I had the opportunity to go to my first ESPN The Weekend event, it was really a great time! The theming starts from the time you arrive (below, left) and the stage in front of the sorcerer hat holds a variety of events during the weekend (below, right).
The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is taking shape, even with all the very cold weather we’ve had recently. The area where the Nautical Flag quilt sits is showing the formation of starfish, dolphins and Mickey. Perhaps the theme will be from the upcoming DisneyNature film Oceans? (below left and right).
I had a long but great day at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios for New Years Eve! We were able to catch 2 different fireworks shows, and I thought the fireworks at the Studios were amazing! We started first at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, catching a set of Mulch, Sweat and Shears. They were there from afternoon until the fireworks show (below left and right).
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances – including one on water – topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas. Here’s a look at what’s in store at the Vacation Kingdom (show times and entertainment are subject to change without notice)
Christmas is arriving at Walt Disney World, and everything should be up and decorated in the next week. The Contemporary Resort decorated just a couple of days back, with it’s tree out front (below, left) and a new Mary Blair inspired gingerbread display! (below, right)
Monorail Teal is now transporting guests at Walt Disney World! Monorail Teal is a combination of monorails Pink and Purple, which were involved in the monorail accident a few months back. Today the monorail was on the express beam between the Ticket and Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom (below left and right).
The Animation Building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the home to a new exhibit based on the upcoming hand-drawn film, The Princess and the Frog. The case (below, left) features props and drawings from the movie (below, right).
A sign for The Princess and the Frog (below left) sits outside the case. A painting of Madame Odie (below, right).
Princess Tiana as a maquette holds the frog (below, left). She also is in frog form (below, right).
There is also a nice Snow White exhibit in the Animation Building, called The Art of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (below, left). A maquette of the evil queen (below, right).
For many more great photos, please check out MouseSteps latest update HERE!
Bonus Videos: Princess and the Frog Display, Snow White Exhibit – Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Video #1 – Princess and the Frog Display, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – This is in the Animation Building at DHS.
Video #2 –Snow White Exhibit, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – I’d never noticed this before, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs artwork in the Animation Building.
Available Now – Get Ready for Halloween:
It’s never too early to be planning for Halloween, check out last years edition of my popular “Trick or Treat” series:
Jeff Lange presents this all-new DVD from the 2008 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World!
Featuring: Alice & Mad Hatters Treat Party, The Headless Horseman, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade, Happy HalloWishes Fireworks, Villains Mix and Mingle, Trick or Treating, Haunted Mansion at Midnight and more!
Jeff Lange takes you back in time to experience this first in a series of DVDs featuring vintage parades from the “Happiest Place on Earth”, Disneyland!.
Features the following classic Disneyland parades: Very Merry Christmas Parade (1985), Totally Minnie Parade (1986), Party Gras Parade – Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary (1990) and The World According to Goofy Parade (1992)!
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!
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) and Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks (1993)!
Running Time: 66 Min
For more information or to purchase this item, please click HERE.
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!