found at Disney.com/D23Discounts).

D23 Website – In-depth features and exclusive articles about Disney’s past, present and future, plus breaking news and special features from the Walt Disney Archives.

Special Member-Only events – From tours of the Walt Disney Studios Lot and Archives to a signatures event at Walt Disney World, special film screenings, and many other events throughout the year, only D23 Members have the opportunity to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences created just for them!

D23 Ex po 2013 – The D23 Expo brings the entire world of Disney under one roof and is the “ultimate Disney fan event” and D23 Members can purchase special ticket discounts and receive exclusive access to this amazing event. The next D23 Expo will be held August 9 – 11, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center across the street from Disneyland Resort.

You ge t all of this for $34.99 for a year and it comes with all kinds of extras. You also get a D23 membership card and personalized, suitable-for-framing member certificate features Donald Duck hand drawn by Disney Legend-and the voice of Donald!

The Disney Fan Club Membership makes a great gift too.

During this giveaway you can take 10% off any new Gold or Silver membership purchase

Visit D23.com, pick the membership from the bottom of the page, check out and enter the promotional code to receive the discount. Make sure you use this discount code D23SWEETIE

WANT TO WIN? HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

The Giveaway is over and the winner is Jo Griffin

ONLY ONE ENTRY REQUIRED:

Leave a comment below and tell me, as an adult, who is your favorite Disney character is and why.

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PRIZE: One winner will win a one-year Silver Disney Fan Club membership

A one-year D23 Silver Membership includes:

• Membership Card and Certificate
• 23-month D23 Wall Calendar
• Special Member Events invitations including movies screenings and tours
• D23 Expo 2013 discount tickets
• Exclusive Merchandise
• Subscription to weekly D23 FanFare e-newsletter
• Special promotional offers and discounts throughout the year

General Giveaway Rules: No Purchase Necessary. This giveaway is only open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Ends on June 20, 2012, at midnight EST. The email addresses that are collected for this giveaway will only be used for the purpose of contacting the winner and will never be given out to anyone nor sold. The winners will be randomly chosen and contacted via email. The winner will have 72 hours to respond. Only one winner per household. Please make sure you check your junk mail folder.

Disclosure: Disney is providing the prize to the winner. I am being compensated as part of a Brandfluential campaign. All comments and opinions are my own!