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Monday, March 26, 2007

Photo Memories #8 Pleasure Island, DVD Production Update

Hello everyone, welcome to photo memories #8. In this edition I am featuring images from the early years of Walt Disney World's nighttime entertainment district Pleasure Island.

You can notice changes to the outside of the island in these first two photos. The left image was taken around 1990 and the right was from this past year. Note the worn looking warehouse paint job on the older shot and the growth of the tree and upgrade to the bridge in the current photo.

The above were restaurants from Pleasure Island's opening years. Merriweather's Market was a food court that operated from 1989-1993 and was where Raglan Road stands today. The Fireworks factory was a pyrotechnics themed restaurant (a favorite of mine) that operated from 1989-1997 and is where Motion dance club is currently.

Jessica's of Hollywood and the XZFR Rockin' Rollerdrome were both very short lived.

The Grand Funmeister was your original host of Pleasure Island (as seen on the West End Stage). The Comedy Warehouse originally featured a parody show called "Forbidden Disney" (which will be featured in it's entirety on my upcoming Pleasure Island Classics DVD).

As stated above I am currently working on a new DVD title featuring the Original Pleasure Island shows and performances. It will include the entire original New Years Eve countdown show and fireworks, The rarely seen "Forbidden Disney" show from the Comedy Warehouse, scenes from around the Island & the original nightclubs, various 'Adventurers Club' Library shows and skits from it's early years and more. If anyone has any suggestions on this new title please send them to the email address below.

As always, if you want to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.

Posted by Jeff at 1:08 AM
Edited on: Monday, March 26, 2007 1:21 AM
Categories: Photo Memories, Whats Happening

Friday, March 16, 2007

Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot's Universe of Energy 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD Released Today.

Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot's Universe of Energy 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition

16 March 2007

Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot's Universe of Energy 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD released today.

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Windsor, Conn. (March 16th, 2007) -Today, JeffLangeDVD have released their 35th Theme Park title, Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot's Universe of Energy 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition.

Jeff Lange takes you on a trip back in time to celebrate Epcot’s 25th Anniversary. This second in a series, features the Future World opening day attraction Universe of Energy, Presented by Exxon.

Corporate Lounge (1995)

Step into the Exxon corporate lounge for a brief tour.

Universe of Energy Pre-Show (1995)

The history of energy is presented on a unique ‘kinetic mosaic’ consisting of one hundred triangular units. The units rotate under computer control and are synchronized to the movie projected onto their surface. The conclusion of the pre-show features the song ‘Energy (You Make The World Go Round)’.

Universe of Energy Presented by Exxon (1995)

Board an Epcot Center innovation ‘The Traveling Theater’ for an exploration through the Universe of Energy. Your journey begins with a trip back to the primeval era when great reptiles roamed the land. After encountering the dramatic forces that created today's fossil fuels, you experience how energy is produced and the search for new resources. The conclusion features the song ‘Universe of Energy’.

Universe of Energy Presented by Exxon (1993)

Experience the Future World classic again shot from a different perspective. This segment begins with the exterior of the attraction shot at night followed by the pre-show finale. The attraction itself was shot from a rear theater car to fully capture all the spectacle that is Epcot’s Universe of Energy.

Celebrate Epcot’s 25th Anniversary year after year or experience the magic for the first time by purchasing Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot's Universe of Energy.

Running Time: 69 Min

For more details on purchasing this title, click HERE.

For more information on this or other titles please contact jeff@jefflangedvd.com or visit JeffLangeDVD.

Posted by Jeff at 12:50 AM
Edited on: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:02 PM
Categories: New Releases, Press Releases

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Jeff Lange's Companion Collection Announced, First Title Released.

Jeff Lange's Companion Collection Announced

11 March 2007

Jeff Lange's Companion Collection Announced and the first title in the series released today, Jeff Lange's Companion Collection: Epcot's Spaceship Earth.

To purchase this new JeffLangeDVD title, click This LINK.

Windsor, Conn. (March 11th, 2007) -Today, JeffLangeDVD have released the first title in a new series, Jeff Lange's Companion Collection: Epcot's Spaceship Earth.

This 'Jeff Lange’s Companion Collection' DVD was originally produced for my personal collection to archive additional footage not used in the production of the primary title.

These DVDs are being made available after receiving requests to release additional footage for the hard core enthusiast or completest. The footage contained on this disc did not qualify for inclusion on the primary title.

It is my hope that this companion DVD will enhance the experience already presented on Jeff Lange Remembers Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, 25th Anniversary Collectors Edition.

The following is contained on this edition:

Spaceship Earth Narrated by Walter Cronkite (1991)

Spaceship Earth Narrated by Walter Cronkite (1992)

Spaceship Earth Narrated by Jeremy Irons (1995)

Photo Slideshow (1989-1997) Over 100 images.

If you would like a historical record of this topic, then purchase this companion collection disc today and relive the magic or experience it for the first time.

Running Time: 61 Min

For more details on purchasing this title, click HERE.

For more information on this or other titles please contact jeff@jefflangedvd.com or visit JeffLangeDVD.

Posted by Jeff at 1:03 PM
Edited on: Monday, March 12, 2007 2:31 PM
Categories: New Releases, Press Releases

Photo Memories #7, Epcot Spaceship Earth Satellite & Next Release.

Welcom back everyone. If you remember back to the Photo Memory #3 entry, I was made aware of a long thread on the WDW Magic forums discussing a satellite featured in the original version of Epcot's Spaceship Earth. The discussion has grown to almost 600 posts and while looking for additional images for my new Companion Collection series, I came across some additional photos of the elusive satellite seen below.

The view below of the Spaceship Earth spaceman looks very similar to this spaceman currently featured on the speedramp at the exit of Space Mountain. Could this be one and the same?

I am currently working on my next release. I'll provide a few photo hints below on the subject. I don't think it will be very difficult to figure out what the title will feature.

Once again, if anyone wants to request a future DVD idea, Photo Memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.

Posted by Jeff at 12:35 PM
Edited on: Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:47 PM
Categories: Photo Memories, Whats Happening

Monday, March 05, 2007

Special Pirate Combo Pack Available For A Limited Time, Only From JeffLangeDVD.Com

We are now offering for a limited time only, Jeff Lange’s Pirates in New York City and Jeff Lange’s Pirate & Princess Party, together for a special low price.

For more information or to purchase this Pirate Combo Pack, click this LINK.

Also included while supplies last are the following bonus items: The Adventure Map and Treasure Pouch given out at the party.

For complete details on this special offer please click HERE.

Posted by Jeff at 8:57 PM
Edited on: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:09 PM
Categories: Promotions

Photo Memories #6 Pirate & Princess Party conclusion.

Welcome to the 6th edition of photo memories. In this edition we conclude our coverage of Disney's Pirate & Princess Party at Walt Disney World.

Even outside the park you cannot miss the event being held.

Like all the other special party's, there are displays advertising the Pirate & Princess Party at the ticket & transportation center and outside the Magic Kingdom.

The entrance features a walk down the red carpet to the sounds of pixie dust being sprinkled. Themed projections are featured down Main Street USA!

There are even pirate or princess themed balloons for sale!

The pirate precision flag team replaced the gravediggers in the Boo To You parade from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party.

The pirate play spot is where you can play games for small prizes or dunk the pirate!

Next week we'll be back with more vintage photos and an update on our next DVD release.

As before, many thanks for all the help at the Pirate & Princess party's to Robert Bish, Max Schilling and Suzy Castle! As always, if anyone wants to request a future photo memory topic or comment on anything, just drop me a line at suggestions@JeffLangeDVD.com.

Posted by Jeff at 7:11 PM
Edited on: Saturday, July 07, 2007 12:42 AM
Categories: Photo Memories