This year was huge for Disney fans!
We’ve watched as Frozen took the world by storm, dogs took over the Magic Kingdom, and Jack Skellington crept back into theaters around the country. Need a recap? We looked back at the entire year and figured out which stories D23 Members geeked out about the most. Here’s the top 14 FAN-tastic Disney moments of 2014, in the order that they happened.
1. The Hunchback of Notre Dame comes to the American stage
We found out it was debuting at La Jolla Playhouse in January, and in November D23 Members were among the first to see the show at a VIP event!
2. Frozen wins big at the Oscars
No one was more excited than Disney fans when Frozen took home the Oscars for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for “Let It Go,” which made songwriter Robert Lopez an EGOT.
3. New Cars and The Incredibles films are in the works
Ka-chow! Lightning McQueen and Mater will return in another Cars film, and soon we’ll find out what the Parr Family, aka The Incredibles are up to.
4. First look at a new Cinderella
A slipper is worth a thousand words! The first teaser for Cinderella, out March 13, 2015, took our breath away.
5. 101 lucky dogs visit Magic Kingdom Park
Pluto and Goofy weren’t the only canines in the kingdom on August 30, when pups took over the park!
6. The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to theaters
Jack and Sally came back for Halloween, with a limited theatrical engagement in theaters across the country.
7. D23 Member creates Disney-inspired bento boxes
Mike, a D23 Member we met in Philadelphia, makes incredible edible creations as a part of his quest to eat healthier!
8. New Disney Fairy Tale Wedding gowns hit the runway
Something blue has never looked better! From Ariel to Elsa, these stunning gowns made our jaws drop.
9. Walt Disney Animation Studios sets sail for Moana
Disney’s next animated journey will take fans to Oceania to for a nautical adventure in search of a fabled island.
10. D23 Celebrates 25 years of The Little Mermaid
Directors Ron Clements and John Musker joined D23 Members for “an afternoon under the sea.”
11. The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands with nine new films
Doctor Strange!? Captain Marvel!? Our heads are still spinning from the super excitement of this huge announcement.
12. The gang is coming back for Toy Story 4
Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the crew from Andy’s room are returning for another film directed by John Lasseter.
13. Star Wars Episode VI gets a title
The Force Awakens. ‘Nuff said.
14. Anna and Elsa back in theaters in 2015
We’ll never be able to let it go. Frozen Fever, a new animated short, will debut with Cinderella.
