How the oral histories of the Pacific Islands inspired “Moana”
The story for Disney’s latest movie Moana is not ripped from the pages of a fairy tale book like many of its predecessors; it is inspired by the real, oral histories[…]
Author: Michelle Pagaran
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The making of Moana’s music [An interview with composer Opetaia Foa’i of Te Vaka]
Voyagers and way-finders. That is what the ancestors of the South Pacific people were. Their stories were the kind the South Pacific music group “Te Vaka” wanted to tell when[…]
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Technology and art join together in “The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition,” open today!
The California Science Center in Los Angeles is excited to host “The Science Behind Pixar Exhibition,” which demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) bring the art of simple storyboard[…]
Disney Accelerator helps start-ups like littleBits develop innovative products and experiences
This Thursday, the start-up companies selected to participate in the 2016 Disney Accelerator program will present their businesses to an audience of industry leaders and Disney executives on “Demo Day.”[…]
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How Disney helped build a community garden park in an East Harlem neighborhood
Disney has been no stranger to philanthropic endeavors. Social media campaigns like “#ShareYourEars” helped raise over $2 million dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation just earlier this year. It was a[…]
Catch the Ron Clements and John Musker film festival happening at the El Capitan Theatre
Just like the El Capitan Theatre’s previous film festival in anticipation of Zootopia, there will be another set of film screenings in anticipation of Ron Clements and John Musker’s latest work Moana. […]
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Parrots, pirates, and technological progress: How Audio-Animatronics at Disney Parks has advanced in recent years
Whether on Small World or Pirates of the Caribbean, Audio-Animatronics are a staple across all classic Disney attractions. The first Audio-Animatronics premiered at the Enchanted Tiki Room, and some of[…]
Fall events to look forward to at the Disneyland Resort and beyond
John Williams: Maestro of the Movies 9/2-9/4 John Williams returns at the Hollywood Bowl and performs his legendary scores to iconic movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones. Get[…]
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How this Doc McStuffins museum exhibit is teaching young kids compassion and healthy habits
“Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit” is an all-new, touring museum exhibit by Disney Junior and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis that teaches young children about the importance of a healthy lifestyle[…]
A Boy and His Dragon [Pete’s Dragon review]
Set in the majestic redwood forests of the Pacific Northwest, Pete’s Dragon is a magical tale about an orphaned boy named Pete (Oakes Fegley) who lives in the woods with[…]
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Celebrate The El Capitan Theatre’s 90th Anniversary with 9 fun facts about the theatre
The historic El Capitan Theatre is celebrating 90 years of being “Hollywood’s Classic Movie Palace” this year. That’s over nine decades of movie magic shown on its screens. From outside,[…]
Here is everything you need to know about the Guardians Of The Galaxy attraction that’s taking over Tower Of Terror at DCA
It was confirmed by Disney that a Guardians of the Galaxy themed attraction will be coming to Disney California Adventure Park Summer 2017, replacing the current attraction The Twilight Zone[…]