Alan Menken

Disney Legend Alan Menken on Making New Musical Magic in Aladdin

By Beth Deitchman The music of Aladdin has captivated us since the animated classic first took us to “A Whole New World” some 27 years ago. Now Disney’s new live-action reimagining of the film has us singing a new tune—and hearing the beloved tunes from the original in an entirely new light. For the vibrant …

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Stream the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication at Disneyland

By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s almost time… Disney Parks Blog is hosting a #DisneyParksLIVE stream covering the out-of-this-world dedication ceremony of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today, and you can watch right here at 8:20 p.m. PDT | 11:20 p.m. EDT We’ve been covering all the exciting updates on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge all day, so be …

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Dumbo

Dumbo is Soaring onto Digital and Blu-Ray

By Karina Schink On June 25 you can bring the circus home with you when Disney’s Dumbo becomes available on Digital and Blu-ray. Tim Burton’s live-action take on the animated classic stars Colin Farrel, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, and Dumbo, of course, in the timeless tale of an elephant whose oversized ears take …

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7 Hidden Gems from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

By Jim Frye Twenty-five years ago today, the grandeur of the great Northwest arrived in Central Florida as Walt Disney World opened Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, an homage to the rustic splendor of Yellowstone National Park. Modeled on the historic Old Faithful Lodge circa 1904, Wilderness Lodge creates a sense of awe and nostalgia for turn-of-the-century …

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Aladdin Press events around the world

The Cast of Aladdin Takes A Magic Carpet Ride Around the World

By Jocelyn Buhlman Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie, and Alan Menken took a #MagicCarpetTour around the world to celebrate the release of Aladdin on May 24. Missed a moment from their world travels? Don’t call on a Genie to grant your wish—we’ve got every magical moment from their trip around the globe …

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