Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Win A Grammy For Best Instrumental Composition

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

Dok-Ondar is going to have to make some room on his shelves for a new treasure.

The “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” won a Grammy Award this Sunday for Best Instrumental Composition. Of course, the recipient of the award is legendary composer John Williams, who brought his trademark style to this new corner of the Star Wars universe.

The award is described as “a Composer’s Award for an original composition (not an adaptation) first released during the Eligibility Year. Singles or Tracks only.”

The nominees for this year’s award were:

  • BEGIN AGAIN
    Fred Hersch, composer (Fred Hersch & The WDR Big Band Conducted By Vince Mendoza)
  • CRUCIBLE FOR CRISIS
    Brian Lynch, composer (Brian Lynch Big Band)
  • LOVE, A BEAUTIFUL FORCE
    Vince Mendoza, composer (Vince Mendoza, Terell Stafford, Dick Oatts & Temple University Studio Orchestra)
  • STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE SYMPHONIC SUITE
    John Williams, composer (John Williams)
  • WALKIN’ FUNNY
    Christian McBride, composer (Christian McBride)

If you’d like to listen to the winning composition from the legendary John Williams, you can enjoy it below!

New Peony Minnie Ears Available

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

The pink Minnie Mouse ear headband featuring blooming peonies is now available at Walt Disney World!

The headband mimics mouse ears by featuring large pink peonies sitting atop a green band.

Spring starts March 19 (sparing any interference from Mr. Groundhog), so by picking up a pair now, you’ll be good to go when all the beautiful flowers awaken from their winter slumber.

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These would also be great for a summer gathering of Disney fans or you summer Disney trip, as peony season is May – June.

Taste Testing For New La Creperie de Paris Is Underway

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

French hard cider will be on the menu at Creperie de Paris, according to the L’Artisan Des Glaces’ Instagram page.

@artisandesglace posted this photo as the restaurant tested a variety of hard ciders, including one from Louis Raison. This gives as yet another hint that the restaurant will be truly authentic, as the Brittany region of northwest France that inspires the menu produces a healthy amount of apples. In fact, apples inspire many of the wines produced there.

La Creperie de Paris will offer both table- and quick-service options featuring a menu from celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse, who also heads Les Chefs de France.

This concept art is a look at what we can expect from the restaurant’s exterior. 

New Settlement Playground @ Fort Wilderness Unveiled

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Disney Resorts

After the former Settlement playground at Fort Wilderness was enveloped in the ongoing construction work for Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, kids were left without an official place to play. However, that all changed when this new playground that was recently unveiled.

Previously, this area was closed off with green construction fencing. Now, newly planted landscaping surrounds the area.

The location is right in between Crockett’s Tavern and the Settlement Trading Post.

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Bambi To Get a Live Action Remake

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According to Variety, a live-action remake of “Bambi” is in the works and will be Disney’s latest animated film to get the live-action treatment. Geneva Robertson-Dworet, from “Captain Marvel”, and Lindsey Beer, from “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” will be in charge of the screenplay and Depth of Field will produce.

Remaking animated films into live-action has proved to be big business for Disney, grossing $8.2 billion since “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010. Other live-action remakes with scheduled release dates are “Mulan” in 2020 and “Cruella” in 2021.

“Bambi”, originally released in 1942, follows the deer of the same name through trials and tribulations. The original animated film grossed $267.4 million at the box office.

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