‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ exhibit now open at Epcot
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‘The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure’ exhibit now open at Epcot

BySamantha Davis-Friedman

“The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” now open at The American Adventure Pavilion, takes guests on a musical tour across the U.S. with Joe Gardner from Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” as their guide. The exhibit is part of the continuing transformation of Epcot and the park’s ongoing celebration of “curiosity, discovery, and the magic of possibility.”

The music of Phantom Manor: A haunting tune
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The music of Phantom Manor: A haunting tune

ByAttractions Magazine Staff

The music of Phantom Manor is one of the most popular scores among Disneyland Paris guests and fans. As Thomas Zielinski from the Phantom Manor Legends website explains, “The fact that the creators of the attraction thought about the music early on underlines the importance of music in transmitting history and emotion to the guest.”

Graceland kicks off holiday season with virtual Christmas lighting ceremony
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Graceland kicks off holiday season with virtual Christmas lighting ceremony

ByAttractions Magazine Staff

On Nov. 19, Elvis Presley’s Graceland will continue its traditional Christmas lighting ceremony. Starting at 6 p.m. Central Time, the destination will hold a Facebook Live so Elvis fans of all ages can watch his home dazzle in holiday lights.

The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra is taking its final bow
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The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra is taking its final bow

BySamantha Davis-Friedman

If you’ve ever walked through the elegant lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, you’ve probably heard the music of The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra. Today, the orchestra has announced they will be playing their last notes at Walt Disney World next month.

Bring Disneyland to life with extensive theme park soundtracks
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Bring Disneyland to life with extensive theme park soundtracks

ByTharin White

It has been 163 days since the theme parks at Disneyland Resort in California closed. While the parks had plans to reopen, those plans were changed with the consistently-raging battle against COVID-19. While music and sound can never replace the actual park experience, it can help bring back fond memories while we await its eventual…

A 16-year-old organized an incredible 50-person virtual ensemble to play the score from Soarin’ Over California
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A 16-year-old organized an incredible 50-person virtual ensemble to play the score from Soarin’ Over California

ByBrooke Geiger McDonald

Sixteen-year-old Declan Messner has grown up a Disney fan and a music lover, so when he decided to organize a virtual ensemble comprising more than 50 musicians from all over the world, the song choice was clear.