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Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s secret workshop. Later they sneak into Santa’s office while he is asleep, using their high tech equipment from the previous film. Lanny’s expertise at dressing the tree enables them to enter the hidden workshop where they recover the box and escape just in time. But what is the box for?
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Plot Summary
This short follows Wayne and Lanny, two elves from the Special Elite Preparation and Landing (Prep & Landing) division of the North Pole. They are tasked with ensuring every child gets their presents on Christmas Eve. In this installment, they must discreetly retrieve a naughty list that accidentally fell into the hands of a young boy.
Critical Reception
As a short companion to the original special, "Operation: Secret Santa" was generally well-received for its continuation of the charming characters and holiday spirit. It's often seen as a fun, brief addition to the "Prep & Landing" universe, providing more of the slapstick humor and visual gags that audiences enjoyed.
What Reviewers Say
Continues the lighthearted and humorous tone of the original special.
Features the same endearing characters and festive atmosphere.
A brief and entertaining holiday treat for families.
Google audience: Audience reception for this short is not specifically tracked, but it is generally viewed positively as a fun, supplementary piece to the main "Prep & Landing" holiday specials.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
This short was released as a bonus feature on the DVD and Blu-ray editions of "Prep & Landing" and also aired as part of ABC's "Prep & Landing" holiday programming.
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