Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie Party Pack Contest

Courtesy of Disney

Beginning THURSDAY, JULY 16 through FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, at www.houseparty.com/wizardsofwaverlyplace, parents of kids and tweens can register for an exclusive Party Pack to create and host a magical island-themed party for the premiere of the highly anticipated "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie," on Friday, August 28. Sponsored by Disney Channel, the kits include a CD soundtrack, a treasure hunt game, decorations, floral accessories, notebooks, sling bags and posters for party guests. Additional party planning tools and downloadable invitations will be available August 5 at 3www.houseparty.com to help young party hosts create their own "Wizards of Waverly Place Island Magic House Party" for friends and family.

For a chance to be selected to receive one of 2,000 Party Packs for a "Wizards of Waverly Place Island Magic House Party," parents of kids and tweens can enter at www.houseparty.com/wizardsofwaverlyplace.

Disney Channel Original Movies have connected with millions and millions of kids and tweens who watch them every night. From the record-breaking "High School Musical 2" and "Jump In!" to "Camp Rock" and "Princess Protection Program," the premiere telecasts have proven to be "event TV" for kids and families.

Inspired by the hit Disney Channel series, "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie" follows Alex, Justin and Max Russo as they accompany their parents on a Caribbean vacation where Alex's inadvertent magic spell makes it so that her parents have never met. When they learn the only thing that will reverse the spell is the magical Stone of Dreams, Justin and Alex embark on a quest through the jungle to find it, and as Max plays matchmaker for his parents at the resort, time is running out to save their family. Starring are Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Maria Canals-Barrera and David DeLuise.

The movie was written by Dan Berendsen ("Walt Disney Studios' "Hannah Montana The Movie;" Disney Channel's "The Cheetah Girls One World") and produced by Kevin Lafferty ("Camp Rock"). The costume designer is Mona May ("Enchanted," "Clueless"). "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie" was directed by Lev L. Spiro (Disney Channel's "Minutemen") and executive-produced by Peter Murrieta (Disney Channel’s "Wizards of Waverly Place"). It is based on the series created by Todd J. Greenwald.

Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 97 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney-ABC Television Group.