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Disney Dream (Disney Cruise Line) Christening Ceremony 01/19/11 Including Jennifer Hudson – Photos and Video (Now in HD)

Hi everyone!

I had the pleasure of joining Denise from Mousesteps as she was invited to the Disney Dream Christening event and cruise. I’ve had the opportunity to cover many amazing Disney press events over the last 20 or so years, but this was possibly the most spectacular one ever! A Navy color guard and band opened the proceedings (below, left). The beautiful Disney Dream sat in the background (below, right).

The screens opened up to show the ocean and large Christening bottle behind them (below, left). This was so impressive in person! Fireworks were part of the event in several areas (below, right).

Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company spoke (below, left). The Disney Dream Christening bottle sat in the background (below, right).

Sorcerer Mickey told Bob Iger that the bottle was to be filled with dreams, not champagne (below, left). Pirates invade the proceedings (below, right).

We were told by Jason Surrell (show writer and producer for Walt Disney Imagineering) that the boat used is the Black Raven from St. Augustine (below, left). The ship carried Captain Jack Sparrow in the crows nest (below, right).

Captain Jack holds out his arms (below, left). Rapunzel was one of the princesses that filled the stage in the next segment (below, right).

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen (below, left) hold out their hands to a couple of young children. Ariel and Eric (below, right), hold hands and sway with a young prince and princess.

Large puppets from the World of Color pre-show were sent, featuring Mike Wazowski, the Genie, Sebastian and Lumiere (below left and right). I’ve only seen them at night and from a distance, they are extremely impressive and remind me of the Tapestry of Nations at Epcot.

Mickey Mouse also came out for a dance number with Goofy on drums (below, left). Who knew Mickey could do a split? (below, right)

Performers finish up with a fireworks shot in the background (below, left). Captain Mickey (below, right) joins Tom Staggs and a Navy sailor onstage (below, right).

Disney Dream Cast members wave from the ship (below, left). Performers with flags representing the countries of all the Disney Dream cast stand onstage (below right).

Captain Mickey and Tom Staggs greet the Fairy Godmother (below, left). Singer Jennifer Hudson (below, right) was designated the Disney Dream’s Fairy Godmother, and came out to christen the ship.

Hudson (below, left) is led to the stage by Mickey Mouse, Tom Staggs and the Fairy Godmother.  Jennifer Hudson had once been a performer onboard the Disney Wonder in 2004 before her big break on American Idol! She sang “Who Knows Where a Dream Might Lead” from the Disney Cruise Line show “The Golden Mickeys” (below, right).

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen bow their heads as a prayer is said (below, left). A helicopter descends to get the Christening bottle with the Disney Dream in view (below, right).

The helicopter lifts the bottle (below, left). It took a minute or so to get it hooked up, and then it was on it’s way to the Disney Dream (below, right).

Jennifer Hudson waves a wand in the air to commence with the Christening  (below, left). The Dreams are released as fireworks explode off the top of the ship (below, right).

A final burst of fireworks explodes from the Disney Dream (below, left). What an amazing show! Chip and Dale flank Tom Staggs as the event ends (below, right).

Full Video – Disney Dream (Disney Cruise Line) Christening Ceremony 01/19/11 Full Show Including Jennifer Hudson – This was an amazing show! So many characters, dancing, singing, fireworks, and more as the ship is christened. Jennifer Hudson even sings a song! Huge puppets from Disney’s World of Color join the event, along with Captain Jack Sparrow on a pirate ship.

Denise and I pose in front of the ship (below, left). The ship sits in the background, ready for us to embark on a 2-night journey (below, right).

Looking downstairs inside the Disney Cruise terminal, a welcome banner is displayed (below, left). The Disney Dream then got ready for guests to board (below, right).  More to come this week!

Video #2 – Disney Cruise Line Terminal, Ship, Gangway Exterior, Disney Dream Christening Cruise 1/19/11 –

For more great photos, please check out MouseSteps latest update HERE!

Latest Release – The Splendor of the Holidays at the Walt Disney World Resorts!

Jeff Lange Experiences: Walt Disney World Holiday Traditions

Jeff Lange brings you this latest DVD in a series that features one-of-a-kind Disney experiences: Walt Disney World Holiday Traditions.

Experience the splendor of the holiday season at the following Walt Disney World resorts: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Jambo House, Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bonus: Walt Disney World Dolphin and Walt Disney World Swan.

Running Time: 66 min

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All New Holiday Treat 2010 DVD – Available Now:

Jeff Lange’s Holiday Treat 2010 (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2010)

Seasons Greetings from Jeff Lange! Celebrate the holidays with this new DVD featuring the 2010 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World.

Features yearly favorites such as: “Cinderella’s Holiday Wish (Castle Lighting)“, “Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade“, “Holiday Wishes Fireworks – Celebrate the Spirit of the Season“, “Celebrate the Season Show“, Very Merry Party Scenes, and much more!

Running Time: 66 min

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Remember Christmas at Disneyland and Walt Disney World:

We offer a full range of Holiday Titles from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Including Epcot’s Lights of Winter HERE! (Click covers below for more information).

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Latest Release – Halloween Time at Disneyland (Mickey’s Halloween Party 2010)

Jeff Lange’s Disneyland Trick or Treat (Mickey’s Halloween Party 2010)

Jeff Lange presents this all-new DVD from the 2010 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland!

Featuring: Spooky Halloween Party Scenes, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Mickey’s Costume Party Cavalcade, Space Mountain: Ghost Galaxy, Halloween Screams – A Villainous Surprise in the Skies Fireworks, Haunted Mansion Holiday and more!

Running Time: 66 min

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Also available: Halloween Titles (Including Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties 2003-2010) – Click HERE

More Halloween Fun (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party’s 2003 – 2010 Available)

Jeff Lange’s Trick or Treat 7 (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2010)

Jeff Lange presents this all-new DVD from the 2010 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World!

Featuring: Alice & Mad Hatters Treat Party, TheHeadless Horseman, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, Villains Mix and Mingle, Not So Scary Party Scenes, Haunted Mansion at Midnight and more!

Running Time: 66 min

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Also available: Trick or Treat vol 1 – 6 (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties 2003-2009) – Click HERE

Disney Theme Park Seasonal Celebrations (Including “Halloween Screams – A Villainous Surprise in the Skies” from Disneyland)

Jeff Lange Experiences: Disney Theme Park Seasonal Celebrations

Jeff Lange brings you this latest DVD in a series that features one-of-a-kind experiences that you can only find in the Disney theme parks!

Features: Happy Easter Parade (Magic Kingdom, 2010), Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky (Magic Kingdom, 2010), Halloween Screams – A Villainous Surprise in the Skies (Disneyland, 2009), Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade (Animal Kingdom, 2009), “Let There Be Peace On Earth” Fireworks Finale (Epcot, 2009) and Lights, Camera, Happy New Year! Fireworks Spectacular (Disney’s Hollywood Studios, 2009)

Running Time: 66 Min

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Magic Kingdom Summertime 2010:

Jeff Lange’s Magic Kingdom Summertime 2010 (Featuring SpectroMagic, Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Show, Main Street Electrical Parade and more!)

Jeff Lange brings the grandeur of Spectromagic, the brilliance of the Main Street Electrical Parade, and the dazzling display of the Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Show to your door with Jeff Lange’s Magic Kingdom Summertime 2010.

Featurers: SpectroMagic (Final showing of the season 06/05/10), Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Show (Premiere 06/06/10), Main Street Electrical Parade (Premiere 06/06/10) plus, BONUS: “Top of the World” Fireworks Viewing (2010)!

Running Time: 66 Min

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Vintage Disney-MGM Studios:

Jeff Lange Remembers: Disney-MGM Studios Classics – Vol 1

Jeff Lange takes you on a trip back in time to experience the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios. This first volume in a series features the following vintage footage:

Studios Entrance Scenes (1989-1992), Here Come The Muppets (1991), Soundstage Restaurant (1992), The Studio Showcase (1992), Star Today Ceremony (1992), The Great Movie Ride (1991) and more!

Running Time: 66 Min

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Also available: Jeff Lange’s Disney-MGM Studios Parade Classics – 20th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD

Wishes Fireworks – All Versions!

Jeff Lange’s Magic Kingdom Wishes DVD

Jeff Lange takes you to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to experience the best of all the “Wishes” nighttime fireworks spectaculars!

Features: Wishes – A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, Holiday Wishes – Celebrate The Spirit of the Season plus Bonus: Magic, Music & Mayhem Fireworks!

Running Time: 61 Min

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Walt Disney World Vintage Footage:

Jeff Lange DVD Presents: Bob Welbaum’s Walt Disney World 1986 DVD

Jeff Lange turns back the clock to 1986, where you will experience Walt Disney World through the eyes of Disneyana documentarian Bob Welbaum. This incredible vintage footage includes select narration from Mr. Welbaum, who shot this video before recording was commonplace.

Walt Disney World 1986 contains clips from the following: Walt Disney World Resorts, Original Disney Shopping Village, Epcot Center, Discovery Island, Magic Kingdom, Seven Seas Lagoon and much more!

Running Time: 65 Min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Remembers: Fantasyland Classics and Jeff Lange Remembers: Tomorrowland Classics

Disneyland Vintage Footage (5 Volumes Available):

Jeff Lange Remembers Disneyland Classics Vol 5

Jeff Lange takes you on a trip back in time to experience classic Disneyland attractions. This fifth volume in the series features the following:

Aladdin’s Royal Caravan (1993), Disneyland Railroad(1992) including the burning settlers cabin, Big Thunder Ranch and more, Beauty and the Beast Show (1993),Pinocchio’s Daring Journey (1993), Alice in Wonderland (1993) andFantasy in the Sky Fireworks (1993)!

Running Time: 66 Min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Remembers: Disneyland Classics Volume 1 – 4.

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