New Magic Coming to Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!'; Beauty & the Beast Blu-Ray Release Date

New Magic Coming to Disneyland's 'Fantasmic!':

While one nighttime spectacular is getting ready for its debut here on the East Coast, the West Coast will soon see the return of another with some new magic added to it. 

Upon its return, “Fantasmic!” will feature new magic, including new mist screens that will combine with innovative, state-of-the-art projection technology for brighter and more vibrant visuals than ever before. The show will also feature new scenes inspired by Disney animated classics such as “Aladdin”; one of the dazzling new scenes finds Aladdin and Jasmine floating over a bed of fog on their flying carpet during “A Whole New World.”

When it returns this summer, an official date has not been set, “Fantasmic!” will still be the treasured Disneyland park experience guests have loved for 25 years. It will be complete with its original fanfare and theme song. but all taken to brilliant new heights! Stay tuned for official details on the return of "Fantasmic!" to Disneyland.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

"Beauty and the Beast" Coming to Blu-Ray & Digital HD on June 6:

"Beauty and the Beast" waltzed to the top of the box office now it will soon be dancing into our own homes. The film will be released on Blu-Ray and Digital HD on June 6. Here is the list of Special Features on the film that we will enjoy:

• Enchanted Table Read – Join the cast for the movie’s elaborately staged table read, complete with singing and dancing to live music, set pieces and more.
• A Beauty of a Tale – Explore the process of transforming a beloved animated film into a new live-action classic.
• The Women Behind “Beauty and the Beast” – Emma Watson introduces several of the talented women in all aspects of production who helped bring this enchanted tale to life.
• Making a Moment with Celine Dion – Celine Dion shares what it’s like to sing “How Does a Moment Last Forever” – and be a part of the legacy of “Beauty and the Beast.”
• From Song to Screen: Making the Musical Sequences – See what goes into making some of the best-known moments from “Beauty and the Beast.”
• Extended Song: “Days in the Sun” – Learn more about Beast’s childhood in an alternate version of this beautiful song, introduced by director Bill Condon. “Beauty and the Beast”
• Music Video – Award-winning artists Ariana Grande and John Legend perform a moving version of this iconic song.
• Making the Music Video – Go on set to capture the magic as it happens in Ariana Grande and John Legend’s “Beauty and the Beast” music video.
• Disney Song Selection – Jump directly to all your favorite songs and sing along with the movie.