A foam similar to that used on runways was sprayed on the sidewalks producing the realistic effect of snow.
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04.30.11 - Not really, but for several hours, one evening a little over a week ago, it seemed that way.
It was all part of a scene that will be included in the Christmas at Disneyland show starring Art Carney.
The television special airs December 8 at 8 p.m. on Channel 7 and features guest stars Sandy Duncan and Glen Campbell.
Along with these multi-talented performers, entertainers from our own Disneyland Cast, such as the Kids of the Kingdom and several Disney Characters, appear in the show.
The actual process of transforming Main Street into a winter wonderland took approximately four hours.
The first step was laying two foot square plastic tiles on the asphalt between the Market House and Town Square. These tiles were fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle and were later periodically sprayed during the filming with silicone to make the surface more suitable for ice skating. After the "plastic ice rink" had been layed, a foam similar to that used on runways was sprayed on the sidewalks producing the realistic effect of snow.
The final touch was provided by tossing plastic chips in front of a huge fan and a balmy California evening setting was transformed into what was seemingly a winter paradise.
It was all part of a scene that will be included in the Christmas at Disneyland show starring Art Carney.
The television special airs December 8 at 8 p.m. on Channel 7 and features guest stars Sandy Duncan and Glen Campbell.
Along with these multi-talented performers, entertainers from our own Disneyland Cast, such as the Kids of the Kingdom and several Disney Characters, appear in the show.
The actual process of transforming Main Street into a winter wonderland took approximately four hours.
The first step was laying two foot square plastic tiles on the asphalt between the Market House and Town Square. These tiles were fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle and were later periodically sprayed during the filming with silicone to make the surface more suitable for ice skating. After the "plastic ice rink" had been layed, a foam similar to that used on runways was sprayed on the sidewalks producing the realistic effect of snow.
The final touch was provided by tossing plastic chips in front of a huge fan and a balmy California evening setting was transformed into what was seemingly a winter paradise.
From the Disneyland Line, December 9, 1976
