On a recent visit to Walt Disney World I had the chance to attend an early screening of the movie Oz the Great and Powerful as part of a Disney Parks Blog event. Seeing this amazing movie in Epcot of all
places was truly a fantastic experience. Prior to the start of the show we spent some time in the The "Land of Oz" garden in Epcot. The "Land of Oz" garden is based on the film and it is absolutely breathtaking. You'll follow the yellow brick road to a children's play area with lots of fun and carnival style games. The garden is filled with beautiful flowers and amazing art-glass poppies. It's also a great spot to take a rest in the shade while the kids play!
Arriving at World Showplace guests were ushered into an Oz themed welcome area. Once inside the theater guests were treated to “Glinda the Good”
popcorn (yum) and “Oz the Powerful” punch ( again yum) and we were all entertained with lots of fun
Disney trivia before the movie began. Everybody loves the previews before the movie right? Well, I know I do and the movie previews for Monsters University, The Lone Ranger and Ironman 3 really got the crowd excited...there will be a lot of movie theater visits in my future.
Now, onto Oz the Great and Powerful. ..Phenomenal...I mean, really phenomenal! It's a thrill ride through the vibrantly gorgeous Land of Oz. The story was a perfectly written prequel to the Wizard of Oz as it brought in elements from the classic movie and seamlessly wove a brand new fantastical tale. The casting was spot on..James Franco was charming and handsome as Oscar "Oz" Diggs. Oz's faithful flying monkey sidekick Finley, voiced by Zach Braff, was adorable and funny. I now know that it is possible to have a crush on a CG character! Oh, how I love that witty little monkey! Finley and China Girl, voiced by young actress Joey King, provide lots of laughs as they team up with Oz to take on the Wicked Witch. Speaking of witches...Mila Kunis is fantastic as Theodora. She is sweet and innocent (up to a point) and I found myself rooting for her throughout the movie. Evanora, played by Rachel Weisz is wicked at it's best. Bad never looked so gorgeous! Michelle Williams was stunning as Glinda the Good...her beauty glowed on screen and she embodied all of the mannerisms of the bubbly good witch we all loved in the original version. Without spoiling the plot for any that have yet to see the movie, I will say that I loved the way that the origin of how the Wicked Witch of the West came to be was shown. The Land of Oz is all it's glory comes to life in this movie. I saw the movie in 3-D and there were some parts that made me jump. There are also some scary scenes but they are tempered with humor to lighten them up. My 6 , 10, and 12 year old enjoyed the movie so much that they have been asking to go and see it again now that it is out in theaters. Believe me..seeing the Land of Oz in 3-D is something you do not want to miss!!!
Take a look at this extended clip from Oz the Great and Powerful and do yourself a favor...head to the theater, get a bucket of popcorn, click your heels three times, and head to Oz!!
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