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We enjoyed Sunday at the Magic Kingdom to celebrate Disneyland’s 56th birthday! I’ve often been able to celebrate at Disneyland itself, but we have other Disneyland plans coming up soon. We hadn’t realized that Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was to be taping in the park that day, we learned from a friend that afternoon that there would be a parade and flyover. We got there early enough to see the parade (below left and right) honoring Barbara Marshall, a former Navy officer who assists homeless women veterans.
The Voices of Liberty sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America” as servicemen and women surround the Town Square (below left and right). The flag was lowered and given to Barbara Marshall, who will be receiving a new home that will house her family as well as other veterans in need.
Two U.S. Navy F18 jets fly from Cinderella Castle to and over the Main Street Train Station (below, left and right).
Video #1 – Magic Kingdom US Navy F18 Jets Flyover 7/17/11 Extreme Makeover Home Edition Taping – Extreme Makeover, Home Edition taped at the Magic Kingdom yesterday, and included a US Navy F18 flyover. They only flew over once, we took video from two different locations. To see the full presentation, please click HERE.
As part of our Disneyland birthday celebration, we stopped at City Hall for birthday buttons celebrating Walt’s original park (below, left). The plan was to experience all the opening day attractions from Disneyland that are still operating today at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! Five of us enjoyed the day (below, right), though the television taping and flyover cut into the plan, so Denise and I finished up two last rides on our own that evening.
One of our July 17th, 1955 opening day Disneyland rides was Dumbo, the Flying Elephant! Timothy Mouse leads the band (below, left), while we enjoyed a lift on our favorite pachyderm (below, right).
We took some photos and video of Fantasyland, including The Beast’s Castle (below, left) and the Little Mermaid show building (below, right).
Bon Jour Village Gifts (below, left) has progressed a lot since the last time we visited, and small “trees” are sitting in front of Beast’s Castle (below, right). These trees could possibly be placeholders to show where the finished sculpted trees will be placed
Video #2 – Fantasyland Construction Including from Dumbo 7/17/11 Beasts Castle Mermaid Dumbo’s Circus – Fantasyland construction from high above with the help of Dumbo the Flying Elephant, as well as a variety of ground locations. You can also see the rock work and building progress.
Two new pieces of artwork for sale include this great painting of Disneyland (below, left) and a Mark Saballa Mr. Toad piece (below, right).
Continuing on our opening day celebration of Disneyland, we rode the Wamba Wanda Jungle Cruise boat to see the backside of water (below, left). We then took a slight detour from our quest to check out the Magic Carpets of Aladdin to see what was behind the Tiki Room construction walls (below, right).
I rode with Denise and Dave (below, left) on the Mad Tea Party. After this, we only had two more original rides left in celebrating Disneyland’s 56th! Snow White’s Scary Adventures, which is sadly scheduled to close sometime in the future (below, right) had been busy all day, but we were able to snag a ride on it just after dinner at the Plaza Restaurant (below, right).
Earlier, we had gotten Fastpasses for Peter Pan’s Flight, which is one of my favorite rides in the park (below, left). And our last ride of the day was on the Tomorrowland Speedway, or as we refereed to it on this day only: Tomorrowland Autopia. It was a great night for a ride!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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)!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!)
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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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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.
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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)!
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