"Walk of Magical Memories" Paving stones program ending 2/28/11

[jernysgirl]

Just saw this and thought I would post it here for anyone who is interested:
http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/event/dlr_disneyswalkofmagicalmemories.html

Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" Program Update

February 2011

Over the last 11 years, Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories," the personalized commemorative paving stones between the main entrances to Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure™ parks, have offered guests an opportunity to be a part of Disneyland Resort history. As we continue to evaluate our offerings throughout the Resort, we have made the decision to no longer continue the Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" program. Beginning February 28, 2011, the Disneyland® Resort will no longer offer sponsorship of a Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" paving stone. Existing stones will continue to receive general maintenance, as necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Why has sponsorship for Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" paving stone program ended?
A: As we continue to evaluate our offerings throughout the Resort, we have made the decision to no longer continue the Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" program.



Q: Is there a way Disney can place me on the "waiting list" if new paving stones become available?
A: A wait list is not available.



Q: Are there any plans to remove or relocate Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" paving stones?
A: At this time, there are no plans to remove or relocate the paving stones.



Q: What happens if my paving stone needs to be removed or relocated? Will you let me know?
A: If a paving stone needs to be removed prior to the 10th anniversary of sponsorship (see sponsorship agreement, item number four) a full refund of your sponsorship fee will be issued. If the stone is removed after the 10th anniversary of sponsorship, no refund is required per the sponsorship agreement. At this time, there are no plans to remove or relocate the paving stones.



Q: I sponsored a Disney's "Walk of Magical Memories" paving stone within the past three (3) months. Will my paving stone still be installed?
A: Any paving stones sponsored prior to February 28, 2011 are scheduled to be installed by August 31, 2011.



Q: Upon a recent visit to the Disneyland® Resort, I noticed that some of the paving stones include the "2011" Mouse Ears dated logo on them. I thought Disney wasn't allowing Guests to sponsor new paving stones?
A: Those paving stones are not new. Paving stones with the "2011" Mouse Ears dated logo on them were sponsored prior to the February 28, 2011 date.



Q: I sponsored a paving stone five years ago, what is going to happen to mine?
A: The sponsorship timeframe of a paving stone is TEN (10) years. If a paving stone needs to be permanently removed prior to the 10th anniversary of sponsorship (see sponsorship agreement, item number four) a full refund of your sponsorship fee will be issued. If the stone is removed after the 10th anniversary of sponsorship, no refund is required per the sponsorship agreement.



Q: My sponsorship agreement was for TEN (10) years, what will happen to my paving stone after ten years?
A: At this time, there are no plans to remove or relocate the paving stones.



Q: May I order a wooden or acrylic replica of my sponsored paving stone?
A: Yes, as long as your order is submitted prior to February 28, 2011.



Q: I would like to request that my paving stone be removed and mailed to me as the sponsorship contract on it is about to expire.
A: Per the sponsorship agreement, paving stones are property of the Disneyland® Resort. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide them to our guests.



Q: I sponsored a paving stone many years ago, but have lost my information. Can someone still tell me where the paving stone is located?
A: Assistance with locating a paving stone is available in person at Guest Relations or City Hall or by calling Disneyland® Merchandise Guest Services.



Q: Are Disney's Walk of Magical Memories" paving stones regularly maintained?
A: General maintenance is provided to the paving stones as necessary.

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Guests who wish to sponsor a Disney's Walk of Magcial Memories paving stone prior to February 28, 2011 may contact
Disneyland® Merchandise Guest Services at 800.760.3566.

 

[skiingfast]

I have two thoughts on this.

Why doesn't disney like guests paying for it's materials and making a large profit at the same time?

Maybe we are going to see big changes in the esplanade and they are tired of moving the stones around and the record keeping that goes with it.

 

[CrazyDuck]

Why doesn't disney paying for it's materials and making a large profit at the same time?

I don't understand your question!

 

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

I'm thinking that with the entrance for DCA being moved further out into the Esplanade, there will be fewer pavers that they can sell. Could be why it's ending so suddenly.

 

[jernysgirl]

I'm thinking that with the entrance for DCA being moved further out into the Esplanade, there will be fewer pavers that they can sell. Could be why it's ending so suddently.

That's kind of what I thought too.

 

[skiingfast]

I don't understand your question!

I fixed it for you.

 

[CrazyDuck]

I think that Disney doesn't like having the esplanade continuously under construction! They do the installs 3 or 4 times a year and each time the have to shutdown a little section if the esplanade while they do the install. Then they have to make sure each brick is in the right place and in the correct order, which takes more time than simply laying out a bunch of unnumbered bricks!

 

[Halloweenqueen]

Wasn't there a rumor that they were going to install a large water feature in the center? I think they are just losing space.

 

[skiingfast]

Wasn't there a rumor that they were going to install a large water feature in the center? I think they are just losing space.

Yeah that's a possibility. There is lot of changes on the drawing board for the esplanade and east entrance.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

Now I'm sad. I wanted to buy one for DBaby when he or she is born in July.

 

[skiingfast]

Now I'm sad. I wanted to buy one for DBaby when he or she is born in July.

There is always WDW.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

There is always WDW.

I asked about that back in Dec and their program was discontinued also.

 

[PatMcDuck]

This makes me want to buy one ASAP!

 

[TheColtonsMom]

This makes me want to buy one ASAP!

Maybe that was their plan LOL

 

[Funball]

aww man .. really? i was going to by one! i think they are so neat! oh this is just to bad.. and to sad

 

[jernysgirl]

This makes me want to buy one ASAP!

If you plan to buy one I would do it sooner rather than later, because I think they will probably have a rush of people buying them in the next couple of weeks and I could see Disney pulling to the plug on it a little early if they think they are going to run out of room. If it were me, I certainly want to wait.

I thought about getting one myself, but I am not sure. I wish it would be guaranteed for longer than 10 years. But I guess, all things considered, that is a pretty decent chunk of time.

 

[ironpig70]

Anybody have a price for these. Tried calling but they are opened mon-friday.

 

[jernysgirl]

Anybody have a price for these. Tried calling but they are opened mon-friday.

I thought that they were about $150 each, but I could be wrong. I know you can also order a replica for your home (wood or acrylic, maybe?) for an additional fee.

Hopefully someone can confirm.