News Round Up 2018

[Mattimation]

Initially I found it odd that they would be singing a song from a non-Disney movie, but I've just realised it's a 20th Century Fox movie, so I'm wondering if this is why, is this one of the first instances of Disney using something from 20th Century Fox? Or do Voices of Liberty often sing non- Disney songs? I don't know much about them.

I don't know about the Voices of Liberty specifically, but songs from non-Disney musicals have been heard around the park for a while, haven't they? They've been playing some songs from "Hello Dolly" on Mainstreet since I think opening day, though I did just realize that is also becoming a Disney Movie now.

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

Initially I found it odd that they would be singing a song from a non-Disney movie, but I've just realised it's a 20th Century Fox movie, so I'm wondering if this is why, is this one of the first instances of Disney using something from 20th Century Fox? Or do Voices of Liberty often sing non- Disney songs? I don't know much about them.

The Voices of Liberty do sing several Disney songs. The ones that come to mind are:

- "When You Wish Upon A Star"
- "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"
- Friend Medley - "You've Got A Friend In Me/Friend Like Me"
- "Let It Go" (If you are lucky. It is more rare at this point).
- "Seize the Day"

The Voices of Liberty mostly sing American folk music/Patriotic music. That is the bulk of their repertoire. However, they do sing songs from a couple different non-Disney musicals:

- "You'll Never Walk Alone" from Carousel
- "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from Wizard of Oz

They also sing songs from other artists like:

- "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban (Also, more on the rare side).

I assume they need permission to sing these songs in order to perform them. I do know the bulk of their music is written or arranged by two people so it is probably pretty easy to obtain permission to perform songs like this.

 

[rteetz]

News

Reservations Now Open for Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

 

[rteetz]

News

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom Will Not Return, Attraction Already Dismantled

 

[Candlelady]

News

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom Will Not Return, Attraction Already Dismantled

I still miss Alien Encounter. Scared the you know what out of me!

 

[rteetz]

September Disney Rumor Round Up

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disney-rumor-round-up-september-2018/

 

[only hope]

- "Let It Go" (If you are lucky. It is more rare at this point.

Unlucky from my point of view

I love The Greatest Showman soundtrack but I think it, and all Disney/ip/modern songs are out of character for the Voices of Liberty. It really jars with the time period we’re supposed to be in.

 

[rteetz]

Photo Update

PHOTOS - Castle Dreamlight installation nears completion at the Magic Kingdom

 

[andyw715]

Poster for upcoming Harry Potter attraction ... not really giving much away (I think we all knew it was a coaster in the woods

I read somewhere that it is supposed to be Hagrid coaster. Motorcycle and side cars.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Unlucky from my point of view

I love The Greatest Showman soundtrack but I think it, and all Disney/ip/modern songs are out of character for the Voices of Liberty. It really jars with the time period we’re supposed to be in.

I kind of had that thought as I was watching the video. It felt a bit out of place, though they performed it beautifully.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I read somewhere that it is supposed to be Hagrid coaster. Motorcycle and side cars.

that's one of the leading rumors out there

 

[rteetz]

News

Looks like PizzeRizzo may really be closing

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/pizzerizzo-closing-later-this-month-will-operate-seasonally-in-2019/

 

[Iowamomof4]

News

Looks like PizzeRizzo may really be closing

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/pizzerizzo-closing-later-this-month-will-operate-seasonally-in-2019/

Oh, that makes me sad. Our last visit was right after it had opened. I really enjoyed eating and looking out over Muppets Courtyard. It was a great location!

 

[sherlockmiles]

News

BREAKING: Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom Will Not Return, Attraction Already Dismantled

YEAH

 

[Mr. lncredible]

Just got my rejection letter for the Moms panel. How will I sleep at night?

 

[rteetz]

News

Disney Junior facade removed at DHS

http://blogmickey.com/2018/10/photo...cade-demolition-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

Unlucky from my point of view

I love The Greatest Showman soundtrack but I think it, and all Disney/ip/modern songs are out of character for the Voices of Liberty. It really jars with the time period we’re supposed to be in.

I agree. It feels like it moves you out of the theme of Historic U.S. I know I’m getting old, but I truly enjoy when they sing the old folk songs- “Shenendoah” and “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”. I don’t mind a little more recent (“God Bless America”), but Colonial costumes just don’t harken “Let It Go” or “This Is Me”, even though they are done very well. (Just my opinion.)

 

[OKW Lover]

The Voices of Liberty mostly sing American folk music/Patriotic music.

Those that like Voices of Liberty should look for music by Voctave. Many of the VoL members are part of that group.

 

[Keels]

News

Reservations Now Open for Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Lotta crab on the menu for a restaurant that has a crab as a supposed proprietor ...

 

[rteetz]

News

Old Port Royale opens Oct. 8th along with names changes to some of the islands

https://www.wdwmagic.com/resorts/di...ober-8-along-with-changes-to-island-names.htm