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Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part Two

In part one of our conversation with Ron Logan, the former executive vice president of Walt Disney entertainment reminisced about the various lagoon shows at Disney’s Epcot, as well as the upcoming final performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth in September. Logan talks about the history and little known facts about one of Disney’s longest Ron Logan Talks About Creating IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth – Part Two

One Cup of Music and a Sprinkle of Magic: The Power of Disney’s Theme Park Music

Ever found yourself unconsciously humming along to the “Pirates Overture” as you wait in line for Pirates of the Caribbean? “What’s the Pirates Overture?” I hear you ask. Well, I can guarantee that deep inside your mind, you know exactly what it is. If you haven’t already googled it and given it a listen on One Cup of Music and a Sprinkle of Magic: The Power of Disney’s Theme Park Music

Disney Shares Details on the Soundtrack for the Incredicoaster

The Disney Parks Blog recently shared a behind the scenes look at how composer Michael Giacchino and his team put together the soundtrack that will be synchronized with the upcoming Incredicoaster attraction. The Incredicoaster will be opening at Pixar Pier located in Disney California Adventure park on June 23. Giacchino was the composer of Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles Disney Shares Details on the Soundtrack for the Incredicoaster

Intellectual Property Based Attractions Leave No Room for Original Theme Park Music

The domestic Disney Parks are at a time of massive expansion and reimagining. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land, Pixar Pier, the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction, the Ratatouille attraction, it seems as if the list could go on and on. Don’t get me wrong, these investments are great, and to certain degrees I Intellectual Property Based Attractions Leave No Room for Original Theme Park Music

‘Aladdin’ to Feature Songs by Duo Who Penned Music for ‘The Greatest Showman’ & ‘La La Land’

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul won an Oscar last year for writing La La Land‘s ‘City of Stars,’ and they were nominated for another one in this year’s Academy Awards for their work on The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Even though they went home empty-handed this year after losing to Coco‘s Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Pasek ‘Aladdin’ to Feature Songs by Duo Who Penned Music for ‘The Greatest Showman’ & ‘La La Land’

ABC Brings on Phil McIntyre as ‘American Idol’ Executive Producer

Phil McIntyre (far right above), who has managed several well-known musicians such as Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Iggy Azalea, and Joe Jonas/DNCE, will soon be bringing his industry know-how to ABC’s American Idol. Although this is new territory for McIntyre, the manager is no stranger to television work – having collaborated with Disney who was ABC Brings on Phil McIntyre as ‘American Idol’ Executive Producer

New Background Music to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 11

Every great Hollywood story has a rhythm that sets the tone and supports the story. Debuting today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, updated arrangements around the park will put a bounce in your step; making you feel as if you’ve walked right into your very own adventure. At the park’s Main Entrance, big band arrangements of familiar New Background Music to Debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Jan. 11