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The Fall D23 Magazine celebrates the 25th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast with interviews with the cast, composer Alan Menken and many others, as well as stories about how the film has been equally successful in Disney theme parks and on stage. Plus, readers will learn more about the live-action adaptation of the film, coming to theaters in 2017. The issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also features a Fall TV Preview; an exclusive interview with Benedict Cumberbatch about his upcoming Marvel film Doctor Strange; a look at how Disney Theatrical Group creates spectacular shows for Broadway and beyond; a peek at the creation of Disney's newest princess, Elena of Avalor; and a story focusing on the timeless artwork of Dumbo to toast the film's 75th anniversary.
More Topiaries from Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Posted onThis week’s Disney Pic of the Week theme was Topiaries. A topiary is a shrubs or trees clipped into ornamental shapes. Disney landscape artists have been using topiaries since the early 1960’s at Disneyland. The annual Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot gives these artists a larger venue to show, astound and thrill Walt Disney … Continue reading "More Topiaries from Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival"
Disney Pic of the Week: Glass
Posted onHave you ever thought how much glass is at Walt Disney World? From the windows of the monorail to the gifts made of glass found on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom, there are millions of things made of glass. As I was waiting for my time at the Be Our Guest restaurant in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Glass"
Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage
Posted onBeauty and the Beast, Live On Stage is presented several times a day in the 1,500-seat Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Like the movie, this live stage show mini-version is still my favorite at Walt Disney World. Belle with the magic rose in Beauty and the Beast, Live On … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage"
A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message
Posted onRecently, my family was excited to see that one of my daughter’s friends was pictured in a full-page color ad for Walt Disney World in the Orlando Sentinel. And that piqued my curiosity about how child models are chosen for the company’s advertising campaigns and what is involved with that experience. In this case, Kayla … Continue reading "A young model from Orlando helps Walt Disney World spread its magical message"
Beautiful Mosaics in the Be Our Guest Restaurant
Posted onEach week more details are revealed for unopened areas of the Fantasyland Expansion. This week, more photos of the inside the Be Our Guest Restaurant have been released: One of the floor mosaics in the entrance is the Beast’s enchanted rose trimmed in gold. The mosaics on the walls tell the love story of Belle … Continue reading "Beautiful Mosaics in the Be Our Guest Restaurant"
Be Our Guest Restaurant – Menu and Reservation News
Posted onLearn about the menu offerings for lunch and dinner at the new Be Our Guest Restaurant opening in the Magic Kingdom later this year. "Counter Service" lunch and sit down dinner menu details are unveiled.
Tinkering in Maurice’s Cottage at New Fantasyland
Posted onThe latest round of detailed photos of the Fantasyland expansion are from Maurice’s Cottage (opening in time for the holidays). Maurice’s Cottage is the room that welcomes guests to the Enchanted Tales With Belle meet-and-greet experience. You can explore the tinkerer’s humble cottage and workshop.
Enchanted Tales with Belle – Fantasyland Magic Kingdom
Posted onThe Disney parks blog continues to offer sneak peeks into the Fantasyland expansion. These images are from the Enchanted Tales with Belle area: The Library will serve as the setting for a special meet-and-greet with Belle and her candlestick pal, Lumiere. Opening for the holidays 2012.
Imagineers Share More Details – Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland Expansion
Posted onImagineers Chris Kelly and Tim Warzecha discuss the three chandeliers they recently installed. The largest measures more than 12-feet-tall by 11 ½-feet wide, features 84 candles and more than 100 large crystals. By the way, the ballroom is just one of the wings the Be Our Guest Restaurant will feature. We can’t give all the … Continue reading "Imagineers Share More Details – Be Our Guest Restaurant in Fantasyland Expansion"
