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American Idol Bus Stop Auditions Kick Off at ESPN Wide World of Sports

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On Saturday, August 25, ABC-TV’s “American Idol” will kick off its 20-plus city bus tour at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, as it conducts its search for contestants for the popular talent show. During the auditions, ABC’s “American Idol” Season 1 winner Maddie Poppe, runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson and finalist Catie … Continue reading "American Idol Bus Stop Auditions Kick Off at ESPN Wide World of Sports"
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Freeform’s Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic Premiers Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. EST

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Academy Award-Winning Actress and The View Co-Host Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Disney Holiday Secrets Special Appearances by ‘Descendants’ star Sofia Carson and ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner Jordan Fisher Freeform, Disney’s young adult television and streaming network, announced that Academy Award-winning actress and “The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg will host its upcoming holiday special “Decorating Disney: … Continue reading "Freeform’s Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic Premiers Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. EST"
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A guide to 2017 Disney holiday TV programming

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“25 Days of Christmas” is back on Freeform, formerly ABC Family, and there are even more holiday-themed television shows. Programming will also be available to stream via the Freeform app and online. The annual programming event, featuring a variety of holiday-themed specials, movies and TV episodes, will expand this year from Freeform to all of … Continue reading "A guide to 2017 Disney holiday TV programming"
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Holiday Special on Nov. 30

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Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00—11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by … Continue reading "Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Holiday Special on Nov. 30"
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Surprise Visits from Mickey Mouse to Delight His Biggest Fans around the World

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To celebrate his upcoming birthday, Mickey Mouse will surprise his fans in eight locations around the globe, including Japan, Chile, Canada, China, and England. Moments from his trip will be shared on Disney's Mickey Mouse Facebook and Instagram pages. Mickey will also visit the Good Morning America studios in New York City on November 15. The big day is November 18, and Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate with special "Happy Birthday, Mickey!" buttons, merchandise and Sorcerer Mickey Cake. To commemorate the occasion, guests can sing and dance along with "Happy Birthday" during Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It!, Cosmic Dance Party in Tomorrowland and performances by the Dapper Dans. Plus, birthday photo props will be available at all four theme parks, and everyone who collects their photos at the parks will receive a folder with a commemorative sticker. Fans are encouraged to join the fun on social media using #HappyBirthdayMickey.
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Taping of Christmas specials begins tomorrow at Walt Disney World

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Beginning tomorrow (Nov. 3), segments of the Disney Parks holiday specials that air in November and December on ABC and the Disney Channel will be taped at Walt Disney World. According to online reports, tapings at the Orlando theme parks will take place through Tuesday (Nov. 7). Like last year, the production schedule calls for stage performances and other segments to be filmed here, while the Christmas parade that is shown on the morning of Dec. 25 will be filmed at Disneyland in California.
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ABC Television at the D23 Expo Meet and Greets, Photo Ops, Q’s and A’s

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THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK SPOTLIGHTS THE CREATIVE FORCES AND STARS FROM SOME OF ITS MOST EXCITING SHOWS AT D23 EXPO 2017, WITH EXCLUSIVE Q&As AND MEET & GREETS/PHOTO OPS Once Upon a Time Panel Features Series Creators/Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, and star Colin O’Donoghue (Captain Hook) Celebrate ABC’s Summer Fun & Games … Continue reading "ABC Television at the D23 Expo Meet and Greets, Photo Ops, Q’s and A’s"
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Disney Parks Prepares for Most ‘Magical Christmas Celebration’ Airing Dec. 25

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"The Disney Parks' Magical Christmas Celebration" will air Sunday, December 25, 2016, on the ABC Television Network (10 a.m. - noon ET; airtimes vary; check local listings) and on the ABC and the Disney Channel apps. Hosted by Derek and Julianne Hough, the annual Christmas Day show will feature performances by Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, One Republic and more.
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ABC’s Good Morning America to Premiere Mickey Mouse’s New Music Video, “What We Got”

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Mickey Mouse will visit the set of ABC's Good Morning America on November 18, to celebrate his birthday and premiere his new music video, "What We Got." His appearance in New York City is the culmination of his worldwide birthday tour, where he surprised fans and friends in Los Angeles, Kyoto, Shanghai, Rome, Paris, Cusco and Rio de Janeiro while making the music video. Mickey will share stories about his adventures with the Good Morning America anchors.
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