I love Christmas movies, and this Christmas movie is totally tinsel. Santa’s elves are on the scene just in time to get you ready for the big guy’s arrival in Disney’s Prep and Landing now available on DVD. First premiering in 2009 during ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas, I have been in love with this cartoon for two years, and I was THRILLED to learn that it was finally coming out on DVD this year. (Now I can stop stalking ABC Family to find out when it will air to DVR it!)
Prep and Landing quickly became a Christmas favorite in our house (like from the moment we first saw it!). The Christmasy combo of hilarious characters, a smart plot line and witty inside Christmas jokes make for a great Christmas cartoon. Even my bah-humbug father is a fan of Prep and Landing (having been forced to sit and watch it with his granddaughter last Christmas). I could watch Prep and Landing over and over. Oh wait, I do!
Prep and Landing is an adorable holiday story about a high-tech team of elves who ensure homes around the world are properly prepared for their visit from Santa. After working for a tireless 227 years, and elf named Wayne is upset when he doesn’t receive an expected promotion. Instead he is partnered with an idealistic rookie elf named Lanny to execute a special Christmas mission. While on their journey, Wayne and Lanny encounter unexpected challenges that push them to their limits and ultimately threaten Christmas for children around the world. But in the end, these two elves work together to guide Santa through a raging snowstorm in order to save Christmas.
The only problem with Prep and Landing is that the 22-minute running time will leave you wanting more! (The good news is that the length is perfect for little ones.) A short sequel (referred to as a stocking stuffer short), Operation: Secret Santa, aired last last Christmas and is also included on the DVD (it is about 5 minutes). I am THRILLED that a new 22-minute sequel, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, is set to air December 5, 2011 on ABC. I.Can.Not.Wait.
If you love Christmas, you will love Prep & Landing!
Bonus Features:
- Tiny’s Big Adventure – a one-minute short that originally aired with Prep and Landing
- Operation Secret Santa – the short sequel that aired in 2010
- Prep and Landing Kringle Academy Training Videos
Prep and Landing is available on Amazon (currently for $14.99).
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Trisha W. says
November 30, 2011 at 12:31 amI like a lot of Christmas movies, but I do like the message in It’s a Wonderful Life.
amanda juarez says
November 30, 2011 at 7:49 amI LOVE LOVE LOVE A Christmas Story!
Megan R. says
November 30, 2011 at 8:29 amMy favorite Christmas movie is “Love Actually” but my daughter’s favorite Christmas movie is Prep & Landing is my daughter’s absolute favorite. It’s been on my DVR since last Christmas!!
Kim Kelly says
November 30, 2011 at 10:37 amMy favorite special is Twas the Night Before Christmas 🙂
Linda says
November 30, 2011 at 12:47 pmMy favorite Chritmas movie is The Holiday!
Donna says
November 30, 2011 at 2:40 pmMy favorite is the Alastair Sim’s version of “A Christmas Carol” – I am a traditionalist. 🙂
abbey says
November 30, 2011 at 4:20 pmI have never even heard of this movie? Ill have to check it out!
Mommydoll13 says
November 30, 2011 at 9:12 pmELF
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Sharon Schoepe says
November 30, 2011 at 9:14 pmMy favorite Christmas movie is A Christmas Story
D Schmidt says
November 30, 2011 at 9:31 pmMy favorite is Elf
Celia says
November 30, 2011 at 10:09 pmMy favorite Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life.
Zenaida says
November 30, 2011 at 10:58 pmA Christmas Story
Liv says
November 30, 2011 at 11:11 pmit’s a toss up between “a chrismas story” and “it’s a wanderful life”
Melissa Pruitt says
November 30, 2011 at 11:33 pmmy daughter wants this movie!
Betsy says
December 1, 2011 at 11:21 ami’ve never seen this one, but it looks great! my new favorite christmas movie is elf, old favorite is the original miracle on 34th street.
melissa williams says
December 1, 2011 at 2:33 pma year without a santa claus
Debra F says
December 1, 2011 at 6:06 pmELF
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Kathy S says
December 2, 2011 at 12:44 pmIts a Wonderful Life!
Brandi Elam says
December 2, 2011 at 11:06 pmMiracle on 34th Street
Deanna G. says
December 5, 2011 at 12:47 amELF! 🙂
Allison Downes says
December 5, 2011 at 7:39 pmDr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
Cyndi says
December 5, 2011 at 11:20 pmWe love Prep and Landing too! It’s so clever. Can’t wait to watch the one that aired tonight. We recorded it, but haven’t seen it yet.
Amanda Kinder says
December 6, 2011 at 1:18 amThe Year Without A Santa Claus is my favorite. Love Heat and Snow Miser!
crystle tellerday says
December 6, 2011 at 1:37 pmhow the Grinch stole Christmas
alsvegas says
December 7, 2011 at 11:47 amwe like the Claymation series little drummerboy,frosty,rudolph
all of them they are always fun to watch 🙂
Emily C says
December 7, 2011 at 12:14 pmAll the Santa Clause movies and ELF!
Kristen O says
December 7, 2011 at 9:38 pmI don’t know how the Claymation Christman show became our tradition, but it did. The music is great and that stupid handbell gets me every time. It’s hard to compete with the old classics, but I’ve heard Prep & Landing is fantastic.
Patricia E says
December 8, 2011 at 4:40 pmWhen I was growing up it was Rudolph the Red Nosed
Reindeer. Now it’s Christmas Vacation, it has become a tradition at our house.
Tricia T. says
December 8, 2011 at 4:46 pmSanta Buddies
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
December 8, 2011 at 9:35 pmI LOVE Elf!!
Susan H. says
December 9, 2011 at 2:00 pmA Christmas Story is mine.
Sheila H says
December 10, 2011 at 7:52 amA Christmas Story!
Allison says
December 11, 2011 at 1:21 amMy favorite movie is A Christmas Story.
ferriz says
December 12, 2011 at 5:03 ama christmas story of course!
Hoa Le says
December 12, 2011 at 4:52 pmOne of my favorites is “Home Alone.”
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Jill Myrick says
December 12, 2011 at 7:46 pmMy favorite is “A Grandpa For Christmas”.
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Erica C. says
December 12, 2011 at 9:43 pmA Christmas Story is my favorite.
Rebecca Peters says
December 13, 2011 at 9:21 amElf!!
Angela Cisco says
December 13, 2011 at 9:56 amMy favorite is the Polar express.
Ed Nemmers says
December 13, 2011 at 4:51 pm“It’s A Wonderful Life”!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
December 13, 2011 at 5:33 pmI like the miracle on 34th street
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Penny Kathleen says
December 13, 2011 at 10:25 pmMy favorite Christmas is It’s a Wonderful Life!
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Pauline M says
December 13, 2011 at 10:31 pmMy favorite christmas movie is the Santa Clause series!
Ann Marie Walker says
December 13, 2011 at 10:36 pmMy favorite Christmas Movie is A Christmas Story
shirley pebbles says
December 14, 2011 at 12:58 amMy favorite christmas movie is it’s a wonderful life.
Debbie jackson says
December 14, 2011 at 5:40 ama christmas story
Kerrie Mayans says
December 14, 2011 at 11:35 amI like A Christmas Story.
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Kristie says
December 14, 2011 at 4:18 pmMy favorite Christmas movie is probably White Christmas 🙂
Heidi says
December 14, 2011 at 6:25 pmMy favorite Christmas movie is The Christmas Story!
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AndreaH says
December 14, 2011 at 6:36 pmMy favorite Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life.
AndreaH
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kathy pease says
December 14, 2011 at 9:21 pmi love its a wonderful life
Vicki says
December 14, 2011 at 11:11 pmThe Christmas Shoes
Kate Kane says
December 23, 2011 at 8:17 pmI completely share your affection for Prep and Landing! Unfortunately, I missed the airing of part 2 earlier this month, but thankfully, I found Naughty vs. Nice on DISHonline.com. I love this one more than the first because of the great lesson on siblings, it definitely brought a tear to my eye. I hope you did not miss it, but if you did, I know that it is free to watch (amongst a plethora of other holiday movies) because I work for DISH, plus they have a vast collection of old and new cartoons as well. Hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday!