Disney on Ice Presents Follow Your Heart Featuring Finding Dory, Inside Out, and So Much More

The new Disney on Ice show will be called "Follow Your Heart" will begin its production with shows this Fall beginning in Orlando. This year it will feature Pixar's record breaking animated film, "Finding Dory." It will also feature "Inside Out," Disney's "Frozen," and many other of our beloved Disney and Pixar stories.

• Just keep swimming with Dory, Nemo, Marlin and new pal Hank from Pixar’s Finding Dory as they embark on a life-changing excursion to find her parents and discover the true meaning of family.
• Cheer with the Emotions from Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out–Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust– as they help Riley find the confidence to win the hockey championship and experience the emotional rollercoaster of growing up.
• Venture to wintery world of Arendelle where Olaf and Kristoff help reunite royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen and learn love is the most powerful magic of all.
• See Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana and the Disney Princesses make their dreams come true through their virtues of bravery, kindness and perseverance. And celebrate true friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and The Toy Story gang.
• Make unforgettable memories with Mickey, Minnie and all your Disney friends when Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart skates into your hometown!

Besides Orlando, here are the other cities Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart will be hitting:

Sunrise, Florida
Miami, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia
Charlotte, North Carolina
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Huntsville, Alabama
New Orleans, Louisiana
Raleigh, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hampton, Virginia
Fairfax, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
Indianapolis, Indiana
Houston, Texas
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cleveland, Ohio
Newark, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Chicago, Illinois
London, Ontario
Rosemont, Illinois
San Antonio, Texas
Hidalgo, Texas
Kansas City, Missouri
Toronto, Ontario
Worchester, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Montreal, Quebec

Are you excited for this year's Disney on Ice production, Follow Your Heart?

First 'Beauty and the Beast' Poster Released; Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire

First 'Beauty and the Beast' Poster Released:

We all went crazy when the first teaser trailer for the live action remake of "Beauty and the Beast" was released. Today, this morning to be exact Emma Watson (Belle) gave us our first look at the first teaser poster being released on her Facebook page. Check it out:

"Beauty and the Beast" stars Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Audra McDonald, Ian McKellen, and Emma Thompson. The film will hit theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017.

Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire:

It was revealed during Monday's live steam of the 4th of July fireworks that the Disney Parks Blog will live stream every Monday for the month of July. This will begin this Monday, July 11 with a live stream of the new Magic Kingdom stage show, "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire." The live stream will begin at 4:10 p.m. ET. 

The stage show brings beloved Disney stories to life in a spectacular performance that features an original song, memorable music, dancing, delightful costumes, and magical special effects. You can also expect see some of your favorite cast of characters including Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. That's not all as the new stage show features characters from the newest Disney classics including Frozen, Tangled, and The Princess and the Frog.

I can't wait to tune into to see "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire ahead of my trip that is just 73 days away. 

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D23 Expo 2017 Tickets on Sale Next Week, Star Wars Show Live from Star Wars Celebration: Europe, and More

D23 Expo 2017 Tickets on Sale Next Week:

While we are still a year away from the 2017 D23 Expo, tickets will go on sale beginning next week, July 14 for next year's expo at 10 a.m. PT. Today we got prices for the expo which will take place on July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Next year will be the 5th expo which is a biennial event. 

The event will of course celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with live events, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. It will return with fan favorites such as the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, and the Mousquerade Costume Contest plus so much more. 

Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will be available at a discounted price for a limited time. From July 14–December 31, 2016, tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission and $46 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $57 for a one-day adult admission and $41 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $296 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

Here is more information on the VIP Sorcerer Package from the release from D23:

A limited number of VIP Sorcerer Packages for D23 Expo 2017 will be available. The Sorcerer Package includes:

• Three-day admission ticket and commemorative Sorcerer credential
• Reserved seating at presentations in Hall D23, Stage 23, and Stage 28
• Limited-edition D23 American Tourister boarding bag
• Pre-Expo tour of select exhibits including Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
• Exclusive shopping time in the D23 Expo Dream Store, Disney Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale
• Tour of the D23 Expo show floor the day before the Expo is open to the public
• Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
• Exclusive entrance to the Expo each morning
• A voucher for an appointment with an on-site massage therapist
• Exclusive D23 Expo gift pack including gifts from D23 and the rest of The Walt Disney Company
• Meet and Greet with a special Disney guest
• “Fond Farewell” reception on final day of Expo
• Plus, access to the Sorcerer Member Lounge and other benefits

Sorcerer Package tickets are available exclusively to both D23 Gold and Gold Family Members at $2,250 per ticket. Members have the option to purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and benefits are highlighted at D23Expo.com.

As always stay tuned to It All Started With a Mouse as more information the 2017 D23 Expo is released in the coming months.

Star Wars Show to Live Stream Star Wars Celebration Europe:

We are all excited for Star Wars Celebration Europe which is next weekend, July 15-17 in London. Today we received amazing news from The Star Wars Show that they will be live streaming the event beginning Friday, July 15 through Sunday July 17. 

The live stream will feature celebrity guests, interviews with Star Wars creators, must-see panels, and so much more. The show of course will be hosted by Star Wars Show hosts Andi Gutierrez and Peter Townley. 

That's not all as there will also be a live stream of the special Rogue One: A Star Wars Story panel (11  a.m. EST/ 8 a.m. PST) presented by Verizon. It will feature director of the film Gareth Edwards who will be joined by Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy along with other special guests for a live discussion on the much anticipated film this winter. 

We can't wait to hear all the the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Europe next weekend.

Tokyo Disney Resort to Debut Frozen Forever Nighttime Spectacular:

Disney really just won't "Let It Go" as today Tokyo Disney Resort a new nighttime spectacular called "Frozen Forever" set to debut next year. "Frozen Forever" will run from January 13 through March 17, 2017 and will be presented as part of the Tokyo Disneyland special event, "Anna and Elsa's Frozen Fantasy." Here are some details released from Oh My Disney:

“Frozen Forever” will involve scenes from the hit Disney film, Frozen, being projected onto the exterior of Cinderella Castle, which will bring a one-of-a-kind experience to guests at the park. It will focus on the film’s themes, showing Anna and Elsa’s childhood and adventures, with an emphasis on family ties. Hit songs like “Let it Go,” “For the First Time in Forever,” and “Love Is an Open Door” will be included, with the grand finale featuring exciting pyrotechnics over the castle.

Reserved Seating for "Frozen Forever" will available via a lottery system. For more details on the show and the lottery you can visit the Tokyo Disney Resort website.

Tentative 2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Line Up; New Light Lunch Menu Introduced at Tiffins

Tentative 2016 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Line Up:

With the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival just around the corner, beginning September 14, details have been slowly rolling in including the Eat to the Beat Concert Series line up. Now not all of the acts have been announced but we do know now that Wang Chung will open up the festival on September 14 and 15th. 

Other acts include Air Supply, Sugar Ray, Boyz II Men (Dates to be announced), and so many more. The full line up should be announced in the coming weeks. Performances will be at the American Gardens Theatre stage in the America pavilion in World Showcase. Here is the tentative line up with all acts subject to change:

Sep. 14-15: Wang Chung
Sep. 16-18: Starship starring Mickey Thomas
Sep. 19-20: Air Supply
Sep. 21-23: TBD
Sep. 24: Fuel
Sep. 26-28: Sugar Ray
Sep. 29-30: TBD
Oct. 1-2: David Cook
Oct. 3-4: Wilson Phillips
Oct. 5-6: TBD
Oct. 7-9: Plain White T’s NEW!
Oct. 10-11: 38 Special
Oct. 12-13: Jeffrey Osbourne
Oct. 14-16: TBD
Oct. 17-19: Dennis de Young and the Music of Styx
Oct. 20-21: Christopher Cross
Oct. 22-23: Toad the Wet Sprocket NEW!
Oct. 24-31: TBD
Nov. 1-3: TBD
Nov. 4-6: Delta Rae NEW!
Nov. 7-9: TBD
Nov. 10-11: Sister Hazel
Nov. 12-14: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

What acts are you looking forward to most during this year's Eat to the Beat Concert Series?

New Light Lunch Menu Introduced at Tiffins:

A new lighter and more affordable lunch menu will now be offered along with the regular lunch menu at the recently opened Tiffins Signature Restaurant at Animal Kingdom. The new Light Bites menu and Taste of Tiffins option, allows guests to choose two items, paired with a Jade Blend Rice for only $28. It will allow guests to try items from the regular menu with a lower cost and a smaller portion size. 

Here is the new light lunch menu:

LIGHT BITES -

ARCHAEOLOGIST SALAD 
12 Spring Vegetable Variations, Pumpernickel Soil, Champagne Vinaigrette

HOUSE-MADE HEAD CHEESE AND CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ 14
Goji Berry Chutney, Accoutrements, Whole-Grain Mustard

TIFFINS SIGNATURE BREAD SERVICE 10 Pomegranate Olive Oil, Harissa Yogurt,
Zhough Yogurt, Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

LOBSTER-POPCORN THAI CURRY SOUP 13
Basil Emulsion, Popped Sorghum

TASTE OF TIFFINS -

Choice of Two served with Jade Blend Rice 28

FLASH-FRIED ICY BLUE MUSSELS
Za’atar Butter, Confit Tomato, Persian Cucumber

CRISPY YELLOWTAIL SNAPPER
Som Tam, Black Bean Sauce

72-HOUR BEEF SHORT RIB
Carrots, Chimichurri

MARKET VEGETABLE CURRY
Coconut-Red Curry, Poppadum, Lime Chutney

CHERMOULA RUBBED CHICKEN
Dried Fruits, Olives, Couscous, Harissa Yogurt

BLACK-EYED PEA FRITTERS
Zhough Yogurt, Peppadew Purée

SUSTAINABLE SEASONAL FISH CRUDO*
Roasted Corn Salsa, Finger Lime, Smoked Sea Salt

SALAD OF ROASTED BABY BEETS
Goat Cheese Crema, Walnut Granola, Sun-dried Cherry Vinaigrette

MARINATED GRILLED OCTOPUS
Artichoke Barigoule, Saffron Aïoli, Lemon-Caper Olive Oil

MASA AND PULLED PORK TAMALE
Hominy Succotash, Red Mole Sauce

The new light lunch menu along with the regular lunch menu will be offered from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and will cost 2 table service entitlements on the Disney Dining Plan. 

Happy 4th of July from It All Started With a Mouse

Happy 4th of July everyone may everyone's day be filled with family and friends along with lots of food and fireworks. Happy 240th Birthday America!!!!

Don't forget if you're not in Disney to tune into tonight's live stream on the Disney Parks Blog at 8:50 for "Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky fireworks live from the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

Enjoy the day and make it a magical one.

Pixar Not Planning Any Sequels After "Incredibles 2" in 2019; Disney Testing Automated PhotoPass Cameras

Pixar Not Planning Any Sequels After "Incredibles 2" in 2019:

"Finding Dory" begins a run of sequels for the next four years where we will enter back into the stories of some of our favorite Pixar films. "Cars 3" (2017), "Toy Story 4" (2018), and "Incredibles 2" (2019) could very well be the end of sequels from the animation company according to Pixar President Jim Morris. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he assured fans they would be focusing on original films, specifically squashing a sequel to the 2008 Pixar hit Wall-E.

He said although they would love to go back to the world to find out if the humans survived after returning to the burn-out planet. He said, "But that was really a love story that had its beginning, middle, and end, so we're not really planning any further stories in those worlds at this point."

He continued saying, "Most studios jump on doing a sequel as soon as they have a successful film, but our business model is a filmmaker model, and we don't make a sequel unless the director of the original film has an idea that they like and are willing to go forward on."

Pixar does have an original film that is intended to be released next fall in 2017 in "Coco" which will be directed by "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich. So unless they have ideas for sequels the stories of the likes of "Ratatouille", "Inside Out", and "Wall-E" the continuation of these stories will never come to be. 

Disney Testing Automated PhotoPass Cameras at Non-Attraction Locations:

According to WDW News Today, Disney World has begun testings stationary PhotoPass cameras at non-attraction locations such as Rapunzel's Tower and in a few days The Sword in the Stone in Fantasyland. 

To take a picture, guests will stand in front of the stationary camera, activated it to take the photo, then link it to their My Disney Experience/PhotoPass accounts as they would normally with a PhotoPass photographer. Cast Members are currently helping guests in testing the new system. All participating guests in the test will receive a free photo download as a thank you for helping with this test. 

The system would require for the stationary cameras to become permanent infrastructures around certain locations in the park where photographers wouldn't be stationed normally anyways. What do you think of this new test on automated cameras in Disney Parks?

Fourth of July Celebrations at Disney Parks, Fireworks to be Live Streamed on Disney Parks Blog

Fireworks in the sky, food on the grill, and fun time with family and friends. Happy 4th of July Weekend everybody. Today, Inside Disney Parks Extra gave us an inside look at what going to happen this weekend to celebrate America inside both Disney World and Disneyland. Dave Roark, Manager of Creative Photography at Walt Disney World, gave us some tips on how to snap the best shots of your Disney vacation. Check it out:

Not able to be in Disney for the 4th of July fireworks? Don't worry the Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming their "Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" fireworks live from the Magic Kingdom on July 4th. The live stream will begin at 8:50 p.m. ET with a fresh new blog appearing at the top of the site for the live stream.

Happy 4th of July everyone and enjoy the weekend whether your in Disney or not, enjoy the freedom we have here in America with some great times with family and friends.