Tag: Beauty and the Beast
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Four Years of Magic: Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland
Mr. Daps shares his experience and thoughts about Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast as it celebrates its fourth anniversary.
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Disney Store Announces Arrival of New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Makeup Collection by Sigma Beauty
The Disney Store, Disney’s online retail destination, has announced a new makeup collection by Sigma Beauty that is themed to Beauty and the Beast. This new collection takes inspiration from French architecture, antique décor, and the magic of the characters from Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast. It features four stunning beauty products sure to make…
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Tony Jay | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 2, 1933
On this day in 1933, British actor Tony Jay was born. Disney fans will recognize his deep, commanding voice from his portrayals of Judge Frollo in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ the asylum owner Monsieur D’Arque in ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Shere Khan in ‘TaleSpin’ and ‘The Jungle Book 2,’ and the narrator of ‘Treasure…
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Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Reimagined North American Tour!
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the beautiful Broadway production, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new-reimagined production that will be touring North America. The announcement was made by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart and Thomas Schumacher. “We’ve heard from audiences for three decades now that Beauty and the Beast has touched them in…
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Beast’s Library Closes at Disney California Adventure
Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to enter the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast has closed in Disney California Adventure. Found in the Disney Animation building, there were magical elements of the film found, including the magical rose. There was also an experience where guests can find out what…
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Disney’s Beloved Animated Classic “Beauty and the Beast” Returning to Theaters For Disney100 Celebration
Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty in the Beast is returning to theaters for a limited run. This comes as The Walt Disney Company celebrate its 100th anniversary. As part of the Disney100 celebration, some favorite Disney films are being shown in theaters. Beauty and the Beast will be in theaters from August 18 through August…
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“Animazement – The Musical” – 25 Years Later
25 years ago today Animazement – The Musical debuted in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This magical musical began with a new theme song written for the show itself called It Starts with a Sketch and then went on a musical adventure through several different Disney stories. This included The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast,…
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Disneyland Band Gets Added Magic With More Disney Character Moments
Normally if Disney fans would like to see Disney characters with the Disneyland Band, the way to do it is to watch the Disneyland Band March Along. Generally around the middle of the day, the band is joined by Mickey Mouse and friends in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Then they march together down Main…
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How the ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ Production Design Honors the Animated Classic
To tell a tale as old as time that’s as inventive as its heroine, the production team behind ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration assembled a diverse team of talent to bring the classic story to life for the young and young at heart. Presented by The Wonderful World of Disney, the animated and live-action blended…
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Paige O’Hara, Richard White, and Alan Menken All Have Cameos In Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on ABC at 8:00 PM ET/PT on ABC and then arrive on Disney+ the following day. The reimagined telling of this classic animated film was filmed before a live audience at the Disney Studios. When it airs on Thursday, there will…
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Cast Posters Released for “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”
Posters showcasing the cast of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration have been released ahead of the special’s arrival on ABC on December 15th. The following day it will appear on Disney+. The cast photos show H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as Beast, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Rita Moreno as the narrator, Martin Short…
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Disney Legend Angela Lansbury Dies at 96
Angela Lansbury has passed away at the age of 96. The actress was born in London, England on October 16, 1925. “The children of Dame Angela Lansbury are sad to announce that their mother died peacefully in her sleep at home in Los Angeles at 1:30 AM today, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, just five days shy…
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Susan Egan Pulls Out of Disney Princess – The Concert Tour After Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis
Susan Egan, who originated the role of Belle on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and also voiced Meg in Hercules has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. Because of this, she has had to pull out of the Disney Princess – The Concert tour. In a post on Instagram, Egan shared, ” this past…
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More Stars Added to ABC’s Upcoming ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ Special
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, there will be a very special live performance of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. This will have H.E.R. playing the role of Belle. At the D23 Expo last weekend, it was announced that there are more stars heading to the production that has Jon M. Chu set to…
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Tangled & Beauty and the Beast Return to Disneyland’s Royal Theatre
Since the reopening of Disneyland nearly a year ago, the Royal Theatre has been used as a semi-outdoor location where guests could meet their favorite princesses. With the return of traditional meet and greet for the princesses, this location was no longer needed in that capacity. On April 29th, the Royal Theatre in Fantasy Faire…
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Beauty and the Beast— Live – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
It is both hard to express as well as to underestimate the importance of this month’s subject to Disneyland, Disney theme parks, and the Walt Disney Company. The Videopolis/Fantasyland Theater production of Beauty and the Beast— Live is largely forgotten today. But its impact still reverberates. Part of the problem in recalling this delightful production…
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Disney Gives Official Greenlight to Beauty and the Beast Musical Series
Disney has given the greenlight for a limited musical series currently being called simply Beauty and the Beast. The series is coming from Disney Branded Television and ABC Signature for Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. This eight-episode prequel to the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast film will star Luke Evans as Gaston and Josh Gad…
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Park Icons – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #4
This year’s top 5 is looking a bit different. Where it’s usually taking a look back at the stories that topped news and social media for Disney, we’re constraining it to the more positive, hopeful stories of the year. This fourth spot is also a compilation of similar items. It’s about the parks, but the…
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Get Your Sneak Peek at Tokyo Disneyland’s New Expansion
In just a few days, Tokyo Disneyland Resort will open its largest expansion yet! This new expansion will include the magical tales of Beauty and the Beast, Big Hero 6, and even Minnie Mouse herself! Today, Disney gave fans a special sneak peek at these new additions before they open on September 28! The video below shows…
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New Beauty and the Beast Attraction at Tokyo Disneyland Beautifully Recreates Animated Classic
Tokyo Disneyland is set to officially debut a new attraction based on Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast next month. Ahead of its official arrival, guests at Tokyo Disneyland are getting to experience the attraction entitled The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast through soft openings. What is being seen by these guests is an attraction…
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Tokyo Disneyland Expansion Set to Open on September 28th
Tokyo Disneyland’s new expansion areas will be opening on September 28, 2020. The expansion will be offering new experiences in Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, and also Toontown. It also marks the largest expansion for the park in its history. Originally, this was to have opened on April 15, 2020. However, because of the global pandemic, this did…
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Original Broadway Creative Team Returns For New Beauty and the Beast Tour
The original Broadway creative team behind Disney Theatrical Productions’ Beauty and the Beast are coming together again for a new tour of the production through the UK and Ireland. Production is now underway on the show that will see it begin with a five-week run at Curve Leicester in May 2021. It is unknown at…
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Alan Menken Reveals Disney+’s Beauty and the Beast Prequel Title
Disney+ continues to add more and more original content since it launched last November. One of the new shows that is being worked on is a prequel for Beauty and the Beast that will follow Gaston and LaFou. It has been known that Luke Evans and Josh Gad will be returning for this series that…
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A Tale as Old as Time: Paige O’Hara Shares Memories during Happily Ever After Hours with the Walt Disney Family Museum
As the Walt Disney Family Museum remains closed, it continues to provide some amazing virtual experiences for members and guests alike. I have now participated in a few of the “Happily Ever After Hours” events, and I absolutely love them! It’s a unique experience for all ages, and a great look at what is offered…