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  • RUMOR: IllumiNations Fireworks Display at Epcot Could Be Getting Replaced Soon

    RUMOR: IllumiNations Fireworks Display at Epcot Could Be Getting Replaced Soon

    IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot which has been the parks signature nighttime show, since it started in 1999, may be coming to the end of its run and could be replaced by a whole new nighttime spectacular.

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    The show utilizes fireworks, pyrotechnics, water fountains, fire effects, lasers, and searchlights to create a visual production on the park’s World Showcase Lagoon and has been a favorite guests.

    It’s been expected for some time now that the show would be updated somehow or possibly even replaced with the park currently undergoing a reimagining, but it may be happening sooner than anticipated according to a report from WDW News.

    Apparently it has been fast-tracked and may even debut sooner than first thought in expansion plans for the park.  “The score and vocals for the new show are being recorded this week, according to sources”, the report reads.

    The major shift in the timeline could be due to recent shakeups in the creative team responsible for the parks overhaul.

    IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth is the longest continually running fireworks show at the Walt Disney World Resort.

  • Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration on ABC Christmas Morning

    Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration on ABC Christmas Morning

    Families and friends will rock around the Christmas tree when “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” presents a celebrity showcase of seasonal sights, performances and traditions, including the beloved Christmas day parade, December 25 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network.

    Julianne Hough and Nick Lachey
    Emmy-Award winner Julianne Hough and multiplatinum recording artist and television personality Nick Lachey will take viewers on a magical ride down Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Sports star and commentator Jesse Palmer joins as co-host from Disneyland Park in California where beloved Disney characters will take the helm of the most joyous parade of the season.

    Among the star-studded performances, Tony Award-winning actress Idina Menzel, who voiced the character Elsa in the Walt Disney Animation Studios blockbuster, “Frozen,” will melt viewers’ hearts when she sings the captivating Disney classic, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” from the steps of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.

    Adding extra holiday sparkle to the Christmas day lineup, Sean Giambrone from ABC’s “The Goldbergs” and Olivia Rodrigo from Disney Channel’s “Bizaardvark” join the festivities as parade commentators.

    “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” will overflow with heartwarming family stories, the joyful sounds of celebrity-sung holiday tunes and exclusive scenes featuring upcoming Disney Parks attractions.

     Viewers Blast Off ‘To Infinity and Beyond!” Feel ‘the Force’ and More

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year when children awaken to discover favorite toys beneath the Christmas tree, like pals from Disney-Pixar’s blockbuster animated film, “Toy Story.” During the show, viewers will ride along for a sneak peek at the new Toy Story Land opening next summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.  The show will offer a glimpse of the family-friendly Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster and the Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, both of which will join fan-favorite Toy Story Midway Mania! in the new land.

    The stars of a galaxy far, far away will shine brightly Christmas morning as viewers also get a preview of the Star Wars-themed land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida and at Disneyland Park in California in 2019.  Adventure on a galactic scale will be on tap when park guests take control of the Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission and join a battle between the First Order and the Resistance.

    Disney’s star couple, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, will get in on the holiday action when viewers learn about the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, also planned to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It will be the first ever Mickey-themed ride-through attraction and will feature a new original story and lovable theme song.

    Viewers will also learn more about Pixar Fest, the biggest theme park celebration of stories and characters from Pixar Animation Studios, opening at the Disneyland Resort April 13, 2018. Guests will join the fun as they experience a new fireworks spectacular, the return of two favorite parades with fresh new Pixar surprises, new décor, atmosphere entertainment, creatively themed food and beverage and exclusive event merchandise.

    ‘Christmas Celebration’ Holiday Tunes Spread Spirit of the Season

    Musical performances will be sure to inspire harmonious family gatherings and singalongs:

    • Idina Menzel will perform the captivating Disney classic, “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Disneyland Park.
    • Ciara will sing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • Darius Rucker will sing “Candy Cane Christmas” from Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
    • Fifth Harmony will take viewers on a magical “Sleigh Ride” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • Fitz and the Tantrums will perform the popular Christmas hit “Last Christmas” from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
    • Jason Derulo will sing “This Christmas” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.
    • Lea Michele will sing the holiday favorite “Let It Snow” from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort.
    • “Descendants 2” star Sofia Carson will perform on the Cinderella Castle stage at Walt Disney World Resort.
    • 98° will heat things up from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort with their new song, “Season of Love,” from “Let It Snow,” their first full-length Christmas album in 18 years.
    • Broadway’s Telly Leung and Arielle Jacobs, of the stage hit “Aladdin,” will take over Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a romantic performance of the Oscar-winning classic, “A Whole New World.”

    Rounding out the Christmas festivities, the cast of the new digital variety program, “Club Mickey Mouse,” will shine a spotlight on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park.

  • New ‘Up’ show to Replace Flights of Wonder at Disney World

    New ‘Up’ show to Replace Flights of Wonder at Disney World

    There is an all-new experience coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom slated to start in Spring 2018. The new show features Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar’s “UP” and will take the place of ‘Flights of Wonder’ in the Caravan Theater in the Anandapur village section of the park’s Asia land.

    If you love the bird show don’t worry.  The still untitled Up production will also be a bird centric.

    This new experience will offer guests the chance to see Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug as they discover species of birds from around the world in their newest adventure in Animal Kingdom. There will be “UP” close encounters each day with amazing winged creatures!

    In order to begin to prepare for the new show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, ‘Flights of Wonder’ will plays its final performances on December 31st. So until the end of this month, you can still experience Flights of Wonder at the park.