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JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D’Vine Voices at Epcot
Posted by: wdw4christians on: December 6, 2009
Here’s a little something extra for your enjoyment at Walt Disney World Resort’s Epcot theme park:
D’Vine Voices uniquely blends the soulful expressiveness of Gospel and Inspirational music with the sounds of Jazz, R&B, and urban music. When this versatile ensemble of vocal and instrumental artists of Central Florida takes the stage, the results are simply…D’Vine! [...]
What do you think about the Princess and the Frog?
Posted by: wdw4christians on: November 29, 2009
I’m not sure what to think about the new Disney princess movie. A return to hand-drawn animation excites me and I think it’s great that the movie features an African-American protagonist. But the previews I’ve seen cause a bit of concern about old stereotypes being perpetuated. The voodoo side of things concerns me too.
I haven’t [...]
The Man Behind the Mouse…an article about Walt.
Posted by: wdw4christians on: November 6, 2009
I went to read Christianity Today’s review of Disney’s A Christmas Carol and they offered a link to this article about the faith and beliefs of Walt Disney as presented in his films. You might be interested:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/movies/commentaries/filmmakersoffaith/fofdisney.html
Disney’s A Christmas Carol – the train tour & the 3D Movie
Posted by: wdw4christians on: June 14, 2009
http://www.squidoo.com/Disneys-Christmas-Carol-Train-Tour
Great interview with Pete Docter, director of Pixar’s new film “Up”
Posted by: wdw4christians on: May 30, 2009
The Pixar films seem to carry on the strength of story and the heart that has been at the center of Disney films through the years. The company has produced great movie after great movie – the kind of stories that children (and adults) fall in love with and want to watch over and over [...]
Easter Church Services at Walt Disney World
Posted by: wdw4christians on: April 6, 2009
Will you be at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida over Easter Sunday and wonder where you can find a church service?
Easter Services are offered in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Contemporary Resort is near the Magic Kingdom. These religious services are not offered every week but are available for Easter.
Catholic Mass [...]
Walt Disney World – Night of Joy – September 11 & 12, 2009.
Posted by: wdw4christians on: February 27, 2009
On September 11 and 12, 2009, be there as some of the most popular names and most powerful voices in rock, pop and gospel Contemporary Christian music take the stage and rock the mic during Night of Joy, now at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™! *American Idol® is a registered trademark of 19 TV Ltd. and [...]
Walt Disney World Resort in February – Ride Closures, Special Events, and Crowd Warnings
Posted by: wdw4christians on: February 20, 2009
Crowd Warnings:
1. American Idol Passholder Preview – February 5 – 8. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting a new “American Idol” themed attraction and Disney Annual Passholders will can get a sneak preview, before the attraction opens to the general public. Annual Passholders should sign up online for a specific date and time to either [...]
Deed Rather Than Words by Walt Disney
Posted by: wdw4christians on: February 18, 2009
I ran across something interesting online today. It’s an essay written by Walt Disney about the impact of his church upbringing on his life. The essay was written for a book called Faith is a Star and contains essays by famous people. There is one used copy available on amazon.com for $16; I may buy [...]
Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Posted by: wdw4christians on: February 4, 2009
Most Christians have at least a vague idea that a Tiki has some kind of Polynesian religious connections and you may wonder if “Enchanted Tiki Room – Under New Management” in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom is appropriate for the family.
I checked wikipedia for information on tikis and was surprised to learn that, in Maori mythogy, the [...]
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