By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s time to return to far, far away and a long time ago—a time that Star Wars fans have yet to see explored on the screen. Production has begun on Star Wars Resistance, the high-flying new animated series exploring the uncharted timeframe prior to Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Premiering this fall …
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By Beth Deitchman If you left your heart in San Fransokyo, there’s cause for celebration this morning: The adventures of 14-year-old tech whiz Hiro Hamada; his best friend, the huggable healthcare robot Baymax; and the rest of their superhero team continue on Saturday, June 9, when Big Hero 6 The Series launches with a premiere …
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By D23 Team During the behind-the-scenes dinner at the D23 Celebrates 20 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom event celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Adventures by Disney announced a special adult-exclusive Safari to South Africa departure for November 30, 2018. On this unique trip, you can explore Africa with special hosts Joe …
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By D23 Team One of Disneyland Paris’ most iconic attractions, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, celebrated its 10th anniversary on April 5. To honor a decade of thrills and chills, check out this behind-the-scenes look at the history of the attraction, featuring a look backstage, interviews with Imagineers, and rare archival images. The half-hour …
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By Beth Deitchman On your mark… Get set… GO! Disney Channel is racing toward summer, and we’ve just been given a sneak peek at the fantastic and fan-centric programming and events the network has planned—including brand-new episodes and special on-air offerings, a fan event set for the Disneyland Resort on May 12 and the Disney …
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By Courtney Potter Mark your calendars for some Disney wedding delight, and catch a sneak peek at the new Disney•Pixar short Bao… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! It’s a Summer of Love with Freeform’s Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Freeform requests the pleasure of your company on …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Some of the best-loved Pixar characters have leapt off the screen and into the planters at Downtown Disney in Anaheim. As part of the celebration of friendship that is Pixar Fest, three of our favorite Pixar classics are now represented in special, shiny topiaries for guests to enjoy. Inspired by Toy Story, …
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By Matt Moryc On April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disneyland—Disney’s first international theme park—opened with two future Disney Legends on hand to cut the opening-day ceremonial ribbon, Masatomo Takahashi, president of the Oriental Land Company, Ltd., and Card Walker, then chairman of The Walt Disney Company. Although Tokyo Disneyland closely resembled its sister parks in the …
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By Beth Deitchman Between them, they’ve won Olympic medals, national championships and even a World Series ring—and now 10 athletes will compete for a new trophy to add to their collection, the coveted Mirrorball. Ten athletes will show off their fancy footwork on the dance floor when Dancing with the Stars: Athletes premieres Monday, April …
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By Beth Deitchman He’s won Tony® Awards, Grammy® Awards, and even a Pulitzer Prize. He’s a star of stage and screen, and now Lin-Manuel Miranda adds another feather to his cap. On May 11, fans will hear the multi-award-winning actor, playwright, composer—and lifelong DuckTales aficionado—in the role of Gizmoduck in a brand-new episode of the …
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