Exciting Disney Things!

Please read everything very carefully.   We are not going to be doing an in-person meeting this year due to the volume of repeat families and the WBDC studio schedule.   Jenny will be available at WBDC-WBL on Saturday 11/14 from 4:30-5:30pm if anyone has any questions they would like answered in person.  Otherwise please feel free to email any questions!

Merchandise: It will be here when we get it!  We know that it is being worked on and we are just waiting for them to complete it.  We will send an email for items to be picked up at WBL once they become available to us.

10/25 Rehearsal at WBL: Rehearsal is from 11:00-3:00pm, mandatory for ALL cast and dancers should have Lt. Toast Footed Tights, Freeforms and hair in middle part, secure low bun.  All costume and props will be sent home with dancers.

11/22 Rehearsals and Shows at Central Auditorium (4857 Bloom Ave White Bear Lake, MN 55110):
9:00-1:00pm Rehearsal. Doors will open at 8:30am for dancers.   Dancers need to be full hair and arrive in their first costume (red leotard, green crop t-shirt and red shorts).  Rehearsals will be closed to families.  Dancers can meet families from 1:00-2:00pm for lunch (brought to the facility) and to have hair touched up, get make-up done and add company earrings.  At 2:00pm dancers will be required to be on stage for warm-up.    Dancers need to minimize all extra items for this day's rehearsal.  Water bottle, snacks are fine, but nothing extra or of value.

Doors will open at 2:30pm for our 3:00pm Community Show.  Please see graphic below to distribute to anyone in community.   All ticket requests should be made to info@whitebeardancecenter.com to secure seats.   Family may attend this show if there is seating available and we will reach out with more information the week before the show.

Dancers will be able to meet family briefly at the facility from 3:30-4:00pm for make-up/hair touch ups.  Dancers need to be on stage for warm-up at 4:00pm.

Doors will open at 4:15pm for the 4:45pm Friends/Family Show. Please see graphic below to send to your friends and family.  This is general admission at showtime.  

Both shows are free admission, but if anyone is in “The Holiday Spirit”, we will be accepting cash donations for our Adaptive Dance Program at the door.

Full Disney Costume Drop-off at WBL on Monday 11/23 from 5:30-8:00pm.
**Please note that you have to “check-in items” at the costume table and it takes a few minutes, it isn’t just a quick drop off at the front desk.  Please plan accordingly for time (so you are not rushed) and please keep in mind that we can’t control when people arrive.  Sometimes it takes 5 minutes and sometimes it does not.  The packing will end at 8:00pm.  Please don't call at 8:00pm and let us know you are on your way.   We are mailing the items first thing in the morning on 11/24.   Dancers can not add extra things to their bags. 

Packing List for 11/23:

1. Clear bag with dancer’s name on it (Costumes are brought home in this on 10/29)

2. Red Leotard

3. Green Crop T-Shirt

4. Red Shorts

5. Red Sequin Dress

6. 2 Jingle Bell Bracelets

7. Lt Toast Dancing Fair Tights

8. Capezio Caramel Freeform

9. Company Earrings

10. Appropriate bra-if applicable

Avery B, Greta P, Rowan, Vivian, Tyrsa, Noelle, Kinsley, Aria, Elliot, Isabella, Addie W, Sophie, Charlee, Pippin, Avery T, Quinn, Karleigh and Jocelyn
11. Green Inflatable Guitar  (This should inflated on 11/22, deflated on 11/23 for packing and then inflated on 12/4 for Disney Show Day)

Avery B, Millie, Tala, Vivian, Reese, Noelle, Kaitlyn, Aria, Isabella, Sofia, Ellie, Sophie, Estelle, Olivia, Avery T, Lillian, Kennedy
and Gretta H
12. Green Visor

Avery B, Vivian, Kaitlyn, Isabella, Sofia, Olivia, Sophie and Avery T
13. Magic Wand  (Olivia needs 2 wands.)

Noelle, Aria, Ellie, Estelle, Lillian, Kennedy and Gretta H
14. Remote Control

Millie, Tala and Reese
15. Marionette Holder

Rose, Greta P, Rowan, Leia, Tyrsa, Izzy, Kinsley, Addie J, Zaynah, Addie W, Elliot, Carly, Charlee, Pippin, Olive, Riley, Quinn, Karleigh and Jocelyn
16. 5 tulle green scrunchies

Carly, Leia, Gretta H, Sofia, Riley, Izzy, Kaitlyn and Ellie
17. Sheer White Dress

Gretta H, Kaitlyn and Riley
18. Top Hat/Red Scarf

Other things dancers need to make sure they bring in their own family’s luggage:
1. All items to create company hair style.  Middle part and secure low middle bun.
2. All items to create company make-up look.   Mascara NOT eyelashes, unless your dancer prefers eyelashes!  We will be doing bright red lipstick (any kind) and not the company Club Brat lipstick.
3. A Very WBDC Disney Christmas Sweatshirt and T-Shirt.  We use these as back-up costumes.  They can be worn on vacation, just make sure you have them!
4. Tennis Shoes (Crocs and any kind of sandals don’t count, sorry!). These have to be worn for rehearsal and to/from the show-no exceptions.
5. Any back-up tights, shoes, earrings that make your dancer more comfortable.

Rehearsal/Costume Pick-Up Thursday, December 3rd 5:00-6:00pm at Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter Resort:

Rehearsal will begin promptly at 5:00pm, please plan to arrive by 4:45pm.   This rehearsal takes 30-45 minutes.  It is quick and PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE!

This rehearsal is held in the parking lot.  We will post on social media Instagram/Facebook the parking lot of WHICH building at Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter.  If your family is not staying at this resort, explain to the security guard what you are doing and that you are with the reservation under Jenny Landry-Group Leader or Katie Weidner-Group Leader.

All dancers need to be wearing tennis shoes.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  Dancers not in tennis shoes can't be part of rehearsal and therefore can not be part of the show on 12/4.

All dancers will receive their costumes at this rehearsal.   How do the costumes get home to MN?  That is up to you!

Disney Show Day Friday, December 4th:
Dancers need to be in the main lobby of Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter at 1:30pm.

Dancers need to be in:
Full hair, full make-up (including lipstick), Earrings, Lt Toast Dancing Fair Tights, Red Leotard, Green Crop T-Shirt, Red Shorts and Tennis Shoes
**If it is chilly, dancers are welcome to have WBDC Holiday Magic Sweatshirt on costume.

Dancers need to bring:
Avery B, Greta P, Rowan, Vivian, Tyrsa, Noelle, Kinsley, Aria, Elliot, Isabella, Addie W, Sophie, Charlee, Pippin, Quinn, Avery T, Karleigh and Jocelyn
Clear costume bag with remaining costume parts/props.  No magic bands, phones, water bottles or any other items of any kind.

Rose, Addie J, Olive, Estelle, Reese, Millie, Olivia, Tala, Zaynah, Lillian, Carly, Leia, Gretta H, Kennedy, Sofia, Riley, Izzy, Kaitlyn and Ellie
Clear costume bag with remaining costume parts/props, sealed water bottle (Please make sure it is room temperature, so it doesn’t sweat on costumes.  This needs to be a sealed purchased water plastic water bottle not a reusable water bottle) and a hand towel.   No magic bands, phones or any other items of any kind.

 Dancers can not have any other times in their bags!   If your dancer has an inhaler or any other medical item, please send Jenny and email to confirm and she will add it to the packing list.  Jenny and Katie will have their cell phones with them at all times.  Jenny (651-492-7746) and Katie (763-218-4404).  Dancers can not have cell phones/smart watches with them or any personal items.   Any dancer staying at Disney Port Orleans-French Quarter that wants to go back their room may have a magic band with them, but families must have emailed Jenny by 11/23 for approval.   We anticipate all families to drop off their dancers unless we receive other information.  Please email Jenny by 11/23 if another family is dropping off or pick-up your dancer from Disney's Port Orleans-French Quarter for rehearsal on 11/20 or performance on 12/1.

Performance time is 3:00pm at AdventHealth Waterside Stage in Disney Springs.

What should I do as the family of a dancer once I drop off my dancer(s)?
Drop your dancer off in the main lobby of Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter Resort at 1:15pm.   Remember if you are late or your dancer misses the bus, then they can NOT perform-sadly there are no exceptions.   Please plan to be early and double check they have everything they need.   Families can not bring items that may have been forgotten to the stage.  

Immediately travel to Disney Springs AdventHealth Waterside Stage which is right across from the very large World Of Disney store.   If not staying as a Guest at Disney's Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter then please take your car or an uber to Disney Springs.  If you are Guest staying at Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter grab the Disney boat or bus or use your car.  In past seasons anyone could use the Disney Transportation options, but Disney has made changes in the last year and now only Guests staying at the specific property can access Disney transportation. Keep in mind that buses and parking lots can be very crowded so don’t waste time in heading to the stage.   

Enjoy WBDC’s performance of A Very WBDC Disney Christmas 2026 at 3:00pm! 

YOU CAN NOT STOP YOUR DANCER OR CHAT WITH THEM WALKING TO AND FROM THE STAGE: Please remember that you can not go backstage or chat with your dancer at any time.  We can not stop for pictures or any conversations.  Dancers are ushered with their Disney Buddies back and forth from the bus for security reasons.   Families are welcome to take any photo or video during the show!  ENCOURAGED and please share with us!  Dancers pause for an extra long time in a group final pose at the end of our show to get some good quick group shots. 

Once dancers have left the stage, walked by with their Disney Buddy (which no on from the audience has tried to stop them or chatted with them once again), then immediately make your way back to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-French Quarter to pick-up your dancer(s).  We understand it takes a little bit, but please don’t stop for any reason or make plans BEFORE picking up you dancer in the lobby.   Dancers can not be picked up at Disney Springs, everyone must return to Disney's Port Orleans-French Quarter.   PLEASE be timely in picking up your dancer.  

Disney Security: The not stopping or interacting with family is a Disney rule due to security of youth performers not a WBDC rule.  Please triple check that your dancer does not have other items in their clear costume bags so there is not issues going through security.

Families with reservations at Disney's Port Orleans-French Quarter: All families received their reservation numbers weeks ago.  All requests for connecting (door between the rooms) and adjoining (rooms next door to each other) have been sent to Disney.  We are on a please put the Guests in the next available room to honor arrival times, blocking requests and our groups does not need to be completely together at the resort option to make it the best check-in experience for all families.  WBDC doesn't have anything to do with your reservations now.  We are happy to help anyone, but please remember we are on vacation, too. Yes the story is true from the past of that a family called Jenny for a towel request and waited in their room for hours.  Jenny was riding Rock'n'Roller Coaster, Tower Of Terror and enjoying vacation in the moment and didn't care about her phone.   Jenny isn't Disney Housekeeping and doesn't control towel distribution.  Family wasn't happy.  Jenny was sad they were not happy, but this was a little crazy and enjoyed the rest of her vacation!  Please enjoy your vacation, as you do normally, when not traveling with WBDC. :-) 

What is left?  Absolutely NOTHING!  It has been a fabulous Disney Program and we can't wait to see the show onstage! Enjoy your vacation!