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#DisneyMagicMoments: Virtual Viewing of ‘The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands’ at Disneyland Paris

We’re continuing our #DisneyMagicMoments with a special virtual viewing of the spectacular stage show “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands” from Disneyland Paris tonight at 7 p.m. ET!

For this pre-recorded viewing of “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands,” you’re front and center to experience the iconic moments of a Disney classic. To quote the fearsome Scar, “be prepared” to jump to the beat as a tribe of singers, dancers and acrobats brilliantly bring famous Pride Rock anthems to life for everyone at home.

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And to prepare for tonight’s virtual viewing, we’re offering an extra dose of pixie dust with some fun “Lion King” augmented reality effects on Instagram. With the effects, you can wear the colorful, detailed costumes of The Lion King on Broadway!

Click here on your mobile device to enjoy these special AR effects!

We’re also sharing several downloadable “Lion King” activity sheets for everyone at home. While you’re enjoying the show’s renditions of favorites like “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” you can create your own magical artwork! Click here now to download our “Lion King” activity sheets.

We hope tonight’s viewing of “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands” and our extra offerings add a touch of Disney magic to your night! Keep checking back for more #DisneyMagicMoments coming soon.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disneyland Paris, DLP

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Baby Babirusa Born At Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

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A new baby babirusa has been born in Animal Kingdom!

Her name is Kirana which means “sunbeam” in Indonesian and its the first one born in Animal Kingdom! Her parents are Betty and Mentari, you might have seen them at the park while you enjoyed a ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari during one of your visits to the Walt Disney World Resort.

Babirusas are an endangered specie, part of the hog family, they are native to the swamps and rainforests of the Indonesian Islands, that’s why the Animal Kingdom team gave her the name of Kirana.

Also did you know male babirusas can grow tusks as long as 17 inches that even go through their snout? Their upper ones can actually grow so much that could penetrate their skin curving back towards their forehead and sometimes back into the skull as well.

This “deer-pig” story is another successful one for Disney’s Animal, Science and Environmental Team as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP) overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This plan assures responsible breeding for endangered species such as babirusa pigs and hartmann’s mountain zebras! 

The birth of this baby babirusa is a great step toward the worldwide conservation and understanding of the species that will help to ensure a future generation for these vulnerable animals.

So next time you are at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, don’t forget to go on the Kilimanjaro Safari and say hi to Kirana!

Until then, you can learn more about animals at Disney here! Hope you enjoy it.

Credit: Disney Parks Blog

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Filed Under: DisneyNature, News, Parks & Resorts, Walt Disney World, animal kingdom, baby babirusa, Conservation, DAK, Disney Animals, disney magic moments, disney magic of nature, Disney Nature, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, kirana, WDW

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Celebrate Your 2020 Grad with Disney Magic

As part of #DisneyMagicMoments, we’re offering some fun and creative ideas to help you add a dose of Disney pixie dust to any at-home graduation celebration!

Our special Disney grad pack includes DIY projects and virtual celebration ideas for everyone at home. Show your graduate just how proud you are with these downloadable surprises:

If you’re throwing a virtual celebration in honor of a special graduate, include our themed video chat background for a touch of Disney magic. Our animated background is easy to add to your video event. Simply right-click on the video above and save it to your computer. Then, follow the conferencing platform’s instructions.

For graduates celebrating at home with a drive-by car parade of friends and family, display your support with a printable Disney sign of congratulations.

You can customize a special graduation banner for a personalized message too. You can customize a special graduation banner for a personalized message too. First, pick which color you’d like. You can choose between yellow, grey, black and red. Then click here to download the instructions!

Also, if you’d like to share words of inspiration for a graduate, download one of our congratulations ecards above.

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And of course, a graduation cap is part of the tradition that can add to the feeling of accomplishment! Download instructions for a do-it-yourself cap that can also be customized for a celebrating Disney fan.

Congratulations to the class of 2020! We hope our Disney grad pack adds a touch of Disney magic to your special celebration.

Keep checking back for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this on the Disney Parks Blog.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Behind the Camera – Backstage in the ‘Balloon Room’ at Magic Kingdom Park

‘Balloon Room’ at Magic Kingdom Park

This is a backstage magic photo I took in the “balloon room” at Magic Kingdom Park, where the balloons are prepped for the day. My plan for being in this room was to show how Walt Disney World Resort brings joy to guests every day. And what brings more joy to a child than a balloon?

The balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. are one of my absolute favorite things in any Disney park. The colors … the liveliness of them bopping into one another … I just LOVE them!

When I walked into the room on this particular morning a few years ago, balloons were flooding the space, making it hard to even close the door behind me. Walking through hundreds of these balloons – having them all bump up against me and my camera gear – felt like a hug. It was a really magical moment that made me feel lucky to work where I do.

I had some lighting equipment in tow and an assistant to help me carve out a shot I had envisioned in my head, but as we were setting things up, I saw this scene playing out and quickly fired the shutter. I knew immediately, before even looking at the little screen on my camera or getting back to my desk, I had the shot that was in my head – no additional help or lights needed! It’s moments like that when I’m reminded Disney magic is everywhere.

Ready to take your picture-taking skills to the next level? Head over to the Disney Youth Programs Kahoot! page to learn photography concepts used by Disney photographers!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, MK, Photography, WDW

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Check Out This Sunrise Time-Lapse from Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

There’s nothing quite as magical as a Disney Parks castle! So few guests have the chance to watch the sun rise over the majestic spires of Disneyland Paris’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, but today’s edition of #DisneyMagicMoments brings you just that. And thanks to a little extra pixie dust, you can watch the entire sunrise in 90 seconds flat!

From Disneyland Paris to all of our Disney Parks around the world, keep your eyes on the horizon for our next sunrise! And remember, “They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.”

We have so many more #DisneyMagicMoments in store right here on the Disney Parks Blog.

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