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‘Frozen — Live at the Hyperion, a New Stage Musical, Opens May 27, 2016, at Disney California Adventure Park

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"Frozen - Live at the Hyperion," a new musical based on Disney's animated blockbuster film, will open at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure Park on May 27, 2016. Audiences will be immersed in the emotional journey of Anna and Elsa with all of the excitement of live theater, in an entertaining musical adaptation that includes elaborate costumes and sets, stunning special effects, show-stopping production numbers and unique theatrical surprises.
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Disney Showcases Live Action Slate with Exciting News Exclusively for Fans at D23 EXPO 2015

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Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Updates on films such as Marvel's Captain America: Civil War; Disney's Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast; and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, were presented by stars ranging from directors Jon Favreau and J.J. Abrams to actors like Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford.
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Pixar Animation Studios to Hit D23 Expo 2015

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PIXAR TO SHARE NEW FOOTAGE FROM UPCOMING FILMS, EXCITING SECRETS AND LARGER-THAN-LIFE BUZZ LIGHTYEAR HELIUM BALLOON AS IT OFFICIALLY MARKS TWO DECADES OF FEATURE FILMMAKING Pixar Presents Its First-Ever D23 EXPO Booth, Plus Provocative Panels and a One-of-a-Kind John Lasseter Hawaiian-Shirt Exhibit BURBANK, Calif. — June 25, 2015 — Buzz Lightyear will welcome visitors to … Continue reading "Pixar Animation Studios to Hit D23 Expo 2015"
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D23 Expo Announces Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration

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In a Special Event Only at D23 EXPO 2015, Frozen Fans Join Academy Award®-Winning Songwriting Team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for the Largest Frozen Sing-Along Ever BURBANK, Calif. — June 12, 2015 — D23 EXPO 2015 attendees are in for a fun-filled musical treat when Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration! takes over the 7,500-seat … Continue reading "D23 Expo Announces Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration"
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Jim’s Attic – Snow Queen Ride

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The Snow Queen Ride By Jim Korkis The most recent Walt Disney Feature Animation film, Frozen (2013), is the highest grossing animated feature film ever produced, winning Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song. The Meet and Greet with Anna and Elsa at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot was so overwhelmingly … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic – Snow Queen Ride"
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Review: Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks

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For quite a while now, "Saving Mr. Banks" has generated both positive reviews and even Oscar buzz during the film's pre-release period. Now that the film has been released, general audiences can see what all the talk is about. "Saving Mr. Banks," the heart-warming and often humorous story of how Walt Disney brought the novel "Mary Poppins" to life on the big screen, is now in movie theaters across the United States. There is so much to love about this film, but parents should give consideration to the PG-13 warning if they are planning to bring young children to see it.
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Disney Quiz – Answers

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2010 and was accurate at the time of publication. Here are the answers to yesterday’s quiz. I hope you got them all right! 1. On what day did … Continue reading "Disney Quiz – Answers"
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2013 Disney Legends Announced!

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Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the D23 Expo Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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