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Laya DeLeon Hayes

Disney Music Group

Join host, actor and Disney fan Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear the stories behind some of your favorite Disney Hit songs. Each week, you will hear trivia and anecdotes from the composers, songwriters and talent behind some of the most beloved Disney films such as “The Lion King,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” “Moana,” “Encanto” and so much more!

Disney Hits Podcast

Join us as we travel back to the Pride Lands in this collection of episodes from The Lion King animated film. We'll be revisiting "Hakuna Matata", "I Can't Wait to Be King", and more in this special episode celebrating the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney animated film.
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The Lion King Collection

Introducing the "Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature" podcast, an all-new chapter of the "Frozen" story! Experience this official Disney podcast by following "Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature" on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/232jk5yf), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/ykkb5cah), Wondery+ (https://tinyurl.com/44nd9dz9) or wherever you're listening now.
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Introducing 'Disney Frozen: Forces of Nature'

There’s so much that we share, that it’s time we’re aware that it really is a small world after all! Join host Laya DeLeon Hayes as we close out this amazing season with a magical journey to hear the history behind the timeless Disney Hit, “It’s a Small World (After All)” heard on the Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed. ❤️👧🏻🧒🏼👧🏽🧒🏾👧🏿🌎

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Resources

TIME
https://time.com/82493/its-a-small-world-50th-anniversary/

OC REGISTER
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/14/disneylands-iconic-its-a-small-world-song-inducted-into-library-of-congress-music-registry/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20a%20Small%20World%E2%80%9D%20isn,soundtrack%20by%20conductor%20John%20Williams.

DISNEY A TO Z
https://d23.com/a-to-z/its-a-small-world/
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It's a Small World (After All)

Judy Hopps encourages herself to try everything, even if she might fail, and reminds herself that it's okay to make mistakes. That’s why we’re meeting up with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes and popstar, Gazelle, to go behind the scenes of her Disney Hit, “Try Everything” voiced by Shakira in the Disney film, Zootopia. 🐰🦊🦒 
 
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Resources

BILLBOARD
https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/shakira-zootopia-video-interview-6889413/
 
BEHIND THE SCENES INTERVIEW (DISNEY): SHAKIRA ON DISNEY FANDOM, BRAGGING TO HER SON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07DcsrwveOI
 
GOOD MORNING AMERICA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwuwJvP9138
 
ZOOTOPIA ARRIVAL SCENE (:00-:02): OTHER ANIMAL PUNS ON JUDY’S MP3 PLAYER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfJHLMKXiyY
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Try Everything (From Disney's "Zootopia")

Don’t you want to build a snowman in Arendelle with Elsa and Anna? 😃 That’s right, we’re heading back to the snow with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes, to hear fun facts about the Disney Hit, “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” from Disney’s Frozen. Come on, let’s play! ☃️❄️🌬️ 
 
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Resources

ABC NEWS
https://abcnews.go.com/video/embed?id=25130640

SEVENTEEN
https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/news/a33309/watching-kristen-bell-sing-do-you-wanna-build-a-snowman-with-two-young-annas-irl-will-break-your-heart/
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Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From Disney's "Frozen")

You may know Mickey as an accomplished mouse of magic now, but everyone must start somewhere! This week, we’re traveling with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to Fantasia, to learn about Mickey’s apprentice days as we go behind the scenes of the classic Disney Hit, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Disney’s Fantasia. 🪄🪣🧹
 
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Resources
 
WALT DISNEYS FANTASIA: HISTORY OF THE RECORDING
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Walt_Disney_s_Fantasia/mVWGAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=BOOK+WALT+DISNEY%27S+FANTASIA&dq=BOOK+WALT+DISNEY%27S+FANTASIA&printsec=frontcover

HOLLYWOOD CARTOONS: UCLA ATHLETE USED AS MICKEY REFERENCE
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hollywood_Cartoons/xt5k08yuAXIC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=HOLLYWOOD+CARTOONS&printsec=frontcover
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Sorcerer's Apprentice (From Disney's "Fantasia")

If you’re here right now, U Know What’s Up! We’re joining host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey behind the scenes with 4*TOWN as we hear all about their smash hit, “U Know What’s Up” from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red. 🐼🎶❤️
 
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Resources
 
YOUTUBE – WELCOME TO 4 TOWN BEHIND THE SCENES FEATURETTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSbNukYUiik&t=24s

INSIDER
https://www.insider.com/pixar-sent-billie-eilish-finneas-scrapbook-turning-red-pixar-2022-2

LATIMES
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-11-15/turning-red-pixar-domee-shi

4TOWN – WEBSITE WITH BIOS
https://www.4town.com/
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U Know What's Up (From Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red")

Get ready to make a splash and go under the sea with host, Laya DeLeon Hayes, to hear about not one, but FOUR new Disney Hit songs from the new live action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. You’ll hear fun facts about “Under The Sea,” “Part Of Your World,” “Kiss The Girl,” and “The Scuttlebutt”! Now let’s dive into this special episode from the Disney live action film, The Little Mermaid now in theaters! 🧜‍♀️🦀🐠🌊 

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Resources
 
ESSENCE: DAVEED DIGGS ON PREPARING FOR THE ROLE
https://www.essence.com/entertainment/daveed-diggs-sebastian-the-little-mermaid/
 
EW: HALLE BAILEY ON RECORDING PART OF YOUR WORLD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AfBlczOiMg
 
COMICBOOK.COM: AWKWAFINA CALLS PRODUCTION MINDBLOWING
https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2572874/awkwafina-mind-blowing-little-mermaid-experience-disney
 
EW: EPK MATERIALS AND INTERVIEWS
https://ew.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-halle-bailey-melissa-mccarthy-cover-story/
https://ew.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-exclusive-cast-production-photos/ 
https://ew.com/movies/little-mermaid-modern-woman-halle-bailey-rob-marshall-interview/ 
 
AUDIO FROM EW PIECE AS PROVIDED BY KARA REEVES AND DMG TEAM
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The Little Mermaid Special Extended Episode

Strap in folks, because we’re going the distance with host Laya DeLeon Hayes to hear why Hercules doesn’t care how far he needs to go to find where he belongs. We’re going to back to ancient Greece to hear the story behind the Disney Hit, “Go the Distance” from Disney’s Hercules. 💪🦄⚡️
 
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Resources
 
FILMSCOUTS
https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/hercules-disney-music-animated-film-soundtrack-feature/
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Go The Distance (From Disney's "Hercules")

Buenos dias! Disney Hits music is our language, and the world is our family ❤️. So let’s go, family, to join host Laya DeLeon Hayes on a magical journey to hear fun facts behind the Disney Hit, “The World Es Mi Familia” from Disney & Pixar’s, Coco. 💀🎸👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
 
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Resources
 
COMINGSOON
https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/902531-benjamin-bratt-on-playing-ernesto-de-la-cruz-in-coco#/slide/1
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The World Es Mi Familia (From Disney and Pixar's "Coco")

Who is that girl I see? It’s host Laya DeLeon Hayes taking us to The Imperial City to hear stories behind the Disney Hit, “Reflection” from the film, Mulan. Don’t forget to ask your ancestors for a spirit guide like Mushu! 🪞🐲🎖
 
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Insider
https://www.insider.com/disney-wanted-cut-reflection-song-from-animated-movie
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