The early 2000s were a magical time. Well…in some ways.
Back in 2002
Although there were no smartphones, the world was on the bring of WWIII, Disney kept producing flops, and Universal Studios had just opened a new theme park.
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So…perhaps it was more similar to today than we think…hmm…
But nevertheless. When it came to pop culture, it was a unique time to be alive. In addition to iconic stars starting out, such as Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, and Beyonce, it was also a time of boy bands.
There were many all-male groups, such as Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, NSYNC, and Boyz II Men. You would have heard all of these on any top 40 radio station 20 years ago.
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But who’s coming to Disney? 4*TOWN.
4*TOWN – The Disney Boy Band
The band had such hits as Nobody Like U and 1 True Love. Despite the band’s name, it had five members: Aaron Z., Aaron T., Robaire, Jesse, and Tae Young.
The boy band (which actually is fictional) was featured in Disney Pixar’s Turning Red (2022), which takes place in 2002.
Disney has recently announced a special event returning to Disneyland Resort in 2024. This event, called Pixar Fest, will run from April 26 to August 4.
Pixar Fest
It will celebrate “Friendship and Beyond” with classic Pixar characters, shows, and themes.
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It will also include colorful décor, themed menus, and unique souvenirs throughout the Disneyland Resort hotels, theme parks, and the Downtown Disney District.
The event will also feature an all-new parade called “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Debuting at Disney California Adventure Park, it will contain Pixar-themed floats, including one that displays characters from Turning Red.
NEW: Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4. A new parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”, will debut at Disney California Adventure Park. “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns to Disneyland Park with new scenes. pic.twitter.com/bt6Sn3UY4d
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Earlier this year, Disney had announced casting calls for the featured characters. At the time, they were looking for actors to portray Miriam, Abby, Priya, Jin Lee, and all 4*TOWN band members.
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However, it is unclear to what extent 4*TOWN will perform. Will they simply be dancing to songs, lip-syncing the lyrics, or will they actually be singing? We’ll have to wait and see…
Disney Live Entertainment is seeking performers to portray multiple characters from Pixar’s Turning Red including Miriam, Abby, Priya, Jin Lee, and all five 4*Town band members "for upcoming special events at Disneyland Resort," according to casting notices posted earlier today. pic.twitter.com/DunlcHkKd3
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) September 12, 2023
Meanwhile, Disneyland Park‘s nighttime show “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return but offer some new scenes.
It’s also been hinted that characters such as Ember and Wade from Elemental, Panda Mei from Turning Red, and more may be showing up.