How do you know that the holidays have finally come to Burbank?
Well, the giant Dopey on top of the Team Disney building suddenly sprouts a Santa Claus cap …
Photo by Jeff Lange
… and the Disney Studio lot’s most famous street sign acquires a wreath as well as some greenery.
Photo by Jeff Lange
Speaking of greenery: I stopped by Disney Legend Plaza during my most recent trip to the lot.
Photo by Jeff Lange
And I was pleased to see flower arrangements there honoring the memory of both the late Card Walker …
Photo by Jeff Lange
… and the late Irving Ludwig.
Photo by Jeff Lange
You know, you can work up quite an appetite strolling around the Disney lot. Which is why I decided to drop by my favorite Burbank area eatery, the Tam O’Shanter Inn.
Just by looking at the art that you’ll find on the walls of the restaurant …
Photo by Jeff Lange
It’s easy to see that the Tam occupies a very special place in Disney studio employees’ hearts. But this time of year, what with all the holiday decorations …
Photo by Jeff Lange
… as well as the strolling carolers …
Photo by Jeff Lange
… the Tam O’Shanter Inn is really worth checking out. So be sure and stop by this restaurant the next time you find yourself in beautiful downtown Burbank.
Jeff Lange is the staff photographer / archivist here at JHM. He recently launched his own series of unofficial Disney theme park DVDs. Which now includes “Jeff Lange’s Holiday Treat.” Which offers full coverage of last year’s “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” at WDW’s Magic Kingdom. If you’d like to learn more about this or any other of the entertaining recordings that Mr. Lange has produced, we suggest that you follow this link.
A LAST MINUTE PLEA FOR HOLIDAY HELP! Jeff Lange is headed down to Disney World this coming weekend. Unfortunately, the tickets that he had lined up for this year’s “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” have fallen through. Soooo … If you have any extra tickets to the parties that are being held on December 16th or the 18th, please contact Mr. Lange at jeff.lange@jimhillmedia.com ASAP.