By Holly Brobst, Walt Disney Archives The world-famous Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s acclaimed True-Life Adventures film series, as well as numerous far-off locales from around the world that are meant to inspire the intrepid. The original Jungle Cruise poster, seen below, was designed by artist Bjorn Aronson in 1955 …
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By Beth Deitchman A future president returns to Disney+ in August, and a brand-new animated series asks the question, “What if…?” Five all-new short films make their Disney+ debut on Wednesday, August 4, in the second season of Short Circuit, an experimental, innovative program where anyone at Walt Disney Animation Studios can pitch an idea …
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By Justin Arthur and the National Geographic Image Collection In celebration of the “gnu” excitement coming to the Jungle Cruise attractions at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer, along with the Disney’s Jungle Cruise film, in theaters and on Disney+ Premiere Access on July 30, D23 is teaming up with the …
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By Zach Johnson This weekend has it all: aliens, animals—even a Beatle! On Friday, Disney Channel will air an all-new, laugh-out-loud episode of Gabby Duran & the Unsittables. That same day, Disney+ will add the 2011 film We Bought a Zoo to its streaming library, just as Hulu will debut a new original series: McCartney …
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By the D23 Team No lines, no crowds, no problem. Returning after last year’s first-of-its-kind virtual and physical hybrid convention event, Sideshow Con 2021 brings fans seven days of pop culture celebration and exciting new collectibles from Monday, July 19th — Sunday, July 25th. This in-depth event features a custom-built booth space designed to spotlight the latest creations …
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By Beth Deitchman Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse is designed for the youngest of viewers, but it’s sure to enchant Disney fans of all ages. The animated series launches Friday, July 16 with Mickey the Brave!, a primetime special airing on Disney Junior at 7:30 p.m. EDT/PDT, followed by the series premiere Friday, August 20 …
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By the D23 Team The exhibition Inside the Walt Disney Archives, which opens at the Graceland Exhibition Center starting July 23, 2021, will feature some unique art pieces to celebrate the exhibit’s current location. Along with the dazzling display of more than 450 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of …
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By Zach Johnson Television’s biggest night is right around the corner! The Walt Disney Company proudly announces an impressive 166 nominations for the 73rd Primetime Emmy® Awards. While the Television Academy announced the attributed total number as 146, the Company additionally recognizes all the programming produced for third party platforms and by all its production …
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By Zach Johnson National Geographic’s SHARKFEST continues on Monday with the marquee special Shark Attack Investigation: The Paige Winter Story, where experts unpack the details of Paige Winter’s attack and share the inspirational story of her continued shark advocacy. Two days later, Marvel Studios’ Loki reaches a magical and mischievous climax on Disney+. That same …
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By Matt Moryc, Walt Disney Archives If you grew up watching television in the 1980s and 1990s, then you might agree that there is an objective argument to be made that some of the greatest family sitcoms of all-time were produced during this era. The American Broadcast Company (ABC) was at the forefront of this …
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