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2019 Special Event Notice

 

Retirement Party/Roast for Senior Character Artist

Don "Ducky" Williams

 

Sunday, August 11,

2019

 

Presented by the World Chapter of the Disneyana Fan Club

Champion World Resort — 8660 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy [Route 192] — Kissimmee, FL  34747

Cost:  $60 per person

Limited to 100 seats

For availability and before sending money, contact Arlen Miller, World Chapter President at dsnyana1@verizon.net.

Send checks payable to "World Chapter"

mail to:  World Chapter, PO Box 470145, Celebration, FL  34747-0145

 

A discount is available for overnight stays at the resort.  Please contact Champion World Resort for details www.championsworldresort.com

 

Included in the price of the event will be:

  • Admission

  • Dinner

  • Unlimited Non-alcoholic Beverages

  • a Cash Bar

  • A host of Guest Disney Artists/Illustrators

  • A Live Disney Auction!

  • AND OF COURSE THE GUEST OF HONOR ...

DON "DUCKY" WILLIAMS
 

The World Chapter is throwing a Retirement Party/Roast for a very special Disney Artist on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Champion World Resort on Route 192, the Address is: 8660 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (across the street from Vista del Lago)
A long time ago we held a retirement party/roast for the great Disney Artist, Ralph Kent.

Well, We are planning one for another great Disney Artist who recently retired. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, He is of Scottish descent and still has strong ties to Scotland. He grew up poor during the 1950s. His mother was a single mother raising 8 children including him. He wrote his first letter to Walt Disney at age 10. His desire to be a Disney artist intensified as he grew up, but had to be put on hold while he spent four years in the U.S. Navy. After his tour of duty, he returned to Massachusetts and became employed at a local savings bank, He still yearned to be with Disney and spent much of his spare time drawing and painting the Disney characters. After much determination and perseverance, He left the bank and moved to Florida to pursue his life long dream, which was realized in 1980.

His mother nicknamed Don, "Ducky" because she had a love for the Donald Duck comic books. Now, after nearly 37 years with Disney’s Yellow Shoes, The acclaimed Senior Character artist, Don “Ducky" Williams who has drawn literally thousands of Disney stars for books, lithographs, brochures, magazine ads, and television has retired and World Chapter is throwing him a Retirement Party/Roast on Sunday, August 11.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Events

 

 

 

Rare "advance" notice for the release of a

painting by Don "Ducky" Williams

Have the opportunity to meet "Ducky" and purchase an original painting or print at the Disney Artist Showcase at Festival of the Masters in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World from November 11-13, 2011.

Ducky will be releasing this original painting (and probably prints of this image will be available for purchase, too) showing characters from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty.

 

The Prophecy Fulfilled
By Disney Artist, Don "Ducky" Williams

 
 

 

More information can be found on the Art of Disney Parks website.

And this blog post.

 

 

 

 

July - 2008

Big Announcement!

Walt Disney World Special Events and Disney Cruise Line have announced

a special event Don "Ducky" Williams Cruise.

 

Set Sail with Don "Ducky" Williams and Disney Cruise Line®

 

The Don "Ducky" Williams Art Showcase

 

Experience the art of Disney through the eyes of acclaimed Disney Artist, Don "Ducky" Williams. Set sail with the Disney Wonder®, October 26-30, 2008, as we proudly host Don "Ducky" Williams, who will unveil his latest art collection, exclusive only to Disney Cruise Line®.

Immerse your self within the magic of Disney and get swept into the imagination of Don "Ducky' Williams.

The Don "Ducky" Williams Art Showcase is $65.00 per guest in addition to the cost of your cruise. The event package includes:

  • Private Seminar/Workshop with Don "Ducky" Williams

  • Private Meet & Greet and Signing with Don

  • Showcase Exclusive Reception with Don

  • Gift of event exclusive artwork, created by Don, specially for event attendees

  • Event guests will also have the first opportunity to purchase Don's latest artwork as it premieres on the Disney Wonder®.

In addition to The Don "Ducky" Williams Art Showcase, a special art auction will be open to all guests sailing aboard the Disney Wonder®. This special auction will feature the original art of Don "Ducky" Williams's latest release as well several other special pieces of art created by Don "Ducky" Williams.


Just call 1-800-951-3532 or your travel agent and ask for The Don "Ducky" Williams Package.

About Don "Ducky" Williams
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Don "Ducky" Williams wrote his first letter to Walt Disney at age 10. His desire to be a Disney artist intensified as Don grew up, but had to be put on hold while he spent four years in the U.S. Navy. After his tour of duty, he returned to Massachusetts and became employed at a local savings bank, Don still yearned to be with Disney and spent much of his spare time drawing and painting the Disney characters. After much determination and perseverance, Don left the bank and moved to Florida to pursue his life long dream, which was realized in 1980. Now, after nearly 30 years with Disney's Yellow Shoes, The acclaimed Senior Character artist, Don "Ducky Williams has drawn literally thousands of Disney stars for books, lithographs, brochures, magazine ads, and television.

 

Of course, event and all other information described herein is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

 

You can view the merchandise available for the event at this link.

You can view the itinerary for the event at this link.

 

 

 

Don is a regularly scheduled guest speaker on the Disney Cruise Line.

Here is the latest "official" information offered for

Castaway Club Members:

 

Disney Illustrator Don Ducky Williams

Acclaimed Disney Artist

Don "Ducky" Williams

Sets Sail in 2010

Sadly, Disney Cruise Line has not announced any sailing dates with

Ducky for 2011 or 2012.

Take part in a very special opportunity to meet, greet and learn from famed Disney illustrator Don "Ducky" Williams during select cruises in 2010. Renowned for his illustrations of Disney's most beloved characters, Don Williams has made a name for himself at The Walt Disney Company for over 30 years as an illustrator of books, lithographs, magazine ads and commercials.

During select sailings in 2010, Don "Ducky" Williams will be offering a series of exclusive seminars and workshops—including a one-of-a-kind cell-painting workshop—that will shed light on the creative process of character illustration and animation at The Walt Disney Company. You can even sit down with Don as he sketches your favorite Disney character!

Don "Ducky" Williams Cruises include:

  • 4-Night Bahamian Cruise (March 7, 2010 sailing only)
  • 14-Night Eastbound Transatlantic Cruise (April 10, 2010 sailing only)
  • 5-Night Bahamian Cruise (May 30, 2010 sailing only)
  • 14-Night Westbound Transatlantic Cruise (September 18, 2010 sailing only)
  • 11-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise (December 18, 2010 sailing only)
  • 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise (December 30, 2010 sailing only)

Dates are subject without notice.

Registration
To learn more and to register for this event, sign up once onboard the ship. Places fill up quickly, so don't delay. Please note that a nominal fee will apply for select workshops.

 

Schedules are subject to change.  Contact Disney Cruise Line for more information. 

 

 

 

 

 

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