You never know who you might meet on the streets of Hollywood Studios at Disney World - Ken and Barbie.
 |
| © Steven Liebman |
Thursday, 30 January 2014
Wednesday, 29 January 2014
Fans of Disneyana are delightfully easy to shop for any time of year, but especially on Valentine's Day. After all, Disney is all about love -- Mickey and Minnie, Lady and the Tramp, Jessica and Roger Rabbit. They're all here in our list of collectibles that would make swoon-worthy Valentine's Day gifts. Of course, Mickey and Minnie are the stars of the show, but they aren't alone. Even Gaston makes an appearance.
Minnie Mouse "My Love" Figurine, $24.95
Eeyore "You Are Loved" Figurine, $37.50
If you were high-school sweethearts, this might bring back memories. Mickey and Minnie Mouse with Goofy "After the Prom" figure, $75
Thinking bigger? This Pie-eyed Minnie and Mickey Mouse figure ($150) is 15 inches high.
A Bridge to Our Love figurine, inspired by Thomas Kinkade artwork ($39.95).
Not all love stories are best represented by Mickey and Minnie.
Maybe you're more of a Jessica and Roger Rabbit kind of couple ($95)....
... or Lady and the Tramp ($150)....
... or Cinderella or Snow White ($59.95 each).
A Bridge to Our Love figurine, inspired by Thomas Kinkade artwork ($39.95).
Not all love stories are best represented by Mickey and Minnie.
Maybe you're more of a Jessica and Roger Rabbit kind of couple ($95)....
... or Lady and the Tramp ($150)....
... or Cinderella or Snow White ($59.95 each).
Finally, let's face it, it's hard to find Valentine's gifts for guys. But this might be perfect for his man-cave: Gaston's Tavern Wall Sign from Disney World, $65. More beer?
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
The new floats for the upcoming Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade have arrived at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.This video, from Disney, shows the floats arriving, including the Maleficent Dragon. The new parade will debut in March.
The parade will have a new costumes, floats and soundtrack featuring songs from Disney films.
In the next few months the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World is expected to open.
Recently, the Disney Parks Blog has been releasing details and photos of the new attraction. Here are two of eight photo released. According to the blog, the details on the photos were hand-carved by Imagineers and painted to look aged.
Recently, the Disney Parks Blog has been releasing details and photos of the new attraction. Here are two of eight photo released. According to the blog, the details on the photos were hand-carved by Imagineers and painted to look aged.
 |
| © Disney |
 |
| © Disney |
Sunday, 26 January 2014
Adam Sandler, The Game and NFL pro-bowl stars are just some of the celebrities spotted this past week at Disney Parks. Let's take a quick look at who was around.
Adam Sandler was seen walking around Disneyland as was . . .
Tight, just saw The Game at Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/0E91ZEMKrg
. . . NFL Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys has a photo taken with Minnie Mouse . . .
. . . and NFL Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles has his photo taken with Mickey Mouse.
Adam Sandler was seen walking around Disneyland as was . . .
Wow just saw Adam Sandler at Disneyland pic.twitter.com/eZCB3tYOo0
— Taylor Broadbent (@taylorbpg) January 20, 2014. . .rapper and actor The Game. Over at Disney World . . .Tight, just saw The Game at Disneyland! pic.twitter.com/0E91ZEMKrg
— Glenn Gonzalez (@glennsster) January 26, 2014. . . Disney Channel star Jake Short poses with Pluto during the Disney 3v3 Soccer Championship. And in Hawaii . . . . . . three of the NFL Pro Bowlers visited Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Here running back Jamaal Charles of the Kansas City Chiefs poses with Mickey Mouse. . .
. . . and NFL Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy of the Philadelphia Eagles has his photo taken with Mickey Mouse.
Valentine's Day can be a tricky gift-giving holiday. It's altogether too schmoopy for some people, and it fairly gets a bad rap for being incredibly commercialized.
But we're suckers for love, so we hit Etsy to look for creative ways to express your devotion to your Disney fan -- especially one who doesn't necessarily want to flaunt their Mickey Mouse on their sleeve.
Take this personalized cuff bracelet from Etsy (starting at $64). You can pick the coordinates of your favorite spot at Disney, and only the two of you ever need to know.
Have one of your favorite Disney quotes emblazoned on a copper wallet card insert that your loved one will see anytime he or she pulls out a credit card ($15, up to 75 characters).
Need some ideas? We like this quote, from Winnie the Pooh:
Perhaps this quote from Cinderella: "So this is love, so this is what makes life divine." Or, from Frozen: "Some people are worth melting for."
With the next silver ring, you can choose the width as well as the pattern and the inscription ($33 and up). The inscription can be a bit longer -- 40 to 50 characters. Another twist: You can get this one engraved in your own handwriting.
Think your romance is epic? Add your names to a list of famous couples that includes Mickey & Minnie, Lady & the Tramp, Beauty & the Beast and Cinderella & Prince Charming; $16.50 for an 8x10 print.
And if Disney is one of your favorite places, you can include it on a list of up to 10 locations on this 8x10 print ($12). Just have them put the heart next to Disney World.
But we're suckers for love, so we hit Etsy to look for creative ways to express your devotion to your Disney fan -- especially one who doesn't necessarily want to flaunt their Mickey Mouse on their sleeve.
Take this personalized cuff bracelet from Etsy (starting at $64). You can pick the coordinates of your favorite spot at Disney, and only the two of you ever need to know.
Have one of your favorite Disney quotes emblazoned on a copper wallet card insert that your loved one will see anytime he or she pulls out a credit card ($15, up to 75 characters).
Need some ideas? We like this quote, from Winnie the Pooh:
If there ever comes a time when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.You also can have your favorite short quote engraved on this sterling silver spinner ring ($90). The engraving on the ring is generally 20-40 characters. You can choose both the font and the pattern on the larger ring.
Perhaps this quote from Cinderella: "So this is love, so this is what makes life divine." Or, from Frozen: "Some people are worth melting for."
With the next silver ring, you can choose the width as well as the pattern and the inscription ($33 and up). The inscription can be a bit longer -- 40 to 50 characters. Another twist: You can get this one engraved in your own handwriting.
Think your romance is epic? Add your names to a list of famous couples that includes Mickey & Minnie, Lady & the Tramp, Beauty & the Beast and Cinderella & Prince Charming; $16.50 for an 8x10 print.
And if Disney is one of your favorite places, you can include it on a list of up to 10 locations on this 8x10 print ($12). Just have them put the heart next to Disney World.
Saturday, 25 January 2014
 |
| Disney publicity photo |
Starting Jan. 26, 2014, Doc McStuffins and Sofia the First joint the cast of Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine.
The two join Handy Manny, Jake from “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” for breakfasts and lunches at the buffet-style restaurant.
 |
| © Disney Concept art of Shanghai Disneyland. |
Fosun International is in talks with Atlantis brand owners and to build the water-based resort next to Shanghai Disneyland which is expected to open in December 2015.
Shanghai Disneyland is being built in the Pudong district.
Friday, 24 January 2014
Next time you see "Frozen" you won't have to stop yourself from belting out "Let it Go" if you don't want to.A sing-along version of the movie is coming to theaters Jan. 31, complete with a bouncing snowflake to help you follow along with the lyrics on screen.
The new version will open in 1,000 theaters nationwide. By comparison, the original movie was No. 5 at the box office last week, and it was showing in almost 3,000 theaters.
" 'Frozen' fans have embraced the film's original songs and its soundtrack with such passion," Dave Hollis, Disney's executive vice president of theatrical distribution said in a statement. "It's a great opportunity for families to get together and have some fun with these songs."
Disney is clearly reveling in the success of "Frozen," confirming plans to make a stage show and releasing a version of "Let it Go" in 25 languages.
Until the singalong opens next week, warm up your vocal cords with Olaf on "In Summer":
Since there's no bouncing snowflake to follow just yet, here are the lyrics:
Bees'll buzz, kids'll blow dandelion fuzz
And I'll be doing whatever snow does in summer.
A drink in my hand, my snow up against the burning sand
Prob'ly getting gorgeously tanned in summer.
I'll finally see a summer breeze, blow away a winter storm.
And find out what happens to solid water when it gets warm!
And I can't wait to see, what my buddies all think of me.
Just imagine how much cooler I'll be in summer.
Dah dah, da doo, uh bah bah bah bah bah boo
The hot and the cold are both so intense,
Put 'em together it just makes sense!
Rrr Raht da daht dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah doo
Winter's a good time to stay in and cuddle,
But put me in summer and I'll be a ... happy snowman!
When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dream,
Of relaxing in the summer sun, just lettin' off steam.
Oh the sky will be blue, and you guys will be there too
When I finally do what frozen things do in summer.
The song is a mega-hit already, with Idina Menzel's version at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week. It also is nominated for an Oscar as Best Original Song.
The "Frozen" soundtrack, meanwhile, has been at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart for two weeks, in spite of not getting any radio airplay.
If the original version of "Let it Go" gives you chills -- in a good way -- this version will bring tears to your eyes. We'd nominate it for the opening of the Winter Olympics.
Wednesday, 22 January 2014
Disney has released the lineup for the Flower Power Concert Series for the 2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Disney World this spring.
The bands will be playing at the America Gardens Theatre at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
This year two new act join the lineup, Gary Lewis and the Playboys and The Alan Parsons Live Project. Here's the complete list:
April 25-27: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
May 2-4: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
May 9-10: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
May 16-18: Alan Parsons Live Project
The bands will be playing at the America Gardens Theatre at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
 |
| Village People |
This year two new act join the lineup, Gary Lewis and the Playboys and The Alan Parsons Live Project. Here's the complete list:
March 7-9: The Guess Who
March 14-16: Gary Lewis and The Playboys - New!
March 21-23: The Orchestra starring former members of ELO
March 28-30: The Lovin' Spoonful
April 4-6: Paul Revere & The Raiders
April 11-13: The Village People
April 18-20: The Grass Roots
April 25-27: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
May 2-4: STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas
May 9-10: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
May 16-18: Alan Parsons Live Project
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
The Muppets are starring in a Super Bowl commercial for Toyota.
On Feb. 2, Terry Crews, the star of “Brooklyn Nine- Nine,” will join the Muppets in a 60 second commercial for the 2014 Toyota Highlander.
The Muppets teaches Crews, a former NFL defensive end/linebacker, how to "unborify" his life as they "borrow" his Toyota Highlander. The spot features hijinks, dancing, surprises an an original song.
“We’re always game for a wild ride,” Kermit the Frog, who makes a special appearance in the campaign, said in a press release, “as long as Animal’s not driving. He doesn’t quite get the whole concept of brakes.”
“It’s truly an honor to be a part of this wild ride with Toyota and the Muppets,” Crews said. “The Toyota Highlander is the perfect vehicle to teach my character how to loosen up and have some fun. Be prepared for some laughs on game day.”
In addition to the commercial, the Muppets gang will provide real-time updates as they travel to the big game in their Toyota Highlander on Feb. 2. Fans and customers are invited to chat live with the Muppets on game day by tweeting @Toyota or using #NoRoomForBoring.
 |
| © Patrick Wymore Terry Crews and the Muppets in the Super Bowl Toyota commercial. |
The Muppets teaches Crews, a former NFL defensive end/linebacker, how to "unborify" his life as they "borrow" his Toyota Highlander. The spot features hijinks, dancing, surprises an an original song.
“We’re always game for a wild ride,” Kermit the Frog, who makes a special appearance in the campaign, said in a press release, “as long as Animal’s not driving. He doesn’t quite get the whole concept of brakes.”
“It’s truly an honor to be a part of this wild ride with Toyota and the Muppets,” Crews said. “The Toyota Highlander is the perfect vehicle to teach my character how to loosen up and have some fun. Be prepared for some laughs on game day.”
In addition to the commercial, the Muppets gang will provide real-time updates as they travel to the big game in their Toyota Highlander on Feb. 2. Fans and customers are invited to chat live with the Muppets on game day by tweeting @Toyota or using #NoRoomForBoring.
The official Disney fan club has released its calendar of events for 2014 which includes the third year in a row of a traveling fan show, movie screenings and member mixes.
The D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Fanniversary will be held in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, New York City, Seattle, and other cities in fall 2014. Fanniversary 2014 will revisit some of the most beloved theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney history including Donald Duck. The Fanniversary events are open to the public, with special admission prices and surprises created for D23 Members.
Jan. 31: D23’s Lunch with a Legend — Marty Sklar, Burbank, Calif.
Feb. 15: "The Jungle Book," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
March 22: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
April 26: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
May 31: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
June 21: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
July 26 & 27: Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H20 Plus, Walt Disney World Resort
brings Disney archivists, Imagineers, Legends and luminaries together to celebrate fan favorites such as Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with rarely seen concept art and images; vintage video clips; and revealing stories.
Aug. 24: Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Celebration, Los Angeles Area. Nearly 50 years to the day on which this beloved classic premiered—D23 will celebrate with a very special screening event.
Fall: D23’s 2014 Disney Fanniversary Celebration, locations to be announced mid-2014
Sept. 13: "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
Oct. 11: "Sleeping Beauty," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
Nov. 8: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
Nov. 15: "The Little Mermaid," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
December: Disney and Dickens, Burbank, Calif.
The D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Fanniversary will be held in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, New York City, Seattle, and other cities in fall 2014. Fanniversary 2014 will revisit some of the most beloved theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney history including Donald Duck. The Fanniversary events are open to the public, with special admission prices and surprises created for D23 Members.Here is the list of events so far:
Jan. 31: D23’s Lunch with a Legend — Marty Sklar, Burbank, Calif.
Feb. 15: "The Jungle Book," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
March 22: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
April 26: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
May 31: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
June 21: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
July 26 & 27: Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H20 Plus, Walt Disney World Resort
brings Disney archivists, Imagineers, Legends and luminaries together to celebrate fan favorites such as Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with rarely seen concept art and images; vintage video clips; and revealing stories.
Aug. 2: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
Aug. 24: Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Celebration, Los Angeles Area. Nearly 50 years to the day on which this beloved classic premiered—D23 will celebrate with a very special screening event.
Fall: D23’s 2014 Disney Fanniversary Celebration, locations to be announced mid-2014
Sept. 13: "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
Oct. 11: "Sleeping Beauty," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
Nov. 8: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
Nov. 15: "The Little Mermaid," a special screening inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
December: Disney and Dickens, Burbank, Calif.
Monday, 20 January 2014
The latest restaurant at Epcot in Disney World has officially opened.
Spice Road Table at the Morocco pavilion is offering a variety of Moroccan small plates and specialty drinks. There are 120 outdoor terrace seats and 60 booths inside.
This is the third eatery in the Morocco pavilion, joining The Tangierine Café, which features a variety of Moroccan sandwiches and specialty pastries, and Restaurant Marrakesh.
According to Disney, the restaurant is inspired by the outdoor cafes along the Mediterranean. A collection of shops stretch along the front of the building – a henna tattoo artist will create temporary body art from traditional and modern designs.
 |
| Disney publicity photo of Spice Road Table |
This is the third eatery in the Morocco pavilion, joining The Tangierine Café, which features a variety of Moroccan sandwiches and specialty pastries, and Restaurant Marrakesh.
According to Disney, the restaurant is inspired by the outdoor cafes along the Mediterranean. A collection of shops stretch along the front of the building – a henna tattoo artist will create temporary body art from traditional and modern designs.
It seems that way in the second trailer for "Maleficent," which stars Angelina Jolie as the Mistress of All Evil who cursed Princess Aurora to die on her 16th birthday.
The new trailer weaves clips of the original animated Sleeping Beauty with scenes from the upcoming movie, which also stars Elle Fanning as the not-yet-sleeping beauty. We also get a look at the fairies Flora, Fauna and Merryweather at baby Aurora's christening.
The film is set to open May 30. Take a look:
Artist Jeffrey Brown has put a whole new spin on Star Wars with his illustrated books, "Darth Vader & Son" and "Vader's Little Princess," which imagine life with an involved daddy Darth.
This spring, the artists at Gentle Giant Studios are translating Brown's charming drawings into two 3D maquettes, one featuring little Luke giving his daddy a red tie with a Rebel logo pattern, and one with a knee-high Leia cutting hearts out of her daddy's black cape.
The limited edition, hand-numbered maquettes will each come with a special edition of the appropriate book, along with 16 pages of previously unreleased black-and-white concept sketches by the author. The sets also include a full-color illustration from Brown printed on board, packaged in a vellum sleeve.
Each box set sells for $149.99; pre-orders are being taken now. Gentle Giant says the sets will be available in the second quarter, but they seem squarely aimed at Father's Day.
Here's a look at the two maquettes:
 |
| From "Vader's Little Princess," by Jeffrey Brown. |
The limited edition, hand-numbered maquettes will each come with a special edition of the appropriate book, along with 16 pages of previously unreleased black-and-white concept sketches by the author. The sets also include a full-color illustration from Brown printed on board, packaged in a vellum sleeve.
Each box set sells for $149.99; pre-orders are being taken now. Gentle Giant says the sets will be available in the second quarter, but they seem squarely aimed at Father's Day.
Here's a look at the two maquettes:
Sunday, 19 January 2014
"Frozen" is now the 10th highest grossing Disney movie of all time and the fourth highest grossing Disney animated movie.
In its eighth weekend outside the U.S., "Frozen" passed "Up" "Monsters University" and "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" to take the 10th spot with a worldwide total of $759.1 million.
"Frozen" brought in $8.9 million in South Korea becoming Disney's biggest opener of all time in that country.
The movie so far has made $332.6 million in the U.S. and $426.5 million overseas.
Here's a look at the Top 10 highest grossing films:
1. "Marvel's The Avengers" - $1.518 billion
2. "Iron Man 3" - $1.215 billion
3. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" - $1.066 billion
4. "Toy Story 3" - $1.063 billion
5. "Pirates of the Caribeean: On Stranger Tides" - $1.045 billion
6. "Alice in Wonderland" (2010) - $1.025 billion
7. "The Lion King" - $987 million
8. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" - $963.4 million
9. "Finding Nemo" - $936 million
10. "Frozen" - $759 million
"Frozen" brought in $8.9 million in South Korea becoming Disney's biggest opener of all time in that country.
The movie so far has made $332.6 million in the U.S. and $426.5 million overseas.
Here's a look at the Top 10 highest grossing films:
1. "Marvel's The Avengers" - $1.518 billion
2. "Iron Man 3" - $1.215 billion
3. "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" - $1.066 billion
4. "Toy Story 3" - $1.063 billion
5. "Pirates of the Caribeean: On Stranger Tides" - $1.045 billion
6. "Alice in Wonderland" (2010) - $1.025 billion
7. "The Lion King" - $987 million
8. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" - $963.4 million
9. "Finding Nemo" - $936 million
10. "Frozen" - $759 million
Hollywood stars, musicians, baseball and football players, and Disney Channel favorites were all spotted at Disney Parks in California, Florida and Paris this past week including: Emma Thompson, Cate Blanchett, Kevin Costner, Travis Barker, Justin Sellers, Tyler Oakley, Madison Pettis, Martina Stoessel and the University of Central Florida Knights.
If you wonder what Emma Thompson did after the Golden Globes, she did what anyone might do, visit Disneyland. As did . . . .
Cate Blanchett. But also seen in California was . . .
. . . Los Angeles Dodger Justin Sellers . . .
. . . Tyler Oakley, known for his YouTube videos. . .
. . . and Disney Channel's Madison Pettis. Now, at Disneyland Paris was . . .
a win from the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was the University of Central Florida Knights. Here offensive linemen identical twins Justin McCray (left) and Jordan McCray (right) pull the legendary sword from the stone at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
If you wonder what Emma Thompson did after the Golden Globes, she did what anyone might do, visit Disneyland. As did . . . .
in case you were wondering what Emma did the day after the Golden Globes. DISNEY LAND. pic.twitter.com/xhdcXECTy9
— pati (@emmath0mpson) January 14, 2014 Cate Blanchett. But also seen in California was . . .
Emma Thompson posed for the official picture, but Cate Blanchett also was at Disneyland yesterday. pic.twitter.com/SEFGEfjOUY
— Sean (@AngryDisneyNerd) January 15, 2014 . . . James Earles from Hannah Montana . . .@ohsnapitsperla9 & I met @DukeofEarles at Disneyland yesterday 🐭 pic.twitter.com/DE7yyB4OaL
— princess diana (@ohhidiana) January 19, 2014. . . drummer Travis Barker . . . Just met @travisbarker at Disneyland! @DisneylandCeleb 😌 pic.twitter.com/jfmdtjysVd
— McKenzie Murray ♫ (@McKenzieMurray_) January 18, 2014 . . . Los Angeles Dodger Justin Sellers . . .
Just saw @SellBlock_12 at Disneyland! #GoDodgers pic.twitter.com/883lJ0QdJa
— James Belarde (@Belarde_26) January 17, 2014. . . Drake Bell . . .Just met Drake Bell at Disneyland pic.twitter.com/QTmxqW38nq
— Taylor Montgomery (@TMontgomery2012) January 16, 2014. . . Kevin Costner . . .. . .Eric Stonestreet from "Modern Family" . . .
. . . Tyler Oakley, known for his YouTube videos. . .
Guess who my sister and I met at Disneyland today @tyleroakley pic.twitter.com/8Cjsvv1QmB
— Cole Olsen (@olsen_cole) January 14, 2014 . . . and Disney Channel's Madison Pettis. Now, at Disneyland Paris was . . .
i met @madisonpettis at disneyland ^^ pic.twitter.com/7w3redlNYJ— naomi_jimena⚓ (@Naomi_Jimena1D) January 14, 2014 . . . Martina Stoessel from the Disney Channel's original series "Violetta." And celebrating. . #Foto: Martina en DisneyLand París. @TiniStoessel pic.twitter.com/VfxD2O3Tpf — . (@reina_stoessel) January 17, 2014a win from the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl was the University of Central Florida Knights. Here offensive linemen identical twins Justin McCray (left) and Jordan McCray (right) pull the legendary sword from the stone at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
 |
| Disney publicity photo |
Two photos of the The Maleficent Dragon from "Sleeping Beauty" have been released.
This spring the new parade will head down Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World featuring the stories of New Fantasyland.
This new parade features new costumes, floats and a soundtrack.
The Maleficent Dragon stretches 35 feet in length and a height of 26 feet.
 |
| Disney publicity photo A look at the upcoming Maleficent Dragon for the new parade starting in the Spring of 2014. |
 |
| Walt Disney Studios Photo A look at the Frozen Suite at the Hotel de Glace. |
Created entirely out of sculpted ice and snow, the "Frozen Suite" is modeled after Anna & Elsa's bedrooms at the Hôtel de Glace in Quebec City.
The suite, which was supervised by the "Frozen's" art director Michael Giaimo, will also have an activity cave. The suite will be remain open through March 23.
Hôtel de Glace is the only ice hotel in North America and is built every December to open in January.
After a successful Halloween television special last year, Disney/Pixar is planning a Toy Story Christmas special on ABC called 
"Toy Story That Time Forgot."
According to ABC, the Christmas special features the Toy Story gang finding themselves "in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room."
Directed by Steve Purcell and produced by Galyn Susman the cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
According to ABC, the Christmas special features the Toy Story gang finding themselves "in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room."
Directed by Steve Purcell and produced by Galyn Susman the cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Kristen Schaal as Trixie, Kevin McKidd as Reptillus Maximus, Wallace Shawn as Rex, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
Disneyland's California Adventure will celebrate the Lunar New Year from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, according to the Disney Parks Blog. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Paradise Gardens with the following entertainment:
- A Chinese dragon dance troup
- Lion dancers
- Vietnamese and Korean dance groups
- Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Chip ‘n’ Dale, Mulan and Mushu
Friday, 17 January 2014
With "Let it Go" nominated this week for an Oscar for Best Original Song, writer Robert Lopez has the chance to complete an "EGOT" -- that's Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Lopez, who co-wrote the music and lyrics for "Frozen" with his wife Kristen Andersen-Lopez, already has three of the awards:
"Let it Go" is certainly the song of the moment, at least for anyone who has kids in their life. The "Frozen" soundtrack is at the top of the Billboard 200 for the second week in a row. The last animated movies soundtrack to spent more than one week at the top of the charts was "The Lion King" in 2004-2005. Still, "Let it Go" lost out on the Golden Globe last weekend to U2's "Ordinary Love," from "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom."
If Lopez can pull off the win, he will be the 12th artist to complete the EGOT, and he will have done it in only 10 years. Here's a look at the 11 artists who have won all of the awards, from Wikipedia:
Source: Chart is from Wikipedia
- Emmy: Lopez has a daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for "The Wonder Pets" (2008 and 2010). (He lost out on a "real" Emmy -- sorry! -- in 2007 for his work on "Scrubs.")
- Grammy: Best Musical Theater Album for "Book of Mormon" (2012).
- Tony: Best Original Score for "Avenue Q" (2004). Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for "Book of Mormon" (2011). (Only two of the best shows to hit Broadway in the past decade. But I digress.)
"Let it Go" is certainly the song of the moment, at least for anyone who has kids in their life. The "Frozen" soundtrack is at the top of the Billboard 200 for the second week in a row. The last animated movies soundtrack to spent more than one week at the top of the charts was "The Lion King" in 2004-2005. Still, "Let it Go" lost out on the Golden Globe last weekend to U2's "Ordinary Love," from "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom."
If Lopez can pull off the win, he will be the 12th artist to complete the EGOT, and he will have done it in only 10 years. Here's a look at the 11 artists who have won all of the awards, from Wikipedia:
| Artist | EGOT completed | Emmy | Grammy | Oscar | Tony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rodgers | 1962 (17 years) | 1962 | 1960 | 1945 | 1950 |
| Helen Hayes | 1977 (45 years) | 1953 | 1977 | 1932 | 1947 |
| Rita Moreno | 1977 (16 years) | 1977 | 1972 | 1961 | 1975 |
| John Gielgud | 1991 (30 years) | 1991 | 1979 | 1981 | 1961 |
| Audrey Hepburn | 1994 (41 years) | 1993 | 1994 | 1953 | 1954 |
| Marvin Hamlisch | 1995 (23 years) | 1995 | 1974 | 1973 | 1976 |
| Jonathan Tunick | 1997 (20 years) | 1982 | 1988 | 1977 | 1997 |
| Mel Brooks | 2001 (34 years) | 1967 | 1998 | 1968 | 2001 |
| Mike Nichols | 2001 (40 years) | 2001 | 1961 | 1967 | 1964 |
| Whoopi Goldberg | 2002 (17 years) | 2002 | 1985 | 1990 | 2002 |
| Scott Rudin | 2012 (28 years) | 1984 | 2012 | 2007 | 1994 |
Thursday, 16 January 2014
From the nature films to the creation of Animal Kingdom, to the creature of the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, the Walt Disney Company as spent a lot of time and money on animals and nature.
 |
| © Steven Liebman Gorillas at Animal Kingdom in Disney World |
Each year at Disney World there are a number of animal and nature events scheduled. Here is a look at whats scheduled so far in 2014, according to the Disney Parks Blog.
March 4: Amphibians Day —Celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians at Animal Kingdom.
April 22: Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day at Animal Kingdom celebrates the release of "Bears" from Disneynature. At The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot is a celebration of marine animals.
May 6: International Migratory Bird Day at Animal Kingdom.
May 20: World Turtle Day with celebrations at Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot.
June 10: Pollinator Day at Animal Kingdom, a celebration of butterflies and bees.
July 29: Big Cat Day at Animal Kingdom. "Is that you Tigger?"
August 5: Primate Day at Animal Kingdom.
Sept. 23: Elephant and Rhino Day at Animal Kingdom.
March 4: Amphibians Day —Celebrate frogs, toads and other amphibians at Animal Kingdom.
April 22: Party for the Planet in celebration of Earth Day at Animal Kingdom celebrates the release of "Bears" from Disneynature. At The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot is a celebration of marine animals.
May 6: International Migratory Bird Day at Animal Kingdom.
May 20: World Turtle Day with celebrations at Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot.
June 4: World Oceans Day at The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot.
 |
| © Steven Liebman |
July 29: Big Cat Day at Animal Kingdom. "Is that you Tigger?"
August 5: Primate Day at Animal Kingdom.
Sept. 23: Elephant and Rhino Day at Animal Kingdom.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
