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The American Idol Experience Habla Español at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on March 13th, 2013 by Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment


On the current season of “American Idol” on television, Idol hopeful Devin Velez has propelled himself into the Top 10, singing in both English and Spanish. Now, guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have the opportunity to perform songs in Spanish, too!
The American Idol Experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Taking their cue from guest requests, the team at The American Idol Experience has added nine new Spanish language songs to the mix, including hits made popular by Latin artists and Spanish translations of some of the most frequently performed Disney songs. Selections include:

  • “Y Yo Sigo Aqui” by Paulina Rubio
  • “La Camisa Negra” by Juanes
  • “Oye” by Beyonce
  • “Lo Que Soy (This Is Me)” by Demi Lovato
  • “Una Noche Mas” by Jennifer Lopez
  • “Ciclo Sin Fin” (“Circle of Life”) from “The Lion King
  • “No Importa La Distancia” (“Go the Distance”) from “Hercules
  • “Mi Reflejo” (“Reflection”) from “Mulan
  • “En Mi Corazon Viviras” (“You’ll Be in My Heart”) from “Tarzan

Now, even more of our guests can pursue their dreams of performing onstage at The American Idol Experience! And who knows? One of them may just make it to stardom!


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Edible Souvenirs Just for Upcoming Holidays at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on March 13th, 2013 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer


Leave it to the creative pastry chefs at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to come up with adorable, delicious confections for the holidays.

Check Out the St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Cupcake at Disney's Hollywood Studios, March 8 - March 17

March 8 – March 17: Check out the clever St. Patrick’s Day chocolate cupcake, iced with green-tinted peppermint buttercream and topped with a white chocolate hat (also St. Paddy’s green). Mickey ears are the perfect finish, two round Vanilla wafers dipped in dark chocolate.

Check Out the Pineapple-Coconut Easter Cupcake at Disney's Hollywood Studios, March 18 - March 31

March 18 – March 31: Almost too pretty to eat (but not quite) is the pineapple-coconut cupcake for Easter, yellow cake with white buttercream, coconut shavings and colorful confetti, with a pair of adorable, white chocolate bunny ears and pink polka-dot bowtie perched on top.

The holiday cupcakes are $4.99 at ABC Commissary, Pizza Planet, Backlot Express, Studio Catering Co., Starring Rolls, Rosie’s and Fairfax Fare. They are a “snack” on the Disney Dining Plan.

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It’s Baaack! Taste of Hollywood to Go with Fantasmic! Seats March 25-April 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on March 12th, 2013 by Pam Brandon, Disney Parks Food Writer


The popular Taste of Hollywood to Go returns for just 10 days during busy spring break time – making it super-easy to have a quick, delicious meal and reserve seats for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

From March 24-April 4, there are five boxed meals: hot fried chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sweet corn and carrots and warm apple crisp; a veggie sandwich with avocado, orange and tomato salad, tabbouleh and chocolate cake; California and tuna sushi roll with avocado, orange and tomato salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and a spicy pecan chocolate cluster; shrimp salad with avocado, orange and tomato salad, ginger-marinated tomatoes and cucumbers and mandarin orange cheesecake; and cold-cut roast beef with creamy horseradish, potato salad, grilled asparagus and chocolate cake.
Taste of Hollywood to Go with Fantasmic! Seats March 25-April 4 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Kids get a turkey and American cheese wrap with apples and carrots with Ranch dip, strawberry yogurt and a seven-layer cookie bar; or strawberry yogurt, apple wedges, carrot sticks, Goldfish crackers, and a organic apple and cinnamon oatmeal bar.

You can choose which Fantasmic! show you want to attend based on availability, with the number of seats based on the number of meals purchased.

Pick up your “picnic” at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Call 407-WDW-DINE to make reservations up to 24 hours prior. Meals are $15.99, $5.49 ages 9 and under, and include a 20-ounce soft drink or water. A credit card is required with complete payment upon arrival (24-hour cancellation policy). If you don’t have a reservation, you can check the day you are in the park for availability.

Each meal is one quick-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan.

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March Merchandise Events at the Walt Disney World Resort

posted on March 1st, 2013 by Michelle Harker, Merchandise Marketing & Communications Project Manager, Disneyland Resort


For those of you traveling to Orlando during the month of March, here’s a list of upcoming events, product releases and artist signings taking place around the “world”!

March 1: Disney Design Group Artist Thomas Scott will be appearing at Disney’s Pin Traders in Downtown Disney Marketplace from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. to sign the latest pin and Vinylmation release in the 2013 series. Note: It’s also the last chance to pick up the 2013 calendar featuring the same design.
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March 2: If you’re wondering what your true “colors” might be, then plan to swing by Tren-D in the Downtown Disney Marketplace from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. to find out, as we celebrate the launch of the Beautifully Disney cosmetics collection.

March 6 – 11: Larry Dotson will be on hand to showcase his recent works throughout the week at Art of Disney in Epcot. Unable to make it? Don’t worry… Larry will return later in the month from March 27 – 30 at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park.

March 6 – May 19: Spring is in the air! How can I tell? The 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, of course! Looking for commemorative merchandise from this year’s festival? Then be sure to make it a point to visit our 2013 Flower & Garden merchandise destinations located in the Festival Center and around the World Showcase promenade! If you’re wondering what other offerings we will have, here’s a quick look at some new and returning artisans that will be taking part in the festivities from 11 a.m.–9 p.m., each day: Just Plumerias, Elemental Nursery, Swaying in the Breeze, Rinse, Silver Designer Corp., Eye Catchers and Heather French. If you’re curious as to what merchandise will be offered this year at Flower & Garden, be sure to watch the Disney Parks Blog as fellow author, Erin Catalano will be sharing that information shortly.

March 8: Follow your heart and the road to D Street in the Downtown Disney Marketplace to find Disney Design Group artist Ron Cohee, who will be on hand from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. to sign the Vinylmation two-pack sets, inspired by “Oz The Great and Powerful.”

March 16: The latest cel from the Ink & Paint team, Waltz in the Park, is making its debut. Meet the artists behind this new masterpiece from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m. at the Animation Gallery in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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March 21 – April 7: Precious Moments Doll Maker Linda Rick will be appearing at Heritage Manor in the American Adventure Pavilion at Epcot from March 21-24 and April 5-7 as she debuts her newest collection of dolls inspired by “Tangled.” Keep in mind, Linda will only be appearing on the dates listed above, but representatives will be on hand to answer any questions between her appearances.

Artist Romero Britto’s Recent Release, Featuring Mickey Mouse Heart Artist Romero Britto’s Recent Release, Featuring Sorcerer Mickey Artist Romero Britto’s Recent Release, Featuring Mickey and Minnie in Love

March 22 – 23: Meet artist Romero Britto, who will be on hand to sign some of his recent release including Mickey and Minnie in Love, Mickey Mouse Heart and Sorcerer Mickey. Signing times and locations are as follows: March 22 from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park and March 23 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Art of Disney in Downtown Disney Marketplace. Note: Wristbands will be issued for this event, so be sure to get there early.

March 22 – 31: The Art of Disney in the Downtown Disney Marketplace will be home to artist David E. Doss this week, so make sure to stop by, say hello and check out the newest releases in his collection.

New Vinylmation Set to Release at Walt Disney World Resort New Vinylmation Set to Release at Walt Disney World Resort

March 29: The only thing you’ll be saying for this signing is “how cute!” That’s because Disney Design Group artists Thomas Scott and Caley Hicks will be signing Cutester Series #5 – En Vogue from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at D Street at Downtown Disney West Side.

That wraps it up! Look for details on all of these events and more on www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Until next month.

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The New Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Opens Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on February 15th, 2013 by Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment


The Creative Entertainment team has been hard at work, getting the latest version of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! ready for its debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This update to the popular show, features new segments with Disney Junior hits “Doc McStuffins” and “Sofia the First,” along with returning stories from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”
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New Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Opens Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Disney Junior – Live on Stage! Opens Friday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

“Children will adore seeing their newest friends from Disney Junior onstage in our show,” said Elissa Hogan, Creative Director for Disney Junior – Live on Stage! “We really bring those characters to life. There’s great music. There are great stories, and there are adventures children really get to be a part of.”

The new Disney Junior – Live on Stage! opens this Friday, February 15, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and comes to Disney California Adventure park March 22.

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Caption This: Mickey’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Conversation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on February 5th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


This week’s Caption This photo was taken in 1998, and shows an exchange between Mickey Mouse and a snaky Jafar, one of the evil foes he faces in Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

What do you think these two talk about in between scenes? You tell us. Go ahead and “Caption This.”
Caption This: A ‘Fantasmic!’ Conversation

 
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Waltz in the Park at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on January 30th, 2013 by Michelle Harker, Merchandise Marketing & Communications Project Manager, Disneyland Resort


What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s the infamous question every kid, of every age, always gets. Growing up, I loved films, loved to draw and I loved Disney, so being an animator seemed like the perfect fit! While my career path didn’t necessarily lead me to feature animation, I have had wonderful opportunities to see and do things I never thought possible, including the opportunity to learn more about the fascinating processes of animation, like Ink & Paint!

What I love even more is that our talented team of Ink & Paint artists at Disney’s Hollywood Studios continue to keep the tradition of Ink & Paint alive, sharing a traditional process with Disney fans, old and new.

The newest limited edition 1,000 piece titled Waltz in the Park is set to release on March 16 at Studios Animation Gallery and features a delicately and precisely hand-painted Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in the iconic costumes of Belle and the Beast as they prepare for their royal entrance into Beast’s Castle.
'Waltz in the Park' Cel from Studios Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Waltz in the Park will be available in the following formats, including framing options and retails:

  • Unframed Cel – $150
  • Black Frame and Cel – $240
  • Black Frame with Pin and Cel – $270
  • Black Frame with Pin, Postcard and Cel – $280
  • Gold Frame and Cel – $310

If you’re wondering what the pin that accompanies a couple of these formats looks like, wonder no more.
'Waltz in the Park' Pin from Studios Animation Gallery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

For those of you in the area, several of the Ink & Paint artists associated with this piece will actually be on hand for a special appearance and signing March 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Studios Animation Gallery in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

But if you find yourself unable to join us or you’re out of town, don’t worry, Walt Disney Event Services is currently taking pre-orders for the Waltz in the Park cel. Contact Walt Disney Event Services at 407-827-7600, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. But keep in mind, all orders must be placed no later than Friday, March 15, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.ArtofDisneyParks.com.

Don’t let this new cel “waltz” away… instead, let it dance its way into your heart and into your home.

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The American Idol Experience at Walt Disney World Resort Introduces New Songs for a New Season

posted on January 17th, 2013 by Shawn Slater, Communications Manager, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment


Did you catch the premiere of the new season of “American Idol” last night? I always enjoy watching the audition episodes, as young people take the first bold step to pursuing their dreams.
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I spoke to the team at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they said they’re already seeing some familiar faces in the New York auditions. These Hollywood hopefuls got their start competing for a Dream Ticket at The American Idol Experience at the Walt Disney World Resort. In fact, last season, five contestants of the coveted Top 13 had been Dream Ticket recipients!

Just as “American Idol” on television makes changes each season, The American Idol Experience has recently been updated with the addition of 14 new songs, which guests can choose to perform for their big moment on stage.
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Many of the new songs, including hits from former American Idols, are titles that have been requested by guests auditioning at The American Idol Experience. Taking a cue from the television show, where country music has become more prominent, the list also adds several more songs from that genre.

Here’s the complete list of the recent additions, bringing the total number of songs available for auditions to 158. Which one would be a dream come true for you to perform on The American Idol Experience stage?

  • “American Honey” by Lady Antebellum
  • “Animal” by Neon Trees
  • “Cowboy Casanova” by Carrie Underwood
  • “Dark Side” by Kelly Clarkson
  • “Give Your Heart a Break” by Demi Lovato
  • “Home” by Phillip Phillips
  • “One Thing” by One Direction
  • “Part of Me” by Katy Perry
  • “Please Remember Me” by Tim McGraw, covered by Scotty McCreery
  • “Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele
  • “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson
  • “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry
  • “Turn on the Radio” by Reba McEntire
  • “Undo It” by Carrie Underwood

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Finish that Disney Parks Sign: Mona Lisa Goes Hollywood

posted on January 9th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


This fun mural of Mona Lisa can be found at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sure looks like she has a sense of humor.
Do You Remember What the Button on Mona Lisa's Shirt at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano Says?

Do you remember what the button (blurred out here) on her shirt says?

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This Week in Disney History: Voyage of The Little Mermaid Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

posted on January 8th, 2013 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager


One attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating a birthday this week – Voyage of the Little Mermaid, which opened on this very week in 1992.
Voyage of The Little Mermaid at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The attraction is a 15-minute retelling of “The Little Mermaid” and features songs and appearances by all the beloved characters from the film, including Ariel, Prince Eric, Flounder, and Sebastian.

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