'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed

The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Disney shops open inside dozens of Target stores today

Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.

From Lee Thomas to Scar, 'Lion King' villain
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FOX 2's Lee Thomas gets his makeup done as Scar from 'The Lion King' by the production's hair and makeup supervisor, Jennifer Ivey.

Disney's The Lion King in Detroit now - Feb. 26
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Actor John Sloan III of Oak Park joins us on The Nine to tell us more about Disney's The Lion King.

Royal Oak native Disney's lead artist on 'Moana'
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Royal Oak native Amy Smeed joins us on The Nine to tell us more about her work with Disney and its latest animation film, "Moana."