The very first Epcot International Festival of the Arts begins in just a few weeks on January 13. Today, the Disney Broadway stars were announced for the weekend performances during the festival. In collaboration with Disney Theatrical Productions, each weekend guests will be treated to different pairings Broadway artists during each of the six weekends of the festival. Performances will be at the American Gardens Theatre where guests will enjoy favorite songs from Disney on Broadway's award winning shows. Here is the list of performers coming to Epcot:
Jan. 13-16 and 20-23: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland performing songs from: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Mary Poppins and The Little Mermaid.
Jan. 27-30 and Feb. 3-6: Kerry Butler and Kevin Massey performing songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Newsies and Aladdin.
Feb. 10-13 and 17-20: Kissy Simmons and Alton Fitzgerald White performing songs from Disney’s The Lion King, Aida, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid.
Performances will be at 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8 pm, Friday through Monday of each festival weekend. Future World Plaza will also be filled with a variety of other visual and live performances including Epcot Living Statues, performances by Central Florida high schools and acclaimed university and college talent appearing through a partnership with Disney Performing Arts. Plus, Epcot’s American Music Machine will also perform on the Future World Fountain Stage.
The festival runs Fridays through Mondays from Jan. 13 – Feb. 20.
New Disney ALEX AND ANI Designs for 2017:
A few weeks ago the Disney Parks Blog ran a poll about which new designs fans of the ALEX AND ANI would like to see in Disney in 2017. Today, the top 3 phrases for the "Words are Powerful" collection, which features Disney sayings and the attributes of favorite characters, on the very popular bracelets. The top 3 vote getters were:
- Make Your Own Path – Pocahontas
- Be Forever Brave – Merida
- Unlock the Magic – Jasmine
The fan-selected bangles will join the "Words are Powerful" collection at Disney Parks in 2017. The “Words Are Powerful” Color Infusion bangles will have a retail of $44.95 plus tax and will be available in both Shiny Gold and Shiny Silver Finishes. You will be able to purchase them on the SHOP Disney Parks App as well as the Disney Store online and these Disneyland and Walt Disney World locations:
Disneyland Resort
- Disney California Adventure park – Elias & Co.
- Disneyland park – Fortuosity Shop
- Downtown Disney District – Disney Vault 28 and World of Disney Store
Walt Disney World Resort
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Discovery Trading Company
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Bayview Gifts
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Keystone Clothiers
- Disney Springs – Tren-D, World of Disney Store, and ALEX AND ANI
- Epcot – Mouse Gear
- Magic Kingdom Park – Emporium
