Search results for: “Beauty and the Beast”
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On point: Fans more “in the swim” than critics
The sharks are circling around the Ellie Caulkins Opera House – and my e-mail inbox. "Disney apologist!" they cry, the most cutting barb one could ever launch at a critic. Apparently I wasn't condemning enough in my review of "The Little Mermaid," Disney's new stage spectacle that's getting a sneak peek in Denver before bowing…
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Meet the ‘Enchanted’ cast
A cartoon princess is banished to Manhattan and must contend with urban realities as an actual human. That is the plot ofEnchanted, a Nov. 21 release and the first Disney event movie since 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit to mingle traditional animation and live action. Since no in-house 2-D unit existed when production began, an…
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Disney’s enchanting return to 2-D animation
Once upon a time, Disney 2-D animation ruled. But those days are more over than Sanjaya on American Idol. The treasured tradition that includes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King was eclipsed at the box office and in the hearts of moviegoers by the arrival of digital-age dazzlers…
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Spectacular production of Disney film classic
Giving fun seekers another reason to head south for the holidays, the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre continues its nine-year entertainment tradition with the West Australian premiere of Disney’s much-loved fairytale Beauty and the Beast. “We’ve always put on familyorientated theatre during the school break,” centre manager Beth Harvey said, “but this is our most…
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Disney on Ice show keeps this Aussie skater sharp
Where can you transform yourself from an ugly and unkind brute to an action character with super-human powers to a handsome and kindly prince in about 135 minutes? If you're Australian Brian Duckworth, the answer is in the Disney on Ice show "Walt Disney's 100 Years of Magic," which comes to Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor…
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Review: Magic returns in ‘Kingdom Hearts II’
Combine role-playing game action with familiar cartoon characters and you’ll end up with “Kingdom Hearts II,” a fantastic sequel to 2002’s best-selling Sony PlayStation 2 game. As with the original title, this Japanese-made adventure is an odd yet successful fusion of more than a 100 Disney characters — such as Donald Duck, Scar (from “The…
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Former Disney head Eisner to host CNBC show
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Michael Eisner, loved and loathed as former chief executive of Walt Disney Co., will begin the next chapter of his career in the entertainment industry, this time as a talk show host for cable business news channel CNBC. Eisner, credited with steering Disney through a period of extraordinary growth and criticized…
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Disney’s new leader wooing Pixar
By Terry Lawson KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Forget what’s going on with the Michael Jackson trial. Here’s the most important issue in entertainment news: the future of Buzz, Woody, Nemo and Sulley. It was announced last week that the new prince of the Magic Kingdom, Robert Iger, would attempt to repair the Walt Disney Co.’s relationship…
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Check Out Disney Store’s Top Toy Picks for 2025 Holidays
It’s hard to believe it, but it is already time to start thinking about gifts for the holidays. With shipping being an unknown and sometimes stores selling out of popular items, the Disney Store has become a great place to go to shop for Christmas gifts. Ahead of the holiday season, Nathalie from the Disney…
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Disney Store Reveals 2025 Costume Shop Ahead of Halloween
Explore the latest Disney Halloween costumes for every family member. Discover magical outfits at Disney Store today!
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Take A Look at Easter Eggs Throughout Walt Disney World!
Check out all of these Disney-themed Easter Eggs that are found throughout Walt Disney World Resort on this very happy Easter!
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Topiaries at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Celebrate 30 Years of Innovation
For 30 years, guests have marveled at the topiaries that are found throughout EPCOT during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Each year, topiaries are created and then placed throughout the park that show levels of creativity and beauty that can be brought to plants in new ways. This year, as the festival celebrates…
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Disney Store Announces New Buy One, Get One Campaign with Starlight Children’s Foundation As Halloween Shop Launches
The Disney Store has launched its Halloween Shop and also has announced a way it is supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation!
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Holiday Storytellers Bring EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to Life
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort currently can experience EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. At this celebration, they can get a chance to see how different cultures celebrate the different holidays that are being celebrated at this time of year. All around World Showcase there are different stories shared that give a deeper look…
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Racers! Start Your Engines for Disney Speedstorm‘s Early Access Launch on April 18
Gameloft announces Founder’s Packs pre-orders for the upcoming cross-platform arcade combat racing experience available now PARIS, FRANCE – March 16, 2023 – Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, announced that Disney Speedstorm, the upcoming cross-platform arcade combat racing experience developed by Gameloft Barcelona, races into Early Access via Founder’s Pack purchase on…
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Disney Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Figment With the Help of Stacia Martin
On March 5, 1983 the world was introduced to Figment at EPCOT. This little imaginary dragon was the embodiment of what could happen when one puts their imagination to work. 40 years later, Disney is commemorating Figment’s 40th birthday with a post on the Disney Parks Blog where Stacia Martin shares not only how to…
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New Limited Edition Ariel Doll from The Disney Designer Collection’s Ultimate Princess Celebration Now Available on shopDisney
A new limited edition Ariel doll from The Disney Designer Collection’s Ultimate Princess Celebration series is now available on shopDisney. The arrival of the Ariel doll completes this collection. This beautiful doll is 13 3/4″ tall. The price for the doll is $129.99 on shopDisney.com. Full Ariel Doll Description: The Disney Designer Collection is proud…
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Ocean-Inspired Lifestyle Apparel Collection Announced by National Geographic
National Geographic has announced a new ocean-inspired lifestyle apparel collection, some of which will be on display at the D23 Expo. It will be found at the D23 Expo Marketplace. The D23 Expo runs at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 9-11, 2022. The new collection is inspired by nature’s marine ecosystems. It is part…
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Rainy Merriment – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1009 (#480)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover throughout the course of the show. This last week during the celebration of Thanksgiving, a new commercial that reunited E.T. with Elliott was shown. In Disney Parks news, Snow White’s Scary Adventures is getting updated at Disneyland. Disney+ is getting a…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding Showcase Dates Announced for March 2020 at Walt Disney World
Do you dream of tying the knot in one of the most magical wedding venues on Earth? If you’ve ever thought about saying “I do” in Disney, be sure to save the date for the 2020 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Showcase! Be sure to mark your calendars for March 2020 in Walt Disney World as…
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A Wrinkle in Time – Home Entertainment Review by DC Sarah
More than 50 years after Madeleine L’Engle’s young adult novel A Wrinkle in Time was awarded the prestigious Newbery Medal, the big-screen retelling of this timeless classic takesaudienc es on a transformative journey, exquisitely illustrated through jaw-dropping visual effects, a stirring musical score and diverse, star-studded cast. Three celestial guides, Mrs. Which (two-time Academy Award®…
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Tower of Terror: The Final Drop – Geeks Corner – Episode 614
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, we say goodbye to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction is being replaced by a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction called Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout!. Murray stopped by the attraction to experience it one last…
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Welcome To Our Family Time – Geeks Corner – Episode 549
Welcome to Geeks Corner, or our family time. This week on Geeks Corner, we take a look at the changes going on at the Disneyland Resort as the Diamond Celebration comes to an end. As Disneyland pivots towards Halloween we take a look at the Diamond Celebration. Hayley the Hatter also joins from Aulani in…