Behind the Scenes of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

By Zach Johnson

Who is Spider-Man without the mask?

Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man follows Rockford T. Bales High School freshman Peter Parker (voiced by Hudson Thames) on his exciting journey to become a hero. According to head writer, executive producer, and showrunner Jeff Trammel, the all-new original series — streaming exclusively on Disney+, with new episodes premiering every Wednesday — puts a fresh spin on the beloved Marvel Comics character that first appeared 62 years ago.

“We spend a lot more time with Peter in our series,” Trammel said. “A lot of the previous Spider-Man shows have been very Spider-Man focused, but for this, I felt like it was important to see who’s behind the mask and how that influences who Spidey is as a hero.”

Peter Parker shakes Norman Osborn's hand as Aunt May looks on with pride.

While Aunt May (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) “has always been a constant,” the people in Peter’s life “often change,” Trammel said. “The people around him color Peter’s viewpoint.”

In Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter finds a mentor in Norman Osborn (voiced by two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo) and friends in Nico Minoru (voiced by Grace Song), Lonnie Lincoln (voiced by Eugene Byrd), Pearl Pangan (voiced by Cathy Ang), and Harry Osborn (voiced by Zeno Robinson). As Spider-Man, he crosses paths with heroes such as Doctor Strange (voiced by Robin Atkin Downes) and Daredevil (voiced by Charlie Cox) and enemies such as Otto Octavius (voiced by Hugh Dancy) and Dmitri Smerdyakov/Chameleon (voiced by Roger Craig Smith).

In the Q&A below, Trammell and Thames tease what’s in store for the wall crawler:

What makes Peter Parker — and Spider-Man — such a compelling character?

Jeff Trammel (JT): He has a lot of heart. He cares a lot. He feels like the awkward kid or the class clown, but at the end of the day, he’s always looking to do what he can to help people. I’m always trying to figure out, What is going to make Peter feel the most realistic? It’s how much he cares about these people in these situations and about doing the right thing. Even if someone is doing the wrong thing, he has the heart to see that they’re a victim of circumstance or of a bad decision, but it doesn’t necessarily make you a bad guy.

Hudson Thames (TH): It’s very refreshing to play a character who sees the best in everyone and everything all the time — who is just so hopeful. I think that reminder really resonates with people. He tries to look at the glass as half-full, and that challenges people to do the same. We all know Peter is always being dealt the most brutal of hands — but I think the fact that he always tries to be really good to the people in his life is very inspiring.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Hudson Thames) runs alongside a yellow school bus.

Hudson, you first voiced Spider-Man in a 2021 episode of What If…?, Marvel Animation’s first series for Disney+. What’s it been like to get to voice the character in a full season?

HT: Spider-Man was always my favorite Super Hero growing up; he’s who I resonated with the most. When I did What If…?, I remember thinking, ‘How do I semi-copy what Tom Holland did [in live-action] and honor what people know his Spider-Man to be to be?” Before this show, there was a moment where I thought I needed to rewatch what Tom, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield ­did — their game tapes. But, pretty quickly I realized, “No, that’s not [the best approach].” Everyone did a great job of making their Spider-Man as personal as possible performance-wise, because it’s really about bringing it back to how optimistic and helpful Peter Parker is. And with this show, I was lucky enough to have the time to dive in and figure out how to add my own voice to Peter’s. It was such a privilege.

Peter Parker opens up his notebook to display his Spider-Man costume ideas.

Jeff, how did you push the limits of animation to create the series’ aesthetic? It clearly draws inspiration from Disney Legend Jack Kirby, but there are other creative choices — like a long tracking shot normally only seen in live-action — that feel fresh and new. 

JT: Our lead character designer, Leonardo Romero, has a knack for taking that very classic art style and modernizing it. There are so many talented people on our team and on the Marvel Studios Vis Dev team, too. We also worked with our vendor studios, Polygon Pictures in Tokyo and CGCG in Taipei, to create a really interesting mixture of 3-D, CG with a 2D look. It’s given us the opportunity to sort of bring the comic books to life. They’ve been really innovative, and we’ve been able to work together to make something really special. And I think it stands out amongst 60 years of different Spider-Man incarnations.

Doctor Strange (Robin Atkin Downes) appears at Rockford T. Bales High School.

Throughout the season, audiences will see Spider-Man encounter a handful of other New York City-based heroes, from Doctor Strange to Daredevil. What were your conversations with Marvel like regarding which characters you could include and how?

JT: It was really just about following where the story took us, knowing what we wanted to do, and seeing who fit that story. There are so many characters that we could have used, but no one at Marvel ever said, “Don’t use this character.” No one ever said, “We’re reserving this person.” Marvel has been very open and supportive in terms of using its characters. Yes, Doctor Strange and Daredevil have a lot of history with Spider-Man, but our show is adjacent to the main Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, so it’s a kind of perfect mixture of being one universe over. We’re able to tell these stories but still have touchstones of what’s happening in the wider world.

HT: And I have to say, I’ve had so much fun getting to work with people like Colman Domingo and Charlie Cox. I have been trying not to fanboy out the whole time, basically.

A student, Pearl Pangan, Peter Parker, and Nico Minoru chat in the school hallway.

The series has already been greenlit for more episodes, and the Season 1 finale sets up surprising storylines for nearly every character. Which are you most excited to explore?

JT: A lot of those teases are there because they’re all so exciting to explore. I look at Season 1 like we’re building this world and we’re setting the board. In Season 2 and future seasons, now we’re playing the game. That’s really exciting to me — to dig into those stories and see where we can push this universe even further now that we’ve earned the trust and the love of the fans with these characters. We can take them on a bigger journey.

Episodic guide to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, written on a notepad

The Gift of New Life: Recreating a Historical Photo from Pinocchio

By Taylor Larsen, Walt Disney Archives

“Hi diddle dee dee!” As we reach the milestone 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, the Walt Disney Archives looks back at some “real-life” animator’s models that honor the story of the “real boy.” Join us for a historical journey as the Archives staff recreates an iconic photo taken long ago... no strings attached!

Directed by Disney Legends Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton “Ham” Luske, Pinocchio premiered in New York on February 7, 1940. Based on Italian author Carlo Collodi’s classic morality fable, the animated film follows Geppetto (voiced by Christian Rub), a kindly old toymaker who has satisfied his yearning for a son by carving a wooden puppet named Pinocchio. One evening, in the glow of the shining starlight, the adorable wooden marionette is magically brought to life by the Blue Fairy (voiced by Evelyn Venable). She promises the eager Pinocchio (voiced by Disney Legend Dickie Jones) he can become a real boy if he earns it—and his newly appointed conscience, Jiminy Cricket (voiced by Disney Legend Cliff Edwards), is enlisted to help guide the eager puppet down the straight and narrow. The film required the talents of some 750 artists, who produced more than two million drawings and used some 1,500 shades of paint for the Technicolor® production. As Walt Disney Archives founder and Disney Legend Dave Smith often pointed out, film historians have long described the production as the most beautifully realized and technically perfect of all the Disney animated features. In 1941, Pinocchio received two Academy Awards®—for Best Song (“When You Wish Upon a Star”) and Best Score.

With the success and expansion of his studio in the late 1930s, Walt Disney sought to bring even greater realism and refinement to his animated characters—and, in late 1937, he established the Character Model Department, which would oversee their design and development. The small group began in a single room on the second floor of the animation building at the former Disney studio on Hyperion Avenue. In addition to creating character model sheets, the artists produced dimensional sculptures that could be used as figural references for animators when laying pencil to paper. This newly formed department became essential to the creation of the memorable characters for Pinocchio. 

As the newly appointed head of the Character Model Department, story artist and Disney Legend Joe Grant oversaw a modest team of sculptors who translated the early character sketches into beautiful Plasticine clay figures. The models were then cast in plaster with an underlying steel wire armature and finished by the Ink & Paint Department using opaque watercolors. Some of these models were then shellacked or lacquered. There would typically be multiples made of each model, which would become important reference tools for animators, and they were so beautifully crafted that Walt began gifting some of them to essential staff as souvenirs. Others eventually became permanent decorations in the offices of other employees—especially after the Character Model Department ceased operations in 1941.

Some 30 years later, on June 22, 1970, the Walt Disney Archives was established to collect, preserve, and make available for research the history of The Walt Disney Company. It’s remarkable that so many of the character models from the studio’s early years could soon be identified and find a permanent home in the Archives, where they have been safeguarded ever since.

Walt Disney, dressed in a brown collared shirt and grey coat, sits at a desk behind ten animator models from the 1940 animated feature Pinocchio.

In addition to preserving dimensional objects of historical significance, the Archives also maintains an extensive photography collection. Among the millions of images is this publicity shot of Walt Disney, posing with a series of Pinocchio animator’s models at a desk at the former Hyperion studio. In an inspired experiment, the Archives staff selected versions of the characters pictured in the photo and restaged them for today’s audience using some strategic planning and placement. Although not all models are the same (multiple poses were made for some of the characters, which the Archives was fortunate to save), most were nearly a perfect match!

Leading this photography experiment was Ty Popko, Manager of Digitization for the Walt Disney Archives, who leveraged his expertise and advanced measurement tools to meticulously reposition the models as they appear in the original photograph. “Photography has the power to tell a story without words in a single frame,” Popko explains. “We collaborated to capture these maquettes in a way that anchors a minimal museum-style display to the context of a documented moment in our past. In turn, it lends some pixie dust to our historic image of Walt with clear detail and vibrant colors.”

Ty Popko, Manager of Digitization for the Walt Disney Archives, stands at a monitor, comparing the position of a series of Pinocchio animator’s models to their placement in a late-1930s era photograph with Walt Disney. To his right, story Taylor Larsen is positioned handling the models, which are arranged and being photographed against a white backdrop.

While participating in the session, Jeff Golden, Digital Capture Technician, quickly felt the moment was one of the highlights of his career: “As the overlay between the characters in front of Walt Disney looped back and forth over the images in front of my eyes... I felt connected to him,” noting how special it was to see versions of the characters carefully arranged as Walt once had them.

It felt as though Pinocchio’s very own Blue Fairy sprinkled her magic on the project, bringing new life to these 85+-year-old treasures: “Little [models] made of [clay], wake. The gift of life is thine.”

A display case at Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge at Disney California Adventure Park features the same nine animator’s models from the recent photo shoot arranged at the base. A series of historical photographs from the development of Pinocchio are arranged along the sides of the case.

The Walt Disney Archives’ celebration of Pinocchio doesn’t end with this exciting photography project! Through early April 2025, guests visiting Disney California Adventure Park can see these original models on display at Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge.

Harrison Ford: The Man Behind the Legend

By Zach Johnson

As the charming smuggler Han Solo, he made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (and maybe shot first). As the academic adventurer Indiana Jones, he recovered the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail (briefly, at least). And soon, as venerable U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, he’ll have the entire world seeing red. In essence, Disney Legend Harrison Ford—the actor behind those beloved and iconic characters—has the range.

In an exclusive interview for the Spring 2025 digital cover story of Disney twenty-three, Ford says each role has revealed something about himself and, to a greater degree, the human experience. “We’re all made from the same common clay. It’s moment in time. It’s opportunity—all of these inexplicable, unpredictable elements, plus our own drive and search for something useful to do in life,” he explains. “All of it counts. Fantasy counts. Science counts. Reality counts. But being able to dream into and out of the world you’re living in? That’s important stuff.”

Last year, Ford was honored as a Disney Legend during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, a rarefied distinction that both “flattered” and “bemused” him. While delivering his acceptance speech in front of fellow Disney Legends such as Angela Bassett, James Cameron, Miley Cyrus, and Frank Oz, Ford said “nobody does anything in this business alone”—a sentiment he echoes in his interview with Disney twenty-three.

“The work that an actor, frankly, gets credit for is the work of many people who have come before him and laid in the groundwork for him to walk. The George Lucases, the Steven Spielbergs, the Kevin Feiges in my life are really responsible for the opportunities that I’ve had,” Ford says. “Their passion for the ideas they’re working with and their commitment to the craft and to the quality and integrity of their work has been fundamental to the success of my career. You don’t do this alone. You stand on the shoulders of many people.

“For instance, I’m standing on the shoulders of [the late] William Hurt, who created the character that I’m playing in this Marvel film,” Ford says of his role in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, in theaters February 14. “I had an opportunity to see the foundations he established for the character, and it gave me a wonderful place to start with the responsibilities that I have storytelling-wise in this in this Captain America movie.”

Harrison Ford is U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in this image from Captain America: Brave New World. Ross, at the center of the photo, is standing with Sam Wilson, aka Captain America (played by Anthony Mackie), to the right, and, on the left, Prime Minister Ozaki (played by Takehiro Hira). All three are in suits and ties, facing forward with serious expressions on their faces. Behind them is a closed doorway and a wall, presumably within the White House, and they are flanked by two full-size flags – the U.S. flag on the left and the flag representing the U.S. President on the right. A dispay of pink cherry blossoms is on the far left of the photo.

Throughout his his decades-long career, Ford himself laid the groundwork for actors like Anthony Mackie—who plays Captain America—to become a movie star in his own right.

“I got to see the full-blown Anthony Mackie, and it is a considerable presence,” Ford says. “I’d seen him outside of the Marvel Universe, and as an actor, he’s formidable. He’s a very powerful presence onscreen. Our scenes together were scenes of conflict, in most cases; I met him on the field, so I knew the steel he was made of as an actor. But he has more than steel in his quiver: he’s got sensitivity, understanding, and intelligence about what he’s doing.”

In the Spring 2025 issue of Disney twenty-three, Mackie is equally effusive about his co-star, going so far as to say he learned “what it really means to be a movie star from Harrison Ford.” What is Ford’s reaction to hearing such a compliment? “[I feel] a mixture of embarrassment and secret pleasure,” Ford says, smiling. “I’m grateful for his words.”

Read more about Captain America: Brave New World in the Spring 2025 issue of Disney twenty-three, available soon only to Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Not a Gold Member yet? Sign up here.

QUIZ: Can You Guess Where These Disney Couples First Met?

By Cassandra Pinkney

Something magical happens when two sweethearts meet. Whether it’s the work of a Fairy Godmother or because someone made a wish on a star, it’s clear that love is what makes life divine. Everyone enjoys a “happily ever after,” but every great love story must start somewhere. Think you’re a meet-cute mastermind? Test your knowledge to see if you can remember where these Disney couples first became acquainted!

In Frozen (2013), Anna and Kristoff’s heartwarming love is enough to keep out the cold. Where does this couple first break the ice?(Required)
Before he showed her “A Whole New World,” Aladdin saves Jasmine from a sticky situation. Where did this act of quick thinking take place?(Required)
Two worlds collided and two pooches united when Lady met Tramp. What part of town served as the backdrop of this chance encounter?(Required)
Hercules was looking for a way to prove himself when he freed Meg from the hands of a monster. Where does this first act of heroism take place?(Required)
In Up (2009), Carl and Ellie know that “adventure is out there” and bond over a shared dream of exploring Paradise Falls. Where does this pair start their first adventure?(Required)
When Tiana kissed a frog to help Naveen become human again in The Princess and the Frog (2009), she had no idea she would be the one transforming. Where did Tiana spend her last moments before becoming a frog?(Required)
In One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Roger and Anita’s lives aren’t the only things that became intertwined when the pair first met. Where did Roger’s dog, Pongo, step in to bring the couple together?(Required)

Everything Coming to Disney+ in February 2025

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

February on Disney+ is bringing the goods—with a mix of nostalgia, inspiration, and Pixar charm. First up, The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl throws a 30th-anniversary bash that takes the Pride Lands to the stage, celebrating everything from the animated classic to the live-action versions with music that’ll have you singing along. Harlem Ice shows us the girls of Figure Skating in Harlem, proving that breaking the ice ceiling is just as powerful as breaking a sweat. And Disney and Pixar’s Win or Lose kicks off with two episodes, giving us a deep dive into the quirky chaos of a championship softball game, told through the eyes of a group of kids, their parents, and even a lovesick umpire.

Wednesday, February 5
Kindergarten:  The Musical (S1, 5 Episodes)
My Best Friend’s An Animal (S1, 6 Episodes)
Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Episodes 3-5)

Friday, February 7
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (S2, 10 Episodes)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (Premiere)

Monday, February 10
Cheerleader Generation (S1, 10 Episodes)
The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders

Wednesday, February 12
Pupstruction (S2, 6 Episodes)
Harlem Ice (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Episodes 9 &10)

Thursday, February 13
Shuffle of Love: A Descendants Short Story
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) *available through February 22

Monday, February 17
Adam Eats the 80s (S1, 10 Episodes)
Magic of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point

Wednesday, February 19
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S3, 5 Episodes)
Win or Lose (Two-Episode Premiere)
Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Episode 9 & 10)

Friday, February 21
Theme Song Takeover (S3, 6 Episodes)

Saturday, February 22
Fur Babies (S1, 4 Episodes)

Monday, February 24
Find My Country House (S1, 10 Episodes)
Kim of Queens (S1, 12 Episodes)
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski (S1, 6 Episodes)
Outrageous Love with Nene Leakes (S1, 10 Episodes)

Wednesday, February 26
Win or Lose (New Episodes)

Friday, February 28
Wizards Beyond Waverly Places (12 New Episodes)

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with 9 Ssssensational Disney Snakes

By Cassandra Pinkney

Don’t tell Indiana Jones, but we’re simply smitten with snakes! So many sneaky, sassy, and spirited serpents have slithered their way into our hearts just in time to celebrate Lunar New Year. Since today marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, what better time to salute some of Disney’s most sssstunning and ssssensational snakes!

Kaa from The Jungle Book on the ground, frowning with his body coiled up. 

Kaa (The Jungle Book, 1967)
Originally voiced by Disney Legend Sterling Holloway, Kaa is a supremely shifty snake with a supersized appetite. Be careful, his hypnotic eyes and coiled body spell trouble for anything (or anyone!) who crosses his path.

Juju, Mama Odie’s snake from The Princess and the Frog, smiling at Mama Odie.

Juju (The Princess and the Frog, 2009)
No need to “dig a little deeper,” as it’s surprisingly simple to love this silly serpent. Juju is devoted to helping Mama Odie with whatever she needs, even if it means being turned into everything but a snake! Can you spot this shapeshifter in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before you get shrunken to the size of frog?

King Richard from “Robin Hood” wearing a crown and looking confused. Sir Hiss is on his left side, sticking his tongue out and looking concerned.  

Sir Hiss (Robin Hood, 1973)
Sour and snobby, King John’s right-hand snake went down in hiss-tory for greedy plans that were thwarted by Robin Hood. Beware, this slippery serpent can hypnotize just like Kaa!

Gary, a new snake character from Zootopia 2, featured on-screen alongside voice actor Ke Huy Quan at D23 in 2024

Gary (Zootopia 2, 2025)
Gary is a “creepy, slithery, highly venomous viper.” He keeps Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde on their toes in a case that can only be described as “the most perilous and intricate of their careers.” Meet him and other new characters in Zootopia 2, in theaters November 26, 2025.

Inside of the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction at Disneyland Resort, we see five large snakes and the face of the idol looking down on a ride vehicle full of passengers. 

Snakes (Indiana Jones films and Indiana Jones Adventure)
While they’re not Dr. Jones’ favorite animal, we think the snakes in the films and in Indiana Jones Adventure™are asp-olutely marvelous! Disney Legend Harrison Ford proved he can keep his cool around cobras when he said, “Snakes don’t bother me much. It’s just acting.”

The main characters from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. posing in front of a colorful mural depicting doors and other monsters.

Celia’s Hair (Monsters, Inc., 2001)
The snakes that make up Celia’s superb style are snazzy enough to secure themselves a spot on this list. Shoutout to Mike Wazowski for talking her out of that haircut!

Jafar from Aladdin holding a serpent staff and looking serious while Iago sits on his left shoulder, also looking serious.

Jafar (Aladdin, 1992)
Not only does Jafar in human form sport a stylish snake staff, but he also transforms himself into a snake during his battle with Aladdin. Although his snake form is short-lived on-screen, Snake Jafar makes an appearance in Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when he and other iconic Disney Villains try to stop the power of Mickey’s imagination.

Madam Mim and Merlin from The Sword in the Stone standing back-to-back and walking away from each other.  

Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone, 1963)
The slimy and surly Madam Mim is anything but charming. Her viper-like character comes alive in her duel with Merlin when she turns herself into a striped serpent (and an elephant, crocodile, fox, and more!)

Thor, looking upset, and Loki, smiling, stand side by side in a scene from Thor: Ragnarok.

Loki (Thor: Ragnarok, 2017)
The god of mischief is being known for being a venomous creature no matter what form he takes. This trickster once scared his brother Thor by turning himself into a snake as a prank. Thor didn’t find any humor in this stunt, but Loki must have thought it was hiss-terical!

QUIZ: Are You a Bug Brainiac? Test Your Knowledge with This Creepy-Crawly Trivia!

By Leanna Lakeram

Earth is filled with incredible creatures—but some of its mightiest critters live in a hidden world, right beneath our noses. National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life takes us on thrilling adventures alongside tiny superheroes like luna moths, peacock spiders, and more.

About how many insects live on Earth?(Required)
Which of the following critters is venomous and native to Australia?(Required)
Which elusive insect, originally discovered in the 1930s, wasn’t spotted again until over 60 years later in 2007?(Required)
Delicate damselflies are typically found in which of the following habitats?(Required)
What glowing beetle has evolved to communicate with its bright backside?(Required)
What bright green insect doesn’t have a mouth or digestive system?(Required)
Colorful peacock spiders are known for their odd mating ritual involving what behavior?(Required)
Insects have six legs and three main body parts—which of the following critters are not insects?(Required)

Catch up on everything creepy and crawly by watching A Real Bug’s Life, and make sure to tune into season 2—now streaming on Disney+!

Disney100: The Exhibition Opens in Paris April 10

By the D23 Team

The magic continues: After captivating fans in Philadelphia, Munich, London, Chicago, Kansas City, and Seoul, Disney100: The Exhibition—the largest exhibition the Walt Disney Archives has ever created—is making its way to Paris, France. Look for it to open at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles on April 10, 2025.

D23 Members will be the first public audience to get to say “Bonjour!” to this exhibition at its latest international tour stop. Click here for details.

The exhibition, which celebrates a century of stories, characters, music, and experiences created by The Walt Disney Company, will provide audiences yet another opportunity to explore an extensive array of artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives... alongside many of the “Crown Jewels” from renowned classics—ranging from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) to contemporary favorites such as Encanto (2021)—as well as the latest members of the Disney family—Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. It’s truly an event the whole family can enjoy!

For nearly 55 years, the Walt Disney Archives has meticulously preserved some of The Walt Disney Company’s most treasured artifacts. In Paris, more than 250 items will be on display—including works of art and animation maquettes, as well costumes and props. This includes the Carousel Horse from 1964’s Mary Poppins, used by Disney Legend Julie Andrews, as well as Cruella’s red dress from 2021’s Cruella, worn by Emma Stone.

A Nostalgic Journey
Ready for adventure? Visitors to Disney100: The Exhibition will find all manner of imaginatively themed galleries, interactive exhibits, and immersive installations. For instance, iconic objects and props such as the original prop storybook from Sleeping Beauty (1959), Iron Man’s mask from Iron Man (2008), Cinderella’s glass slipper from the live-action Cinderella (2015), and even Indiana Jones’ iconic ensemble from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) will be on magical display—providing a glimpse into Disney's boundless creativity.

In the galleries, fans will be able to take a nostalgic stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., and photo opportunities will allow for posing alongside favorite characters—including Mickey Mouse (of course!), the Parr family from Disney and Pixar’s The Incredibles (2004), Mickey’s pal Goofy, and even lovable Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A variety of games and other interactive activities will complete the experience.

Disney100: The Exhibition is more than a celebration of a century of Disney’s creative legacy; it’s an unforgettable experience for all ages! So stay tuned... tickets for the Parisian leg of the exhibition go on sale tomorrow, January 28.

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Expires: December 14, 2026

The Anaheim Hotel and D23 invite D23 Gold Members to an exclusive hotel experience that puts you directly across the street from the Disneyland Resort—only an eight-minute walk from hotel to main gate!

D23 Gold Members will receive a 15% discount on direct bookings with a members-only welcome gift; two breakfast vouchers redeemable at The Pizza Press to use during your stay; and a 23% discount off food and beverage orders at The Pizza Press, Front Room Lounge, and Poolside Dining... a true VIP experience awaits you!

A vibrant collage highlighting various features of a hotel: the first image, upper left, showcases a luxurious private cabana by the pool, complete with comfortable seating, colorful striped cushions, and a relaxed ambiance surrounded by elegant curtains. The second image, upper right, features a stylish indoor lounge and bar area with mid-century modern furniture, including bright orange and blue chairs, sleek wooden tables, and an inviting atmosphere overlooking the pool area. The third image, lower left, depicts a spacious and family-friendly guest room, outfitted with a queen bed, a bunk bed, a cozy seating area, and contemporary furnishings set against a chevron-patterned rug and warm lighting. The final image, lower right, captures an outdoor recreational lawn featuring colorful Adirondack chairs, oversized games like Connect Four and chess, and a backdrop of vibrant, two-story buildings with colorful accents, all framed by palm trees and a sunny blue sky, creating a lively and inviting environment

Awarded “Best of the Best” by TripAdvisor for two consecutive years, The Anaheim Hotel is one of the world’s top family-friendly hotels—with the largest swimming pool in the Anaheim resort area, and multiple on-site games and activities. 

Experience Includes:

  • 15% discount off the Best Available Rate  
  • Two breakfast vouchers from The Pizza Press
  • 23% discount at The Pizza Press, Front Room Lounge, and Poolside Dining
  • D23 Welcome gift will include membership into The Anabella Club*

*The Anabella Club is the guest loyalty program at The Anaheim Hotel. There’s no charge to join and members enjoy the following benefits:

  • One complimentary night* given after six room nights stayed 
  • Two complimentary water bottles provided for every stay 
  • Enhanced Room Upgrade (based on availability)
  • Member-Exclusive Collectible Gift on their 50th Stay (gift subject to change)

NOTE
Offer is valid through December 14, 2026. Blockout dates and restrictions apply based on availability at the time of booking. Taxes and additional fees are not included and will be applied at checkout. This offer cannot be combined or stacked with other special promotions, deals, or discounts.
All travel must be completed by December 14, 2026. Guests must present proof of active D23 Gold Membership upon check-in to redeem this offer. Accepted proof includes either a physical membership card or a digital membership card, which can be accessed through the D23 App.
All discounts subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. D23 Gold Members must present their valid D23 Gold Member card prior to purchases to receive any applicable benefits or discounts. Benefits and discounts at Disney-owned and operated locations are determined solely by Disney, are subject to restrictions and exclusions, and may be valid at only select locations. Check third-party locations for details about their offered benefits and discounts, if any; Disney is not responsible for benefits and discounts offered by any third parties.

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Showcased are the four 2025 D23 Gold Member Premiums: Disneyland 70th Collection, including The Happiest Place on Earth, a replica Disneyland Park entrance plaque, and a reproduction of the Disneyland Entrance plaque text draft; Gold Member Fan Pack including a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse water bottle, crossbody bag, and hat; a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey; and a 10-piece Pin Set.

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