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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Paddock Pool Now Open, All Star Sports Resort New Refillable Mug Test Machines, Pleasure Island Update – Photos and Video

Hi everyone!

We’ve been following the progress of the Saratoga Springs Paddock Pool since it started construction, and it’s now open to guests (below, left). Denise went to the pool yesterday to get some photos and video before too many guests were present (below, right). Currently this new feature pool hours are: Pool and Spa 7am – Midnight, Slide and Aqua Play area 10am – 10pm and lifeguard on duty 10am – 10pm.

The racing motif extends from the gates (below, left) to the weather vane (below, right).

The kiddie pool area (below, left and right) includes a slide, and was closed to guests until 10am (which is when the lifeguard showed up). The water features were turned off, but it looks like there is a bucket – which you can see on the right – that would dump water on young guests.

The Paddock Grill (below, left) is available starting at 7:30am for breakfast, which is where most guests were at 8:30am. Lunch and dinner are also served. A horseshoe shaped hot tub (below, right) is also available here.

Video #1 – Disney’s Saratoga Springs Paddock Pool Now Open 7/11/11 DVC – Disney’s Saratoga Springs Paddock Pool is now open, and here is our look at it!

A new refillable mug concept is about to be tested at Disney’s All Star Sports Resort (below, left). Denise stopped by the End Zone Food Court (below, right) this morning. The test involves a RFID chip that allows the machine to know how long a guest is staying at the resort.  This test is only at the All Star Sports Resort and will be fully live early next week.

The sign for Free Unlimited Refills (during the length of stay) is on the wall as always (below, left). Disney teamed up with the company ValidFill to create these new levers on the soda machines (below, right) that will dispense only a limited amount of beverage into a cup or mug with an RFID chip (below, right). Every five minutes, a guest could refill their unlimited mug – during their length of stay – allowing time to add ice, extra soda flavors, etc.  The standard cups also include the RFID chip, and they will allow a guest to enjoy refills for a standard length of time (whatever Disney deems the length of an average meal). A monitor will be added to the machine, where the purple sign is that lets you know how long you have until refilling (as well as letting you know if the mug has expired, etc.)

Video #2 – Disney’s All Star Sports Resort New Refillable Mug Test Machines 7/12/11 – Disney’s All Star Sports Resort is about to start a test with these new machines, which will change the way refillable mugs work at the resorts (if the test succeeds). Click HERE to read Denise full report about these new machines.

The Harley Davidson Store is now open on the West Side (below, left). We took a few photos of the Pleasure Island sign (below, right) since it could be gone at any time.

The Flower Power flowers that are normally at Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival are scattered around Pleasure Island (below, left). There is plenty of seating for guests near one of the stage in front of the Comedy Warehouse, these seats have been in place for a little while now (below, right).

The grassy area that replaced the Rock & Roll Beach Club and Motion Nightclub hasn’t changed much lately (below, left). And here is another view of the Epcot Flower Power flowers (below, right) in front of Sosa Cigars.

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

All New Release – Frontierland Classics:

Jeff Lange Remembers: Frontierland Classics

Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Frontierland” attractions. This fifth volume in the series features the following: Splash Mountain (1992), Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade (2006), Country Bear Jamboree (1992), Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (1997), Tom Sawyer Island (2006) and more!

Running Time: 65 min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Remembers: Adventureland Classics

Celebrate Spring – Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2011:

Jeff Lange Experiences: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2011

Celebrate spring at one of Disney’s most anticipated events of the year: The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival 2011.

Experience these unique panoramic displays throughout Epcot’s Future World and all around World Showcase!

Running Time: 64 Min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Experiences: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2010, Jeff Lange Experiences: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 09, Jeff Lange Experiences: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2008

All New Releases – Adventureland Classics and Liberty Square Classics:

Jeff Lange Remembers: Adventureland Classics

Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Adventureland” attractions. This fourth volume in the series features the following: Adventureland Tour (1992-1997), Jungle Cruise (1993), Enchanted Tiki Birds Tropical Serenade (1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (original version including Barker Bird 1992), Pirates of the Caribbean (1997) and more!

Running Time: 66 min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Remembers: Fantasyland Classics

Jeff Lange Remembers: Liberty Square Classics

Take a trip back in time to experience classic Walt Disney World “Liberty Square” attractions. This third volume in the series features the following: The Hall of Presidents (Original Version – 1993), Mike Fink Keel Boats (opening day attraction – 1992), Haunted Mansion (original version – 1992), Haunted Mansion Bonus Ride (my final recording of the original version with some special surprises – 2006)!

Running Time: 66 min

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Also available: Jeff Lange Remembers: Tomorrowland Classics

Epcot Center Historical DVDs – Available Now:

For fans of classic Epcot Center, I present my Epcot Center Historical Collection!

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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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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

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

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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