A Whole New World (Song)

Last Updated on: February 21st, 2023

Posted By: Craig Smith

A Whole New World disney song music“A Whole New World” is a song from the Disney animated film “Aladdin“. The song was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, and is performed by the characters Aladdin and Jasmine, played by Brad Kane and Lea Salonga, respectively.

In the song, Aladdin and Jasmine take a magic carpet ride through the night sky and sing about the wonders and possibilities of a world full of adventure and excitement. The song’s romantic melody and dreamy lyrics have made it one of the most popular and beloved songs in the Disney musical canon.

The song has been covered by several artists and has been referenced in popular culture over the years. It has won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1993. “A Whole New World” is a timeless classic that exemplifies the magic and romance of Disney’s animated musicals.


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  • Related Disney Character(s): ,
  • Song Written By: Alan Menken and Tim Rice
  • Song Performed By: Brad Kane and Lea Salonga
  • Year Released: 1992

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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.