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Prep & Landing

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An elite group of elves, including experienced Wayne and idealistic rookie Lanny, spends Christmas Eve preparing houses around the world for the annual visit from Santa Claus. But the elves face unexpected challenges this year and they must help Santa's reindeer guide his sleigh through a driving snowstorm.
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Kevin Carr 7M Pictures 08/18/2013
3.5/5
a fun, witty and high-energy spot that will get the kids ready for the Christmas spirit Go to Full Review
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Rok S 2d Yes its flawed but its one of my favorites for nostalgia sake and it just makes me feel good when watching it. It just feels like time with family. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 6d Prep and Landing is an exceptional Disney short that perfectly captures the magic and humor of the holiday season. Wayne and Lanny, the two main elf characters, are hilarious and charming, their chemistry driving the story and keeping viewers fully engaged. The screenplay is clever, balancing witty dialogue, festive action, and heartwarming moments, making the short appealing to both children and adults. The director does a fantastic job of pacing the story, blending comedy and holiday excitement seamlessly, and giving each scene purpose and energy. The animation is vibrant and detailed, bringing the North Pole and its characters to life in a visually captivating way. The humor, ranging from clever wordplay to physical comedy, lands consistently, making the short endlessly rewatchable. Ultimately, Prep and Landing is a standout holiday short, combining expert direction, lovable characters, and inventive storytelling to create a memorable, joyous, and thoroughly entertaining experience. See more James G. @gannonj Nov 3 Best Christmas movie ever! See more Vitoria F 06/22/2024 Great Christmas special, with action and adventure. The animation is very beautiful and the story is quite creative, at a level that Disney has not achieved nowadays. The sequels were even better. It deserved to have been a feature film. See more Box C 12/15/2023 This movie is horrifying See more Brianna R 12/05/2023 Very fun to watch, and extremely underrated! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis An elite group of elves, including experienced Wayne and idealistic rookie Lanny, spends Christmas Eve preparing houses around the world for the annual visit from Santa Claus. But the elves face unexpected challenges this year and they must help Santa's reindeer guide his sleigh through a driving snowstorm.
Director
Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Dec 8, 2009
Runtime
23m
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