OSCAR®-WINNER AND DISNEY LEGEND ALAN MENKEN TO PRESENT NEW ONE-MAN SHOW AT D23 EXPO 2017 #132

The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast Composer Will Perform Songs from Beloved Disney Films and Share Stories from His Incredible Career During Two Performances at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event

 

 

BURBANK, Calif. (April 20, 2017) – Disney aficionados, film buffs, and musical theater fans can expect a show like no other when eight-time Oscar^®-winner Alan Menken performs his own music and shares entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career at D23 Expo 2017. His songs and music have enchanted audiences around the world, and now they will thrill D23 Expo guests with two performances of his exciting new one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken, on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Hall D23 of the Anaheim Convention Center.

 

Menken has won more Academy Awards^®than any other living individual. He has received 11 Grammy^® Awards, seven Golden Globes, a Tony Award,^® and19 Academy Award^® nominations. He has been credited with introducing a whole new generation to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, A Bronx Tale, and the ABC television series Galavant.

 

The one-man show is written and performed by Menken and directed by Richard Kraft, the creative director of the highly acclaimed Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl starring Sara Bareilles and Rebel Wilson, as well as the upcoming La La Land in Concert: A Live-To-Film Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. 

 

A Whole New World of Alan Menken is produced by Laura Engel and Richard Kraft and Alison Ahart Williams and Tim Fox, whose credits include The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert at The Hollywood Bowl, Live from Lincoln Center: Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, which recently won two Emmy^®awards for its PBS broadcast, and the upcoming La La Land in Concert: A Live-To-Film Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl.

 

Alan Menken’s music and lyrics have been an integral part of the fabric of our lives since his first works were produced nearly 40 years ago. Song and score credits for film musicals include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast (animated and live-action versions), Newsies, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Home on the Range, Enchanted, and Tangled. His stage musicals include Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, Leap of Faith, Newsies, Aladdin, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and A Bronx Tale. His television credits include writing songs for the ABC series Galavant, and his chart-topping songs include “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Go the Distance.” Menken's notable achievements include induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Billboard’s No. 1 single (“A Whole New World”) and No. 1 album (Pocahontas). In 2001, he received the distinction of being named a Disney Legend.

 

Experiences are subject to change. Additional details are available at D23expo.com.

 

Ticketsfor D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Membersof D23: TheOfficial Disney Fan Club can purchasetickets for $72 for a one-day adultadmission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For moreinformation on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.

 

 

About D23 Expo 2017

D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

 

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to theexciting journey that began in 1923 whenWalt Disney opened his first studio inHollywood. D23 is the first official club forfans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. Itgives its members a greater connection tothe entire world of Disney by placing themin the middle of the magic through itsquarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; arich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Membersthroughout the year.

 

Fans can join D23 at Gold and GeneralMembership levels at D23.com and atDisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with allthe latest D23 news and events, followDisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

  

A LEGEND HAS RETIRED FROM COKE CORNER UPDATE WITH RAGTIME ROBERT GLENN #131

Hello "E" Ticket followers. As some of you may recall we interviewed Disneyland Coke Corner Pianist, Ragtime Robert Glenn in 2015.
For those of you who haven't read the interview, I will post the link here:
https://etickettotomorrowland.blogspot.com/2015/05/dlr-chat-with-disneyland-musician.html

A lot has happened in these two past years and we thought we would catch up on what he has been up to.

We first of all would like to thank you once again for taking time out of your day to chat with us.

1. ETTT: How have you been Robert, since the last time we saw you playing at Coke Corner back in 2015?

RRG:
Well I turned 65 in 2016 and 66 in less than a month and began feeling the aches and pains of performing in the elements and had to go out on medical last Sept. and decided to retire. I had a goal of making 10 years with the company which I achieved in May of 2016.
  2. ETTT: Wow, So you are retired?  We will miss you playing at the park.
Will you still be playing Piano elsewhere?


RGG:
I hope to do shows a couple of times a year and maybe find a bar or restaurant to perform at but not for a bit. Right now I’m just enjoying each day.
  3. ETTT: What will you do with all your extra time?  Travel? See family? Will you still be visiting Disneyland?

RGG:
I will visit Disneyland and always post in FB when I do. I don’t travel much mostly a homebody kind of guy but will spend lots more time with my grand children I hope.

 
  4. ETTT: Just recently I bought your CD , We love the arrangements you did on the CD, Is it still available at Disneyland? or do you have a website where people can order it online?


RGG:
As far as I know they still have copies on Mainstreet but I’m not sure if that will continue now that I am a retired cast member however my cd can be obtained direct from me at www.ragtimerobert.com  

  5. ETTT: Will you be recording any new music?

RGG: 
As long as my hand and fingers work at all I will be creating new arrangements and possibly writing songs as well.
  6. ETTT: Once again do you have a website where people can reach out to you?

RGG:
The easiest way to reach me is on FB by just typing in Robert Glenn into the search bar or ragtimerobert for the fan page.

  7. ETTT: Is there anything else like to add?

RGG:
Just want to thank every single one of you who have sat with me over the last 10 years and given me so many treasured memories.
Thanks again  Robert for taking time to fill us in on what our favorite Musician has been up to. And we appreciate being able to sit and listen, Video tape and request all those beautiful songs you've played for us and everyone else these past 10 years. We wish you best of luck on your new adventure, and hope to bump into you at the parks or elsewhere.



CALLING ALL PIRATES, BRAND NEW WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT, ³A PIRATE¹S LIFE FOR ME,² TO OPEN AT D23 EXPO 2017 #130

BRAND NEW WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT, “A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME,” TO OPEN AT D23 EXPO 2017

 

Hundreds of Props, Set Pieces, Photographs, and Costumes Will Be On Display to Celebrate Disney’s “Rascals, Scoundrels and Really Bad Eggs” at the Biennial Fan Event

 

BURBANK, Calif. (April 18, 2017) – The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo with an all-new exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents––A Pirate’s Life for Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels and Really Bad Eggs.” Disney’s most memorable marauders, from Peter Pan’s Captain Hook to Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain Jack Sparrow, will be on display July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center during the biennial event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.

The 12,000-square-foot exhibit, located on the Expo show floor, will honor Disney’s treasured pirates from film, television, and the beloved Disney parks attraction that has thrilled guests from Anaheim to Shanghai. Hundreds of iconic and never-before-seen items will be on display.

 

Objectsfeatured in the exhibit include Audio-Animatronics^® figures from the original Disneyland attraction, a ride vehicle from Peter Pan’s Flight, and artwork and imagery from Treasure Island, Peter Pan, as well as an unproduced Donald Duck animated short, featuring the irascible duck searching for swashbuckler gold. The action-packed film franchise is represented with original costumes worn by the star-studded cast, Davy Jones’ pipe organ, a 23-foot-tall set model of the Black Pearl ship, the Dead Men’s chest, and more original props and set pieces, including items from the new film, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.

 

Also on the show floor, the Archives will present “Fantastical Fashions,” a dazzling selection of dresses worn by beloved heroines and sinister villainesses. Costumes from six of Disney’s live-action fantasy films will be showcased including Enchanted (2007), Maleficent (2014), and Beauty and the Beast (2017).

 

Ticketsfor D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission, $59 for children 3–9. Membersof D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission, $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23Expo.com.

 

About D23 Expo 2017

D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, make sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

 

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

 

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.

DISNEY FANS AND D23 MEMBERS ENJOY SPECIAL DISNEY MAGIC AT D23 EXPO 2017. #129

DISNEY FANS AND D23 MEMBERS ENJOY SPECIAL DISNEY MAGIC AT D23 EXPO 2017

From Priority Seating at Select Events to a Lounge Themed to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Guests Will Enjoy More Benefits Than Ever Before

BURBANK, Calif. (April 11, 2017) – Disney fans and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will enjoy more benefits than ever before at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There are new and returning opportunities for D23 Gold and Charter Members, including priority seating at the Expo’s premiere events, as well as other benefits for Disney fans of all ages during the event, July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. These special offers from D23 include:

D23 Fan Lounge: The D23 Fan Lounge, which will be located in the heart of the show floor, will feature décor inspired by one of Walt Disney’s first animated characters, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who celebrates his 90th anniversary this year. The lounge will include photo opportunities, complimentary charging stations, and the chance to learn more about D23, Disney’s official fan club. Open to all guests at the event, the lounge is located directly in front of Center Stage, which will host events, musical performances, and special appearances all weekend.

D23 Gold Member Benefits: Guests who are Gold or Gold Family Members will enjoy the following benefits at this year’s D23 Expo:

·      Priority seating for presentations in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena

·      A complimentary Expo-exclusive print

·      Special offers and discounts from Disney partners including Havaianas, Ozobot, Steiff, and Thomas Kinkade.

D23 Charter Member Lounge: Once again, D23 Charter Members (who joined in 2009 and have maintained their Gold Membership status) will have access to a private lounge off the show floor, where they can relax and purchase food and beverages.

Offers are subject to change. There are a limited number of priority seats available in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena. Additional details are available at D23expo.com.

Ticketsfor D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Membersof D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.

About D23 Expo 2017

D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. 

We would like to thank Raychel Vieira for sharing this Exciting news with E Ticket To Tomorrowland Blog.

RECIPE: Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam from the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival #128

Is your mouth watering yet?

We’re heading into the final week of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, and gathering some of our favorite dishes from this year’s event for a new Disney cookbook that includes recipes like the Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam, new at this year’s LA Style Festival Marketplace. Check out the video below and give the recipe a try!
You’ve got until April 16 to experience the festival at Disney California Adventure park, featuring celebrity chefs, winemaker dinners, beer tasting seminars and loads of fantastic tastes from across the Golden State at more than a dozen Festival Marketplaces. Get more details plus make reservations for signature and other ticketed events at Disneyland.com/foodandwine.

https://youtu.be/Y5Yiwt0LRYM

Teriyaki Chicken Sliders with Dole Pineapple Jam
Makes 8
TERIYAKI CHICKEN

• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dole pineapple juice
• 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 Hawaiian slider rolls

PINEAPPLE JAM

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 (8-ounce) can Dole pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped Fresno chile
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper

FOR TERIYAKI CHICKEN:

1. Combine teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice in a small bowl. Pour over chicken thighs, cover and refrigerate for 1-8 hours.
2. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 350°F.
3. Drain marinade from chicken and grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
4. Cut Hawaiian rolls in half and brush with butter. Place on grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
   Serve with pineapple jam.

FOR PINEAPPLE JAM:

1. While chicken marinates, heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent.
2. Add sugar, vinegar and pineapple to saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until thick. Stir in chopped Fresno chiles and jalapeños.
3. Set aside until ready to serve.

I want to thank Rachel Bshero for sharing this recipe on Disney Parks Blog.

Embrace the Pirates Life with a Sneak Peek, Posters & Sweepstakes Inspired by Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ #127

Embrace the Pirates Life with a Sneak Peek, Posters & Sweepstakes Inspired by Disney’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’

Excitement is building for this summer’s release of Disney’s rip-roaring adventure “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” New posters have just been released, featuring Captain Jack Sparrow and other characters from the new movie, and beginning April 21, guests visiting Disney Parks and Resorts will be able to preview scenes from the film in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Cruise Line!

At Disney California Adventure park, the preview of “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater in Hollywood Land, while guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get to see this advance look at clips from the film as part of the One Man’s Dream attraction. If you’re heading out to sea with Disney Cruise Line, you can enjoy a sneak peek aboard all four ships in the fleet, on select sailings this summer.

Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The epic tale finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea—notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario), a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry (Brenton Thwaites), a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has ever faced.
Plan to catch our sneak peek of scenes from the film at Disney Parks and on Disney Cruise Line starting April 21, and set sail with “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” in 3D on May 26, when it has its premiere at sea aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line and is released to theaters across the U.S.
Looking for even more adventure? Be sure to enter the Disney “Pirates of the Caribbean” Land & Sea Sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Walt Disney World Resort and a Disney Cruise Line trip to the Caribbean! You’ll embark on Disney Cruise Line, where there is something for every member of your crew, and then come ashore for a visit to Walt Disney World Resort, all in one epic vacation!
https://youtu.be/0RSF6mTcStY

To enter, post your pirate-inspired photo on Twitter and/or Instagram with #PiratesLifeSweepstakes for a chance to set sail on a swashbuckling adventure!
Official rules: Disney.com/PiratesLifeSweepstakesRules
Prize: 6 day/5 night trip for (4) to Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends 4/30/17 at 8:59:59 AM PT. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C. ages 13+. Limit 1 Entry per Twitter and/or Instagram Account per day. Void wherever prohibited or restricted. For full details including odds of winning visit Disney.com/PiratesLifeSweepstakesRules for Official Rules. Sponsor: ABC, Inc. d/b/a Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

I would like to thank Shawn Slater for sharing this, from Disney Parks Blog.