Walt Disney World Videos

Innoventions Area Music Loop (Epcot's Future World)

2009-08-16T20:11:00.003-04:00

One of my all time favorite songs is actually the Innoventions music suite. It's a combination of short songs combined into a loop that plays continuously in Epcot's Future World, specifically in the Innoventions East and West areas, and near the Electric Umbrellas. Disney area music is also called Disney BGM music, BGM standing for Back Ground Music. I know it's redundant to say BGM Music, but many people don't realize what the initials stand for.

Unfortunately, there seem to be no cds availabe of Disney BGM, and streaming audio is rare and hard to find. There are some wonderful radio stations on Live365 that play Disney area music, but it's mixed in with ride music, parades, and fireworks. That's great for feeling the magic, but sometimes you just want to relax to the awesome sounds of a Disney park.

Luckily, I stumbled onto a bunch of YouTube videos of Disney area music, including Innoventions area music. So, here's the Innoventions suite/loop, and the others will be coming in their own posts.

Walt Disney World Coupons Video

2009-05-16T23:34:00.002-04:00

Looking for Walt Disney World coupons and discounts?

Ever wanted to see a cheesy news anchor expense a trip to Walt Disney World to show you how much money you could save using the tips found in an ebook? Me neither. But I did think it was interesting that an actual news cast would try out the tips found in an e-book rather than, say, following up on an official Walt Disney World press release or something.

And yet, despite all it's cheesiness, the video is kind of fun to watch if you're already a Disney geek like I am. Granted, it seems to me that most of the information found in that e-book is easily searched out for free on the web. However, I have not read the book myself, and, of course, if you don't plan your Disney vacations as a hobby, having it all in one spot is probably quite handy.

If anyone owns, or purchases this e-book, please let me know what you think of it. I might like to promote it in future, but I'd rather not unless I own it myself. And, since I already know so much about planning Disney vacations, it's hard for me to shell out the cash for it unless I have a good reason to.

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Walt Disney World The Haunted Mansion Ride Videos

2009-04-28T15:40:00.005-04:00

As one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World, The Haunted Mansion ride videos are available aplenty. The problem is, there are so many videos available, and of such questionable quality, that it can take hours to find just one good one! Or, you might get lucky and have a few good ones float to the top of the listings. But if you really just want to watch videos of The Haunted Mansion ride through for memory's sake, or to show a potential traveler, do you really want to sift through all that yourself?

Here are some of the best of the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion ride videos that I've found.

The New Haunted Mansion After Rehab Ride Videos:

WDW Haunted Mansion Night Vision Video:

I love this video of Walt Disney World's Haunted Mansion in night vision. The sound doesn't seem to be synced right and is a little quiet, but the night vision picks up the best spots in the mansion better than most video cameras set on regular light. The video is edited to only show those great parts, so it's a great reminder to those who've been on the Haunted Mansion, and a great promotional video to whet the appetite of first time travelers.

WDW Haunted Mansion POV Video:

The blinking eyes, the bride, the singing busts, and Little Leota all look better in the first night vision video than in here. For some reason, anything that glows in this video just glows and you can't see any of the detail. However, this video of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World was shot in HD and almost everything comes through very clear. Just be forewarned, too much detail can actually spoil the experience.

SpectroMagic Parade Videos

2009-04-22T15:49:00.003-04:00

I know that I said yesterday that Animal Kingdom's Jammin Jungle Parade was my all time favorite of the Walt Disney World parades, but the Magic Kingdom's nighttime parade SpectroMagic is the most awe-inspiring. The thousands of sparkling lights is absolutely stunning, and the SpectroMagic music made me cry even before I saw the parade for the first time.

I dug up a few videos of Spectromagic, because with how visually stunning the parade is in person, it's impossible to capture that with a camera. So I have to give you several different videos of the SpectroMagic parade to give you the best overall idea of it.

SpectroMagic Parade Videos in HD:

Magic Kingdom's SpectroMagic Videos:

Magic Kingdom's Night Time Parade, SpectroMagic Video:

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Animal Kingdom Jammin Jungle Parade Video

2009-04-21T15:56:00.004-04:00

In my opinion, Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade at the Animal Kingdom is the absolute best parade at Walt Disney World. It has the best music- you can't help but dance along and sing along (and then sing it all the way home from vacation...), "and bark and growl and screetch and roar!". The puppets are incredible, and I love that some of the floats are pedal powered.

In fact, I have often sought out Jammin Jungle Parade videos just to satiate my thirst to hear the parade song since I don't have it on disc, and you can't force all of the Disney World internet radio stations to play whatever you want to hear when you want to hear it.

So for your viewing pleasure, I present

Mickey's Jammin Jungle Parade Video:

And if you've never had an opportunity to see the Christmas version, here's

Mickey's Jammin Jingle Jungle Parade Video:

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Walt Disney World's Wishes Fireworks Videos

2009-04-20T14:45:00.002-04:00

In my opinion, there is no more beautiful fireworks show than the Wishes fireworks in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. I've seen them a dozen or more times over the years, though several of those times were glimpses through the open portions of Tomorrowland Transit Authority, or while on Big Thunder Mountain, or while trapped in the middle of Fantasyland from the crowds while attempting to get to Snow White's Scary Adventures.

If I had my druthers, I'd get to plop right down and watch Wishes from start to finish every chance I got, but my husband isn't a fireworks fan.

There are 3 versions of Wishes, the regular Wishes fireworks, the Christmas Holiday Wishes fireworks, and Hallowishes Halloween Wishes fireworks. I include all three versions here, plus the Magic Kingdom's New Years Eve Fireworks.

Magic Kingdom's Wishes Fireworks Video:

Contrary to popular belief, Main St. USA is not the best place to watch Wishes. In my opinion, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the seating area at Tomorrowland Noodle Station, and the path leading from Tomorrowland Noodle Station to Main Street USA are the best Wishes viewing places, though I've heard it argued that the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad area is better. Fantasyland is, in fact, the worst viewing area for Wishes, as the fireworks are shot off from an area in Fantasyland, and an area in Mickey's Toon Town- meaning that while you're surrounded by the fireworks, you can't see them all at once, and have to look straight up to see them at all, which will strain your neck. It's also horrendously crowded.

Magic Kingdom's Christmas Holiday Wishes Fireworks:

Walt Disney World's Hallowishes Halloween Wishes Fireworks:

Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom New Years Eve Fireworks:

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Peter Pan's Flight Video

2009-04-16T14:57:00.004-04:00

As always, I search for one Peter Pan's Flight video, and end up posting 4 separate Peter Pan's Flight videos. After all, there's more than just the Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World. Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Disneyland Tokyo have their own, and even Virtual Magic Kingdom had its own Peter Pan's Flight!

Walt Disney World's Original Peter Pan's Flight Video:

The video quality isn't very high in this Peter Pan's Flight video, but if you watch carefully, you'll see how much shorter the old version was! There's an entire section that was added in the rehab, and we're so grateful. Peter Pan's Flight was always our favorite ride anyway, but as it only lasted 2 minutes, the ride was over almost as soon as it was begun! The little addition to Peter Pan's Flight really makes a difference.

Tokyo Disneyland Peter Pan's Flight Video (nearly identical to the new WDW version):

I had to include this video of Tokyo Disneyland's Peter Pan's Flight, because it's nearly identical to the Peter Pan's Flight in Florida's Magic Kingdom- but the video quality is much higher than what I could find of WDW's attraction. The main difference is the loading area decor, and that Nanna is outside in the Walt Disney World version.

Disneyland Paris' Peter Pan's Flight Video:

This is awesome! Granted, I love the Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World in Florida- but the Disneyland Paris version is totally different. And totally cool.

Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK) Peter Pan's Flight:

I tried signing up for VMK a while back but couldn't figure out how to move! It's a shame- I had no idea that you could do all of this!

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Epcot Figment's Journey Into Imagination Videos

2009-04-15T17:40:00.005-04:00

Epcot's Journey Into Imagination with Dreamfinder and Figment used to be one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World.

For some unknown reason, Disney decided to shut down this awesome attraction. When a public outcry forced them to reinstate the attraction, it was drastically cut down and no longer resembled the original ride at all. More complaints followed, and Disney created yet a third version of Figment's Journey Into Imagination. This version was moderately better than the second version, but still is no comparison to the original Journey Into Imagination.

Original Journey Into Imagination with Dreamfinder and Figment Video:

This video of Journey Into Imagination is edited and is not of high quality. However, it's not terrible, and gives you a good overview of what the original Journey Into Imagination was like.

The Journey Into Imagination videos below are a three part series. It's much longer, but gives you as much detail as you're going to get out of footage from that era.

Second Version of Journey Into Imagination Video:

Modern Figment's Journey Into Imagination:

This version of Figment's Journey Into Imagination isn't totally devoid of entertainment value. After all, you get to see Eric Idle argue with a purple puppet. And since it's so unpopular, it's a wonderful place to escape crowds and Florida heat, though that benefit is lost as soon as you step off the ride and into the Kodak Image Works area.

Comparison of Original and Modern Versions of Journey Into Imagination Videos:

Part 1:

Part 2:

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Cinderella at Walt Disney World Videos

2009-04-14T19:42:00.006-04:00

I noticed a few hits on the Cinderella's Castle post from people searching for Cinderella at Walt Disney World videos, so I thought I'd put together a more appropriate post to the query.

It's not easy to find videos of Cinderella not interacting with kids, since, well, that's what she does. I did, however, find a few videos of Cinderella at Walt Disney World alone in front of the camera, or on stage.

Cinderella With Kid Video:

In this Cinderella video at Walt Disney World in Cinderella's Castle at Cinderella's Table (say that 10 times fast) you get several Disney Princesses for the price of one! There were a few other similar videos, but this one caught the best Princess interaction, in my opinion.

Cinderella at Walt Disney World Video:

I just love Cinderella's robotic skirt. Seriously! It swishes on its own! I want one now....

Cinderellabration Video:

This is the Cinderellabration at Walt Disney World in Florida. The sound track of the video seems a bit off, but it's close enough to not be annoying.

Be Cinderella:

This is unbelievably awesome. A former Walt Disney World Cinderella shows you step by step how to apply regular make up to look like an authentic Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Cinderella.

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Cinderella's Evil Step Sisters Anastasia & Drizella Tremain Videos

2009-04-14T15:30:00.005-04:00

Whilst searching for Cinderella videos, I came across a bunch of awesome Anastasia & Drizella videos. They were too awesome (and too numerous) to pass up. I've long been a fan of Disney Villains, and as a child, volunteered to play the Evil Step-Sisters when my friends and I would put on "plays". In fact, I have a Lucifer plushy from Walt Disney World!

So, I hope you enjoy these Cinderella's Evil Step Sisters videos. I sure did.

Anastasia & Drizella at 1900 Park Fare:

Oh sing sweet Nightingale, sing sweeet Nightingale....I ask you, does it get any better than this? I'm not overly impressed with Evil Step Mother, but both Anastasia and Drizella are awesome!

Cinderella's Evil Step Sisters Meet & Greet:

Does Drizella have the best sneer in the world, or what? An exact match to the movie, but inviting enough to not scare the kids. Love her! Loved her when I saw her outside Cinderella's Castle a few years ago, too.

Best Evil Step Sisters Video Evar:

Seriously? I love this one. Too funny! Maybe not perfectly in character, but close, and absolutely hilarious.

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Original Snow White's Scary Adventures Ride Through Videos

2009-04-13T21:46:00.004-04:00

I asked my husband what videos to search for today, and he said the original Snow White's Scary Adventures ride through videos. I said "original!", he said "yes".

You see, Snow White's Scary Adventures is one of our favorite rides at Walt Disney World, but he was blessed enough (or cursed enough) to ride the attraction back in its original form. Apparently, the wicked witch appeared A LOT throughout the original ride. Also, apparently, it terrified small children, so they removed a lot of the queen/witch from Snow White's Scary Adventures.

So, I was pleasantly surprised when I actually found original Snow White's Scary Adventures videos. So, here are the originals, and the modern versions for your comparison.

Original Snow White's Scary Adventures Video:

Original Snow White's Scary Adventures Backwards Video:

Modern Snow White's Scary Adventures Video:

Disneyland's Snow White's Scary Adventures Video:

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Epcot's Illuminations Video

2009-04-13T01:41:00.003-04:00

It's not hard to find videos of Epcot's Illuminations. What's difficult is to find Epcot's Illuminations videos all in one piece, rather than divided into 2 or 3 parts and videos, or edited to have just the "best" parts in it. Granted, I think the globe part is boring visually, too. But the music is still excellent!

So, I found a few different Epcot Illuminations videos that were all in one piece. Unfortunately, one was in HD (I know, that sounds weird to say unfortunately, but they're so wide that they stretch out my page and make it look all wonky), one cut off hard at the end before the show was technically finished, and several were of lesser quality or at bad angles.

So, here's the best non-HD Epcot Illuminations video that I could find.

Epcot Illuminations Video:

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Coronado Springs Videos

2009-04-10T19:48:00.005-04:00

I found some Coronado Springs videos to show you. My husband and I stayed here a few years ago and absolutely loved it.

The Lago Dorado is one of the most beautiful naturescapes in the Walt Disney World resort area, and even though the videos don't do it justice, you can get a sense of the size of it. Seriously, the Lago Dorado in Coronado Springs is over 1 mile around.

Coronado Springs Video:

This is a pretty good video of Coronado Springs, but it doesn't match the title. They call it a detailed tour of Coronado Springs, but, having stayed there, it's more of a glossing over than a detailed tour, in my opinion.

Coronado Springs Video Pt 2:

I like this Coronado Springs video. It shows more of the spirit of the resort than the first video does, but it also gives you access to more details than the first Coronado Springs video did. I personally think that if you watch both, it'll give you a pretty good idea of what the resort is like.

Coronado Springs Standard Room Video:

This is a video of the standard rooms at Coronado Springs. The decor is a little different in each of the resorts 3 themed areas- the Ranchos, the Casitas, and... Uh, I've forgotten what the third is. We stayed in the Ranchos and want to stay in the Casitas. The other one just kind of got bypassed by us.

Coronado Springs Family Suite Video:

Would you look at this? These room are HUGE. I've stayed in a rock-star favorite hotel suite in Nashville before, and it has nothing on Disney if this Coronado Springs video is to be believed. And, it's a video, so what's not to be believed?

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Expedition Everest Videos

2009-04-10T16:45:00.002-04:00

I found some wonderful Expedition Everest videos today. There are a lot of great Expedition Everest POV videos, but I only picked one.

However, I also found two official Walt Disney World Expedition Everest videos. The first is from the official Walt Disney World podcast, and shows highlights of the Expedition Everest opening day ceremonies, including some awesome fireworks. The second is the Imagineering behind the scenes Expedition Everest video.

Expedition Everest Video:

It's a shame that the mists weren't running in this Expedition Everest video, and you go past the Yeti too fast (the second time) to see if it's moving or not.... and, of course, half the ride is in the dark, but it's still awesome. And what's really great is, in this Expedition Everest video, the videographer actually shows you the view to either side of the top of that hill climb. You can practically see the whole park from there!

Expedition Everest Opening Ceremony Video:

Did you see all the celebrities in this Expedition Everest video? I didn't even know that John Cleese is a conservationist!

Expedition Everest Imagineer Video:

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Space Mountain Video

2009-04-09T15:24:00.004-04:00

I've found two great Space Mountain videos. Granted, the first is a Space Mountain video filmed in the dark, so you really can't see anything. And the second isn't a Space Mountain video at all- it's just the Space Mountain exit area.

But if you wanted to be able to actually see the ride, you'd be looking for Space Mountain lights on videos, and that's a separate post. These Space Mountain videos are all about the theming, baby.

I picked these two Space Mountain videos, because the first shows EVERYTHING, including the signs and the part where it looks like you're walking in space. I picked the second Space Mountain video because it takes a little more time with the cool themed areas.

Space Mountain Video:

Space Mountain Exit Video:

Technically, you can see most of this stuff by riding the TTA (Tomorrowland Transit Authority), but you get a much better view from the Space Mountain videos than you would from riding the TTA.

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Space Mountain Lights On Videos

2009-04-09T14:31:00.002-04:00

Check it out- There are a lot of videos of Space Mountain lights on videos. These are only 2, but they're two very good ones. I have one Walt Disney World video with Space Mountain lights on, and one of Disneyland's Space Mountain with lights on.

In the case of the Walt Disney World Space Mountain lights on video, it's not quite as clear as another one, but I thought it was much more entertaining. It's a POV video (point of view- when riding) and shows nearly all the track. You can't fault him for missing some- Space Mountain is a rough ride even with the lights on.

Walt Disney World Space Mountain Lights On:

Is it just me, or is it funny that the structure on the left of the second hill climb looks a lot like an AtAt?

Disneyland Space Mountain Lights On:

I admit, I'm a little jealous that Disneyland's Space Mountain with the lights on looks a lot cooler than Walt Disney World's Space Mountain lights on. I don't know if it has to do with how they light it or what, but it just seems cooler.

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Cinderella Castle Lighting Ceremony Video

2009-04-08T21:32:00.004-04:00

I found this great Walt Disney World video of the first Cinderella Castle lighting ceremony of 2007. The footage goes a bit blurry from time to time, but I really think the guy did a great job of taping it. The audio is pretty clear, and when the screen isn't all blurry, it's actually pretty crisp. (I know that sounds weird, but as it is the first Cinderella Castle lighting ceremony of 2007, the guy taping was also watching- who can blame him?).

The video is a little long, because in addition to the actually Cinderella Castle lighting, he taped most or all of the little stage show that goes on beforehand. And I'll tell you what, the actual lighting is soooo pretty. I mean, the Cinderella's Castle is absolutely gorgeous with or without the lights, but that whole ice theme? Breathtaking.

If you enjoyed this video of the Cinderella Castle lighting ceremony, please check out the rest of Walt Disney World Videos for more great footage, or my Cinderella at Walt Disney World videos post.

Walt Disney World Compilation Video

2009-04-08T18:09:00.001-04:00

I found this great Walt Disney World video on YouTube. Now, I will say that I'm not overly keen on their choosing a song from Tarzan to be the background music, and it cuts off abruptly at the end, so I'm not saying that it's high quality. But I love the way they compiled all these tiny clips from Travel Channel, and the Walt Disney World planning videos. It's really pretty sweet. But you might want to mute it and play your own music while you watch.

Do you agree with me?

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