Details Released on the “Frozen” Soundtrack

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

Walt Disney Animation Studios released details of the soundtrack for Frozen yesterday.

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The dynamic soundtrack will feature eight original songs from Kristen Anderson-Lopez (In Transit, Winnie the Pooh) and Tony® Award-winning songwriter Robert Lopez (Avenue Q, The Book of Mormon), plus a score by the composer of last year’s Oscar®-winning short Paperman, Christophe Beck.

The original motion picture soundtrack, featuring the end-credit recording of “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato. It will be available for sale on November 25, 2013.

Frozen is directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surf’s Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph) and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog). Frozen will debut in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013.

“Jennifer, Chris and the team have created a film with an engaging setting full of compelling characters,” Del Vecho said. “The music elevates and propels this storytelling. The songwriters Kristen and Bobby participated in the creation of the story. We met with them for two hours each day via video conference while we were building our plot—not necessarily about the songs, but about the characters: who they are, how they think, what they want. Each song enhances and expands the story in a way that fully engages the audience in this world.”

The Frozen soundtrack, set for release from Walt Disney Records on November 25, 2013, is available for pre-order at http://smarturl.it/fa1 and http://smarturl.it/fsAmazona1. The Frozen two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack, which will also be available November 25, 2013, feature 23 and 27 additional tracks respectively, including demos, outtakes and a “Let It Go” instrumental karaoke track.

The soundtrack listing includes:

  1. “Frozen” Heart – Performed by Cast
  2. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Performed by Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn and Katie Lopez
  3. “For the First Time in Forever” – Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel
  4. “Love Is an Open Door” – Performed by Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana
  5. “Let It Go” – Performed by Idina Menzel
  6. “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People” – Performed by Jonathan Groff
  7. “In Summer” – Performed by Josh Gad
  8. “For the First Time in Forever” (Reprise) – Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel
  9. “Fixer Upper” Performed by – Maia Wilson and Cast
  10. “Let It Go” (Demi Lovato Version) – Performed by Demi Lovato
  11. Vuelie (Featuring Cantus) – Score
  12. Elsa and Anna – Score
  13. The Trolls – Score
  14. Coronation Day – Score
  15. Heimr Àrnadalr – Score
  16. Winter’s Waltz – Score
  17. Sorcery – Score
  18. Royal Pursuit – Score
  19. Onward and Upward – Score
  20. Wolves – Score
  21. The North Mountain – Score
  22. We Were So Close – Score
  23. Marshmallow Attack! – Score
  24. Conceal, Don’t Feel – Score
  25. Only An Act of True Love – Score
  26. Summit Siege – Score
  27. Return to Arendelle – Score
  28. Treason – Score
  29. Some People Are Worth Melting For – Score
  30. Whiteout – Score
  31. The Great Thaw (Vuelie Reprise) – Score
  32. Epilogue – Score

Frozen is a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

Keep checking WDWNT for more Frozen information as it becomes available!

Dirk Wallen’s 10/27/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the All-Star Resorts last week and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

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They are still testing Downtown Disney busses from Animal Kingdom daily

In preparation for the new queue for Festival of the Lion King in Africa, Tusker House is getting some work done

Work continues on the new Festival of the Lion King theater

In the queue for Expedition Everest, the screens were finally turned on for this new display in the queue

These should interact with MagicBands in the coming weeks

The ads are pretty funny

Frozen billboard outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

There are 4 new screens installed at the canner at Star Tours as well

We assume these will interact with MagicBand as well at some point

Frozen banners are now hanging in the animation courtyard

There are construction walls up by PIXAR Place for some reason

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is ready to premiere on November 8th

At the All-Star Resorts, more of these trophy cases have been installed. This one is at Music.

At Movies, the display changes between The Muppets and Star Wars

Eventually, these displays may interact with your MagicBand as well

Here is the Star Wars display

MagicBand accessories are now available at most of the resorts

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Frozen Characters Anna & Elsa Debut in Norway at Epcot

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

Over the weekend, Anna and Elsa from Disney’s upcoming animated film Frozen began greeting guests in some former shop space in the Norway pavilion at Epcot:

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The new exhibit in the stave church is still not open

Windows of the Norway shops are filled with Frozen merchandise

The entrance being used for the meet and greet

Anna and Elsa

Here’s a short video of the duo in action:

Guests get a gift (while supplies last)

After you meet the sisters, you can buy all kids of Frozen merchandise

So, there is a little less shopping to do in the Norway pavilion as the front of the store has been made into the meet and greet. Also, the former perfume room is now being utilized for Frozen items.

So, what do you think? Are you excited to meet Anna and Elsa from Frozen?

Joe Hogarty’s 11/4/13 WDW Photo Report

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty visited the Magic Kingdom and Epcot on Monday and has a number of newsworthy items to share with us from his trip, so let’s take a look:

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Triton’s Treasures is no longer a thing, these space originally meant for a shop will now be a Disney Vacation Club kiosk

As much as I hate to say it, the sign is beautiful

There is a squid weathervane on the building

We believe this to be a reference to the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea attraction

Work continues on Seven Dwarfs’ Mine Train as we approach 2014

We can now see a small building rising near the track

We expect this to be the queue

We believe this to be the entrance

Looking good!

Frozen merchandise can now be found in the Emporium

Some of it is the same you can find at the Disney Store

Moving over to Epcot, Spaceship Earth is awfully dirty

Hopefully there is some way to get up there and clean it

Plenty of Christmas merchandise out in the parks already

Happy holidays!

A Quick Review of Disney Frozen – In Theaters Tomorrow

WDWNT on December 4, 2013

While many criticized Frozen after the initial release of the first trailer the film is quickly gaining praise from Disney, fans and critics alike with recent pre-screenings of the movie. Disney’s Frozen hasn’t even hit theaters yet and it has already been dubbed, “Disney Animation’s best feature since The Lion King.”  The question is will Frozen hold up to all the hype when it hits theaters nationwide on November 27th?

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The movie, based off the Hans Christian Anderson tale Snow Queen, starts off in the quite town of Arendelle where we meet Disney’s TWO newest princesses, Elsa voiced by Idina Menzel and Anna voiced by Kristen Bell. Elsa is gifted with the power to control ice and sky, a gift that makes the film one to watch in 3-D. The snow and ice form into incredible shapes, sculptures and even a lovable snowman. The added depth of 3D makes all of Elsa’s creations a stunning sight to behold. Anna on the other hand is almost the complete opposite of her sister, care-free and a bit clumsy. After an childhood accident that nearly kills Anna, Elsa shuts herself away from everyone out of guilt.

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The movie then flash forwards to years later when the King and Queen both die leaving Elsa to be crowned the next Queen of Arendelle. The coronation ceremony is where the storyline really starts to pick up, the castle doors are open again and suitors come to vie for the hand of Elsa and Anna. While Elsa tries to hide the powers she has been keeping a secret since childhood, Anna meets  Prince Hans voiced by Santino Fontana, the love of her life, and promptly gets engaged, after a musical number of course. The quick engagement does not go over well and the two sisters have a fight causing Elsa to reveal her powers and put the the town of Arendelle in a permanent state of winter. In horror of what she has done, Elsa runs away from the kingdom to the show stealing power ballad, “Let it Go.” From there the adventure begins as Anna sets off to find her sister and bring summer back.

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Frozen is filled with catchy musical numbers that help move along the storyline and even provide a great deal of comic relief. However, no one provides comic relief and steals the show quite like Olaf, the lovable snowman of Elsa’s imagination. Voiced by Josh Gad, Olaf wins over the hearts of viewers with his big heart and innocence. Olaf is a snowman who dreams of finally enjoying the warm sunshine as told in his comedic song, “In Summer,” —  “Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle
But put me in summer and I’ll be a — happy snowman!”

If the movie isn’t enough to convince you, the Oscar destined short film Get a Horse preceding the film is stunning enough to make the ticket worth it! The short features none other than Mickey Mouse and is voiced by his creator, Walt Disney. I don’t want to say too much but the short is probably Disney’s best to date and absolutely has to be viewed in 3D.

There are a flurry of reasons to go see Frozen so be sure to head to the theaters when it opens November 27th!

*Tip: Stay through the end of the credits there will be a Marshmallow surprise for you!

Joe Hogarty’s 11/29/13 Epcot Photo Report

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WDWNT Reporter Joe Hogarty went to Epcot on Friday to experience the first day of Holidays Around the world and he has a ton of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

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Holidays Around the World has returned to Epcot

Joyful! has returned for 2013

As has the Santa Mickey popcorn bucket

Holidays Around the World of course brings us the story of Christmas from each culture

Santa’s Village is back at the American Adventure

The Norsk Kultur cultural exhibit featuring Frozen in Norway finally opened

A really cool model in the exhibit featuring the castle

The American Adventure Christmas tree at night

The World Showcase Christmas tree looks great, as always

These snowflake decorations in Future World are new this year

Happy holidays from Epcot!

Full Photos of the Upcoming Frozen Two-Pack Released

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

The Official Vinylmation Blog released full 360 degree photos of Anna and Elsa today, the two vinylmation figures included in the Frozen two-pack.  The vinyls were designed by Maria Clapsis, are LE 1500, and will release both at parks and online on November 22nd for $29.95.  Take a look at the designs below:

I think these designs, like most of Maria’s work, look fantastic.  While I am not attached to these characters yet, I have high hopes for this movie, and will probably want to add them to my collection eventually.  I love all of the little details, from the snowflakes on the gloves, to the braided hair, to the girly expressions on their faces.  Will you guys be picking this two-pack up?

Upcoming ‘Frozen’ Olaf and Variant Previewed

WDWNT on October 31, 2013

Today, the Official Vinylmation Blog posted a preview of the Limited Edition Olaf figure being released.  Olaf is the snowman from the upcoming film “Frozen”, and like Gusteau, this LE release appears to be coming in a blind box with the possibility of pulling a  variant.  Designed by Maria Clapsis with an LE of 2500, these will release online and in parks on November 22nd for $16.95 each.  Take a look at the previews below:

This first design is the normal “wintertime” Olaf.  The odds of pulling him are 9/10, so there are 2250 total of these guys.

This design is the “summertime” variant.  The odds of pulling him are 1/10, so like the Gusteau variant, there are only 250 total of these guys floating around.

Which design do you guys like more? Without having seen the film yet, I think I like the “wintertime” Olaf more, as that is the image of him that I’m familiar with.  All of this can change after Frozen comes out.  I also really like the use of the clear in the arms, it adds a little more depth.  And of course, the expressions are priceless.  Will you guys be picking this guy up?

New Poster Image Released for Disney “Frozen”

WDWNT on October 29, 2013

The latest poster for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming movie, Frozen, was released online September 17:

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Frozen will be released for the Thanksgiving holiday in theatres in 3D on Wednesday, November 27, 2013.