Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings brings magic to life with epic venues including locations within Disney's world-class theme parks. Italy Isola, a private island terrace at Epcot, is a romantic location overlooking World Showcase. A nighttime dessert party here allows guests to enjoy "Epcot Forever," a dazzling fireworks spectacular staged above World Showcase lagoon at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons is celebrating 30 years of making couples’ wedding, vow renewal and engagement dreams come true.
“For the past 30 years, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons has helped create once-in-a-lifetime memories for couples around the globe,” said Korri McFann, marketing director for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons. “As we celebrate this milestone year, we are delighted to offer even more products and experiences to help turn fantasy into reality.”
Coming off the recent 30th Celebration & Fashion Show, we'll share a few details:
Destination weddings have grown in popularity. Located adjacent to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, Lanikuhonua is an idyllic spot for a wedding reception in Hawaii. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
New gowns
Allure Bridals and Disney have teamed up once again to offer a new collection of gowns inspired by Disney princesses. The highlight of the 2021 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection is a trio of gowns inspired by Belle, who is also celebrating a milestone as this year marks the 30th anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast.”
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The dresses (which start at $1,200) will available soon in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. New this year: The gowns will also be sold in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Mexico.
Additional venues
The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom is the newest romantic venue available to happy couples looking to "tie the knot" at Walt Disney World Resort. Couples can remove their face coverings briefly during their wedding at Walt Disney World, a new measure implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
Walt Disney World has many wedding venue options, from a more traditional ceremony at Disney’s Wedding Pavilion to a more magical experience in front of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Now, the company has introduced a few new offerings, which include the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Oak Manor Lawn at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — Riverside.
Special merchandise
In honor of the milestone, the Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry collection has unveiled six new engagement rings and three new groom bands that are available at shopdisney.com/disney-weddings-content. The rings start at $3,000 and bands at $900.
Brides can also celebrate in style with a redesigned bridal headband with pearl accents in tribute to the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Bride and groom-themed Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ears will also be available.
The Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry collection from Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings offers select wedding band styles for men, inspired by Disney magic. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
The Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry collection from Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings offers timeless wedding rings inspired by classic and recent Disney princesses. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
Trends
McFann was joined by other members of the wedding team to discuss recent wedding trends.
One of the biggest they’ve noticed: Couples are simplifying weddings, opting for “micro weddings” amid the pandemic as well as to keep the celebration more personal. As a result, destination weddings have become more popular, which extends the festivities into a vacation and helps limit the guest list, as many won’t make the trip.
In the era of COVID-19, outdoor weddings have also grown in popularity and planning has shifted from in-person meetings to largely virtual discussions via Zoom and other platforms.
Personalized wedding cake designs are just one of the many customizable offerings provided through Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings. This "it's a small world'' inspired cake features classic designs and colors from the final room of the classic Magic Kingdom attraction. (Walt Disney Co./TNS)
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Top 20 films on Disney+, according to Rotten Tomatoes (with the trailer for each)
‘Toy Story 2’
Released in 1999, this is the first of three sequels. It follows Woody, who is stolen from his home by a toy dealer. That leaves Buzz and the rest of the toys to try and rescue him. (100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes' “Tomatometer”)
Toy Story 2 - Official Trailer 1999 [HD]
‘Toy Story’
Released in 1995, this is the film that spawned three sequels. The animated feature follows Woody. He’s a toy belonging to a young boy named Andy. Woody is Andy’s favorite toy, but that could soon change after Andy’s parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear action figure. (100% fresh)
Toy Story (1995) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
‘Pinocchio’
Released in 1940, this animated classic tells the story of a woodworker named Geppetto who wishes on a falling star that his puppet, Pinocchio, could become a real boy. Well, he got what he wished for and that’s just the beginning, as Pinocchio is taken by Honest John. (100% fresh)
‘Mary Poppins’
Released in 1964, Julie Andrews stars in this musical about a nanny with magic powers who comes to work for a banker’s uptight family. Their lives will never be the same again after they go on a number of adventures with Mary and her friend, Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke. (100% fresh)
Mary Poppins (1964): Trailer HQ
‘Old Yeller’
Released in 1957, this is the story of a boy and his dog. Living on a Texas ranch, a runaway dog named Old Yeller damages one of their fields. At first, Travis tries to drive him away, but he and his family eventually warm up to Old Yeller when he saves one of them from a bear attack. (100% fresh)
Old Yeller DVD Trailer
‘Finding Nemo’
Released in 2013, this animated film follows Dory, voiced by Ellen DeGeneres. She’s a forgetful blue reef fish who teams up with Marlin to find Nemo. Nemo swam too close to the surface to try and prove himself and was caught by a diver. Along the way, Dory and Marlin come across the many dangers of the ocean like sharks and jellyfish. (99% fresh)
Finding Nemo - Trailer
‘Inside Out’
Released in 2015, this Pixar animated film follows Riley, who must move from life as she knows it in the Midwest to San Francisco. Riley is guided by her emotions, literally: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. They advise her through her everyday life but also struggle to adjust to her new life. (98% fresh)
Inside Out - Official US Trailer
‘Toy Story 3’
Released in 2010, with Andy grown up and heading off to college, Buzz, Woody and the rest of the toys wonder what their future holds. That’s until they land at Sunnyside Daycare, where a whole new adventure awaits them. (98% fresh)
Toy Story 3: Trailer
‘Zootopia’
Released in 2016, this animated film follows rookie police officer Judy Hopps, who learns that being the first bunny on the force isn’t easy. She’s determined to prove herself, so she teams with a scam-artist fox to solve a mystery. (98% fresh)
Zootopia Official US Trailer #2
‘Jane’
Released in 2017, this documentary features never-before-seen footage from the National Geographic archives telling the story of famed primatologist Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized how we understand the natural world. (98% fresh)
Official Film Trailer: JANE | National Geographic
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
‘Toy Story 4’
Released in 2019 and the final sequel in the popular series, this Pixar animated film once again follows Woody and Buzz. This time, they go on a road trip with Bonnie and a friend she made, literally: Forky. Along the way, Woody comes across a long-lost friend. (97% fresh)
‘The Princess Bride’
Released in 1987, a sick boy is read a story of adventure and romance by his grandfather. It follows the adventures of a man who must rescue his one true love, the beautiful princess, from an evil villain. (97% fresh)
‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’
Released in 1937, this is Disney’s first animated movie and first feature film. This classic follows Snow White, who has been ordered to be murdered by the wicked queen, who is jealous of her beauty. The queen later finds out Snow White is hiding out in a cottage with seven miners. The queen gives her a poisoned apple, and Snow White can only wake with the kiss from a prince. (98% fresh)
‘101 Dalmatians’
Released in 1961, this animated classic follows dalmatian Pongo. After he marries Perdita, the two bring a litter of puppies into the world. Cruella De Vil wants to buy all of them. After being declined, she hires criminals to steal them so she can have a fur coat. (98% fresh)
‘Dumbo’
Released in 1941, this animated film follows a baby elephant who received the cruel nickname Dumbo because of his large ears. He later discovers that those ears allow him to fly. His new talent changes everything for him. (98% fresh)
Walt Disney Films - Dumbo (1941) - HD Trailer
Toy Story 4 | Official Trailer
‘Coco’
Released in 2017, this Pixar animated film follows Miguel, who dreams of becoming a musician like his idol. Miguel goes on an adventure to unlock his family’s and ancestors’ mysteries. (97% fresh)
Coco - Official US Trailer
‘The Incredibles’
Released in 2004, this superhero Pixar animated movie follows a seemingly normal family who all have superpowers. After superpowers are banned by the government, Mr. Incredible is asked to stop an out-of-control robot on an island. After he gets in trouble, his wife and kids must use their powers to save him. (97% fresh)
The Incredibles - Official Trailer 2004 [HD]
‘Free Solo’
Released in 2019, this documentary follows professional rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts the first ever free solo climb of El Capitan’s 3,200-foot vertical rock face at Yosemite National Park. In other words, he’s doing it without rope. (97% fresh)
Free Solo - Trailer | National Geographic
The Princess Bride Official Trailer #2 - Wallace Shawn Movie (1987) HD
‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’
Released in 1988, this film combined animated characters with live-action actors. It follows private eye Eddie Valiant, who gets hired by a cartoon producer to look into a scandal involving Jessica Rabbit, Roger Rabbit’s wife. Roger is then accused of murder. His only hope of innocence is if the toon-hating detective can prove his innocence. (97% fresh)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit - Trailer (HD) (1988)
‘Cinderella’
Released in 1950, this Disney classic follows the title character trying to attend the royal ball that her wicked stepmother won’t let her attend. With some magical help from her fairy godmother, Cinderella’s dream becomes a reality, but her spell wears off at midnight. (97% fresh)
