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Thursday, September 19, 2013

The Story of Duffy the Disney Bear - Disneyland Hong Kong



Duffy the Disney Bear is a Disney Character that can be found at the Disney Store of Tokyo DisneySea, Disney California Adventure Park, Epcot, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Resort Paris.


My Jumbo Duffy and Mini Duffy in pumpkin costume :)
My Jumbo Duffy and Mini Duffy in pumpkin costume :)

Duffy first appeared as "The Disney Bear" in 2002 and had the Mickey-silhouetted face, plus Mickey marks on his feet and left hip. The Disney Bear then officially launched at the Tokyo Disney Resort as part of that year's Christmas events on December 1st and was instantly popular. At Christmas of 2005, after just one year of successful sales of plush bears and just a smattering of seasonal costumes, the Oriental Land Company decided to fully invest in this teddy bear character the fans had taken such a liking to. They made him an official part of the park and named him "Duffy," and created an all-new original story to introduce his background. Here comes the story…

Duffy and Me at Disneyland Hong Kong
Duffy and Me at Disneyland Hong Kong
Duffy the Disney Bear a.k.a The Bear of Happiness and Luck
 
One day, as Mickey was about to set sail for one of his long adventures, Minnie thought he should have a special keepsake to remind him how much he was loved while he was out at sea. Mickey is Minnie’s favorite mouse, so she gave him a teddy bear she had hand-made with her whole heart. Minnie wrote a rosy “Bon Voyage!” message and carefully dropped it into a small glass bottle. She gently tied the little bottle round the bear’s petite neck, capped it with a cork and sealed it with a kiss for luck. Voila!
Minnie presented the bear to Mickey at the pier by the old lighthouse on a blustery day. Mickey smiled brightly, and placed the teddy lovingly into his duffel bag. “I’ll call you Duffy!” And the two were off to begin a wonder-full journey. 

One night out at sea, Mickey was dog-tired from navigating all day. He decided to go to bed early and fell fast asleep. 

Duffy appeared in Mickey’s dream, wearing a sailor’s uniform and smiling. The happy little bear opened Minnie’s message in the bottle and showed it to Mickey: 

DEAR MICKEY, THIS BEAR IS MEANT TO BRING YOU LOTS OF HAPPINESS AND LUCK. LOVE, Minnie
Mickey smiled in his sleep, and awoke feeling totally reenergized and cheerful. 

Mysteriously, upon waking, Mickey found Minnie’s message in his own hand! But he was sure that it had been in the bottle and sealed tight when he fell asleep! Not only that, but somehow Duffy had got dressed and was wearing the very same sailor’s uniform from the dream! 

When Mickey returned home from his voyage, he told Minnie and his friends about his surprising and inspiriting dream come true. They all agreed, but Goofy said it best: “Gawrsh, that Duffy sure is one special teddy bear!”

Everyone wanted one of Minnie’s special Duffy bears. So she did her best to make them, one by one, for all of her friends. The waiting list was so long; Duffy was just too popular! There were too many orders, and Minnie couldn’t keep up. So her friends said, “We’ll help, Minnie!” And they all worked together, Minnie and all of her friends, making the lovely teddy bears. Each one charmed with a message in a bottle from the heart – we can’t forget that! 

A lot of people love Duffy now… From children to princesses, to explorers and adventurers like Mickey. Everyone feels happier when Duffy’s around! People especially love taking photos with Duffy. They say when anyone sees these pictures, the smiles in the portrait overflow to the viewer! When snapping photographs of cherished memories, you always find your warmest, brightest smile when you’re with the bear of happiness and luck!

There’s even a rumor that sometimes you can find Duffy by himself, strolling along the pier in his sailor uniform, perhaps returning from his own adventures… But how can this be?! He’s just a teddy bear, right? Nobody understands it, but you should try to meet him yourself! Can you think of a new adventure for you and Duffy? 
Then you’ll be saying, too, “That Duffy sure is one special teddy bear!”

Sweet Duffy
 
(Story from the 2009 inaugural event) – not my story, credit to Disney.wikia.com

Duffy is so fluffy n hug-able
Duffy is so fluffy n hug-able

limited edition jumbo size duffy the disney bear
Duffy the reading disney bear lol
 
hallowween outfit for duffy the disney bear
the mini duffy is wearing pumpkin outfit in conjunction with the hallow-ween event held in disneyland hong kong
  
xoxo~~~ Love, Stephie & Duffy :)

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Chinatown Singapore Chicken Rice, Bugis Street, Changi Airport, Holiday Inn Atrium, Maxwell Foodcourt





Hello everyone, sorry for lack of updates. Been busy lately as the works has piled up since i went for holiday. I have many things and photos to be shared. As this was a short trip to sg, i have no time to visit those places of interest. I only manged to hunt for some popular local dishes at their famous food courts and of coz, shopping...


However, i hv went to some tourist hot spot such as merlion, sentosa island, water world, pink dolphin show, orchard road, clark quey and etc; during my last trip to sg on Nov '09. The Christmas decoration were all set up and they're so nice, you may view my previous sg trip from here: Day 1Day 2Day 3 & 4.



This picture is taken fr Changi Airport. It is actually 7 sumthing in the morning and most of the shops were closed.


My bare face without any make-up. It's actually good not to make-up when u're on board so that your skin may hv sufficient air and to apply as much moisturiser as u can to keep ur skin hydrated throughout the flight.


First of all, the most important things to be done is to hunt for my lunch. I've been craving for the famous Singapore Chicken Rice since my last trip to sg, which is the 'Tian Tian Hainan Chicken Rice' situated at Maxwell Foodcourt near to China Town. Can u see how long the queue is?? 


  
The awards that presented at the front of the stall.


Whoa....i'hv queued for some half an hour in order to buy the chicken rice.


From the same Maxwell food court, i queued again to buy the another popular dish, which is the famous fish head noodles.


The famous fish head noodle. This is quite different fr the ordinary one bcoz the gravy has a very thickening wine flavour. Time to nom.....


Blurrppp...... satisfy!


An artistic rubbish bin were spotted. lolz..


I went for a half hour body massage sumwhere in China Town. I don't like tiring trip, do pampers yourself when you're on holiday!


The service was good. They served me with unlimited hot tea of my choice after the massage session.


Lemme show u some of the nicely maintained heritage building within China Town.


You can cum here to buy souvenirs, plenty of choices and they're cheap.


I like the purple colors on the building.


Okay, time to go for dinner...


Famous Braised Duck at Bugis Street.


Braised Pork and Duck Eggs.


Same as the last trip, i'm staying at Holiday Inn Atrium.


Photo taken fr the toilet of my hotel room.


Feel so comfortable on the cozy bed, off to sleep. Thanks for visiting my page and there's more to come, so please come back soon.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Short trip to Singpore

Another 4 hours, ill be going to Singapore. Might not hv enough time to update my blog on daily basis but promise will share plenty of photos wit you guys after i return to my hometown. Stay tuned.

Philip Garden & Mount Kinabalu & Mesilau Golf Range

Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain in south east asia. A good place to escape fr the city.

Picture of the mount kinabalu taken fr my chalet. Wonderful view with fresh air + cold wind.


And of course, i'll bring along my Coffee wit me.

High 5 coffee!


OH yes, training him for FIFA World Cup 2014. LMAO


Coffee was very happy to contact wit the great nature.


This is the chalet that we're staying, Philip Garden. The mount kinabalu is clearly seen at the back.


Since the weather is cold, the best thing is to BBQ at night.


View of the village early in the morning. Fantastic isn't it?


Group photo of us.


Have so much fun!!


Mesilau Golf Range


Wanted to pose the word "L.O.V.E", but scolded by the security guard for stepping on the greens. So the word "L.O.V.E" failed max!!!


Then, we went to the Mount Kinabalu National Park, which is all abt trees and nature. Not much photos taken.


Coffee and me!


Closer view of the Mount Kinabalu's Peak. Nice shoot isn't it?

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Miniature Schnauzer - Coffee or me?

To date, Coffee is now 8 months old. Getting taller and bigger liddis....


Cute or not??



This is the way he sleep.



Enjoying the wonderful sunset with my Coffee...



I hv no qualms bringing him out. He will behave very well in car.







Coffee is kissing me.. Awww... Mummy loves you Coffee... Muaks!