By Jocelyn Buhlman When we think of classic Disneyland attractions, many minds wander to haunted houses, salty old pirates, and children of the world. One Imagineer had a hand in bringing all of them to life: Disney Legend Harriet Burns, the first woman ever hired by Walt Disney Imagineering in a creative capacity. A “Model” Imagineer …
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By Courtney Potter Inside the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, a gleaming white hallway and rotunda welcome the crew into a building where the likes of Frozen and Zootopia took shape. Since the building’s remodel in 2016, this particular space has been used to display artwork from an animated film currently in production… but …
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By Beth Deitchman The lifelong fan voices the newest Muppet Baby in the playroom, Summer Penguin, on Muppet Babies, premiering Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app. If you grew up in the ’80s, you quickly discovered that there was just one thing that might be more …
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By Jim Fanning Better get ready to hear, better get ready to cheer—here comes The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band! Released on March 21, 1968, this delightful slice of cinematic Americana tells the musical story of the Bower clan—Grandpa (Walter Brennan), father and mother (Disney Legend Buddy Ebsen and Janet Blair), and eight …
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By Beth Deitchman Some of the biggest names in entertainment are taking to the stage for a nationwide concert tour. Put on your dancing shoes and have those cell phones at the ready—the on-stage entertainment is spectacular, but the audience reactions will melt your heart. Mickey Mouse and other beloved Disney Junior characters are headlining …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Last week, the cast and crew of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time got together for a global press conference of cosmic proportions, sharing behind-the-scenes facts and secrets about the film. A panel comprised of Oprah Winfrey (Mrs. Which), Reese Witherspoon (Mrs. Whatsit), Mindy Kaling (Mrs. Who), director Ava DuVernay, Storm Reid (Meg …
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By Courtney Potter “This… is American Idol.” Four words that became synonymous with TV’s most widely recognized, and arguably most successful, music competition series. True “appointment television”—shepherded along by super-host Ryan Seacrest—during which family and friends would gather to hear incredible live performances and vote for their favorite singer to win the ultimate prize: stardom. …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman On Monday night, a special screening of the series finale episode of Star Wars Rebels celebrated the end of four seasons of adventures of the crew of the Ghost. Fans got to say goodbye to Ezra Bridger (voice of Taylor Gray), Hera Syndulla (voice of Vanessa Marshall), Kanan Jarrus (voice of Freddy …
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By Megan Deppe We are sorry to report on the passing of actor David Ogden Stiers, who died on Saturday, March 3, at the age of 75. Throughout Stiers’ long and impressive acting career, the versatile actor lent his voice to some of our favorite characters in Disney movies, video games, and on television. As …
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By Courtney Potter With dozens of Oscars® to his name, Walt Disney’s presence in the film industry is undeniable. Even today, actors and actresses can still trace a path from their own careers back to Walt himself. In preparation for the 90th Academy Awards®, D23 took a look at all of the 2018 nominees for Actor …
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