This article originally appeared in a slightly different form in the Winter 2010, edition of Disney twenty-three magazine and was modified for D23.com. Remember life before home computers? When USB drives and laptops were merely tantalizing futuristic ideas? Those were the days when TRON was created. It’s a film about enigmatic Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), a …
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By Courtney Potter Beginning in the early 1960s (and for three decades’ total), ABC’s legendary Wide World of Sports was known for “spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport… the thrill of victory… and the agony of defeat!” Sure, we witnessed truly historic moments, from soccer great Pele’s final game to …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman The spirit of Tomorrowland centers on moving forward: We seek out new ideas for the future, we imagine the next steps of humanity, and sometimes we even literally keep moving forward with the help of a classic ride system. In 1967, PeopleMover debuted at Disneyland and provided guests with the public transportation …
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By Nicole Nalty Hanging out with Rapunzel again in Tangled: The Series may be the best thing ever––we can’t get enough of Eugene, Maximus, Cassandra and, of course, Rapunzel as they embark on brand-new adventures. Luckily, now there’s even more to explore thanks to these new sweet shorts, Inside the Journal. Fans of Tangled: The …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! just opened at Disney California Adventure, and guests are now taking an out-of-this-world tour of The Collector’s famous collection of intergalactic artifacts and wonders. While you explore The Collector’s Fortress to get your chance to view Taneleer Tivan’s latest acquisition—the Guardians of the Galaxy themselves!—you should …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Once upon a time, a deadly alien crashed onto Earth and became best friends with a little girl who listened to Elvis… That’s not how fairy tales typically start, but this isn’t your average fairy tale. In 2002, Lilo & Stitch crash-landed into theaters and stole the hearts of audiences everywhere with …
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By Beth Deitchman Jungle Cruise skippers—braving some of the world’s most “dangerous” waters, armed with good humor and puns… The delightful Fairy Godmothers-in-Training of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques—who use their unique blend of pixie dust to create magical transformations for young princesses- and knights-to-be, all around the world… Cast members have always been a vital …
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By Beth Deitchman On June 16, 2016, Shanghai Disneyland first opened its gates, welcoming guests from mainland China and all around the world to a theme park that’s authentically Disney and distinctly Chinese. From its centerpiece, the majestic Enchanted Storybook Castle—the largest Disney castle ever built—and innovative attractions like TRON Lightcycle Power Run and Pirates …
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By Ingrid Meilan Ready to take another lap around the racetrack? D23 had the chance to spend some time with the cast and crew of Cars 3 this past weekend and they shared a few things that you need to know before you go see the movie, which cruises into theaters this Friday. Ka-chow! 1. …
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By Beth Deitchman When day gives way to night on Pandora – The World of Avatar, the magical transformation is like nothing you’ve ever seen before—in a Disney park or anywhere on Earth, for that matter. That’s not surprising, according to Avatar producer Jon Landau, given that James Cameron—who wrote and directed the film that …
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