Denise from Mousesteps spent Sunday at ESPN The Weekend! She shares some of her thoughts and photos with my readers.
I’d never been to ESPN The Weekend before – I actually didn’t realize it was held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (how that got past me, I have no idea!) I originally planned to go on Friday, but ended up having to switch to Sunday. The day started out overcast and rainy, but it ended up being a great day to enjoy the event once the cold front came through. The Sorcerers Hat sets the stage for conversations after the motorcade – but is also used for live broadcasting. Below, the Sorcerer Hat gets the ESPN treatment.
Tony Dorsett and Minnie Mouse wave to the crowd (below, left). Curt Schilling shares a car with Goofy (below, right).
Adventurers Club fans might spot Hathaway Brown (below, left). Broadcasting was done with the backs to the crowd (below, right).
Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer (below, left) during a conversation under the Sorcerer Hat. Scottie Pippen (below right) was in a later motorcade and star conversation.
My photo memory update includes a variety of images from all three versions of the Pirate & Princess Parties! This was a great event that was recently canceled. I attended the original incarnation in the winter of 2007, followed by the summer 2007 version as well as the final (for now) incarnation last winter 2008!
Pirate Mickey (above) advertising the party outside the Magic Kingdom entrance.
The Train Station is decorated for the party as we enter via a smoke filled magic carpet!
Just a quick update today with some exclusive new video from site partner MouseSteps.
Bonus Video #1: Contemporary Resort Bay Lake Tower from boat!
The water was extremely choppy on this day (and it was windy, making the camera hard to hold), but the interesting part of this video is the ferry boat (in an area one wouldn’t usually see it).
Bonus Video #2: Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration / Galaxy Theater Demolition!
This video shows construction on Stitch’s Supersonic Celebration, as well as a wall being built at the former Galaxy Theater at the Magic Kingdom.
Jeff Lange takes you back in time to experience this first in a series of DVDs featuring vintage parades from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Features the following classic parades: “Surprise Celebration Parade” (1991), “Mickey Mania Parade” (1994), “Remember The Magic Parade” (1996) and “Share A Dream Come True Parade” (2001)!
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 Seasonplus Bonus: Magic, Music & Mayhem Fireworks!
Running Time: 61 Min
For more information or to purchase this item, please click HERE.
Epcot’s “Horizons” closed forever on January 9th, 1999. This updated 3-Disc Set pays tribute to the beloved Future World attraction and it’s replacement “Mission Space”!
Total Running Time (3-Discs): 190 Min
For more information or to purchase this item, please click HERE.
This is a very colorful and photogenic parade, especially with the Cinderella Castle as a backdrop!
It is really fun to get out into the street and interact with the dancers and characters. I recorded this 5 times during my visit and wish I had a chance to get into the street and enjoy it fully! I plan to do just that on my next trip.
It is also great to see more obscure park characters, like Sebastianthe Crab and the Mad Hatter! Currently “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party!” happens at 11:00, 12:30 & 5:45pm.
This all-new high energy parade/street party debuted on February 12th and I attended four showings throughout the week. (below the lead float with Mickey and Minnie Mouse plus the Emcee!
This really surpassed my expectations as I was highly impressed with just how good it is!
I really like the music and thought it was all-new for the Street Party until being informed it is a reworked Hannah Montana song titled “Pumpin’ up the party”! I must me getting old.
There are stilt walkers and high energy dancers plus five colorful floats themed as giant gifts. After the opening number the gifts are opened to reveal “The Genie”, “Mad Hatter”, “Lumiere” and “Sebastian the Crab”!
I have recently released Volume 1 in a series of Walt Disney World Parade DVDs. The first volume is called Magic Kingdom Parade Classics (if you enjoyed past parades like “Mickey Mania” and the “Remember the Magic Parade”, then check below for more details or to order!)
Here are some more photos from around Walt Disney World, taken by Denise at Mousesteps! She is still experiencing site update problems and wanted to get these great timely shots posted. Below are her photos and words:
(Above) A sign for the “Characters in Flight” balloon attraction at Downtown Disney. I was able to see the Disneyland Paris version in person a couple of years back.
For some interesting history of the Disneyland Paris version of the upcoming attraction, please click HERE.
I am just putting the finishing touches on my new Magic Kingdom Parade Classics DVD (if you enjoyed past parades like “Mickey Mania” and the “Remember the Magic Parade”, then check below for more details and your first chance to order!)
Here are some more photos of the Contemporary Resort Bay Lake Tower from today, taken by Denise at Mousesteps! She was there after dark as well, getting some better interior shots. Below are her photos and words:
You can see the Space Mountain painting very well in the photo below:
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