A Celebration of Disney Songs, Scores, and Soundtracks—From the Movies to the Parks

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New podcast episode! Our last episode of 2024 features Shawn Degenhart and his never-before-published score to the Disney classic, @disneycinderella . We also discuss the soundtrack to #mufasa and new info about the Disney Music Festival at @disneyla
Merch preview for the Disney Musical Festival at @disneylandparis . I think the only way to get it is to visit so… I’m afraid I don’t have a choice. I’ll be taking orders! It looks like an amazing event for any and every #dis
The programming for the first ever Disney Music Festival in @disneylandparis was just released! It runs from April 19-September 7, 2025z Looks like an amazing celebration of Disney music—who’s coming with me?! #disneyparks @disneyparks @
New podcast episode! We had an absolute blast speaking with Tim Foster from @celebrationsmag . We discussed the magic of Walt Disney World during the holidays, and our favorite Disney holiday songs and musical memories from the Parks. Do you have a
A great conversation with the incredible @gregehrbar on the podcast. He is a veritable encyclopedia of animation history. We talk about the recorded history of Disney and Hanna Barbera. What is your favorite Hanna Barbera theme song? @disneymusic
The #moana2 soundtrack was released today! It’s on all streaming services. Just listened through and letting it all sink in. First impressions: @auliicravalho ‘s voice soars and is full of emotion. @therock is in fine form as #maui. I nee
Hard to believe The Little Mermaid came out 35 years ago today! It ushered in the Disney Renaissance and took Disney animation to entirely new heights, highlighted by the musical genius of @alanmenken and Howard Ashman and the angelic voice of @jodi.

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