Tinker Bell may get a new home

mickeysgirlz · 07-28-2008

Not sure how they are going to pull this off . . . shouldn't Fairies be Fairie size?

Scott Powers | Jason Garcia and Sara K. Clarke, Sentinel Staff Writers | July 28, 2008 | orlandosentinel.com

Walt Disney World is planning to add actresses playing Tinker Bell and her friends from an upcoming series of "Disney Fairies" movies -- and might be creating a new attraction based on them.

Disney held auditions last week for actresses to play the Disney Fairies characters in the parks, including Tinker Bell, Silvermist, Rosetta, Iridessa and Fawn.

In a prepared statement, a Disney spokeswoman explained: "Disney Imagineers are currently creating a special new home for Tink and her friends which promises to immerse guests in the world of Pixie Dust at Walt Disney World."

Spokeswoman Andrea Finger would not elaborate about whether this meant the fairy characters will have their own attraction, nor did she specify which park they might appear in.

Except for Tinker Bell, the characters are based on a new "Disney Fairies" entertainment franchise that the Walt Disney Co. has been developing in recent years through children's books, Internet Web pages, games, toys and a series of straight-to-DVD movies that will begin emerging this fall.

**Dopey** · 07-28-2008

hmmmm, hiring actresses? They should be small like but more dainty then the munchkins. How are they going to pull this off, I wonder.

Tiny little anamatronics would be cool, don'tcha think?

mickeysgirlz · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Dopey

hmmmm, hiring actresses? They should be small like but more dainty then the munchkins. How are they going to pull this off, I wonder.

Tiny little anamatronics would be cool, don'tcha think?

OR, they could make everything big like when you go onto TSM, so you feel like you are small? Wouldn't help with the adult to child ratio though.

BUT, it would be cool if when you had your picture taken, it had a cool effect on it that caused the fairy to look smaller. You know like they "put" Tinkerbell in some of the kids hands.

**ddoll** · 07-28-2008

Very intriguing prospect, I must say. Could be magical, could be silly. I'd like to hear more about it.

timkelmom · 07-28-2008

Very interesting. We love Tink and her fairy friends around here. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

Campbell87 · 07-28-2008

As long as there is someone, I dont care what height! want a picture with Tinkerbell finally lol!

**WishUponAStar** · 07-28-2008

If I ever met Tinkerbell I would probably lose my breath and pass out.

Seriously, I think my enthusiasm would probably be overtly embarrassing. My first thought would be that imagineers would create an environment HUGE in scale that would make guests and the fairies appear really small.

Soundgod · 07-28-2008

Have you ever seen Remember at Disneyland?
Have seen how big Tinkerbell is?! Whether a man or woman, this CM is clearly a 6 foot tall person! No small, frail person could fly like that. We're not talking about a simple slide down a wire from the castle tower to the Noodle Terrace roof. We're talking about a big body that can be easily seen flying over the treetops of Disneyland's hub starting from the top of the Matterhorn.
All Tinkerbells are not created equally.

**WishUponAStar** · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by Soundgod

Have you ever seen Remember at Disneyland?
Have seen how big Tinkerbell is?! Whether a man or woman, this CM is clearly a 6 foot tall person! No small, frail person could fly like that. We're not talking about a simple slide down a wire from the castle tower to the Noodle Terrace roof. We're talking about a big body that can be easily seen flying over the treetops of Disneyland's hub starting from the top of the Matterhorn.
All Tinkerbells are not created equally.

Oh my gosh, I know I have prescribed glasses for night vision problems but I could have SWORN for the life of me that the "Remember" Tinkerbell in Disneyland was a doll of some sort and not a human. She travels like around the castle!! I know the WDW version is a human. Wow, I feel like a complete jerk if it really is a human person in DL, I have to go watch the video. That's my favorite fireworks show ever.

iluvpoohbear · 07-28-2008

That's awesome!! Other than Pooh Bear.. I love Tinkerbell!!

Soundgod · 07-28-2008

Wish, thanks to the wonders of video tape, I was just able to take a look at Tink. No, I'd bet money that that is a live person. The arms and legs move differently and also the body tilts and seems to shift weight to alter the way she is flying. If that is a non-human, it's an animatronic or some sort of robot, which of course would weigh more, not less than a full grown adult man.
I'm watching it now as I'm writing and I see her waving her magic wand in a very fluid, human manner.
"Remember" my camera is able to zoom in closer than a Mark One eyeball is able to.
Also, the memory is the first thing to go when you, ah, er, ah....... what was I saying?

Peppertink · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Oh my gosh, I know I have prescribed glasses for night vision problems but I could have SWORN for the life of me that the "Remember" Tinkerbell in Disneyland was a doll of some sort and not a human. She travels like around the castle!! I know the WDW version is a human. Wow, I feel like a complete jerk if it really is a human person in DL, I have to go watch the video. That's my favorite fireworks show ever.

She is a live person

I'd love to be Tink's helper!

**WishUponAStar** · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Wish, thanks to the wonders of video tape, I was just able to take a look at Tink. No, I'd bet money that that is a live person. The arms and legs move differently and also the body tilts and seems to shift weight to alter the way she is flying. If that is a non-human, it's an animatronic or some sort of robot, which of course would weigh more, not less than a full grown adult man.
I'm watching it now as I'm writing and I see her waving her magic wand in a very fluid, human manner.
"Remember" my camera is able to zoom in closer than a Mark One eyeball is able to.
Also, the memory is the first thing to go when you, ah, er, ah....... what was I saying?

Oh my gosh, I am totally embarrassed with myself.

Next time I need to pack my glasses in my purse so I can take them into the parks at night.

**WishUponAStar** · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peppertink

She is a live person

I'd love to be Tink's helper!

I think Tink would be honored to have you as a helper.

Peppertink · 07-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I think Tink would be honored to have you as a helper.

Aw...aren't you sweet

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,270	Tinker Bell may get a new home Not sure how they are going to pull this off . . . shouldn't Fairies be Fairie size? Scott Powers \| Jason Garcia and Sara K. Clarke, Sentinel Staff Writers \| July 28, 2008 \| orlandosentinel.com Walt Disney World is planning to add actresses playing Tinker Bell and her friends from an upcoming series of "Disney Fairies" movies -- and might be creating a new attraction based on them. Disney held auditions last week for actresses to play the Disney Fairies characters in the parks, including Tinker Bell, Silvermist, Rosetta, Iridessa and Fawn. In a prepared statement, a Disney spokeswoman explained: "Disney Imagineers are currently creating a special new home for Tink and her friends which promises to immerse guests in the world of Pixie Dust at Walt Disney World." Spokeswoman Andrea Finger would not elaborate about whether this meant the fairy characters will have their own attraction, nor did she specify which park they might appear in. Except for Tinker Bell, the characters are based on a new "Disney Fairies" entertainment franchise that the Walt Disney Co. has been developing in recent years through children's books, Internet Web pages, games, toys and a series of straight-to-DVD movies that will begin emerging this fall. __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 25 days 15 hours 9 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home Very intriguing prospect, I must say. Could be magical, could be silly. I'd like to hear more about it. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 18 days 22 hours 9 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home Very interesting. We love Tink and her fairy friends around here. I can't wait to see what they come up with. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 931	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home As long as there is someone, I dont care what height! want a picture with Tinkerbell finally lol! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs WDW-2010-Animal Kingdom lodge * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip to the World! AKL 2010! 289 days 14 hours 9 minutes

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,743	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home If I ever met Tinkerbell I would probably lose my breath and pass out. Seriously, I think my enthusiasm would probably be overtly embarrassing. My first thought would be that imagineers would create an environment HUGE in scale that would make guests and the fairies appear really small. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 24 days 15 hours 9 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home Have you ever seen Remember at Disneyland? Have seen how big Tinkerbell is?! Whether a man or woman, this CM is clearly a 6 foot tall person! No small, frail person could fly like that. We're not talking about a simple slide down a wire from the castle tower to the Noodle Terrace roof. We're talking about a big body that can be easily seen flying over the treetops of Disneyland's hub starting from the top of the Matterhorn. All Tinkerbells are not created equally. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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iluvpoohbear Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 46	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home That's awesome!! Other than Pooh Bear.. I love Tinkerbell!! __________________ Heather I married my Prince Charming on 10~08~08 at Disney's Wedding Pavilion.. My Dream Come True Fairytale Wedding Pics to come soon.. Now enjoying my honeymoon in WDW.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Tinker Bell may get a new home Wish, thanks to the wonders of video tape, I was just able to take a look at Tink. No, I'd bet money that that is a live person. The arms and legs move differently and also the body tilts and seems to shift weight to alter the way she is flying. If that is a non-human, it's an animatronic or some sort of robot, which of course would weigh more, not less than a full grown adult man. I'm watching it now as I'm writing and I see her waving her magic wand in a very fluid, human manner. "Remember" my camera is able to zoom in closer than a Mark One eyeball is able to. Also, the memory is the first thing to go when you, ah, er, ah....... what was I saying? __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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