Disney is passing on the legacy of Aladdin’s music to two of the country’s young vocal powerhouses, Morissette and Darren Espanto

‘A Whole New World’ has enthralled generations of audiences and brought the shining, shimmering, splendid story of Disney’s Aladdin to life. The iconic song by award-winning composer, Alan Menken, garnered multiple awards, including a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and an Academy Award for Best Original Song, while the film also won an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

The award-winning song is especially close to many Filipino hearts because Disney tapped Filipino Broadway star, Lea Salonga, to provide the singing voice of the brave princess Jasmine in the 1992 animated film.

Now, Disney is reimagining the beloved tale of Aladdin and along with it, revamping its timeless music for a new generation. In the Philippines, Disney is passing on the legacy of Aladdin’s music to two of the country’s young vocal powerhouses, Morissette and Darren Espanto, who worked together on a localized version of the film’s most successful song, ‘A Whole New World’.

“Here at Disney Philippines, we collaborate with like-minded brands and individuals to deliver the best experiences to our Filipino fans in a locally relevant manner. Through our localization efforts, we continue to build connections with Filipino fans to bring them even closer to their favorite characters and stories, such as Aladdin", shared Veronica Cabalinan, Country Head of The Walt Disney Company Philippines.

At a special listening party with the media, Morissette and Darren Espanto treated guests to an amazing live performance of the much-anticipated duet. Here, Disney also gave attendees a first glimpse of the magical music video.

“I grew up with Disney, listening and singing along to the songs of so many of their movies. I never would have imagined that I would be given the opportunity to sing one of their most amazing classics. It’s truly a dream come true to work with a brand that has brought me so many happy childhood memories and now, to be a part of the childhood experiences of an entirely new generation,” shared Darren.

For Morissette, taking on the project was a great responsibility, “The fact that the original version was sung by the legendary Lea Salonga, makes being chosen for this project truly an honor. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I wish our rendition of this beautiful song makes people happy.”   

Walt Disney Pictures’ “Aladdin” opens in Philippine theaters on May 22, 2019. Tickets to the film will be available for sale starting May 10. Use #AladdinPH to join the conversations online.

Ayala Land, Inc. partners with The Walt Disney PH in bringing a magical holiday through "Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of Lights"

If youre a fan of Disney's soundtrack such as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Let It Go”. Then youre in the right track as Ayala Land partners with The Walt Disney Company, Philippines in giving you the best light show this holiday season. All the kids and the kids-at-heart will surely love “Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of Lights ” in all Ayala Malls. Go check them out.


Christmas celebrations in the Philippines are filled with traditions and a visit to Ayala Land’s Festival of Lights is among those that Filipinos have come to love. Now on its 10th year of lighting up the Philippines, Ayala Land, Inc. teams up with The Walt Disney Company, Philippines, in bringing a magical holiday to remember through “Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of Lights.” 

The magic of Disney is reimagined in this year’s light show featuring well-loved Disney soundtracks such as “When You Wish Upon a Star,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Let It Go” in orchestral rendition arranged by the seasoned composer and former musical director of Hong Kong Disneyland, Mr. Rony Fortich. The medley is complemented by the spectacular lighting effects once again by Mr. Voltaire de Jesus.

Senior Vice President of Ayala Land Meean B. Dy shares, “The whole country is always at its most festive this time of year and we at Ayala Land continue to find ways to elevate our customers’ holiday experience. The partnership with Disney comes at a most momentous time for us as we celebrate our 30th year as a company and the 10th year of the Festival of Lights. Disney’s music and stories span generations and there is no better soundtrack to define the well-loved traditions that mark the Filipino holidays and Ayala Land’s commitment to nurturing vibrant communities.”

“It truly excites us at Disney Philippines to kick-off the Christmas celebrations in the country through this collaboration with Ayala Land. Being able to reimagine the annual Ayala Land Festival of Lights with Disney’s brand of world-class entertainment is truly a great experience,” shares the Country Head of The Walt Disney Company, Philippines, Veronica Cabalinan. “By weaving our well-loved soundtracks to Ayala Land’s festivities, we hope to bring magical moments to families and Disney fans of all ages. This forms part of our commitment to build lasting memories and powerful connections with Filipinos.”

Reimagine The Magic: A Festival of Lights will be present in six Ayala Land estates all over the country starting on these dates:
• November 9 – Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati
• November 9 – Ayala Malls Centrio, Cagayan de Oro
• November 10 - Ayala Center Cebu
• November 15 – Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City
• November 24 – Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
• November 29 – Vertis North, Quezon City

“We reaffirm our commitment to further evolve and innovate through meaningful experiences and traditions. This is our way of giving back to the community and co-creating the future with our customers,” said Meean Dy. 
 
The 10th Ayala Land Festival of Lights is made possible through collaborations with Master Card, HSBC, SunLife, and Globe Telecom.

To know more about the Festival of Lights, visit the website of Ayala Land at www.ayalaland.com.ph or follow the Facebook accounts of Ayala Land and each of the estates (Make It Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Nuvali, Vertis North, Ayala Center Cebu, and Ayala Malls Centrio) for more updates. Use the hashtag #ReimagineTheMagic to share your magical experiences on social media.