Secret of the Wings Archives

Disney’s Secret of the Wings: Which Fairy Are You Giveaway

October 20, 2012 by Momstart 297 Comments

Disney’s favorite fairies are back on Tuesday October 23rd with the release of SECRET OF THE WINGS, and they

have brought along some of their new fairy friends to meet you! Check out the clip to see them in action and take the quiz below to learn more about the fairies and find out which one you’re most like.

SECRET OF THE WINGS is coming to 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on October 23rd!

Enter to Win:

1 copy of the Secret of the Wings Flitterrific 4-disc combo pack (3D Blu-ray/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Download)
1 Secret of the Wings zipper pull
1 fairy-sized Secret of the Wings storybook pamphlet

To Enter:

Tell me which fairy you are

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This giveaway ends October 30th. Please see the giveaway rules.

Secret of the Wings Review – The Newest Adventure from Disney Fairies

October 15, 2012 by Momstart 8 Comments

Secret of the Wings – The Newest Adventure from Disney Fairies

By: Ashley

I had no idea that Tinker Bell was such a sassy, sweet, spirited little fairy. Even though I’ve always been a huge Disney fan, I somehow missed out on the whole Tinker Bell thing. I just assumed she was a prissy and dainty girly girl… but boy was I wrong! Thanks to the wonderful world of Disney (and MomStart ;)) I was able to preview Secret of the Wings, the newest story from the world of Disney Fairies.

In Secret of the Wings Disney Fairies takes on the story of family and sisterhood. After creeping way too close to the Winter Woods, something very strange happens to Tinker Bell. True to form, Tinker Bell tinkers a way to go back and travel deeper into the cold Winter Woods hoping to find the cause of her mysterious shimmering wings. Once she meets Periwinkle, all of her wildest hopes and dreams come true – Tinker Bell discovers that she has a sister, another fairy born from the same laugh!

The real fun, and of course the real adventure, begins when these girls figure out how to stay together. Warm weather fairies are never supposed to go to the Winter Woods… and of course Winter Weather fairies aren’t supposed to travel into the warm weather. So what are two newly rejoined twin sisters supposed to do? Well that’s what Secret of the Wings is all about!

Within seconds of watching Secret of the Wings I knew I was in for a treat. I was truly amazed at the breathtaking animation. There were so many colors making everything come alive near the Great Pixie Dust Tree in Pixie Hollow. At the same time, the folks over at Disney Toon Studios did an astounding job creating the Winter Woods. The animation of the snowflakes was incredible! My favorite thing about the Winter Woods was the sound. Disney did an amazing job creating the still, calm, quiet that always comes with snow. (WHEW! Just had a little shiver only thinking about it!)

I think the biggest thing to know about Secret of the Wings is that while it might be a direct to DVD movie, it is still a full length Disney film. There is no shortage of Disney magic – the animation is breathtakingly realistic, the story is captivating, the characters come to life and touch your heart. All things you expect from Disney. Secret of the Wings was my first Disney Fairies experience, and has left me wanting more!

About Ashley (Managing Editor at MomStart): Ashley is a mom, wife, sister, daughter, friend, and former teacher working to navigate through the mysterious world of Mommyia. Read more about her adventures at Momicles and follow her @Momicles2010 .

I attended a press trip as a part of Disney In Home Bloggers. All opinions are my own.

Inside the Movie: Who Is Behind the Wings in Tinker Bell Secret of the Wings?

October 11, 2012 by Momstart 8 Comments

Inside the Movie – Who Is Behind the Wings in Secret of the Wings?

By: Ashley

With the release of Secret of the Wings just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to share a little behind the scenes information with you. We already introduced you to Periwinkle, the new Disney Fairy star that shares a special secret with Tinker Bell. Now, I think telling you a little about the place where Disney Fairy magic is born sounds like a great idea. No, it’s not a room full of laughter, though I’m sure that would be good for the fairy population. In August, I had the chance to go super behind the scenes of Secret of the Wings with a tour of Disney Toon Studios where the movie first took flight. (I love being able to throw in puns like that! ;)) I was able to meet with some of the master minds behind the film and see the incredible environment that they go to work in everyday.

Meet Ritsuko Notani. She is one of the character designers on Secret of the Wings. She is the one responsible for the look that defines Periwinkle, the newest member of the Disney Fairies family. Ritsuko has been the principal designer of all the major and supporting Disney Fairies, so it’s no surprise she feels like she knows these characters personally. Listening to the process she went through while creating Periwinkle was amazing. From looking at plants like Lamb’s Ear to create Peri’s dress, to studying frost flowers for her hair, Ritsuko Notani made deliberate (and amazing) decisions to create the character we see in the movie.

Bringing three dimensional, textured, iridescent fairy wings to life and making them completely realistic, fell onto the shoulders of Fred Warter and Nickie Huai. “Always look to nature… and make it magic,” was the mantra they stuck to when working on the wings in Secret of the Wings. Fred (the art director) started by studying insect wings, feathers, opal, and even abalone to come up with his concept for the magical wings Tinker Bell and Periwinkle have. Then Nickie (lead lighting and rendering) started by accentuating the texture, adding light, and working on the 3D features. When you watch the girls come together in the movie, you can see Nickie and Fred’s magical work come to life.

Sound in Secret of the Wings is such an essential element. Paul McGrath, one of the audio engineers, worked with actors to get just the right emotion, timing, and delivery of the lines in Secret of the Wings. We paid him a visit in his booth where he let some of us try our hand at voice work. That is definitely NOT as easy as it looks!

Last but not least, please meet Peggy Holmes, the director and one of the writers for the Secret of the Wings screenplay. When we spoke with her, you could honestly feel her enthusiasm for these characters fill the room. Originally a choreographer, and not a animation artist, Holmes would use her body to demonstrate so many of the concepts she wanted to see in the film.

Remember, Secret of the Wings will be available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack & HD Digital Download on October 23. Now that you know some of the secrets behind the wings, you’ll have to check it out!

I attended a press trip as a part of Disney In Home Bloggers. All opinions are my own.

Inside the Movie: Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings: Meet Periwinkle!

October 10, 2012 by Momstart 10 Comments

By: Ashley

We all know Tinker Bell. She’s a spirited little pixie that dresses in green. We know her signature blonde hair and bright eyes. We know her independent nature, and her sassy personality. But do you know Periwinkle? Not yet, you don’t… but her story and her amazing connection with Tinker Bell is coming soon in Disney’s Secret of the Wings on DVD October 23. It will be available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack & HD Digital Download. Through this magical story, you get to see how Tinker Bell and Periwinkle cross paths and change each other’s lives forever.

So who is Periwinkle? She is a Frost Fairy who lives in the Winter Woods. Periwinkle is pretty easy to recognize from her gorgeous frosty updo. If you can’t find her, that might be because she is sliding down frozen waterfalls, ice skating, or reading all about fairies and the great Fairy Dust Tree. When I went to Disneyland in August, I actually had the chance to meet Periwinkle! As of September 11, she became a regular part of the cast in the Disney parks.

I really felt like a little girl when I saw Periwinkle and Tinker Bell together. Their mannerisms, clothing, expressions, voices… it was an incredible experience to say the least. Those two girls have some secrets, but keeping their magical wings a secret is impossible. When I met them, I was able to see the incredible sparkle, shimmer, and magic that comes from their wings when they are together.

I really can’t wait for Secret of the Wings to come out. I know longtime fans of Disney Fairies and newcomers alike will be impressed.

Secret of the Wings will be available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack & HD Digital Download on October 23.

I attended a press trip as a part of Disney In Home Bloggers. All opinions are my own.