Disneyland Fireworks Believe in Holiday Magic, 2021 | 2022. Split view, It's a small world and Main Street USA https://youtu.be/PjJ_uU8ZFIM
Muppet Christmas Highlights with John Denver Muppet Christmas Music https://youtu.be/4-CMTeKmndo
This AI-enhanced video first aired on the Travel Channel in 2002. Samantha Brown takes us on a tour of Holiday-themed activities at Walt Disney World. She also takes us behind the scenes, showing us where some of the magic is made, including how the popular poinsettia balls and topiaries are created. https://youtu.be/pWUW6VtT31M
The 90-minute program aired on ABC on November 28, 2013, with guest stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elton John, and RuPaul and an appearance by Kristen Bell. The special featured songs from Gaga's third studio album, Artpop, and duets with the guest stars. https://vimeo.com/657280733
Promoting the upcoming release of "A Muppet Family Christmas" Entertainment Tonight interviewed both Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog. With over 150 muppet friends participating in the production, a Muppet Family Christmas combines The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and Muppet Babies. https://youtu.be/CDCnQhlTOso
Samantha Brown explores the holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World in Florida. Includes The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Epcot's Candlelight Processional, Epcot’s Lights of Winter, Epcot’s Holiday’s Around the World, Animal Kingdom along with imaginer Joe Rhode, and peeks at several different Disney-owned hotels, including the Disney's Boardwalk Hotel, Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel, and Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Samantha also visits Disneyland and It’s a Small World Holiday....
Guy Fieri explores the amazing holiday destination that is Disneyland -- the fun, the experience, the added holiday excitement and charm, all wrapped around his focus on the park's holiday-themed meals and treats. Guy, along with various members of his family, will highlight (and participate in the making of) a variety of food including baked goods (such as a gingerbread house and Yule log), candy (such as candy canes), and Christmas Eve dinner (featuring items served at the Napa Rose restaurant...
"Disney Kitetails" debuted as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration. The new daytime entertainment takes place multiple times at Animal Kingdom's Discovery River Theater; check your Disney experience app for times. Kite tails consist of two separate 10-minute shows, each unique theme: Jungle Book or Lion King. This performance is the Lion King. Thanks for watching, be sure to hit that subscribe button for the Jungle Book Kite Tails performance.
Since Walt Disney World's Opening on October 1, 1971, the Walt Disney World Flag Retreat ceremony has taken place in the Magic Kingdom's Town Square, a tradition that started at Disneyland with ties directly to Walt Disney. The ceremony takes place daily at 5:00 pm, a tribute and a thank you to veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our country. The Philharmonic Marching Band and the Dapper Dans typically join in the 15-minute ceremony. It's a touching tribute and a ...
The 2021 Epcot Festival of the Holidays sees the return of holiday Entertainment all around the World Showcase. Don't miss the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs. Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.
The Candlelight Processional is a Walt Disney original. The holiday tradition started with Walt's vision of Dickens Carolers as part of the first Disneyland Christmas Celebration in 1955. The processional has evolved into the elaborate holiday tradition today, celebrated at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. At Disneyland. Each processional includes a celebrity guest narrator. This recording from December 1, 2021, was hosted by Chita Rivera.
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2021 is here, including festival exclusive merchandise only available at Epcot during the festival. The new merchandise can be found at the Port of Entry, Creations Shop, and Festival Stores around the world showcase. Here is a look at some of the newest merchandise.
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays 2021 runs from November 26, till December 30. As always at the center of every Epcot festival is new limited-time Food and Beverage offerings. I talked to Chef Kevin who had a preview of this years Holiday Festival
Epcot's World Nature is dedicated to understanding and preserving the natural world's beauty, awe, and balance. The Land pavilion focuses on the human interaction with the Earth, focusing on travel with attractions like Soarin and agriculture through Living with the Land. Guests See firsthand how Walt Disney World uses innovative growing techniques and cross-breeding high-yield crops to help feed a growing planet. Living with the Land is a narrated boat tour about ecology and agriculture that ta...
"Disney Kitetails" debuted as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration. The new daytime entertainment takes place multiple times at Animal Kingdom's Discovery River Theater; check your Disney experience app for times. Performers fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes. On the water, elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie. These colorful creations dance through th...
Let's face it, Theme Parks, including Walt Disney World, can be tiring. During the 50th Anniversary Celebration, I spent some time with Mark Dukes, Director of ESPN Wide World of Sports and Disney Water Parks, to look beyond the parks. Not exactly a relaxing vacation for some, but rest assured, Walt Disney World is a vacation destination, with something for everyone in the family. For more information on Disney Golf, Miniature Golf, FootGolf, and Golf Lessons,
Journey through ancient and modern China during a spectacular 14-minute Circle-Vision 360° film. Reflections of China located in the China Pavillion of Epcot's World Showcase. The show premiered in May 2003, replacing the opening day Wonders of China 360 movie. The show is narrated by an actor playing Li Bai, an ancient Chinese poet, who takes the viewer on a tour of the Chinese countryside and historical structures and buildings. As of this video, Reflections of China is scheduled to close in D...
The Matsuriza Taiko Drummers made their return to Epcot's World Showcase on October 1st, 2021. The welcome addition to World Showcase brings more live entertainment options to guests' experiences, check your My Disney Experience app for showtimes. According to Disney: Japanese Taiko drums have been enthralling audiences for years in religious ceremonies, festivals, and even on battlefields as soldiers prayed for victory. Come witness the thrill of Taiko for yourself!
Former Walt Disney World Ambassador, Ken Facey walks us through everything happening as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration! https://youtu.be/odP7_zqDd2c
Sergio, the Italian Mime, is back at Epcot's World Showcase, Sergio along with most other live Epcot Entertainment offerings, fell victim to the Walt Disney World COVID-19 shut down in March of 2020. While Sergio wasn't part of the July 2020 reopening, we are happy to report that Sergio is Back and performing multiple shows at Epcot's Italy Pavilion; check the My Disney Experience App for showtimes. Sergio may look a little different than you remember; the pre-pandemic Sergio shared some details...
Where am I? I got here by car, but exploring by boat, lots of towering pine trees, totem poles, crackling fires, and even a spotting geyser, thing you know? The answer might surprise you. It's all this time on Great Hotels when Samantha Brown gives us an up-close look t Disney Wilderness Lodge. https://youtu.be/Yg4yp9neHxY
The year is 1920, and you have escaped to Florida to bask in the ocean breezes of your Victorian seaside paradise. Guests here find the grace and elegance of a grand hotel awaiting them. Is it all but a lingering dream? Nope! It’s the Walt Disney World Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and it’s this episode of Great Hotels with Samantha Brown. Quality Enhanced. https://youtu.be/D_WCg62Nxro
Being the Disney Nerd that I am, when I see a sign that says "Walt Disney Archives" with a directional arrow, I will follow it. The Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to collect, preserve and make available for research the historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded. In the Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary Becky Cline, the Director of the Disney Archives, was more than happy to share a small piece of the Walt Disney World Archive collection. htt...
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure recently opened at Walt Disney World’s Epcot, part of the France Pavilion Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure invites guests into the flavorful world of Disney and Pixar's Academy Award®-winning film "Ratatouille." The family-friendly attraction, allows guests to feel as if they shrink to the size of Chef Remy and scurry through Gusteau's famous restaurant. They discover Remy's Ratatouille Adventure in World Showcase as part of a newly expanded France pavilion, where the re...
offerings all around. From 50th Anniversary Merchandise to Savory Celebratory Sweets, you can immerse yourself in enchanting entertainment, discover fashion-forward pieces that add a little sparkle to your wardrobe, and delight in delectable dining and refreshing beverages. https://youtu.be/Z4Uh6U_f_V8
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a family-friendly adventure featuring a totally new type of roller coaster experience; it's a storycoaster that rotates 360 degrees, so you're always focused on all the action as you help the Guardians save the galaxy. Not only that but Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will also feature the first reverse launch on a coaster in Disney history and is one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world. It's a massive experience that will match the scal...
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser introduces the concept of Story Living, a two-day immersive experience that takes you on your own Star Wars adventure. The Starcruiser isn't a hotel; according to Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Company CEO the Starcruiser is a "100% immersive" experience that "will culminate in a unique journey for every person who visits." During the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration, I caught up with Ann Morrow Johnson, Executive Producer and Creative Executive for Star Wa...
Tom Fitzgerald has been part of Walt Disney Imagineering since 1979, supervising the story, development, and production of many of Disney's most popular attractions and shows. Tom became executive vice president and senior creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering in 2001. During the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary kickoff, I caught up with Tom in Space 220. https://youtu.be/5FhB64BEcCY
The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration includes over 150 specialty food items across Walt Disney World resort. And of course, Epcot is joining the party, offering ten 50th anniversary-themed specialty Dessert items. I like to call it the Festival within Epcot's Festivals, the Epcot Dessert Festival. These items will be available for the 18-month Celebration so you can get them through April 2023. I had an opportunity to get a close-up look at each of the EARidescent 50th anniversary-...
A runDisney race is anything but ordinary. Move with magic through Disney Parks all over the world. Become part of adventures that could take you under the sea, through classic enchantment, and into a springtime of surprises. During the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Kickoff, we got our first look at the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Medals. The race is set for January 5 to 9th, and check out all the medals, from the 5k, to the dopey challenge. https://youtu.be/MRGJnrx-UQk
