Mousesteps Weekly #127 – Epcot Holidays Around the World; Walt Disney World Dolphin Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa w/Mrs. Claus Meet & Greet
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Mousesteps Weekly #127 is posted! We talk all about Epcot Holidays Around the World, taking a break to head to the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel for the Christmas tree lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus in their vacation outfits! Read below the video for more information and links to all our related videos and articles.
In Mousesteps Weekly #127, we talk about Holidays Around the World!
We begin with the topiaries this year, which include Mickey and Minnie, Stitch, Flower, Bamby, Pluto and Goofy.
Next, we check out Joyful! and then begin around World Showcase. The Holiday Voyageurs are back, with some Off Kilter members (Off Kilter is no longer playing at Epcot). Père Noël is again in France, telling the story of Babette. The Morocco storyteller has a new performance and story this year, replacing the one from previous years. China and Mexico also have new storytellers. The first are the Lion Dancers in China, who put on quite a show (they replace the Monkey King)! Not to be outdone, Mariache Cobre lead a song and dance holiday storytelling performance, with a Mexico hat dance and even a pinata for the kids to try to open!
We then head to the Walt Disney World Dolphin hotel, where the large tree is lit by vacationing Santa and Mrs. Claus on select nights. They also greet guests in their festive hut! Don’t miss the holiday lighting on the Dolphin causeway.
Over at the Swan hotel, the life size chocolate Santa and Nutcracker display is worth a stop!
We walk back to Epcot for the Candlelight Processional, which was narrated by Jodi Benson. Different celebrity narrators are offered throughout the season, and the Christmas story is told with narration and beautiful music provided by Cast Member and high school choirs, along with the Voices of Liberty and orchestra.
The holiday tag to Illuminations: Reflections of Earth is updated for this year. Walter Cronkite no longer is part of it, and the pyro has changed as well. It is still a great way to end a day at Epcot!
Recorded 12/04/14 Featuring Commentary from Denise Preskitt and Jeff Lange.
Show Notes / Links
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BOOK: Epcot: The First Thirty Years (Color Version): An Unofficial Retrospective By Jeff Lange and Kevin Yee – http://astore.amazon.com/wwwjeffcom-2…
ARTICLE: Epcot Holidays Around the World 2014 Kicks Off w/New Entertainment & Illuminations Changes (Photos, Video) – http://preview.tinyurl.com/m58lffg
VIDEO: The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs at Epcot Holidays Around The World 2014, Walt Disney World – http://youtu.be/nhpHhpKes_s
VIDEO: Joyful! A Gospel Celebration of the Season 2014 Disney World – Epcot Holidays Around the World – http://youtu.be/skpLJiZBlzY
VIDEO: France Storyteller Père Noël Shares Story at Epcot Holidays Around the World – Walt Disney World – http://youtu.be/iCRffrp9KE4
VIDEO: New Morocco Holiday Storyteller at Epcot’s Holidays Around The World 2014, Walt Disney World – http://youtu.be/XBJnk_Fn7h4
VIDEO: Epcot Chinese Lion Dancers for Holidays Around the World at Walt Disney World – NEW for 2014 – http://youtu.be/9FoBqNkBWac
VIDEO: Fiesta de Navidad at Epcot for Holidays Around the World – New for 2014 w/ Mariachis & Dancers – http://youtu.be/Mcf2VcTkchM
VIDEO: Santa & Mrs. Claus in First Tree Lighting & Meet and Greet at Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel –http://youtu.be/QvpWzLtVG8I
VIDEO: Chocolate Santa Claus and Nutcracker Christmas Display at Walt Disney World Swan Hotel –http://youtu.be/qbxRZ0VHFFk
PLAYLIST: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2014 at Walt Disney World –https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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