Christopher Gattelli, who won a Tony Award in 2012 for Disney Theatrical Productions’ Newsies, looks set to step in as choreographer on the company’s eagerly anticipated stage musical adaptation of Frozen.
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SUMMER NIGHTS HEAT UP AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT
Beginning this month, the summer celebration gets underway at Downtown Disney® District at Disneyland® Resort with nightly music performances featuring a different theme practically every night.
The Downtown Disney Live! Stage will feature popular favorites from some past years, as well as new groups. On Saturdays and Sundays, Dance Party nights will feature a varying lineup of big band, swing and rockabilly bands, including Phat Cat Swinger and Crown City Bombers, plus Top 40 and ‘80s groups. Island Reggae Band turns Mondays into Reggae nights, while Adelaide takes the stage for Latin nights on Tuesdays. Country and Cajun sounds take over Wednesday nights, and Thursday nights feature oldies and classic rock. Fridays mark the return of Polynesian nights, sponsored by Dole, featuring Tupua on theDowntown Disney stage.
And the musical fun isn’t all after dark! On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. throughout the summer, Vocal Trip offers a cappella renditions of Disney favorites and popular songs throughout the Downtown Disney District.
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‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Enlists Renowned Stunt Coordinator for Reshoots
Veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director Simon Crane has been tapped to assist with the lengthy reshoots for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
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Video – Guy Turns His Relationship Into A Disney Movie To Pop The Question
When Simone Golumb misses her home of Glasgow, Scotland, there’s one thing that always makes her feel better: watching Disney movies.
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Why Disney created ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’
The new “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” musical is packing ’em in at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. With fans claiming all the Fastpasses for the day’s showings early each morning and every performance playing to a full house, you might ask why theme parks don’t stage more of these types of large-scale musical productions.
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How Disney manages its legendary lines
In recent weeks, two politicians invoked the Disney name when discussing the drudgery of waiting in long lines.
First in the queue was former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, who suggested two weeks ago that Disney, not the Transportation Security Administration, should manage airport security lines, because “nobody runs lines better than Disney.”
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SAVOR THE SAVANNA: EVENING SAFARI EXPERIENCE AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
The Savor the Savanna: Evening Safari Experience allows guests to welcome the evening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom®Theme Park with a private safari, African tapas, all-inclusive beverages and more.
A trained photographer will take photos throughout the adventure – a service that’s included with the tour. And, when the excursion comes to a close, guests will receive a photo code they can use to access and download images taken during the experience. Plus, they’ll also receive a commemorative keepsake.
The cost is $169 per Guest (tax not included). Valid Theme Park admission is required, and each participant must be at least 8 years old. Each experience is limited to a maximum of 12 Guests. Inclement weather conditions and other factors may affect schedules, and offerings are subject to change without notice.
Book this experience today by calling 407-WDW-TOUR!
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5 Disney films that have the gift of longevity
Disney has a plethora of films in their library. Some they’d rather forget but there are plenty of others that have not only proven their mettle, but have been able to find a new life in other Disney properties. Let’s take a look at five Disney films that have found the holy grail of longevity.
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ADVANCE DINING RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED AT JUNGLE SKIPPER CANTEEN
At the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom® Park, guests can discover bold and flavorful tastes inspired by the exotic flavors of the rivers traveled on the Jungle Cruise attraction.
And now, guests visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort can make advance dining reservations reservations at this restaurant for lunch or dinner. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-DINE or via Disneyworld.com/dine. As with all dining reservations, a credit card guarantee is required at the time of reservation and the standard cancellation policy applies.
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The Runaway Hit “Zootopia” Arrives Home via Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Everywhere This Tuesday, June 7
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ comedy-adventure, “Zootopia” has broken records worldwide, earning nearly $1 billion dollars at the global box office and becoming one of the highest grossing original movies of all time. Critics and audiences of all ages have fallen in love with the wonderfully innovative mammal metropolis of “Zootopia” and the comedic chemistry of rookie rabbit officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and scam-artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman). In fact, critics have hailed “Zootopia” as one of the best films of 2016 and Richard Roeper from Chicago Sun-Times calls it “One of the best animated films ever.”
When the runaway hit arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand platforms this Tuesday, June 7, 2016, viewers will not only be able to enjoy the vibrant world of Zootopia and reunite with their favorite characters, but also discover more about the evolution of this extraordinary tale through in-depth bonus offerings.
Bonus features include candid conversations with filmmakers and artists behind Zootopia, an alternate opening, never-before-seen characters and deleted scenes, and a sneak peek at some of the hidden Easter Eggs that make reference to Disney Animation’s most beloved films and characters.
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