Frozen FANdemonium at D23 Expo, Zuri's Sweets Shop to Open, and Star Wars Rebels Characters coming to Disney Infinity

Breaking: "Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!" to be Presented at D23 Expo:

Just announced a few hours ago, D23 announced that "Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!" will be presented at this year's D23 Expo. Academy Award-winning composers Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez will join in on the celebration with Frozen fans as they present the largest Frozen-Sing-Along Ever. 

The musical celebration presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will take place in the new 7,500-seat Hall D23 at 3:00 pm on August 16. The release on D23 said this:

"In what will be a thrilling and fun interactive experience for Disney fans of all ages, join host Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music, and the Oscar®-winning songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as they take you on a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey through the world of Frozen. This one-day-only performance features your friends from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film––including Anna and Elsa––with sing-along experiences of your Frozen favorites such as “Let It Go,” “In Summer” and more. Plus, fans can expect special surprises and fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Frozen songs."

This year's D23 Expo takes place August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Zuri's Sweets Shop to Open Soon in the Harambe Market:

Harambe Market at Disney's Animal Kingdom just opened recently but soon it will make room for one more shop. Zuri's Sweets Shop is set to open in the newly opened Harambe Market next Wednesday on June 17. 

The new shop will be an extension on the Mombassa Marketplace and is a tradition candy counter with an African twist. It will feature 80 exclusive food items that are inspired by the tastes of Africa. Things like trail mixes, bottles of signature sweet and spicy barbecue sauces from Flame Tree Barbeque, themed sweets from "The Lion King," and much more. Not only will sweets be available but guests will be able to pick up other unique merchandise such as decorative "Blessing Baskets," which are handcrafted baskets created by artisans from Africa.

Star Wars: Rebels Characters Coming to Disney Infinity:

Today, Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm announced that characters from the Disney XD series, Star Wars:Rebels, are coming to Disney Infinity 3.0 edition this fall. Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Zeb Orrelios will be joining other Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and Disney/Pixar characters in the Toy Box of Disney Infinity 3.0. All characters will be unlockable also in all of the Star Wars play sets.

Sneak Peak of Inside Out Coming to Epcot, Harambe Market Opening Soon, and More

This morning, the media and Disney bloggers got a sneak preview of what's coming during the "Coolest Summer Ever" at Walt Disney World. Here is just some of what was shown off and heard.

Sneak Peak of "Inside Out" Coming to Epcot Later This Month:

Goodbye "Tomorrowland and hello "Inside Out." This morning it was announced that the sneak preview of "Tomorrowland" would end on May 24 in Epcot. In its place a week later, May 30, a sneak preview of Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" in the previous Captain EO attraction. It will offer guests a sneak peak in an advance of the new film. It will be complete with in-theater effects and an introduction from the filmmakers.

"Inside Out" which hits theaters June 19, is about the emotions and adventures inside 11-year old Riley which will introduce us to Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust. These five emotions are in charge of keeping Riley happy. The film is directed by Pete Docter ("Monsters, Inc." and "Up"), produced by Jonas Rivera ("Up"), and has an original score by Michael Giacchino ("The Incredibles", "Ratatouille", and "Up"). Here is the trailer for the film:

Harambe Market Opens Later This Month at Disney's Animal Kingdom:

Disney's Animal Kingdom will get a new addition of food choices with the new Harambe Market opening later this month on May 30. This morning at the "Coolest Summer Ever" event details were released on the new market opening in Africa section of the theme park. 

There will be four different walk-up windows at Harambe Market for guests to choose from specialty African cuisine. Kitamu Grill will feature skewered chicken and a kabob flatbread sandwich. Famous Sausages will have a specialty corn dog that will be inspired by a South African sausage called, boerewors. This specialty is dipped in curry-infused corn batter. Chef Mwanga's will feature a spice-rubbed karubi rib served with green papaya-carrot slaw. The final window will feature Wanjohi Refreshments. The window will offer beverages that will include six South African wines by the glass and other specialty drinks. 

The Kabob Flatbread Sandwich at Kitamu Grill

Borrowers from Famous Sausages

Spice-Rubbed Karubi Rib from Chef Mwanga's

Guests will be able to sit in the shade at Harambe Market with seating available for over 200. The theme of the new marketplace is that the area was built around a Colonial-era train depot that is complete with a 1960's water tower. Harambe Market will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom at the end of May.

Walls in Front of Chinese Theater Come Down at Disney's Hollywood Studios:

Today the walls in front of the Chinese Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios came down after months of the deconstruction of the Sorcerer's Hat. Now the foundation of the hat is still there but now plants and greenery take the place of the infamous hat that was blocking the theater. Photo's are courtesy of Dave Holland on Twitter, @Daveh787.