Lora Sauls from Universal Creative talks about Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s orlandoexaminer 2017-11-23 | Lora Sauls Senior Show Director for Creative Development Entertainment
ICE! featuring A Christmas Story at Gaylord Palms Resort Nov 2018 orlandoexaminer 2018-11-24 | A tour of ICE! featuring A Christmas Story
2018 Cirque Dreams Unwrapped at Gaylord Palms Resort Dress Rehearsal Preview orlandoexaminer 2018-11-17 | Cirque Dreams Unwrapped is performed every day in the atrium during the Christmas at Gaylord Palms event. Each show is unique as there the cast of performers is always rotating. New this year are new costumes and acts from around the world. Recorded at the media preview.
Dreams of Christmas Light Show Gaylord Palms Resort Nov 2018 orlandoexaminer 2018-11-17 | The atrium light show is all new for 2018 Christmas at Gaylord Palms. This is from the media preview night.
ICE! 2018 at Gaylord Palms Artisan arrival and preview of construction orlandoexaminer 2018-11-12 | ICE! 2018 at Gaylord Palms. The ceremonial artisan arrival at the resort and a quick preview of the early construction of the ICE! exhibit.
2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival media preview presentation orlandoexaminer 2018-08-15 | The presentations hosted by Brandon Peters Walt Disney World Ambassador for the media preview. Dave Kesting General Manager Festivals at Epcot talks about whats new for 2018 from Candy Sushi, improvements to the Festival Center, entertainment, and of course some of the food and beverages.Nikie Cassoni Certified Cicerone talks a little about the beers but mostly on the RGB flight being offered at Light Lab.John Rivers Chef and Owner 4 Rivers Smokehouse talks about his new food truck opening at Disney Springs in mid August 2018.
Learn about the RGB Beer Flight featured in the Light Lab at 2018 Epcot Food & Wine orlandoexaminer 2018-08-15 | One of the new beverage offerings for the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Nikie Cassoni Certified Cicerone talks about these three beers: the brewery, the ingredients and back story. In addition she provides some insight into the selection process for the festival.
New menu offerings for 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival orlandoexaminer 2018-08-15 | Chef Gregg Hannon Director Culinary Concepts describes some of the new items for this years festival. These were available for the media to sample for the media preview. Overall there are 35 new menu items over 90 when you include the beverages.
2018 Gaylord Palms ICE! Theme & Holiday Events Reveal Presentation July 17, 2018 orlandoexaminer 2018-07-18 | Christmas in July, Gaylord Palms makes their announcement of the theme for this years ICE! display and what is happening at the resort for the holiday season. Chris Brumbaugh, Director of PR and Marketing, Niko Nickolaou, Director of Special Events & Entertainment and Jill Winters, VP of Creation for Cirque Dreams talking about all the activities for Christmas at Gaylord Palms and the new Cirque Dreams Unwrapped show. A new Cirque Dreams Unwrapped show, new light show in the atrium, Elf on the Shelf Character Breakfast.
Lets find out about Toy Story Land Merchandise orlandoexaminer 2018-07-12 | Kevin Surzyn Product Developer for D-Tech and Magic Bands showcases some of the new merchandise for Toy Story Land (now open) and Incredible Summer (happening now in all four parks at Walt Disney World.) Slideshow of the merchandise on display in the media center and one of the kiosks in Toy Story Land follow the video.
Quick demo of new Play Disney Parks app orlandoexaminer 2018-07-12 | Kelsey McCullough Product Manager with Disney Parks & Resorts Digital highlights some of the features of the new Play Disney Parks app. The app covers both Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
To Infinity and Beyond media Q&A Session June 29, 2018 orlandoexaminer 2018-07-09 | Imagineers (Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, Charita Carter, Scott Mallwitz) answer questions the media submitted from their earlier presentation. They talk about some of the new attractions coming in 2019 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
What’s on the menu at Woody’s Lunch Box orlandoexaminer 2018-07-09 | For the media, all of the food items from Woody's Lunch Box were on display. Evan Rosenthal Food and Beverage Guest Experience Manager describes what each item is.
Lets find out about Lunch Box Tarts at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land orlandoexaminer 2018-07-09 | Sergio Avila Favela Pastry Chef, Disney’s Hollywood Studios tells us about this new item created for Toy Story Land.
Totchos what is it and how do you make it, now found at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land orlandoexaminer 2018-07-09 | Chef Robert Adams Culinary Director Disney's Hollywood Studios talks about the menu at Woody's Lunch Box now open in Toy Story Land. He also shows us how to they create Totchos. Stills of all the menu items follows the video.
Chat with Dave Minichiello Executive Creative Director for Toy Story Land orlandoexaminer 2018-07-05 | ...
Toy Story Land Grand Opening Ceremony 6-29-18 orlandoexaminer 2018-07-05 | The toys and Tim Allen (voice of Buzz Lightyear) official open Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Live perform at media event orlandoexaminer 2018-07-05 | The media got a one song set and introduction to StarLords appearing at Epcot for the Incredible Summer.
What do Forest Conservation, Coffee and Disney have in common? orlandoexaminer 2018-03-29 | Tammy Kaleel Environmental Integration gives us an overview of conservation at Walt Disney World resort over the years (starting with Walt Disney) and how its expanded to help out those in other countries.
Q&A with Chris Marion and Wayne Nelson from Little River Band orlandoexaminer 2018-03-28 | Chris Marion and Wayne Nelson from the Little River Band stop by the media event for a short Q&A session.
Eric Darden talks about the 25 years of Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival orlandoexaminer 2018-03-28 | Eric Darden Horticulture Manager of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival talks about the 25 years of the festival, his role in all the 25 years and a few stories.
25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival media presentation March 23rd orlandoexaminer 2018-03-28 | Dave Kesting General Manager for Festivals and Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot give a presentation at the 2nd media event for the 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
What’s new on the menu for 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival orlandoexaminer 2018-03-11 | Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot reviews the menu selections that the media got to try for the 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. He also talks about returning favorites and the one dish not to miss. Pictures of the food and beverage follow the video and the Outdoor Kitchens section of the Festival Garden Passport.
25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival media presentation orlandoexaminer 2018-03-11 | Dave Kesting General Manager for Festivals and Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot give the media a presentation at the media preview of the 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Dave talks about the festival, the tours, concerts and activities. Gregg talks about the outdoor kitchens and what you will find on the menu.
What’s new for the 25 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival orlandoexaminer 2018-03-11 | Eric Darden Horticulture Manager of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival talks about some of the new things for the 25th annual. The playgrounds, some of the gardens, toparies pictures and videos follow the interview.
Whats cooking at 2nd Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts orlandoexaminer 2018-01-19 | The culinary arts are on display at the Festival of the Arts. Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot describes the samples on display at the media preview, his not to miss suggestions and the five new studios. In total there are 46 food items at the event with some of last years favorites returning.
Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey perform at Epcot International Festival of the Arts media preview orlandoexaminer 2018-01-19 | Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey drop in on the media preview and perform a song from Newsies before a Q&A session.
Frozen Medley Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey from Disney On Broadway Concert Series orlandoexaminer 2018-01-19 | Get a preview of the music from the new Broadway show "Frozen" that premieres in March. Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey perform a medley songs from Frozen. Disney On Broadway Concert Series at Epcot International Festival of the Arts.
Epcot International Festival of the Arts Media Presentation 1 12 18 orlandoexaminer 2018-01-19 | Melissa Valiquette Vice President Epcot and Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot media presentation on opening day of the 2nd annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts.
Find out about entertainment at 2nd Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts orlandoexaminer 2018-01-19 | Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a celebration as food, art and entertainment. Marsha Jackson-Randolph Show Director at Walt Disney World Entertainment tells us all about what you will find in entertainment at the festival. Some clips of Art Defying Gravity (from media preview) and Jenn Gambatese and Kevin Massey Disney on Broadway set.
Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-12-06 | Back for a second year, now with 25 trees theme to Disney movies and characters. Frozen, Mulan, Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, Lilo & Stitch, Mickey & Minnie, villians are some. My favorite is the last tree that showcases some of the selection at the Christmas shop, I'm surprised it doesn't have it own security team.
2017 Epcot Festival of the Holidays entertainment brings new acts and old favorites orlandoexaminer 2017-12-06 | Marsha Jackson-Randolph Show Director at Walt Disney World Entertainment talks about the special holiday entertainment in Epcot. It might be a new festival but all the favorites are back, around the world storytellers and entertainment. Candlelight Processional is back with some brand new guest narrators. New for 2017 are Mostly Kosher that capture the joy of Hanukkah and Klezmer music. And El Mariachi Coco de Santa Cecilia in Mexico inspired by the film "Coco" and the celebration of Dia de Muertos. Short clips of a few of the entertainment options follow Marsha Jackson-Randolph.
Candlelight Processional Ana Gasteyer Nov 29, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-30 | A long time tradition, 50 piece live orchestra, choirs and guest narrators, it can only be the Candlelight Processional. Ana Gasteyer is the guest narrator tonight. Hear the retelling of the Christmas story.
Whats cooking at the 2017 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Holiday Kitchens orlandoexaminer 2017-11-30 | Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot talks about the menu items on the display and what Holiday Kitchens they are from. Afterwards he talks about how they are selected. A slideshow of the items follows the interview.
Whats new in merchandise for 2017 Epcot Festival of the Holidays orlandoexaminer 2017-11-30 | Erin Catalano Herbst Merchandiser Disney Theme Park Merchandise brought a selection of holiday merchandise that can be found in Epcot to the media event. She talks about the items in the display, where they can be found, some back story and that some are only available in Epcot and no where else.
Presentation from Epcot Festival of the Holidays media event Nov 29, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-30 | It's the first annual Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Dave Kesting General Manager for Festivals talks about the festival, how it is an expansion of the trial from from last year, the Festive Center. Gregg Hannon Culinary Director Epcot talks about the food, the Holiday Kitchens have been expanded from 10 to 15 this year with more selections and a taste of what other countries would serve for the holidays.
ICE! featuring Christmas Around the World at Gaylord Palms Nov 20, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-23 | The 2017 theme of ICE! is Christmas Around the World. This is a video tour from the preview. The video will give you a taste. It has to be seen in person to get the size, scope and detail of the artisans that carve the figures.
Christmas at Gaylord Palms Preview Presentation Nov 20, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-23 | Gaylord Palms gave a preview of Christmas at Gaylord Palms activities. This is the presentation from Chris Brumbaugh, Director of PR and Marketing, Niko Nickolaou, Director of Special Events & Entertainment and Neil Goldberg Cirque Dreams founder - Cirque Dreams. The shows have been reduced to a few clips in this video. The presentation was wrapped around the new JOYFUL Atrium Light Show and the new version of Cirque Dreams Unwrapped now in its third season. Note the shows in this video have been reduced to a few clips. The channel has full version videos of the shows and ICE! featuring Christmas Around the World.
JOYFUL Atrium Light Show at Gaylord Palms Nov 20, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-23 | New for 2017 for Christmas at Gaylord Palms. JOYFUL Atrium Light Show uses the 6 story Christmas Tree and the light panels for a visual display in sync with the story and music. The camera does not capture the colors correctly and to really appreciate it must be seen in person.
Cirque Dreams Unwrapped Stage Show at Gaylord Palms Nov 20, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-23 | Cirque Dreams Unwrapped returns for the third year for Christmas at Gaylord Palms. This year has a new set, new story line and new acts. There are enough acts for 3 different shows, so you wont see the same show every time.
John Piper from Macys Parade Studio talks about Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s orlandoexaminer 2017-11-20 | John Piper Vice President Macy’s Parade Studio talks about the entirely new parade for 2017 at Universal Studios Florida "Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s"
Frog Choir holiday performance in Hogsmeade 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-19 | The Frog Choir gets a holiday show in Hogsmeade. They get with three brand-new holiday songs, including, “The Most Magical Yule Ball Of All.”
Holidays Preview Event Presentation Universal Studios Florida Nov 16, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-19 | Mike Aiello Senior Director of Creative Development and Lora Sauls Senior Show Director for Creative Development Entertainment talk about the major changes to the holidays template for Universal Orlando Resort. That for the first time the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be included both Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. In addition to the Christmas decorations Diagon Alley will be getting a new holiday show by Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees. Hogsmeade will get a holiday show by the Frog Choir and an 8 minute projection show on Hogwarts castle The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle. The holiday parade "Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s" in Universal Studios will be all new with 16 new balloons and 15 new floats. The Grinch crashes the party when they start talking about Grinchmas.
Q&A Sessions with Lora Sauls & John Piper on Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s orlandoexaminer 2017-11-19 | Lora Sauls Senior Show Director for Creative Development Entertainment and John Piper Vice President Macy’s Parade Studio held two Q&A sessions with the media. One right after viewing the dress rehearsal of the parade, the other the next morning. They talk about ...
Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees Holiday Performance Diagon Alley orlandoexaminer 2017-11-19 | Direct from Diagon Alley Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees have a brand new holiday show that includes new songs “Nothing like a Holiday Spell” and “Accio Christmas.”
Q&A Mike Aiello on The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle at media preview orlandoexaminer 2017-11-19 | After the preview of "The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle" Mike Aiello Senior Director of Creative Development takes questions from the media about the show.
Mickeys Once Upon A Christmastime Parade Nov 17 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-18 | The 2017 version of Mickey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Nov 17.
Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s from Media Preview Nov 16, 2017 orlandoexaminer 2017-11-17 | The all new parade for 2017 features 16 balloons (13 never seen before), 15 new floats and over 100 entertainers.
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle orlandoexaminer 2017-11-17 | For 2017 the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort is part of the holidays. This is the new projection show on Hogwarts Castle. It contains Christmas scenes from the Harry Potter movies.
