Tag: Moana
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Here’s What’s Coming From Walt Disney Animation Studios
This week during the Disney Investor Day there were a lot of upcoming projects announced from across The Walt Disney Company’s many content creators. One of those content creators is Walt Disney Animation Studios. Led by Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios has a lot of things coming. Here is a look…
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Reopening Pushed Back to Summer 2021 as More Moana Added to Resort
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will not be reopening anytime soon. Disney confirmed today that it won’t be reopening until summer 2021. Disney released the following statement on the resort: As we continue to reopen additional Disney Resort hotels to Guests, we are modifying the reopening date for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort which will reopen next…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Magic Happens Parade to Arrive at Disneyland in February 2020
Earlier this year the new Magic Happens parade was announced. This parade, that will be arriving in 2020 celebrates the magical moments that are found in so multiple Disney stories. Today, it was announced that Magic Happens will be arriving at Disneyland on February 28, 2020. Magic Happens will be led by Mickey Mouse as…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories
Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories HONG KONG, August 1, 2019 — The transformation of the iconic castle at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is set to enter its most important stage yet. Starting today, towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will…
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Revered Director John Musker Celebrates Retirement
After a wonderfully productive four decades, legendary animation director John Musker has taken his retirement from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Musker, most well-known for his work with fellow luminary Ron Clements, made his directorial debut on The Great Mouse Detective, and went on to lead some of the most successful titles during his tenure, including…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Moana’s YOU’RE WELCOME Music Video Debuts on Vevo
“YOU’RE WELCOME” MUSIC VIDEO FROM THE MOANA ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK DEBUTS TODAY ON VEVO MUSIC VIDEO FEATURES LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA AND JORDAN FISHER BURBANK, CA – March 24, 2017 – Oscar®-nominated, Tony®-, Emmy®- and Grammy®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hollywood Records artist Jordan Fisher are featured in the music video for “You’re Welcome.” Shot on…
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Strange Oscars, Doctor? – Geeks Corner – Episode 622
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, things get a little strange. That’s right, the geeks are talking about the Oscars! They also are going to talk about the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 trailer. A video has been released of the song Gaston from the new live-action Beauty and the Beast film.…
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Moana – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) is the daughter of a chief on an island in the South Pacific. She comes from a long line of navigators and wayfarers, she finds herself setting off on an adventure to save her island. The adventure has her paired up with Maui (Dwayne Johnson), the demigod as they seek to return Te…
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Disney Wins in Several Oscars 2017 Categories Including Best Animated Feature
The 89th annual Academy Awards also known as the Oscars has concluded and Disney went away with a few winners. ESPN won in the Documentary Feature category for “O.J. Simpson: Made in America.” On ESPN it was a five part miniseries, but was adapted as a feature length documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival…
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Disney’s MOANA on Digital HD February 21 and Blu-ray March 7
PRESS RELEASE: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli’i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics…
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“We Know The Way” From Moana Segment Features Lin-Manuel Miranda
Moana is a hit in theaters and its soundtrack is also making waves with fans. Disney has released a clip with song written and sung by Opetaia Foa’I and Lin-Manuel Miranda, We Know The Way. The soundtrack is available wherever soundtracks are sold and Moana is in theaters now! Which song is your favorite from the…
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Rogue Moana – Geeks Corner – Episode 609
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, Christmas has arrived at the corner and Cameron has some shopping tips to help geeks go shopping for “normals”… or vice a versa. This last week The Muppets opened up the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and it was awesome. Moana also came out over the Thanksgiving weekend, the geeks…
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Moana’s You’re Welcome Clip Released
Over the weekend Disney’s newest animated feature Moana charmed fans around the globe. Today, Disney has released the song You’re Welcome, sung by Maui (Dwayne Johnson) and written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch it here: What did you think of You’re Welcome?
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Moana – Is It Worth Seeing?
If you haven’t seen Moana by now (I know, since it came out so long ago), I promise I won’t spoil anything for you. It has opened to rave reviews and is on the way to have a huge intake at the box office for opening week. But, is it really worth seeing? Let’s see……
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Goodbye Castle – Geeks Corner – Episode 608
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of news going on ranging from Pixar to Hong Kong Disneyland to the magical world of Harry Potter! The show starts off with news that Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a new castle, a new area dedicated to Marvel, another new area dedicated to Frozen, and…
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Marvel Attractions, Frozen Land, & New Castle Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is about to get some substantial upgrades. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced this week that Hong Kong Disneyland will be receiving $1.4 billion in upgrades. The upgrades will include new Marvel experiences and a Frozen area. The castle will also be transformed to provide guests a new entry to…
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Moana, Rogue One, Beauty and the Beast – Expectations Game – DAPsCast Episode 42
Danie, Mr. Daps, and Murray play the “Expectations Game” for Moana, Star Wars: Rogue One, and Beauty and the Beast. They share what the expect these movies will be like.
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A Pictorial Look at the Moana World Premiere
Earlier this week the voice talents, crew, and many other special guests walked the blue carpet for the World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana.” The movie introduces adventurous teenager Moana, whose connection to the ocean ignites a journey of a lifetime. The world premiere was part of the lineup for AFI FEST 2016 presented by…
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Disney Releases New Moana Content!
More content has been shared in anticipation of the release of the newest animated feature, Moana. These two videos continue to showcase what fans will see when this movie hits theaters in November. “Moana” filmmakers invite moviegoers to venture behind the scenes with “The Way to Moana.” Featuring commentary from filmmakers, voice talent, songwriters, and key…
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Disney Releases New Moana Video by Alessia Cara: How Far I’ll Go
Today Disney released a new music video in anticipation of its upcoming animated feature film Moana. How Far I Go is performed by Alessia Cara. The song, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda appears both in the movie and also in the end credits. The video was posted on vevo here. The full Moana soundtrack will be…
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Moana Song Written By Lin-Manuel Miranda Performed By Alessia Cara Debuts
A song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda that will play during the closing credits of Moana has debuted. Sung by Alessia Cara, How Far I’ll Go will actually appear twice in the film. First it will be be sung by Moana star Auli’i Cravalho and then the second time Alessia Cara will sing it in the credits. Listen to…