A long time ago, in a lot of exotic shooting locations far, far away, the Star Wars trilogy was made.
Shortly thereafter, a fallen director got really excited by the film equivalent of a new iPhone and was lured to the dark side — literally, doing most of the production in artificially lit studio space and green-screen sets.
When Epcot opened in 1982 it was known as EPCOT. Those capital letters served a purpose: It was an acronym for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Based on Walt Disney’s unrealized dream of creating an actual, inhabited city based on utopian ideals and cutting edge technology, when EPCOT opened it was essentially a modern-day, park-sized update of Disney’s Carousel of Progress, examining both the past and future of technology, communication and society.
If you’ve always wanted to go to Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry but was never admitted because you’re a Muggle, ABC Family has the next best thing. The network invites its viewers to revisit the magical series with a whole week dedicated to The Chosen One and his adventures. So find your wand and Marauder’s Map, invite your mates over for some Butterbeer, and watch the battle between good and evil unfold when Harry casts his magic, starting Monday, October 13 and concluding with Funday on Saturday, October 18th.
Harry Potter’s magic also extends to social media! Fans can visit fundayapp.com to Potterfy their profile photos with art inspired by their favorite wizards. The app also allows viewers to upload photos & videos showing their fan love for the chance to see themselves featured on-air! But the fun doesn’t end there – Potterheads can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win Harry Potter pajamas, Hogwarts leggings and a collectible wand!
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Even though you’ve heard there is something for everyone on a Disney cruise, do you still wonder if that truly means for you, too? Of course you know your kids will love it, but as parents, find out what is in store for you.
A federal judge has transferred a California autism discrimination lawsuit against the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Orlando, after Disney argued for the transfer.
NOW That’s What I Call Music! and Walt Disney Records have once again teamed up for a special NOW album collection showcasing beloved Disney music classics. NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3 will be released on CD and digitally on Monday, October 27.
Building on the success of the first two NOW Disney volumes, NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3 features 20 favorite musical moments that have been enchanting and entertaining audiences for generations, including “Love Is an Open Door” from Frozen, “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” from Mary Poppins, “Something There” from Beauty and the Beast, “Life’s a Happy Song” from The Muppets, “That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song)” from The Jungle Book, “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song)” from Cinderella, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King, “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin, and many more.
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NOW That’s What I Call Disney 3 [CD, digital] |
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| 1. | Love Is an Open Door | Frozen | ||||||
| 2. | When Can I See You Again? | Wreck-It Ralph | ||||||
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Still I Fly |
Planes: Fire & Rescue |
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| 4. | Life’s a Happy Song | The Muppets | ||||||
| 5. | Something There | Beauty and the Beast | ||||||
| 6. | Friend Like Me | Aladdin | ||||||
| 7. | Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song) | Cinderella | ||||||
| 8. | Let’s Go Fly a Kite | Mary Poppins | ||||||
| 9. | You’ll Be in My Heart | Tarzan* | ||||||
| 10. | The Climb | Hannah Montana The Movie | ||||||
| 11. | I Just Can’t Wait to Be King | The Lion King | ||||||
| 12. | I Thought I Lost You | Bolt | ||||||
| 13. | Something That I Want | Tangled | ||||||
| 14. | We’re Doing a Sequel | Muppets Most Wanted | ||||||
| 15. | That’s What Friends Are For (The Vulture Song) | The Jungle Book | ||||||
| 16. | Main Title/Cinderella | Cinderella | ||||||
| 17. | Les Poissons | The Little Mermaid | ||||||
| 18. | The Beautiful Briny | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | ||||||
| 19. | Down in New Orleans | The Princess and the Frog | ||||||
| 20. | You’ve Got a Friend in Me (para el Buzz Español) | Toy Story 3 | ||||||
On Monday, Disney announced that “Aladdin” will open in Tokyo in May 2015 in what will be the musical’s first overseas production. Audiences at Tokyo’s Densu Shiki Theatre Umi will see the production that Casey Nicholaw directed and choreographed in New York, but the musical will be performed in Japanese with locally cast actors.
The frosty, fantastical world of “Frozen” adds a special twinkle to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season.
Starting in early November and through the merriest weeks that follow, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna add their special royal touch as the Florida Vacation Kingdom delights guests with yuletide traditions and holiday cheer. Fans of the most popular animated motion picture of all time will have a sleigh-full of “Frozen” entertainment choices. And the wintry wonder and magic of the season extends to the high seas with special entertainment offerings aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line.
Here’s a look around at the holiday cheer awaiting Disney guests:
Magic Kingdom
Queen Elsa from “Frozen” Transforms Cinderella Castle Nightly Beginning Nov. 5: New this year, Queen Elsa from “Frozen” will use her incredible powers to transform Cinderella Castle into a glistening ice palace for the holidays — thanks to a special effects spectacle bathing the castle in 200,000 shimmering white lights. Magic Kingdom guests are treated nightly to the dramatic “Castle Dream Lights” celebration and “A Frozen Holiday Wish” stage show.
Entertainment, Fireworks and More: Santa’s elves have transformed Magic Kingdom into a winter wonderland with festive wreaths, bows, garland, sparkling lights, parades and towering Christmas trees. The fun includes Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular, plus live entertainment with Disney characters all dressed up for the holidays.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: On select nights from Nov. 7 – Dec. 19, guests with tickets to this special event, after park hours, can enjoy for the first time Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from “Frozen” joining the festive procession, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” along with a flurry of skaters, skiers and ice cutters from the Kingdom of Arendelle.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party presents a night of holiday splendor with lively stage shows featuring Disney characters in their holiday best, a unique holiday parade and favorite holiday traditions including complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A.
The fun continues with a holiday “Celebrate the Magic” castle projection show and Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season nighttime fireworks spectacular. Tickets for this event may be purchased online at WaltDisneyWorld.com or by calling 407/WDW- 7679.
From Dec. 20-31, “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” is presented to dayguests in the park in place of Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.
Jungle Cruise Goes ‘Jingle Cruise’: For the holiday season, the iconic Jungle Cruise will temporarily transform into “Jingle Cruise” for Magic Kingdom guests with festive decor in the attraction queue and boathouse, holiday names for the Jungle Cruise boats and a slew of seasonal jokes from the Skippers. This seasonal takeover of the attraction debuts Nov. 7 in Adventureland.
Walt Disney on Frontierland: “Here we experience the story of our country’s past … the colorful drama of Frontier America in the exciting days of the covered wagon and the stage coach … the advent of the railroad … and the romantic riverboat. Frontierland is a tribute to the faith, courage and ingenuity of the pioneers who blazed the trails across America.”
Overview: Frontierland, representing the “Frontiers of America,” opened as one of five original lands at Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955. The rough and tumble nature of America’s pioneer days comes to life in the streets and unspoiled wilderness of Frontierland. It’s a land of riverboats, stagecoaches and railroads, where trappers, cowboys, farmers and miners all traveled west to fulfill their own dreams of gold. Frontierland brings to life the natural beauty, excitement and promise of the American West in the 1800s.
What’s new: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the popular, runaway mine train attraction, was recently refurbished with new track, updates to the mountain and an explosive finale scene. Rainbow Ridge Mining Town, a classic part of this attraction, also has enhanced visual elements. Rainbow Ridge Mining Town dates back to the 1956 Rainbow Caverns Mine Train at Disneyland.
Don’t miss: Attractions in Frontierland include one FastPass attraction, the thrilling Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Big Thunder Ranch features the only petting zoo at the Disneyland Resort with goats, horses, sheep, donkeys and pigs. Guests also enjoy tours around the Rivers of America on the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia and freedom to roam through Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island.
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Entertainment: Guests will enjoy western-style entertainment on the Stage of the Golden Horseshoe. A fan favorite, “Fantasmic!,” is performed on select nights on the Rivers of America. The forces of good and evil battle in Mickey’s dream during this extravagant musical and pyrotechnic spectacular, complete with stunning effects in the night sky. Disney characters join the reverie as projections on veils of water and as live performers.
Dining: Frontierland offers a variety of fare. Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante is the whole enchilada, serving Mexican favorites. For an all-you-care-to-enjoy, family-style supper, guests may dine at the Big Thunder Ranch Barbecue. River Belle Terrace offers comfort food with a side of riverfront views. For quick-service options, guests may grab lunch at The Golden Horseshoe or Stage Door Café.
Imaginative landscaping: Entering Frontierland, guests may notice the landscape represents a town from the Wild West, with cactus, brush, dirt and rocks. El Zocalo Park features olive trees and bougainvillea, representing the Spanish theme of the area. Up along Frontier Trail, the landscape transitions to represent a more mountainous environment of the frontier. The petrified tree, an iconic landscape piece in Frontierland, is Lillian Disney’s gift to Disneyland.
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