Here is one of the many photos we took during this year's visit to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. We will come back with a more complete essay in a short while.
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Monday, 2 December 2013
Saturday, 30 November 2013
Holiday festivities are in full swing at Disney World with the Holidays Around the World at Epcot.
If you are heading down to the Disney World this December, you will find what Disney is terming "An International Yuletide Extravaganza" at Epcot.
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| Disney publicity photo The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs perform at the Canda pavilion. |
Each pavilion hosts special holiday festivities, performances, food and sharing of traditions. Here is the breakdown of what you will find around the World Showcase.
Here is what's going on:
American Adventure: Meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah and discover the spirit of Kwanzaa.
Canada: The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs go on a musical tour as you explore seasonal customs.
China: The agile Monkey King weaves his tall tale with twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year.
France: Père Noël shares the joy of the season through a Christmas letter from a child.
Germany: Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.
Italy: The the kind-hearted witch La Befana arrives on the eve of the Epiphany to grant gifts to good children.
Japan: The story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year are shared.
Mexico: Los Tres Reyes Magos, the Three Kings, is celebrated as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.
Morocco: Join Taarji, a Moroccan drummer, reflects on family traditions commemorating the holiday of Ramadan.
Norway: Sigrid teaches about Julenissen, the Christmas Gnome.
United Kingdom: Meet Father Christmas, dating back to 15th-century England.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
What are we thankful for this Thanksgiving? A new TV special featuring the Muppets.
"Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular" will air on ABC at 9:30 on Thanksgiving night. The 90-minute special includes Gaga and Kermit the Frog performing songs from her album "Artpop." Also appearing with the Muppets: Elton John, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, RuPaul and Kristen Bell.
And what's a network TV show these days without a love triangle? Gaga and Kermit perform a duet of her song "Gypsy." We can't wait to see how that sits with Miss Piggy.
Also expect classic holiday tunes -- including Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls -- performed by the Muppets.
Gaga will also been seen in the next Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," due March 21.
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| Miss Piggy, Lady Gaga and Kermit |
And what's a network TV show these days without a love triangle? Gaga and Kermit perform a duet of her song "Gypsy." We can't wait to see how that sits with Miss Piggy.
Also expect classic holiday tunes -- including Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls -- performed by the Muppets.
Gaga will also been seen in the next Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," due March 21.
Thursday, 31 October 2013
Ladies, if you've ever visited Disney World in December hoping to score a cute WDW holiday t-shirt or sweatshirt, you might recognize this scene:
From across the World of Disney you spot a cute, red t-shirt -- maybe with Mickey Mouse adorned in Christmas lights. You dash over to snap it up only to find ... a pile of size smalls, and maybe a medium. There's nary a large or extra large to be found in the whole, wide World.
I've been visiting Disney at Christmas for 20 years, since before they really revved up the holiday marketing machine. No matter how early we go, this scene has played itself out year after year.
Not this year. This year, I'm going to do my shopping before my trip.
The holiday theme park gear started to show up at the Disney Store online a couple of weeks ago, and more is showing up every day. Some of these designs also are available with the Disneyland name on them.
Here's a look at some of the early offerings:
From across the World of Disney you spot a cute, red t-shirt -- maybe with Mickey Mouse adorned in Christmas lights. You dash over to snap it up only to find ... a pile of size smalls, and maybe a medium. There's nary a large or extra large to be found in the whole, wide World.
I've been visiting Disney at Christmas for 20 years, since before they really revved up the holiday marketing machine. No matter how early we go, this scene has played itself out year after year.
Not this year. This year, I'm going to do my shopping before my trip.
The holiday theme park gear started to show up at the Disney Store online a couple of weeks ago, and more is showing up every day. Some of these designs also are available with the Disneyland name on them.
Here's a look at some of the early offerings:
Mickey Mouse Snowflake Long Sleeve Tee for Women, $39.95
A very nice, heavyweight Tee for women. It has a wide boatneck. Yes, this is already in my 2013 holiday collection.
Santa Mickey Mouse V-Neck Tee for Women, $32.95
This is the same design as last year, and it sold out quickly. Mickey has a fuzzy Santa hat on.
Minnie and Mickey Mouse Holiday Hoodie for Women, $34.95
This one is not park-branded, but it's awfully cute for the holiday. And there aren't many designs available in ladies' styles. It's lightweight for a sweatshirt.
Santa Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt for Adults, $39.95
Men's styles don't sell out as quickly as women's, so you can usually find this familiar style at the parks into December. But I include it because of its clean, iconic design. (If you're reading, Disney Elves: Pretty please, make this in women's sizes, and put one on hold for me!)
Santa Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve T for Adults, $31.95
Last but not least, another men's tee with what looks like a new design to me.
Santa Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve Tee for Adults, $49.95
I'm partial to the subtle designs, so this is a favorite of mine. This design also is available in a gray fleece pullover for adults at $59.95.
To keep track of new offerings, keep an eye on the Disney Parks holiday clothing site for the next couple of weeks.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
UPDATED OCT. 30, 2013
Disney has announced the complete list of celebrity narrators who will be part of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot in Disney World this holiday season. The last slot filled recently went to singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. Other notables are Neil Patrick Harris, Sigourney Weaver and Amy Grant.
The processional is now being performed three times a night from Nov. 29 to Dec. 30, 2013. The narrator focuses on the retelling of the Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir.
Here is the list so far of who is scheduled:
Nov. 29 to Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
Dec. 2 to Dec. 3: Neil Patrick Harris
Dec. 4 to Dec. 5: Ashley Judd
Dec. 6 to Dec. 7: Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 8 to Dec. 10: Sigourney Weaver
Dec. 11 to Dec. 13: Dennis Haysbert
Dec. 14 to Dec. 16: James Denton
Dec. 17 to Dec. 19: Edward James Olmos
Dec. 20 to Dec. 22: Trace Adkins
Dec. 23 to Dec. 25: Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 26 to Dec. 28: Blair Underwood
Dec. 29 to Dec. 30: Amy Grant
Disney has announced the complete list of celebrity narrators who will be part of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot in Disney World this holiday season. The last slot filled recently went to singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman. Other notables are Neil Patrick Harris, Sigourney Weaver and Amy Grant.
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| © Steven Liebman Candlelight Processional |
Here is the list so far of who is scheduled:
Nov. 29 to Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
Dec. 2 to Dec. 3: Neil Patrick Harris
Dec. 4 to Dec. 5: Ashley Judd
Dec. 6 to Dec. 7: Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 8 to Dec. 10: Sigourney Weaver
Dec. 11 to Dec. 13: Dennis Haysbert
Dec. 14 to Dec. 16: James Denton
Dec. 17 to Dec. 19: Edward James Olmos
Dec. 20 to Dec. 22: Trace Adkins
Dec. 23 to Dec. 25: Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 26 to Dec. 28: Blair Underwood
Dec. 29 to Dec. 30: Amy Grant
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