Tag: Tarzan
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Tarzan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 18, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Tarzan’ was released in theaters. It was Disney’s 37th animated feature and the last movie considered to be part of the Disney Renaissance. The plot of the film was based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’s novels, ‘Tarzan of the Apes.’ It would be the first film to use Deep Canvas, a…
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Tarzan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 12, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Tarzan’ held its U.S. premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. Over 2,000 fans packed bleachers around the theater where celebrities and filmmakers paraded along a 100-foot red carpet. Three city blocks were cordoned off for the occasion. After the film, the 1,000 lucky attendees were treated to a…
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Tarzan the Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 10, 2006
On this day in 2006, the ‘Tarzan’ musical opened on Broadway inside the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The plot stayed true to the storyline of the 1999 animated film with only minor changes. Phil Collins returned to write nine more songs for the musical in addition to the five original songs from the film. ‘Tarzan’ ran…
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New Details About D23 Expo Released Including Updated Roster!
BURBANK, Calif. (August 1, 2019) – Whether you enjoy “Two Worlds” or “A Whole New World,” there is something for every Disney fan at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. During the three-day spectacular, which takes place August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center, guests will have the chance to enjoy the 20th anniversary…
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Sunday Spotlight: Tarzan’s Treehouse
Tarzan’s Treehouse is a walk-through attraction in Adventureland at Disneyland. This massive tree is a re-imagining of what was originally the Swiss Family Treehouse. The tree itself is 80 feet tall. It has 450 branches and 6,000 leaves on it! The treehouse itself was constructed from parts of salvaged from Tarzan’s shipwreck. It is an…
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10 Even More Under-Appreciated Disney Songs
That’s right- there’s still a TON of great Disney music not getting the credit it deserves! Obscurity is one thing, but sometimes just being in proximity to other great material can make even the best music get missed. If you haven’t read (and rightly appreciated) the first two lists of songs, they can be found…
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Shanghai Disneyland Details On Rides and Lands
If you haven’t already, check out the post we have about the announcement with an overview of the resort: Shanghai Disney Unveiled But, now there are more firm details about each land and the attractions. Straight from Shanghai Disney, here are descriptions of each land and the attractions in them… Mickey Avenue Mickey Avenue is…
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Indiana Jones 20th Anniversary Annual Pass Event Recap
Disneyland has been rolling out some Annual Passholder events recently, and the recent one celebrated a milestone. The Indiana Jones Adventure celebrated its 20th year on March 3, and in conjunction, AP’s were able to join in an after hours party. During the festivities, several performers gave great entertainment. A “Jones Family” band played in…
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Five Disney Classics Coming to Blu-ray August 12
On August 12, five Disney Classics will be released on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Tarzan, Hercules, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad can be yours to own. Which one are you most excited for? PRESS RELEASE: Disney Presents Five Classic Animated Adventures…
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Long Lost Friends Limited Time Magic is Back! Here’s What You Need to Know.
Today marked the return of Long Lost Friends to the Disneyland Resort as a part of Limited Time Magic. They can be found at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree daily for this week only (August 19-25, 2013). This celebration of Long Lost Friends has some returning characters, along with some other lost friends. Here is…