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By admin, on July 10th, 2008 Hi everyone!
It’s hard to believe a year has passed since the last California NFFC Convention, but I’m packing my bags to attend next week! In addition to this special Disneyana event, I have a packed schedule which will include my first-ever Comic-Con convention.
NFFC National Convention:
The NFFC convention schedule has just been released and you can read it HERE. Legendary Imagineer Tony Baxter is a new addition to the schedule, as well as a very special appearance by Disney Legend Wally Boag. Wally will be joined by his son Laurence (who has inherited his fathers wonderful sense of comedic timing) as well as his friend Gene Sands. Gene is working with Wally on the book “ Wally Boag: The Crown Prince of Disneyland“.
 
I will be attending the entire convention and will have a table at the giant NFFC Disneyana Show and Sale. The sale date is Sunday, July 20th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Resort (12021 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA). If you are attending, please stop by and say hello (click HERE for a flyer with a $1.00 off coupon). I look forward to meeting everyone! I will also be opening my room at the convention hotel for room hopping on Saturday, July 19th. For more information about the NFFC please click HERE.
Disneyland’s 53rd Anniversary:
One of the highlights of my yearly trip is to celebrate Disneylands Birthday! As a diehard Disneyland enthusiast (and Disney in general!), I’m known to never leave the park before closing – and July 17th is no exception. My Disneyland birthday tradition is to join my friends for a full day in the park, riding all of the opening day attractions from 1955.
 
Comic-Con:
This year will be my first at the frenetic Comic-Con International convention! For years, friends have been trying to drag me away from Disneyland to attend this huge event. I’ll be covering the convention as part of JimHillMedia. Please check back here in late July for a full report on my experience!
JeffLangeDVD Production News:
Thank you to everyone who voted in the poll that my partner site Mousesteps ran! I was thrilled with the response, and you overwhelmingly favored a vintage WDW resort DVD series. I’ve been busy digitizing old footage, and getting it organized for editing. Look for a late summer/early fall release of my first vintage resort DVD! While in California, I will be recording video for upcoming DVD projects including a “Disneyland Resort, After Dark” title and the next in the “Disneyland, Class of” series! You can find other titles in that series in the JeffLangeDVD store.
Disneyland Anniversary DVDs – Available Now:
Just in time for Disneyland’s 53rd Anniversary we have these title available now! Jeff Lange Remembers: Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary, Jeff Lange Remembers: Disneyland’s 40th Anniversary, Jeff Lange Remembers: Disneyland’s 40th Birthday and Jeff Lange Remembers: Disneyland’s 45th Anniversary!
   
As always, while I am traveling you will still receive the same level of quality service and guarenteed 24 hr shipping you have come to expect from JeffLangeDVD. If you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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By admin, on May 31st, 2008 Free Screensaver CD Contest and Poll, Tomorrowland Classics Next DVD Release!!
Hi everyone!
Contest Update:
Thank you for the enthusiastic response to my contest with partner site Mousesteps! The winner was Steve Brumfield from Monroe, LA. Steve will receive a DVD of his choice from my store.
Visit Mousesteps by June 6th to enter our new contest, for an Epcot Flower and Garden screensaver photo CD with over 101 high resolution photos! You still have an opportunity to vote for my next DVD title on the front page poll. Also available now is my most recent DVD, Jeff Lange Experiences: Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival!
 
Upcoming Release News:
I’ve had a great response to my upcoming DVD, “Tomorrowland Classics“. I am very excited about this project! Here is what you will find on this upcoming DVD of vintage Walt Disney World attractions:
* Carousel of Progress (Walt Disney World original “Now is the Time” version) – edited from 7 recordings from 1991-1993.
* Delta Dreamflight – from 4 recordings between 1991-1995.
* WEDway Peoplemover – from 2 recordings 1991-1992.
* Mission to Mars – recorded 1992.
* Skyway to Tomorrowland (at night) – recorded 1992.
and more!
As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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By Jeff, on April 30th, 2008 Hi everyone!
Welcome back for more photos from Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary !
Featured here is some great concept art from Joe Rohde’s presentation detailing the changes that were made in the original Animal Kingdom entrance plaza.
 
Note the procession of animals in the left photo below. That concept was deemed unworthy due to the realization that animal backsides would often be included in guest photos.
 
Finally the shots below show early concepts for the Tree of Life and the huge amount of scaffolding used during construction.
 
This was a highly interesting presentation and I personally learned a great deal about the history, design and attention to detail of this great park!
Available Now:
Available now from the JeffLangeDVD Store in a very limited supply: Collectors Edition DVDs featuring Fantasyland Classics.
These DVDs Include an Actual Ride Piece and a 4×6 Color Photo suitable for framing. The Mr. Toad Edition includes a Bumper piece from actual “Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride“ vehicles – The 20,000 Leagues Edition includes Seaweed from the “ 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” lagoon.
Fantasyland Classics includes the following attractions:
A photo tour of “Fantasyland“, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (including full coverage of the exteriors and queue plus a complete ride thru), the original “Snow White’s Scary Adventure” , “Peter Pan’s Flight ” and the ” Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed”…”It’s a Small World “.
Please click HERE for more information on these items.
Upcoming Release News:
Please check back soon for more information on my upcoming releases including my all new Photo CD Collection as well as DVD’s on the following topics: Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary, Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival, Walt Disney World Railroads, Tomorrowland Classics and more!
As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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By admin, on April 26th, 2008 Hi everyone!
I’m just back from another fantastic trip to Orlando! The weather was perfect, and I kept busy with a wide variety of parks and activities. I’m very excited about upcoming DVD releases that will stem from my
visit!
The main purpose of my trip was the “Wild Decade” event for the 10th anniversary of Disney’s Animal
Kingdom. It did not disappoint! Just as I witnessed on the opening day, Joe Rodhe and Jane Goodall were a large part of the opening activities.
 
Both Joe and Jane spoke eloquently about the park, and Joe also gave a wonderful presentation later in the Theater of the Wild. I was later treated to a VIP viewing of the Lion King show, complete with a meet with many of the performers. What a great day!
Thanks again to everyone at WDWCelebrations, It was a pleasure to meet all of you and I look forward to the “World Wide Weekend” in September!
 
I also enjoyed 2 and a half full days of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, taping for an upcoming DVD release. I am very excited about this project as I have not done anything like it before and it was challanging but fun to work on! (If you want to see even more great photos on these topics please visit friends of this site MouseSteps.com).
Not only did I spend time at Disney – Aquatica and Cypress Gardens helped fill out my schedule. Aquatica is a great addition to the Sea World parks, and Cypress Gardens is a wonderful slice of old Florida (don’t miss the ski show!) The trip to Disney’s Wilderness Preserve didn’t go as planned – they were having a controlled burn that day, and the Preserve was closed.
Please check back soon for more information on my upcoming releases. As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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By admin, on April 14th, 2008
Welcome back!
In just under 24 hours, I’ll be flying back to Florida for a fun-filled
but busy schedule! This visit centers around the Animal Kingdom 10th
Anniversary on April 22nd – also known as the Wild Decade.
For more information on this special event, go to
WDWCelebrations.
I’ve watched Disney’s Animal Kingdom evolve from pre-opening
visits to the wonderful experience it is today. I am looking forward to
stepping into the park on April 22nd, just as I did on the same
day 10 years ago. Much has changed since then! The photos below are from
opening day including the Tree of Life in the early morning and my
friend Angela with Imagineer and Animal Kingdom lead designer
Joe Rohde.
The opening day dedication reads: Welcome to a kingdom of animals…
real, ancient and imagined: a kingdom ruled by lions, dinosaurs and
dragons; a kingdom of balance, harmony and survival; a kingdom we enter
to share in the wonder, gaze at the beauty, thrill at the drama, and
learn. – Michael Eisner April 22, 1998
The shots below are from the long retired "Discovery River Boats" and
the original opening stage show, "Journey Into The Jungle Book".
The other major reason for the trip is to record the
Epcot Flower and Garden Festival for a future DVD release. Look for more
information on that soon! (Photo below courtesy of Denise form
MouseSteps).
Rounding out the remainder of my time, I have invitations to visit
Aquatica and Cypress Gardens
with Jim Hill. I’ll also be
spending a morning at the
Disney Wilderness Preserve, which is a 12,000 acre preserve located about
a half hour from
Walt Disney World. Much of this is new to me, except for Cypress Gardens
(though it’s been 25 or so years since my last visit!)
I am looking forward to updating everyone when I get back. This should
be a fun and exciting (and extremely busy) trip for me!
While I am traveling you will still receive the same level of quality
service and guaranteed 24 hr shipping you have come to expect from
JeffLangeDVD. Please remember, if you want to request a future DVD idea,
Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at
suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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JeffLangeDVD store.
By admin, on April 2nd, 2008
Welcome back for another update! I have been working hard on a yet-to-be
announced release that I’m very excited about – keep checking back for
more details. In the meantime, here is some information on upcoming
Disney events that I plan to take part in!
Upcoming Disney Fan Events:
The first event is from WDWCelebrations (the folks who put
together the big
Epcot 25th Anniversary fan event). I will be attending this event with my
good friend Jim Hill (he also
has an article about it
HERE). I look forward to it as we were both in attendance on opening day
and have many interesting memories about this unique Disney park. If you
are thinking of attending please note that as of last week there were
only 30 spots left for the event! More information is below.
A Wild Decade:
WDWCelebrations is pleased
to announce its first Commemorative Event, "A Wild Decade,"
in honor of Animal Kingdom’s 10th Anniversary on April 22, 2008.
Building on the success of Celebration 25, "A Wild Decade" will focus on
unique experiences, including group rides, photos, meals, and other
special events designed to bring Disney fans together to celebrate and
enjoy each other’s company. For more information be sure to visit the
Official WDW Celebrations homepage.
Another great event I look forward to each year is the
National Fantasy Fan Club Disneyana Convention. Some preliminary
information has just been released (see below).
First Look at the NFFC 2008 California Convention Event Schedule:
The 2008 California Convention is still a few months away, but the
Special Events Committee (SEC) is already busy getting things ready for
what promises to be an exciting few days.
Here’s what we can tell you so far. The dates of the California
Convention are July 15th through July 20th. However, just before the
Convention begins on Sunday July 13th, we have an event that is open to
all NFFC members – the "Disneyland Tour of Downtown Los Angeles" with
our good friend Charles Phoenix. For a more detailed description
of this event and links to pictures and a video, check out
this link. You will find the registration form
here and in the February issue of the Fantasyline Express. Remember, seats
are limited to the first 50 people who send in their registration.
As always, our meal events promise to be a highlight of the Convention.
On Tuesday evening, July 15th, we will kick things off with our
Welcoming Reception. This year, the entertainment will be provided by
our own members, as we bring back an event from a few years ago: "
Puttin’ on the Disney Hits". This is where you get to lip sync to your
favorite Disney songs or pay homage to a Disney Park attraction. (Who
could forget the Electrical Parade tribute and of course our own Eric
Roque and his special presentation of "Great Moments with Mr.
Lincoln"?). Get your "act" together and plan to be a part of the show!
For further information, please contact Eric Roque at
hartrock@psend.com.
The Collectors Breakfast will start our day on Wednesday, July 16th. At
this event we will be celebrating "85 Years of Disney Magic
". 2008 marks the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the Walt Disney
Company; since we are a group of collectors and enthusiasts, we are
encouraging people to bring along a special piece from their collection,
share a picture, or tell a story of something special you have or
remember from the company founded by Walt Disney.
Thursday, July 17th marks the 53rd birthday of "The Happiest
Place on Earth", Disneyland. We will take the day off from regular
convention activities to enjoy the day just being a kid again and riding
all of our favorite attractions.
Friday evening, July 18th, we’ll hold the Celebration Banquet. Our theme
for this event will be a celebration of the 80th birthday of the little
guy and gal that started it all — Mickey and Minnie Mouse. This year’s
entertainment will be Dick Hardwick, an alumnus of the Golden Horseshoe
Revue; with Dick providing the entertainment, the Banquet promises to be
an evening filled with a lot of laughs. Dust off those ears and get
ready for a great event! For more information on Dick Hardwick,
check out his website at
http://www.dickhardwick.com/.
Our Luncheon with a Disney Legend will be held on Saturday, July 19th.
Then, on Sunday, July 20th, we will wrap things up with the biggest
Disneyana Show and Sale in the country.
The SEC is hard at work confirming speakers and seminar topics for the
California Convention; we’ll have more details for you as speakers and
seminars are confirmed.
So, there you are — a little taste of what’s in store for you during
the 2008 California Convention. Start making your plans now to
join us in California in July!
Production Update and Poll:
As I mentioned above I am working on a new project and doing preliminary
work on a few upcoming titles including: ‘Disneyland Classics 4’, ‘WDW’s
Tomorrowland Classics’ and ‘Walt Disney World’s Class of 1971’. I’m also
considering doing a DVD on Epcot’s Flower & Garden festival. I am
curious to know if there is any interest in such a project and what you
would expect to see on the disc. If anyone would like to share any
thoughts please email me at
Suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com. I appreciate all input and really would like
to hear from you (and any ideas on what you would like to see on the
Disneyland Classics 4 or WDW Tomorrowland Classics as well).
As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic
or comment on anything, just drop me a line at
suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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JeffLangeDVD store.
By admin, on March 19th, 2008
Hello and welcome back for another quick report on the progress of my
next DVD release.
Production Update:
I have been working very hard on my latest
Epcot 25th Anniversary title Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot ‘After Dark’
. The two discs have been layed out and final editing has begun. I have
spent the last few days working on photo restoration, color correction
and dust removal for the Epcot ‘After Dark’ sideshow that concludes disc
two. During the search through my photo archives I came across the
following two images of the original IllumiNations globe and
fountain screen.
Below is one of my favorite beauty shots of the France Pavilion
at sunset plus the current ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth‘
Finale (Once again courtesy of Denise from
MouseSteps).
Finally the last few photos of this update are from the original
IllumiNations which is presented on my upcoming DVD shot from
multiple angles to fully capture every nuance of this
Epcot Center classic!
Please check back soon for more details and release information (I hope
to have this completed and released by the end of the week!).
As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic
or comment on anything, just drop me a line at
suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.
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