Win Disney’s Classic Caballeros Collection DVD
Disney has released the Classic Caballeros Collection, a new DVD containing two classics, “Saludos Amigos” and “The Three Caballeros”. I have three copies to give away, but first, let me tell you a little about these two movies.
“Saludos Amigos” is a travelogue produced in 1942 that combines live-action footage with four cartoons. The live-action sequences show Walt Disney and a team of Disney artists traveling to South America to get ideas and sketch images. The footage has not been restored so it looks a lot like an old home movie. But for Disney collectors, this is WALT DISNEY himself! The four cartoons are:
“Lake Titicaca” starring Donald Duck as a tourist in the Bolivian Andes, getting into trouble as he attempts to sail a boat, take photos, and ride a llama across a suspended bridge. “Pedro” is a twist on the classic story “The Little Engine That Could”, with a little boy airplane replacing his father on the mail run between Chile and Argentina. If you remember the “How-To” cartoons featuring Goofy from the 50s, you’ll enjoy “El Gaucho Goofy”, which has a narrator explaining Goofy’s actions as he “deftly tosses” a lasso around a horse, “quickly converts” his saddle into a bed and “gracefully” dines on barbecue. Of course, Goofy is messing each of these up in hilarious fashion. “Aquarela do Brasil” (Watercolor of Brazil) is like a tropical version of “Fantasia”, starting off as a painting of a rainforest and then coming to life with music. Donald Duck appears, meets Brazilian playboy ‘José Carioca’, and the two set off to enjoy the nightlife in Rio.
“The Three Caballeros” is a little harder to explain. It’s, well, psychedelic to say the least. Donald receives a box of birthday presents, which are three cartoons about unusual animals in South America, and two pop-up books about Brazil and Mexico. Donald’s friend Jose Carioca comes out of the pop-up book, takes Donald on a trip to Baia (now called Salvador), they meet a Cookie Lady, who turns blue, Carioca divides himself into parts, including women, it’s very strange. In the Mexico book, we meet Panchito, a six-gun-shooting cowboy rooster, who takes Donald and Jose to Acapulco beach to ogle live-action bathing beauties, and into the nightclubs to dance the night away with more lovely senoritas. This one might not be appropriate for some children 
All I can say is, if you enjoy surreal animation, you’ll enjoy the movies on the Classic Caballeros Collection. I have three copies to give away. To enter, leave a comment with the following:
1. Your NAME (no keywords, your comment will be deleted!)
2. The name of your favorite Disney character (can be any, not just from this movie)
Not required but much appreciated are: subscribing to this blog’s feed in a reader or by email, adding this blog to your Technorati favorites, and/or mentioning the giveaway in a post on your blog. Thanks and good luck!
That’s it! The contest will run for two weeks, until Thursday, May 15th. Good luck!
My name is Dana and my favorite character is Mickey Mouse
danas last blog post..Let’s Catch Up, Shall We?
My favorite Disney character is Goofy. Not Goof Troop Goofy, but Goofy in the cartoons with a narrator. I already subscribe to your blog feed.
My name is Ginny & my favorite character is Lucky from 101 Dalmations
I subscribe to your feed already.
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My name is Tanyetta.
My favorite Disney Character is Donald Duck!
I’m already subbed to your feed.
tanyettas last blog post..Teaching respect one child at a time.
Naomi
My favorite Disney character is Bianca from the Rescuers.
Naomis last blog post..Good Little Bunnies
Hi, first time contest register (*squee!*)
My name is Nancy, I like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.
Also, I would have to say I like a lot of Disney characters, but my favorite is probably Mulan.
My name is Audrey.
I love McQueen from Cars.
Love your blog!!!!
best,
Audrey
Nancy!! Thanks so much for entering my contest! “pina coladas”-LOL
Entry One:
My name is Ellie, and I feel slightly selfish entering after just winning the ice cream, but those movies sound to great not to enter!
My favourite disney character is Apu, from aladdin
Entry Two:
I am an RSS subscriber
Ellies last blog post..Victory Never Tasted So Sweet
I loved Ariel, Beauty, and Princess Jasmine when I was little. Great giveaway, thanks!
Mary S.s last blog post..Huge Sample Giveaway!
Hi, I remember some of these characters! I would love to introduce my kids to these cartoons. Please enter me
in your drawing. Many thanks,Cindi
My all time favorite character is Pooh!
Cindi
I have to be honest — the main, original Disney characters always creeped me out. When I was little I thought those buttons on Mickey Mouse’s shorts were actually holes in his pelvis. And I hated his voice.
As for the three Caballeros — if I’m not mistaken, there’s a bit of history trivia there. I think the films were made during World War II to promote understanding with our South American allies. Any oblique references to a common cause in them?
Ya’ll must be getting specials on this DVD lol I’ve always been found of Tigger and have a few Tigger related items not limited to stuffed animals and jewelry. Yep wear Tigger around my neck on a daily basis.
Tks for the giveaway, Hope
My name is Melissa, and my favorite character is Krank from The Emperor’s New Groove…or Dory from Finding Nemo.
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I’ve always been partial to Donald Duck.
Thank you for the contest! Maria
My name is Ilissa and my favorite character has to be tinkerbell.
I like Tinkerbell
Belle (Beauty and the Beast)