Premiere Date for American Idol on ABC Announced!

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November 6, 2017

American Idol

“American Idol,” the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves on SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EDT), at its new home on The ABC Television Network. Ryan Seacrest announced the news today on “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”

The nationwide search for the next superstar kicked off in August, as the Idol Bus traveled from Portland, Oregon, to Orlando, Florida, in its pursuit of talent, covering 23 cities across the country. Auditioning was made easier than ever as hopefuls also had the opportunity to submit audition videos online, as well as via select social media platforms using an official tag, #TheNextIdol, cultivating over 300,000 posts. Also, for the first time in “American Idol” history, hopefuls had the opportunity to audition through a live stream platform.

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation, are music industry forces and superstar judges, Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy^® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest will return as host of the beloved series.

Are you excited to see American Idol’s return?

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Premiere Date for American Idol on ABC Announced!

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Is Disney Buying 21st Century Fox?

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November 6, 2017

CNBC is reporting that Disney is in talks with 21st Century Fox to purchase most of their company. The motive by Fox looking to sell to Disney? Fox is wanting to shift its focus solely to news and sports.

Sources are reporting that the talks have been on and off during the past few weeks. No formal deal has been reached at this time.

If a deal were to be reached, Disney would be purchasing the Fox Movie Studio, TV production and international assets such as Star and Sky. Disney would also be adding other entertainment stations to their portfolio such as National Geographic and FX. Disney would not be able to own two broadcast networks or another sports network so those would be staying with Fox as it seems Fox would want them to. Disney already owns ABC and ESPN.

As you can imagine, this would be huge news for Disney especially with Disney in development to launch their own Netflix-type streaming service. It would mean Disney would have control of yet another movie studio and TV production assets to bring to their new streaming service.

No comment has been offered by Disney or Fox at this time.

Keep following along with us for the latest updates on this developing situation.

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Downtown Disney Has Updated Their Parking Policy

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November 6, 2017

Downtown Disney Has Updated Their Parking Policy

Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District has updated their parking policy to give those guests who qualify for complimentary parking additional time.

With this new policy, guests will now receive 3 hours of free parking with a single, minimum purchase of $20 at any Downtown Disney location. This includes quick-service and kiosk locations. The old policy allowed for 2 hours of free parking.

Additionally, validation for 5 hours of free parking with be granted to guests who dine at table-service restaurants or those who see a movie at AMC Theatres movie experience. This is an increase from 4 hours with the prior policy.

The rest of the parking policy will remain the same. Beyond the free parking period guests will pay $12 per hour in 30-minute increments with a daily maximum rate of $48. Also, there is a 15-minute grace period for dropping off and picking up. A minimum of $6 will be charged after that 15-minutes has expired.

The new policy is effective as of November 6th.

Treat Yourself To a Mimosa Flight at Polynesian Village Resort

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November 6, 2017

Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” Sneak Peek Running At Hollywood Studios For A Limited Time

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November 6, 2017

"Coco" Sneak Peek

For a limited time only, guests at Hollywood Studios can catch a sneak peek of Disney and Pixar’s upcoming comedy adventure film “Coco”.

Disney•Pixar's "Coco" Sneak Peek Running At Hollywood Studios For A Limited Time

Being shown at Walt Disney Presents, the approximately 10-minute preview of scenes from the film will run through November 29.

Disney•Pixar's "Coco" Sneak Peek Running At Hollywood Studios For A Limited Time

As an added bonus, check out the special Coco-inspired art exhibit, featuring images and character sculptures used in the film’s production.

Disney•Pixar's "Coco" Sneak Peek Running At Hollywood Studios For A Limited Time

Family is forever! In Disney•Pixar’s Coco, 12-year old Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician, despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, he finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead after a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, Miguel meets a charming trickster named Hector and together they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

Disney•Pixar's "Coco" Sneak Peek Running At Hollywood Studios For A Limited Time

Coco opens in theaters nationwide on November 22, 2017.

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Disney Springs Joins Cows ‘N Cabs Annual Fundraiser in Winter Park for a Good Cause

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November 6, 2017

Disney Springs Joins Cows 'N Cabs Annual Fundraiser in Winter Park for a Good Cause

Join #DisneySprings at Cows 'N Cabs in Winter Park for a night of delicious food & drink for a good cause! Tickets: https://t.co/Yu4yoV3Eyt pic.twitter.com/R7pX7c7fV3

— Disney Springs (@DisneySprings) November 5, 2017

One of the funnest events of the fall season is this Saturday, Nov. 11. It’s the seventh annual Cows ‘n Cabs.

C ‘n C is spearheaded by 4 Rivers Smokehouse founder John Rivers. Smart man that he is, Rivers noticed that every year the city of Winter Park puts up an elaborate pavilion-sized tent in Central Park’s West Meadow. The tent is used first for Fashion Week and then for the holiday ice rink. But in between, it just sat there, empty.

He gets together a bunch of other chefs and restaurateurs and pulls in some people who pour wine, beer and cocktaily things. They get a band to play some music, and everybody just wanders around eating, drinking and having a good time.

And for a good cause, too. The proceeds of ticket sales will benefit After-School All-Stars and Elevate Orlando, two local charities that work with underserved youths.

Tickets are $110 per person or $140 for VIP access, which also gets you in an hour early. Otherwise, the event is from 7 to 10 p.m. Whichever ticket level, it’s open only to adults 21 and over, so you don’t have to dodge SUV-sized baby carriages like at the Winter Park Art Festival.

This year, David Larue of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is listed as co-host with Rivers, which should help with the beverages that make this an adult-only event. By the way, despite the name, there’s a lot more to eat than beef and a lot more to drink than cabernet sauvignon. In fact, for the past several years, Rivers and his crew have featured a full roast pig at their booth.

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Elton John Made Special Appearance at The Lion King Broadway Show

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November 6, 2017

Elton John Made Special Appearance at The Lion King Broadway Show

During The Lion King‘s curtain call, Elton John performed “Circle of Life” in celebration of the musical’s 20th anniversary on Broadway. The show, which debuted at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on July 8, 1997, officially opened at the New Amsterdam Theater on Nov. 13, 1997.

The Lion King went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and eight Drama Desk Awards; the musical moved to The Minskoff Theater in 2006. The Lion King—adapted from the animated film of the same name—is Broadway’s third longest-running show, with over 8,310 performances. It’s earned over $1 billion, making it the highest-grossing stage show in history.

The original Broadway cast recording won a Grammy in 1999 for Best Musical Show Album. The Lion King musical included three songs by Elton John and Tim Rice that did not appear in the original animated film: “Chow Down,” “The Madness of King Scare” and “The Morning Report.”

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, John’s Lion King videos are now available to stream on Vevo.

The current cast, who sang in Zulu, backed John during Sunday’s surprise performance.

Producers have invited fans to attend a free performance of The Lion King on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. To win tickets, fans must enter the lottery in person during the Times Square Celebration on Nov. 12, which will include a meet and greet, a photo-op, a virtual reality experience and more.

Elton John Made Special Appearance at The Lion King Broadway Show

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Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Merchandise Available at Hollywood Studios

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November 6, 2017

Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Merchandise

The new Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Holiday show at Hollywood Studios opened for Passholders yesterday, and with it came a few more surprises! Not only was there lots of yummy holiday treats, but there was also new Jingle Bell Jingle BAM Merchandise available too!