WATCH: "How Does a Moment Last Forever" now part of 'Beauty and the Beast Live' pre-show at Walt Disney World

Ahead of Beauty and the Beast's release next month, one of the film's new songs has already found a place at the most magical place on earth. Hollywood Studios guests who take in a showing of Beauty and the Beast Live during their visit will also have the opportunity to hear "How Does a Moment Last Forever" during the pre-show. The song, which was written by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, is featured throughout the film, first performed by Maurice, then Belle, and finally by Celine Dion over the end credits.


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'Beauty and the Beast' sneak peek now playing at Hollywood Studios and California Adventure

Beginning today, guests at Hollywood Studios and California Adventure parks are invited to catch a sneak peek of Beauty and the Beast and get an up-close look at some of the film's costumes and props. Below are a few images from both costume displays, as well as highlights from the sneak peek.

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One Man's Dream Theater

On Display Belle's ball gown Enchanted rose & bell jar

'Beauty and the Beast' at Walt Disney World

With Beauty and the Beast in just a little over a month, the film is starting to make an appearance at the most magical place on Earth...Walt Disney World. Below you will find some of the park's offerings, from sweet treats to an extended preview of the new film.

Beauty and the Beast preview at Hollywood Studios
Beginning Friday, February 10th, guests at Hollywood Studios can enjoy an eight minute preview of the film, along with a showcase of costumes and props from the film. The preview will be shown in the One Man's Dream theater in the Animation Courtyard section of the park. A preview will also be shown on the west coast at Disney's California Adventure park.

Check out a round-up of both costume displays and highlights from the sneak peek here.

New Beauty and the Beast Live pre-show includes a song from the live-action film
No trip to Hollywood Studios is complete with taking in a performance of Beauty and the Beast Live. The show now includes a pre-show with a cast member performing "Our Song Lives On" from the live-action film. The new song appears several times in the film and is performed by Kevin Kline (Maurice), Belle (Emma Watson), and during the credits by Celine Dion.

Beauty and the Beast window and merchandise displays at Hollywood Studios
If you are heading to Hollywood Studios, be sure to stop by Mickey's of Hollywood and Once Upon a Time to pick up a Beauty and the Beast merchandise for the animated classic and upcoming live-action film. You can find pins, apparel, costumes, replicas, and more at both locations.

Beauty and the Beast MagicBand2 now available
A new limited edition Beauty and the Beast MagicBand is now available for purchase online and at stores around Walt Disney World ($32.99). The band features Belle, title art, and roses. You can purchase the band at Disney Springs, in all four theme parks, on the Disney Parks shipping app, and from the Disney Store online.

Beauty and the Beast limited edition giclée canvases
New limited edition giclée canvases are available featuring scenes from the upcoming live-action film ($150 each). Both have been spotted at Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Studios and D-Living in Disney Springs, but they may also be available at other locations around Walt Disney World property. The canvases are now available through the Shop Disney Parks app.

Countdown to 'Beauty and the Beast' #4

Magical Monday- Enchanted Tales with Belle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

"Take me back to the day Belle and Beast fell in love!" If you are a fan of Beauty and the Beast, then New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom park is probably at the top of your Disney wish list. From the Be Our Guest restaurant to Gaston's Tavern, the area of Belle's Village is an immersive experience for any Disney guest. Also located in the village is Enchanted Tales with Belle, where guests can visit Maurice's cottage and travel through a magic mirror to the Beast's castle. The interactive show, which officially opened on December 6, 2012, allows kids and adults to take part in a retelling of Belle and Beast's story narrated by Lumiere and complete with an appearance by Belle herself.

Although the attraction itself is entertaining, you will not begrudge some of the wait time, if only to have the chance to explore Maurice's cottage. Here you can see several nods to the animated classic, as well as some charming new touches to Belle's story. One of my favorites is the painting of Belle and her mother hanging in the living room. I also love the wood carving of Belle and Beast tucked away on a high shelf in Maurice's workshop, which is actually a small scale model for the large music box in the Rose Gallery room of the Be Our Guest restaurant.

Countdown to 'Beauty and the Beast' #1

With Beauty and the Beast less than a year away from release, the blog will be celebrating each week leading up to the film's release. Although each day of the week will have a designated type of post, not all will be included on a weekly basis. Below you will find a list and description of the blog's weekly countdown posts.

Countdown to Beauty and the Beast:
Magical Mondays- Find out where you can find Beauty and the Beast at the Walt Disney World Resort
Trivia Tuesdays- Beauty and the Beast trivia, from animation to the stage and back to the big screen
Watchful Wednesdays- Movie recommendations featuring the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast
Throwback Thursdays- Take a look back at the history of Beauty and the Beast and the best news from the past year
Weekend Round-Up- What's new in Beauty and the Beast news

Luke Evans visits the Magic Kingdom

Josh Gad is not the only member of the Beauty and the Beast cast to enjoy a visit to the Magic Kingdom this month. Luke Evans, who plays Gaston in the film, also stopped by the Florida park and spent some time in New Fantasyland, which is home to Gaston's Tavern and several other Beauty and the Beast themed locations.

Such a fun time at Disney world. And seeng the Gaston fountain made me feel very honoured. @DisneyStudios @waltdisneyworld thank you!

A photo posted by thereallukevans (@thereallukevans) on Dec 19, 2015 at 10:33am PST

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Josh Gad meets Gaston at the Magic Kingdom

Josh Gad recently headed down to my neck of the woods to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. While at the Magic Kingdom, Gad met up with Gaston in front of the tavern and had a few things to say about the upcoming Frozen ride at Epcot and Beauty and the Beast (jump to the 1:00 mark).

Source: Disney Parks Blog