Disney Channel Circle of Stars facts for kids

The Disney Channel Circle of Stars is a special music group formed by Disney Channel and The Walt Disney Company. This group brings together popular actors and actresses from Disney Channel TV shows and movies. Their main goal is to record new versions, called cover songs, of famous Disney songs.

They first came together in 2003 to record "Circle of Life" from The Lion King. Then, in 2005, they recorded "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Cinderella. Many well-known Disney stars like Hilary Duff, Raven-Symoné, Orlando Brown, Anneliese van der Pol, and Kyla Pratt were part of the first group. Their songs have appeared on popular Disney music albums like Disneymania 2 and Disneymania 4.

Who Are the Disney Channel Circle of Stars?

The Disney Channel Circle of Stars is not a fixed band. Instead, it's a changing group of talented actors and actresses. These stars are known for their roles in various Disney Channel TV series and original movies. They come together for special music projects, often to celebrate Disney's classic songs.

Original Members (2003-2005)

Some actors were part of both the 2003 and 2005 recordings. These core members include:

• Raven-Symoné
• Orlando Brown
• Anneliese van der Pol
• Kyla Pratt

Other stars joined for specific songs. For the 2003 recording of "Circle of Life," members included Hilary Duff, Christy Carlson Romano, and Tahj Mowry.

For the 2005 recording of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes," new stars joined. These included Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Brenda Song, Ashley Tisdale, and Alyson Michalka.

2014 Members

In 2014, a new group of Disney stars came together. They recorded a cover of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from the movie Frozen. This lineup featured many popular faces from shows at that time. Some of these stars were:

• Sabrina Carpenter
• Olivia Holt
• Kelli Berglund
• Jake Short
• Bradley Steven Perry
• Kevin Chamberlin
• Tyrel Jackson Williams
• Austin North
• Peyton List
• Grace Phipps
• Dylan Riley Snyder
• Jordan Fisher
• Joey Bragg
• Tenzing Norgay Trainor
• Karan Brar
• Skai Jackson
• Rowan Blanchard
• Peyton Clark
• Leo Howard
• Blake Michael
• Sarah Gilman
• Piper Curda
• Leigh-Allyn Baker

Music Released by the Group

The Disney Channel Circle of Stars has released several popular cover songs. These songs often appear on Disney's Disneymania album series.

Circle of Life (2003)

The first song recorded by the group was "Circle of Life." This song is originally from Disney's classic movie The Lion King. The lineup for this song included many stars from popular Disney Channel shows. Here are some of the stars and their Disney appearances:

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This version of "Circle of Life" was featured on these albums:

• 2004: DisneyMania 2
• 2004: Radio Disney Jingle Jams
• 2005: DisneyRemixMania

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes (2005)

The second song recorded was "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes." This song is a beloved classic from the movie Cinderella. The group for this song included some returning members and many new faces. Here are some of the stars and their Disney appearances:

This version of "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" appeared on these albums:

• 2005: Radio Disney Jingle Jams
• 2006: DisneyMania 4
• 2008: Princess DisneyMania

Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (2014)

On July 20, 2014, the Disney Channel Circle of Stars released a cover of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" This popular song is from the hit Disney movie Frozen. This version featured many of the Disney stars who were popular at the time. Here are some of the stars and their Disney appearances:

See also

In Spanish: Disney Channel Circle of Stars para niños