Beauty and the Beast

Peek into Live-Action Beauty and the Beast—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Brand-New Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast It’s a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme… and it’s coming to the big screen as a live-action adaptation! Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon, doesn’t waltz into a cinema near you until next spring—but …

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Disney A to Z 5th Edition

Behind the Scenes of the New Disney A to Z with Dave Smith

By D23 Team For anyone who’s curious about The Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, comprehensive lists, and tons of trivia, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney—from A to Z—through about 8,000 entries and more than 800 images. Dave Smith, chief …

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HeiHei from Moana

Who’s That Good Luck Charm-ing Voice in Moana?

By Jim Frye In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) upcoming Moana, the super-charming actor Alan Tudyk plays the scene-stealing rooster Heihei. And although many people will recognize him as the star of such high-profile TV projects as Firefly, iRobot, the film Serenity, or the new series Con Man, Tudyk is no stranger to expressing himself …

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Mickey mouse

Oh Boy! Mickey’s Coming to Good Morning America

By Nicole Nalty We’ve already shared some of the fun celebrations taking place for Mickey Mouse’s birthday—save the date: Friday, November 18!—and we’ve been following his journey around the world (check out Mickey’s new Instagram), but we’ve just heard some more exciting news about the big cheese’s big day––he’s going to be on GMA! That’s …

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The Art of Minnie Mouse

This Minnie Mouse Art is as Adorable as Minnie Herself

By Nicole Nalty Is there anyone cuter than Minnie Mouse? She’s been America’s sweetheart since her debut in 1928, and although her look has changed over the years (as every fashion icon’s does!), Minnie is fabulous in any style. With Minnie as a muse, nearly 100 artists from The Walt Disney Company shared their varied …

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Sleeping Beauty Castle Disneyland holidays

Make Merry at Disney Parks Around the World

By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s the most magical time of the year, as we put away our goblins and ghoulies from Halloween and start wrapping the streets of Disney Parks with tinsel and snow! Nothing warms our hearts like a little Christmas cheer, and you can stay cozy all winter with the holiday offerings you’ll find …

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Maui from Moana

How 2D Animation Brings Moana’s Mini Maui to Life

By Courtney Potter Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film, Moana, sails into a cinema near you this month, and with it comes the story of a fierce young woman on a journey of self-discovery, a mighty demigod looking to regain his hero status, and some truly epic adventure! Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, …

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Toy Story Land Shanghai Disney Resort

Get Ready to Play! Toy Story Land is Coming to Shanghai Disneyland

By Nicole Nalty The world we know and love from Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story will come to life like never before in a new land at Shanghai Disneyland. Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Fan Xiping, chairman of …

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