Princess Diana

Princess Diana

Princess Diana Coming to Downtown Disney

Walt Disney World & Downtown Disney Bring you Princess Diana Exhibit

Have you been wondering what would become of the former home of the Virgin Mega-store at Downtown Disney, well wonder no longer.

Beginning in early July, the People's Princess Charitable Foundation, Inc. (PPCF) is bringing a new exhibit of royal artifacts called "DIANA-The People's Princess" to that location. The limited-time experience showcases the life and story of Princess Diana, including a sampling of the royal dresses she chose to auction for charity and hundreds of authentic artifacts relating to her life.

The exhibit will consume the 17,500-square-foot former retail store and will feature:

• The stories of Diana's own childhood and ancestry and how that lineage was influential in her selection as the future bride of HRH Charles, The Prince of Wales, the future King of England.
• Her magical royal wedding which was viewed by over 750 million people from around the globe; her favorite role as "mum" to princes William and Harry.
• Kensington Palace, the royal residence where Diana lived from the moment she became the Princess of Wales until her death and which today plays an active role in preserving her charitable legacy.
• The historical significance of her role as Princess of Wales and the impact she had through that role on the fashion industry and charitable landscape.
• How at the Christie's "Sale of The Century," 79 of Diana's royal dresses were sold to benefit charities which helped position her as an astute philanthropist.
• Her untimely passing and the massive media and public interest in the tragedy.
• The charitable impact still being recognized through her gowns and personal effects.

Some of the items on display will be:

• Royal Doulton figurine of Diana in her wedding dress - Made in 1981 at the time of the royal wedding, the doll is wearing an exact replica of the famous wedding dress.
• The Black Velvet "V" Neck - Designed by Bruce Oldfield and worn by Diana for her official royal portrait in 1985.
• Wedding Breakfast booklet - Contains guest names and two tickets to observe the bride and bridegroom before and following the wedding ceremony in the quadrangle at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House.
• Three-foot doll of Diana as a young girl - Released by the Great American Doll Company in 1998 as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

Unlike Virgin MegaStore, you will need to purchase a separate admission to the "DIANA-The People's Princess" exhibit.

Prices will be $14.50 (ages 10 and above), $5 (ages 3-9). The exhibition will be through Nov. 30, 2009. Hours are 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

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