Tag: Jodi Benson
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Celebration – A Night of Magic for the Magic Makers
When I was in high school, I would come out to California for the summer to visit my family. One of the things I would do while here was go to Disneyland. I didn’t really have friends in California and the Happiest Place on Earth! was simply a nice place to go and visit by…
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There’s Magic in the Air at D23 Expo’s ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol – 30 Year Retrospective’
This weekend, fans of The Muppets got a very special treat! Nina West took to the stage amongst Kermit, Piggy, and even more friends to share memories of one of our favorite holiday films, 30 years later! The panel opened with Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo, and Robin as they interacted with host Nina West. The…
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Jodi Benson Invites Fans to be Part of Her World during Walt Disney Family Museum Event
The Little Mermaid was the first movie I ever saw in theaters as a toddler. I grew up loving Ariel and was the epitome of a “Little Mermaid” kid. Shirts, cups, bed sheets, toys, you name it; I was Ariel obsessed. Into my adulthood, The Little Mermaid remained my favorite Disney movie, and still is.…
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D23 Expo Offers Magical Celebration of Disney Character Voices 30th Anniversary
One of the final big presentations at the 2019 D23 Expo was a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney Character Voices. Corey Burton opened the show with a spiel of his various voices he does for the Disney Parks. Those attending this presentation were very surprised to hear Corey as the voice of the…
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Edition Swimming to Digital on Feb 12 and Blu-Ray on Feb 26
Disney’s The Little Mermaid is swimming to digital downloads and Blu-ray in February. This 30th Edition release will include 45 minutes of bonus material. It also will be released in 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever. The musical story of Ariel received two Academy Awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song…
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Dining Packages Go On Sale July 11 for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Every year at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, the Candlelight Processional is a tradition that celebrates the spirit of the season. This year, the Candlelight Processional will begin on November 22 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Epcot. Tickets will be going on sale on July 11. The Candlelight Processional…
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Jodi Benson, voice of The Little Mermaid, Lends Voice to Save Music Program
Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, recently lent her voice to help save the Mosaic Preparatory Academy’s music department. This was done through a program called Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV). Both Jodi Benson and BIV are strong supporters of music programs in schools. Part of Jodi Benson’s efforts to save…