Category: Disney
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Gordon Goodwin Performs with Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
Gordon Goodwin usually can be found performing with his Big Phat Band, but on Wednesday August 3 this great jazz saxaphonist could be found performing at Disney California Adventure with the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. Goodwin, who once played with the Disneyland Band and other Disneyland ensembles, started the performance off with a…
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Alice Through the Looking Glass Coming to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th
Alice, the Mad Hatter, White Queen, Red Queen, and more return when Alice Through the Looking Glass comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere October 18th. The all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered…
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Disney Cruise Line to Welcome “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular”
This November, the Disney Cruise Line will become a bit more chill. Chill in a good way, that is! Disney Parks Blog has shared that the Disney Wonder will begin its run of “Frozen, A Musical Spectacular,” as of November 10, 2016. Fans of the film will get to see the story they adore so…
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Elena To Have Royal Welcome Live At Magic Kingdom
Disney Parks Blog will host a live ceremony at the Magic Kingdom to welcome Princess Elena of Avalor. It will be the first of a limited time show called “The Royal Welcome of Princess Elena of Avalor.” On August 11 the Blog will have live video of the royal welcome. Cinderella and Prince Charming will…
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Adventure Is Waiting – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
It’s time for another stop on the Hong Kong Disneyland tour. We’ve gotten to Adventureland, the last of the original lands. Out of the original lands, this one differs from any other the most. It takes its cue from both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, but is its own brand of adventure… Around The Riverbend One…
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New Attraction at Typhoon Lagoon to Debut in 2017
Typhoon Lagoon has been home to some great water park attractions over the years. Disney Parks Blog has announced a new slide coming to the park in spring of 2017. “Miss Fortune Falls” will have a complete story to go along with the family raft ride. A pirate by the name of Captain Mary Oceaneer…
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Hope Begins With Rebellion in New Rogue One TV Spot
A new TV spot has been released for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While there isn’t a whole lot of new footage in this video, it does offer another glimpse of the feel that moviegoers will be experiencing when they see this movie in December. Check out the TV spot here: Rogue One: A Star Wars…
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Disneyland Says Goodbye to New Favorites and Reintroduces Old as Diamond Celebration Concludes
The Disneyland Resort winds down the Diamond Celebration on September 5th. With the end of this celebration it will be saying goodbye to some new favorite offerings and bringing back some old. On September 5th visitors to the Disneyland Resort will see the conclusion of World of Color: Celebrate, Paint the Night, and Disneyland Forever will…
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‘Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital’ DVD to Hit Shelves on October 18
The Doc is in! Soon to hit shelves, Doc McStuffins and all her pals will introduce a brand new DVD; Doc McStuffins: Toy Hospital. Mark your calendars for October 18, because things are about to become fun. Join Doc as she expands her practice from the backyard clinic to the magical new world of McStuffinsville, where she will…
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Disney Infinity Still Playable After Shutdown
The team of Disney Infinity released information regarding how it will be playable after services for the game are shut down. Disney Infinity was discontinued a few months back. The game and figures have still been available for purchase since then. The team gave a timeline on the Disney Infinity site of when certain services will…
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Tomorrowland Terrace Welcomes Back Live Bands
Disney Parks Blog has announced the return of live music to the Tomorrowland Terrace stage starting August 6. The stage has been quiet at night for a while, and fans have been wanting bands to return since they disappeared. Bands like 80z All Stars, Scot Bruce, and Suburban Legends will come back for a limited time…
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Mark Twain, Railroad and Fantasmic to Return Summer 2017
Announced on the Disney Parks Blog in conjunction with their look back at the last 61 years of the Resort, the Mark Twain, Disneyland Railroad, and Fantasmic will all be back in the Summer of 2017. The Railroad and Rivers of America have been closed to help make way for the new Star Wars Land,…
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New Muppets Show To Debut in Walt Disney World
The Muppets are coming! The Muppets are coming! Disney Parks Blog has announced a new show that will be in Liberty Square of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The live show, called “The Muppets Present…Great Moments In American History,” will feature Sam the Eagle, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, and James Jefferson who…
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Changes In RunDisney Races Starting September 2016
Disney Parks Blog has announced a couple of changes to runDisney races, starting with the upcoming Disneyland Half Marathon weekend in September. Event Guides have been printed out and given to runners at every event check-in. Now Event Guides will be digital, and available for download via mobile devices or computer on rundisney.com. It will enable…
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Walt Disney Studios Shares NEW Teaser of Upcoming Film ‘Queen Of Katwe’
On Wednesday, Walt Disney Studios released a brand new peek into the latest film, Queen Of Katwe. Opening in theaters on September 23, audiences can look forward to a “vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda who becomes an international chess champion.” Starring Force Awakens’ Lupita Nyong’o, the film shares a look…
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Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: An Opinion
To be read in your best Rod Serling: “You find yourself in a popular attraction, themed around an antiquated yet beloved television program. But something is about to change. A newer film, popular in its own right, has been staged to take over the attraction, seemingly against the wishes of the populace at large. Strange…
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Medals For Inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Revealed
RunDisney has revealed the medals for the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon on Disney Parks Blog. The half looks similar to the Disneyland Half medals, which feature Mickey Mouse usually. For those that run in a Disneyland or Walt Disney World half marathon, the Castle to Chateau medal will be included. The original post on Disney…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…
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Moana Gets A Cast List
Disney, hot on the heels of San Diego Comic Con, has released a cast list for the upcoming film. Alan Tudyk is continuing his streak of Disney film voicing. And the actor I’m most excited about is Jemaine Clement. He’s most known for being half of Flight of the Conchords and is usually hilarious. It…
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Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Coming to Disney California Adventure in 2017
Today at Comic-Con during the Marvel panel it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy is getting its very own attraction at the Disneyland Resort. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! will be arriving in Disney California Adventure in 2017. Here is a description of the attraction: Tanaleer Tivan, the Collector. He has opened his…
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Rex Richardson Jazzes Up The Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
On July 14, 2016 the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band was joined by guest clinician Rex Richardson. This fantastic trumpet player is a member of the chamber ensemble Rhythm & Brass, jazz legend Joe Henderson’s Quintet and Sextet, William Russo’s Chicago Jazz Ensemble, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. Viewed as one of the…
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New Feature On My Disney Experience App
Disney Parks Blog has announced the new feature on the My Disney Experience app. You can now get directions to certain locations within the app through one touch. The directions use GPS on smartphones, and provide turn by turn navigation. So, for example, if you’re in a theme park and want to know the best…
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Disney’s ‘Pete’s Dragon’ Soundtrack Lands on Shelves This August 12
With Disney’s Pete’s Dragon heading to theaters this August 12, audiences too can look forward to a brand new soundtrack. The album, set for release on August 12 as well, will include three original songs written for the film by various popular artists and more! Singles such as “Something Wild” (violinist Lindsey Stirling featuring Andrew…
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Luke Cage Trailer and Moana – SDCC Day One
It’s about the end of the first day for the 2016 San Diego Comic Con. There has been much excitement, as always. One of the big panels had John Musker and Ron Clements speaking about Moana. Moana On the heels of a release of an international trailer, Musker and Clements took the stage to talk about the…