‘Encanto’ Experience Coming to the Parks!

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If you’re an Encanto fan, we have some exciting news for you as The Walt Disney Company’s CFO has confirmed an ‘Encanto’ Experience is coming soon.

The Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Encanto was released in November 2021 and Disney movie lovers haven’t stopped talking about it since. The diverse Madrigal Family is full of inspiring characters, and the award-winning music by Lin-Manuel Miranda is stuck in our heads on repeat. Disney isn’t keeping its Encanto success a secret as the film has already been deemed an upcoming franchise by Disney CEO Bob Chapek.

Lin Manuel Miranda recently confirmed that Disney is in talks over an Encanto experience within the Disney Parks. We’ve already seen an Encanto projection overlay at “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Resort as well as its spectacular Encanto float at Disneyland’s returned Main Street Electrical Parade. Plus, Mirabel Madrigal has been known to pop up for a character meet and greet opportunity at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Now, Disney has announced Disneyland’s Tarzan’s Treehouse (similar to Walt Disney World Resort’s Swiss Family Treehouse) will be undergoing transformation. Rumors are swirling that the treehouse could be transformed into an Encanto attraction, but Disney has yet to confirm.

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On May 18, 2022, Senior Executive Vice President and CFO of The Walt Disney Company, Christine McCarthy, spoke at the MoffettNathanson 9th Annual Media & Communications Summit in which Encanto was mentioned.

Christine McCarthy was asked to talk about keeping Disney’s theme parks relevant. McCarthy stated:

“So, our parks have been around for a long time. Disney World is celebrating its 50th. Disney Land is just celebrated its 65th, it’s now 66, soon to be 67. But if you went there in the ’60s or the ’70s or the ’80s, it’s not the same experience and even if you hadn’t been there four or five years you will go and you will find something that was updated, it may be a seasonal update, it may be something that we’ve pulled in from some of our great content, something that’s not yet really in the parks, but I think you will see it soon is something like Encanto.”

“What was really just wonderful in the music that — elements of that could be incorporated into the park experience. Some of it will be transitory, some of it will be more permanent. Certainly, when we put like a Marvel or Avengers Campus, that’s more permanent. But we can do things with entertainment that really are relevant. So, I would say it’s cast, creativity and relevancy. And that unless you’re there with your eyes open and letting your — let you experience the heart and the mind, I don’t think people appreciate that.“

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Now that we have confirmation of Encanto’s growth from Bob Chapek, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Christine McCarthy – it sounds like we may be able to enjoy Encanto in the Parks sooner rather than later!

Crush Hilariously Explains Why He Doesn’t Talk About Bruno

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

The number one rule of Fight Club? You don’t talk about fight club. The number one rule of the Madrigal family from Encanto? You don’t talk about Bruno. The Madrigals are so insistent on it that they even sang a whole song about it! It’s always fun to sing about why we don’t talk about Bruno (poor Bruno), but sometimes people want to know more about why we don’t talk about him. One of those people was a young boy who visited Disney California Adventure and figured there was one person he could ask — the sea turtle Crush.

Located in the Animation Building, Turtle Talk With Crush allows fans to get up close and personal with their favorite turtle from the hit film, Finding Nemo. Crush teaches kids about the ocean area he lives in, and they can ask him questions. One young Guest decided to ask why no one talks about Bruno. While each member of the Madrigal family had their own complicated reason for not talking about him, Crush had a simple reason — he doesn’t know who Bruno is.

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The young boy explained to Crush that Bruno was from Encanto, which led to Crush asking what Encanto was. From there, the boy had to explain that it was a movie, then he had to explain what a movie was. When Crush asked if a movie worked with electricity, he said that they once tried to use electricity in the ocean, and the results were…shocking.

You can watch the adorable video — shared by TikToker cierraswonderland — below:

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Here is more information on the fun attraction, Turtle Talk With Crush — which can also be found in the World Nature area of EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort:

Got a burning question for Crush? During this live 15-minute chat, you may get to ask it.

Take a seat at Turtle Talk theater and watch as the turtle from Disney and Pixar’s Finding Nemo swims up close. Through the amazing technology of the hydrophone, he can communicate directly with land-based dudes and dudettes about almost anything that’s on their minds.

Ask him about marine biology, his friends from the sea, his favorite foods, life on the East Australian Current—it’s totally up to you!

He may also introduce you to his pals Marlin, Nemo and Squirt—plus new friends from Disney and Pixar’s Finding Dory.

The show is improvised, so it’s different every time. It’s an ocean full of laughs for all ages!

‘Encanto’ in “it’s a small world”?

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Ever since it premiered in November 2021, fans have not been able to get enough of one of Disney’s newest movies, Encanto. From the beautiful story to the gorgeous animation and the unforgettable songs, there is a lot to love about Encanto. The film’s success has even caused fans to ask Disney to bring a Colombia pavilion to the EPCOT World Showcase. Encanto has taken the world by storm, with no signs of slowing down.

Whenever a movie is incredibly successful, Disney thinks of ways to incorporate the film and its characters into the theme parks. Frozen came out in 2013 and now, it seems that every parade and new show features the film. The Maelstrom attraction was even rethemed and is now Frozen: Ever After. Now, Encanto is getting in on the action, especially at Disneyland Resort.

Mirabel Madrigal recently made her Disneyland Resort debut and is greeting Guests in Frontierland at Disneyland Park. There will also be a brand new Encanto float in the Main Street Electrical Parade when it returns to The Happiest Place on Earth. The Main Street Electrical Parade is currently scheduled to return on April 22 — the same day as the Disneyland Forever fireworks.

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Disney is now sharing that the popular “it’s a small world” attraction will also be receiving special Encanto treatment. The facade of the attraction is frequently used for incredibly Disney projections, and soon, an Encanto show will be projected on it! Disney Parks Blog shared more information about the new show:

For a limited time beginning April 11, the iconic façade of “it’s a small world” becomes enchanted several times each evening with a brief visual montage that pays tribute to the movie’s hit song, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” This musical delight comes to life through projection and lighting effects and an artistic style inspired by the lyrics, with select moments that feature characters from the film. Like the Madrigal family’s Casita, tiles across the “it’s a small world” façade flip, turn, and rearrange themselves as one scene transitions to the next, culminating in a celebratory chorus and a nod to Bruno’s mysterious prophecy about Mirabel.

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Now, it is important to remember, that this new projection show will only be available for a limited time!

‘Encanto’-Inspired Garden Debuts at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

At the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Guests can now step inside a wonderful garden inspired by the magical Madrigal family from “Encanto,” the new Academy Award®-nominated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

A new “Encanto”-inspired garden will let Guests explore a lush tropical jardín inspired by the movie (streaming on Disney+) and its strong female characters like Julieta, Isabela, Luisa and of course, Mirabel. Guests can also stroll around a path inspired by the youngest member of the Madrigal family, Antonio.

The garden, which debuted last week, will be available through May 22, 2022, and is located near La Isla Fresca Outdoor Kitchen between the Morocco and France pavilions in World Showcase. This year, La Isla Fresca features three arepas dishes: arepas topped with melted queso fresco; arepa topped with shrimp, crushed avocado ají and tomato sauce; and an arepa topped with chorizo. Delicioso!

This is just one of the recent additions based on “Encanto” that can be enjoyed at Walt Disney World Resort. As part of Celebrate HER Story in honor of Women’s History Month, Guests can also enjoy delicious specialties and treats inspired by the women of the film at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. 

While visiting EPCOT, Guests can discover two more incredible garden destinations at Mexico pavilion in World Showcase. Extraordinary Orchids offers a breathtakingly beautiful area filled with orquídeas, while the Tropical Rainforest Garden lets Guests discover the rich biodiversity of the Mexican rainforest and its adaptive species.

For more information on the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival that runs through July 4, click here.

Disney CEO Confirms ‘Encanto’ Will Be an Entire Franchise

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Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek has hinted at the future of the mega-popular Encanto (2021) characters, indicating that the hit movie will become an entire franchise.

The Walt Disney Animation Studios film premiered in theaters on November 24, 2021. After a relatively unimpressive 30-day theatrical run, Encanto has exploded on Disney’s streaming platform. It’s Lin-Manuel Miranda soundtrack is now even officially more popular than the hit Frozen (2013) score, which featured hits like Idina Menzel’s “Let It Go” and “For the First Time In Forever.”

Felix (L) and Pepa (R) in 'Encanto'

One Encanto song in particular — “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — has skyrocketed up the charts. And, as it turns out, composer Miranda (Hamilton, Moana, Mary Poppins Returns) had such a hunch about the tune’s popularity that he had an “NDA for toddlers” with his sons.

Mirabel (L) and Abuela Alma (R) in 'Encanto'

During last week’s first-quarter Walt Disney Company earnings call, Chapek confirmed that the company has launched an entirely new franchise with Encanto:

“We’ve had a very strong start to the fiscal year, with a significant rise in earnings per share, record revenue and operating income at our domestic parks and resorts, the launch of a new franchise with Encanto, and a significant increase in total subscriptions across our streaming portfolio to 196.4 million, including 11.8 million Disney+ subscribers added in the first quarter…”

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As for where the franchise might go in the future, the options are nearly endless.

From a potential sequel film in the vein of Frozen II (2019) to Disney+ Original series like Moana and Princess Tiana are both getting to more toys and merchandise — which are already flying off the shelves, with the Magical Casa Madrigal Play Set sold out everywhere — to, perhaps, even a Broadway show, Encanto‘s popularity will undoubtedly continue to rise.

Mirabel (L) and Bruno (R) in 'Encanto'

Miranda, in fact, recently spoke to E! News about his desire to see the popular movie come to the stage:

“I think it weirdly lends itself well. They don’t always, you know? Like, I can’t picture a Moana Broadway musical. I don’t know how you’d do the ocean. My first draft of the last song in the movie, ‘All of You,’ was like seven minutes long. It was so late in production that they were like, ‘Lin, we won’t make the movie in time. You actually have to cut this down.’ So I’ve got the Broadway finale like in the chamber.”