Disney’s bringing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Harrison Ford (‘Han Solo’) to help show off the new Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Ford will be part of The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 special airing on February 21, 2016, walking viewers through the Star Wars lands coming to both Disney resorts. According to ABC’s announcement, viewers can expect to learn new details about the plans for the much-anticipated lands.
In addition to Ford, the two-hour ABC special will feature Frozen‘s Josh Gad. Gad will provide a look at two of Disneyland’s special locations: Walt Disney’s private apartment and the Disneyland Dream Suite. Walt Disney’s apartment is located above the Main Street Fire Station where a lamp still burns in the window in his memory. The Disneyland Dream Suite is in New Orleans Square and was created so that Walt Disney could have a place to entertain his family and friends.
Sir Elton John is confirmed to perform the title track from his upcoming Wonderful Crazy Night album as well as “Circle of Life,” his Oscar nominated song from The Lion King.
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Walt Disney’s legacy lives on through the Disneyland Resort, but even he might not have been able to imagine how big his idea would become at Disneyland and at Disney parks that span the globe. He launched an entirely new concept for family entertainment that remains as relevant today as the day it opened, July 17, 1955, for guests of all ages. The Disneyland Resort will continue its 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration through Summer 2016, extending the three spectacular after-dark shows created for the special anniversary – the “Paint the Night” parade, the immersive “Disneyland Forever” fireworks show and the all-new “World of Color–Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney.” The exciting celebration, which also features sparkling décor, themed food and merchandise, will conclude on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016.
