There were so many surprises announced at the D23 Expo this past weekend. The first one of the convention was that Whoopi Goldberg was to be a surprise addition to the Disney Legends honored on Friday. In an interview with Yahoo Movies Goldberg was asked what her favorite movie is.
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Disney Legends Awards Ceremony Kicks Off D23 Expo 2017
Most Disney fans know that the D23 Expo 2017 is underway at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California. Also known as the “Ultimate Disney Fan Event” this celebration runs until Sunday July 16th and showcases all the worlds of Disney, allowing fans to experience The Walt Disney Company’s world-class storytelling
Whoopi Goldberg Named Disney Legend at D23 Expo
Whoopi Goldberg was just given the honor of Disney Legend at the D23 EXPO: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Goldberg already holds the elite title of EGOT (acronym for a person who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) being named a Disney Legend now makes her the one and only LEGOT recipient! Our own
Walt Disney Pictures Remaking Sister Act
Walt Disney Pictures is taking one of my favorite films, Sister Act – Whoopi Goldberg’s hilarious 1992 story of a lounge singer running from the mob who hides in a convent and remaking it, Disney style. Goldberg is not involved with the new Disney version, but Whoopi fans (especially me)
Celebrity Narrators Share Christmas Story During Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World Nov. 23 – Dec. 30, 2012
Hollywood sensation Geena Davis headlines a list of a dozen celebrities scheduled to host one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort — Candlelight Processional. This joyous retelling of the Christmas story is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Candlelight Processional takes
Disney Being Sued by Nun for over $1 billion Over “Sister Act” Plot
The Walt Disney Company and Touchstone Pictures are being sued by a New York City Nun who is claiming the movie “Sister Act”, its sequel, and the stage musical adaptation all used the “plaintiffs” real life experiences without her permission or authorization. Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely of the Franciscan Handmaids
Candlelight Processional in Disneyland Expands to 20 Nights
Walt Disney Company has announced that Disneyland general park guests are going to not only have the ability to attend the Candlelight Ceremony and Processional this year in Disneyland but they will have 20 nights to enjoy the special holiday event. In past years Disney has had only two nights of
Neil Patrick Harris Returns, Olivia Newton John Added to Candlelight Processional
If you’ve ever visited Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays, you can only imagine the planning that goes into creating the spectacular holiday offerings for each of our four parks. Our cast members are already hard at work planning every detail our guests will enjoy this holiday season –
‘Sister Act’ Double Feature Blu-ray Comes Home June 19
One of my favorite movies growing up was the original ‘Sister Act’, starring Whoopi Goldberg. It was light, fun, and just a really good time all around. So consider me surprised to find out that to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the movie, Disney is releasing a a double feature
D23′s From the Vaults: Sister Act
D23 is happy to offer its members (and their guests) the opportunity to see the music-filled film at the historic Walt Disney Studios (presented in the state-of-the-art 400-seat Studio Theatre). And feel free to sing along with your favorite show-stopping moments! Sister Act starring Whoopi Goldberg, the movie was one
Top 10 Things That I Learned from The Lion King
Part of my passion for Disney is due to their amazing films. They are a huge part of my childhood, an escape from reality, and without a doubt timeless classics. Disney movies are also just plain fun, and The Lion King, which is returning to theaters this week in 3D,
Disney World 2011 Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced
Disney World’s Candlelight Processional is a moving presentation of the traditional Christmas story told by celebrity narrators who are joined by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra. Performances take place nightly at Epcot. Take a sneak peek at the celebrity narrator lineup for Candlelight processional! Mira Sorvino- Nov. 25-27 Michael
Life Onboard the Disney Dream – Day 1
Writer for the Chicago Sun Times Lori Rackl is onboard the Disney Dream for the inaugural voyage. She will be filling us in on all the events going on while she is on board. She shared with us 2 articles for yesterday. First up she talks about the christening: Morning
Candlelight Processional Returns to Epcot Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2010
Whoopi Goldberg, Susan Lucci, Brad Garrett and Isabella Rossellini are all part of a lineup of 12 celebrity narrators who retell the joyous story of Christmas during Candlelight Processional Nov. 26-Dec. 30, 2010, at Epcot. Joined by a mass choir and 50-piece live orchestra, this renowned holiday tradition takes place
