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We spent parts of two days at Epcot this weekend, a few hours for St. Patrick’s Day and then a much longer visit on Sunday. The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom and the flowers look even more brilliant than opening day (below, left). The sand sculpture for DisneyNature’s Chimpanzee (In theaters April 20th) is complete (below, right), and can be seen from several different angles.
Every year, the newest DisneyNature film includes a sand sculpure. Last year, it was for African Cats. This year, the Earth Day film is Chimpanzee (below, left). We watched when they began the sand sculpture, and it’s amazing how closely they were able to keep the sculptured animals to the original photos (below, right).
Video #1 – Epcot Flower & Garden DisneyNature Chimpanzee Sand Sculpture 3/17/12 Future World – This is the Sand Sculpture from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2012 featuring Chimpanzee presented by Disneynature (In theaters April 20th, 2012)
Denise and I spent part of St. Patrick’s Day at a plant seminar in the Festival Center (below, left). Rob Zaccaro (below, right) taught Irrigation 101 (below, right). We really enjoy the seminars each year and try to catch at least one a week.
Our takeaway item was a plant – in a biodegradable planter made of cow dung (below, left). When we were told the planter smelled like what it was made from, Denise smelled it – and yup – it was what one friend called a “poop pot”! It created quite the Facebook thread! We were given instructions on planting our project which we promply did when we returned home (below, right).
There are many items for sale during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival, including these topiaries of Mickey and Minnie (below left and right).
I was looking for green beer, and the arrow pointed the way (below, left). The United Kingdom pavilion not only served green beer, but green hard cider – which is what Denise had (below, right).
The Toy Story Alphabet Garden (below, left) is growing in quite nicely. Lotso Bear (below, right) smiles wide as he plans his next devious move.
Buzz Lightyear (below, left) and Woody (below, right) are ready to save the day. The area that contains these topiary up until last Christmas was the home of a large tree.
Video #2 – Epcot Flower & Garden Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Lotso, Buzz Lightyear, Woody Topiary 2012 – This is the Toy Story Alphabet Garden featuring Lotso Bear, Buzz Lightyear and Woody in the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival 2012
We always enjoy seeing Starship starring Mickey Thomas perform at the Flower Power concert series. Thomas (below, left) still has a great voice and can hit many high notes, something that impressed a musician friend of ours. Stephanie Calvert is in the band, and has a remarkable voice (below, right).
Mickey Thomas and Stephanie Calvert (below, left) sing a duet. We noticed these Flower projections on the monorail station as we exited the park for the evening (below, right).
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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!
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
Latest Release – The Very Best of Disney’s Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars!
Jeff Lange Presents: Walt Disney World Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars
Jeff Lange takes you to Walt Disney World to experience the very best of Disney’s Nighttime Fireworks Spectaculars!
Featuring: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky, Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams – 40th Anniversary Special Edition, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Let There Be Peace on Earth Finale, Fantasy in the Sky New Years Eve Fireworks and BONUS: The Magic, The Memories, and You! (Romance Segment).
Running Time: 66 min
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Remember Christmas: Holiday Treat 2011 DVD – Available Now:
Jeff Lange’s Holiday Treat 2011 (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2011)
Seasons Greetings from Jeff Lange! Celebrate the holidays with this new DVD featuring the 2011 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“, The Magic, The Memories and You! (Holiday Segment), “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 at Walt Disney World (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2011) – Available Now:
Jeff Lange’s Trick or Treat 8 (Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2011)
Jeff Lange presents this all-new DVD from the 2011 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World!
Featuring: Br’er Rabbit’s Laughin’ Place Candy Patch, The Headless Horseman, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, Villains Dance Mix and Mingle, Not So Scary Party Scenes, Haunted Mansion at Midnight and more!
Running Time: 66 min
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Halloween Time at Disneyland (Mickey’s Halloween Party)
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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All New Summer Releases – Disneyland Summertime 2011 and Magic Kingdom Summertime 2011
Jeff Lange’s Disneyland Summertime 2011
Join Jeff Lange as he brings the magic of Disneyland into your home with “Jeff Lange’s Disneyland Summertime 2011″!
Featuring the following 2011 summertime favorites: Entrance Scenes, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean with Blackbeard, The Magic, The Memories and You! plus BONUS: “Magical” A Fireworks Spectacular!
Running Time: 66 min
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Jeff Lange’s Magic Kingdom Summertime 2011
Celebrate the summer of 2011 in style, as Jeff Lange brings you the newest offerings from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Featuring the following 2011 summertime favorites: Entrance Scenes, Haunted Mansion Interactive Queue, Haunted Mansion Ride, Snow White’s Scary Adventures, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Magic, The Memories, and You! plus BONUS: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular !
Running Time: 66 min
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Recent Releases – Frontierland Classics, Adventureland Classics and Liberty Square 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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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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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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Epcot Center Historical DVDs – Available Now:
For fans of classic Epcot Center, I present my Epcot Center Historical Collection!
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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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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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