The Music of Coco

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The music of Coco is bright, and vibrant, and celebrates its Mexican heritage beautifully. Snippets of three of the songs that were written for the film can be heard below.

"The World Es Mi Familia" is sung by Miguel, and shows his love of music, although it is forbidden in his family.

"Un Poco Loco" is a crazy little song that Miguel and Hector sing together.

"Remember Me" is a song sung by Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel's ancestor and hero. Coco arrives in theaters on November 22.

Happy 35th Anniversary EPCOT!

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Today marks the 35th anniversary of Disney's Experimental Prototype Community Of Tomorrow, or EPCOT. The park will be celebrating this milestone with a commemorative map, a musical celebration with Voices of Liberty and Mariachi Cobre, special merchandise, and fireworks.

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A unique collection of "I was there" merchandise will only be available for one day at a pop-up shop just past the Art of Disney. 

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Seven items will be available, including shirts for kids and adults, a hat, an ornament, and a limited edition pin. Annual Passholders can also buy a t-shirt designed just for them. 

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Additional 35th anniversary merchandise will be available all year. There are several different collections, from a retro-inspired look that captures the spirit of EPCOT's beginnings "We've only just begun to dream," 

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to a set featuring the unity design from Future World. Which one do you like best? I think I'd go for the Future World set. 

Star-Lord and Baby Groot on a Cosmic Sleigh Ride

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The latest Funko POPVinyl Short features Star-Lord and Baby Groot trying to evade Taserface. That's one wild Cosmic Sleigh Ride! So cute.

Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Specials Coming in October

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A new trailer has been released for two Star Wars: Forces of Destiny specials. The half hour shows will air on October 1 and 29 on the Disney Channel. Afterward, they will also be available on Disney's YouTube. The specials will be made up of the previously released shorts featuring Rey, Jyn Erso, Sabine, Leia, Ahsoka Tano, and Padme Amidala, as well as 8 new ones. The new shorts will include additional characters, such as Han Solo, Hera Syndulla, Finn, Maz Kanata, and more.

Disney originally launched Forces of Destiny to show the powerful female characters of the Star Wars universe. However, as Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said, they are, "for anyone who has been inspired by Leia's heroism, Rey's courage, or Ahsoka's tenacity." And the shorts all fit in with the existing Star Wars storylines. Story Group member Carrie Beck said, "One of the opportunities here was to tell the stories in between the larger moments and imagine some of the ways our characters have crossed. It's all part of the larger swath of storytelling."

Behind the Screams at Mickey's Boo-To-You Parade

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One of my favorite parts of the Boo-To-you Parade at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is the Dead Waltzers. Modeled after the ballroom dancers in the Haunted Mansion, these spooks create quite a stir as they glide past. According to Choreographer Larry Kornfehl, becoming a Dead Waltzer is a highly coveted position that requires a lot of talent and a fair amount of imagination, too. Each couple must come up with a story for their characters, including how they met their tragic end.

After months of practice, the end result is amazing. Here's a video I took of the dancers earlier this month.

The ballroom dancers and the gravediggers from the Haunted Mansion are my favorite part of the Boo to You Parade. The parade was delayed several times last Friday, so I was glad I was able to see it. #Disney #DisneyWorld #MNSSHP #MNSSHP2017 #BooToYou #BallroomDancers #HauntedMansion #MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenParty

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Once Upon A Time Portraits

Once Upon a Time returns to ABC soon, but with a major twist. At the end of last season, a grown-up Henry met his daughter, who was looking for his help to save their family. It appears that the former residents of Storybrooke have been placed under a whole new curse in a whole new town. Welcome to Hyperion Heights.

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Young Henry is all grown up, but he seems to have forgotten all about his magical past.

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Hook, minus Emma, is a police officer named Rogers in Hyperion Heights.

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Lucy, following in her father's footsteps, has come to Hyperion Heights to prove to Henry that magic is real. And that he is, in fact, her father.

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The Evil Queen has a new look and a new job: barkeeper at Roni's. And you guessed it, she's Roni.

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Rumplestiltskin's new identity is a mystery, but he seems to have given up suits.

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Cinderella, known as Jacinda in this world, is Lucy's mom, so we can expect to see Cinderella and Henry's romance this season.

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Drizella, Cinderella's wicked step sister, goes by Ivy in Hyperion Heights.

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The Princess and the Frog's Tiana, who goes by Sabine, will get her origin story this season.

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Alice, or should I say Tilly, has left Wonderland behind for Hyperion Heights.

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And finally, what would Once Upon a Time be without a villain. Lady Tremaine, Cinderella's evil stepmother, goes by Victoria Belfry now.

With all of the changes, I can't wait to see how it all turns out. Which character are you most looking forward to? Catch Once Upon a Time's season 7 premiere on Friday, October 6 on ABC.

Tsum Tsum Play Sets

These Tsum Tsum sets are so cute! First up is the Lilo and Stitch Ohana in Hawaii set. It includes Lilo's house, a hammock between two palm trees, scrimp in a wagon, Stitch in his car, Lilo, and a surf board with several accessories.

Next up, the Alice in Wonderland Down the Rabbit Hole set. This set includes Alice, the Mad Hatter, and the Cheshire Cat, the tea party table complete with teacups, the White Rabbit's house, a tree with lanterns, and several tiny accessories. 

The final set is Aladdin's The Palace of Agrabah. The set includes Jasmine in the palace, Aladfin as Prince Ali on the magic carpet, the Genie in a Goofy hat, the lamp, the Cave of Wonders, and a trunk full of accessories. Which set is your favorite?