PJ Morton & Anika Noni Rose Release New Song for ‘Princess and the Frog’ Attraction
Get ready for an enchanting musical journey through the bayou! Grammy-winner PJ Morton and talented singer/actress Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana, teamed up to create a brand-new song for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The jazzy number is now streaming across all major platforms! The release coincides with the second episode of Disney’s YouTube […]
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter to Star as Mother and Daughter in Disney Prequel, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
Disney has released the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the prequel to the beloved 2019 live-action adaptation. Beyoncé will reprise her role as Nala, this time alongside her daughter Blue Ivy, making her debut as the voice of Kiara, the daughter of Queen Nala and King Simba. Donald Glover is also set to […]
Jason Weaver & Jennifer Hudson Among Performers for the 30th Anniversary of The Lion King
The Hollywood Bowl has announced a roar-some way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s beloved classic, The Lion King. Remember the iconic song, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” in which a young Simba dreams of his future reign? That unforgettable voice belonged to none other than Jason Weaver! Now, Weaver is set […]
Here’s How Disney Is Transforming the Lives of Black Students With Its 4-Day Dreamers Academy
They’ve been empowering the next generation for 17 years! Recently, the Disney Dreamers Academy brought together a diverse group of 100 students from all corners of the U.S. for a life-affirming 4-day experience at the iconic Walt Disney World Resort. Since its inception in 2008, this unique program has been a lighthouse for aspiring youth, […]
Disney Invites NOLA Family Who Inspired Princess Tiana for First Look Ahead of New Attraction Debut
The family of the real-life inspiration behind Princess Tiana recently had a sneak peek at the magic coming soon! Stella Chase Reese, owner of the legendary New Orleans restaurant Dooky Chase’s, recently visited Walt Disney Imagineering and Disneyland Resort for a behind-the-scenes look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney Experiences shared with Because of Them We […]
Meet 5 Black Women Behind Disney’s New ‘Princess & the Frog’ Inspired Attraction
Set to open in the summer of 2024, this new attraction will have more than a splash of #BlackGirlMagic! As Disney‘s beloved animated classic The Princess and the Frog marks its 15th anniversary, the anticipation for the immersive experience of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, set to debut in both Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park, is […]
Brittney Griner Partners With Disney & ESPN to Share Story in New Documentary
Her wife will act as executive producer! Brittney Griner recently inked a deal with Disney to share new content about her imprisonment in Russia, Fox News reports. The new deal includes several media projects, including an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts, a scripted series with ABC Signature, and a documentary sharing her […]