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Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway adds Fun photo-op

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The entrance to the Amsterdam theater in New York City’s Times Square used to feature a giant purple ad, that featured the genie-inspired logo for the musical. When I was there, patrons and even just passers-by on the streets would stop to take a photo on the wall.

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Disney has now upgraded that wall to make it an actual photo-op featuring the Cave of Wonders and a magic lamp. Watch the installation video here:

There’s a whole amazing scene to take your photos with, but people seem to be focusing on the magic lamp:

and #selfie, of course:
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Disney’s The Lion King is top Broadway earner for 2014

Congratulations to the team at Disney theatrical, for the second year in a row Disney’s “The Lion King” musical ruled the pridelands of Broadway as the top earning musical. Disney actually had two of the top 5 spots with “Aladdin” taking 5th place on the… Read More »Disney’s The Lion King is top Broadway earner for 2014

Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack

I’m always a fan of these “one man band” multi-track a capella numbers. The latest entry, and one of the best vocally, is from Matt Mulholland with his a cappella cover of “Friend Like Me” from Disney’s Aladdin. Matt’s sweet dulcet tones come to you… Read More »Videopolis: Friend like Me – a Capella Multitrack

Official Lyric video for Prince Ali from Disney’s Aladdin the Musical

“Prince Ali” is the big production number that opens the second act of Disney’s Aladdin the Musical. The colorful, energetic stage production brings new life to the 1992 animated Disney film with a freshening up by original composer Alan Menken and new lyrics and book… Read More »Official Lyric video for Prince Ali from Disney’s Aladdin the Musical

Videopolis: “Friend Like Me” Piano tribute to Robin Williams

Scott Bradlee, whose fantastic Disney cartoon theme song covers with his band PostModern Jukebox we shared earlier, is out with his own tribute to the late great Robin Williams. Bradlee plays a piano only version of “Friend Like Me” as a tribute to Williams. Not… Read More »Videopolis: “Friend Like Me” Piano tribute to Robin Williams

Disney Channel to air Aladdin in Robin Williams Tribute

The four main Disney channels will be showing Disney’s “Aladdin” several times this week as part of a tribute to the late great Robin Williams. Here’s when you can catch them (all times Eastern and Pacific): Saturday at 9am and 6:30pm, Disney Channel Saturday at… Read More »Disney Channel to air Aladdin in Robin Williams Tribute

Robin Williams, Disney’s Genie, Reported Dead Today at Age 63

The news is still rolling in but Robin Williams, Disney’s original Genie and a Disney Legend, has reportedly died at the age of 63. According to KRON, the actor and comedian was found unconscious in his home near Tiburon, CA this afternoon and was pronounced… Read More »Robin Williams, Disney’s Genie, Reported Dead Today at Age 63

Disney and Doctor Who Crossover Tees on Tee Fury today

Artist Karen Hallion, whose Steampunk Disney Princesses we profiled in 2011, and whose Disney Princess tshirt battle we highlighted before, obviously loves Disney. But did you know, she is also a Doctor Who fan. Her illustrations that mashup Disney and Doctor Who are some of my… Read More »Disney and Doctor Who Crossover Tees on Tee Fury today