Meet the Celebrity Cast of Dancing with the Stars’ 25th Season!

By Beth Deitchman A triple-platinum singer-songwriter… An innovative violinist… A Paralympic swimmer, and a six-time pro bowler. These are just some of the celebrities who are putting on their dancing shoes and hitting the ballroom floor for the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars. This year’s lineup also includes a married couple, Nick and …

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Beauty and the Beast Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort

By Beth Deitchman It’s a tale as old as time, but it continues to be told in new ways—and new languages. The Disney Parks Blog announced that Beauty and the Beast is coming to the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at Shanghai Disney Resort next year, and the hit Broadway musical will be performed in Mandarin. The production will be …

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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Kicks Off on November 10

By Beth Deitchman If you’re feeling some post-Labor Day blues or the summer heat is getting you down, the Disney Parks Blog just made the morning much merrier! Our friends from Disney Parks and Resorts have announced that Holidays at the Disneyland Resort returns November 10 and continues through January 7! Fan-favorite festivities are coming …

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Remembering Ginni Mack

By D23 Team We are sorry to report that Ginni Mack, who brought her expert eye for color to The Walt Disney Studios’ Ink & Paint Department for many years, and who served as the original model for Tinker Bell, has passed away. She was 90. The Oklahoma-born Helen Virginia Gilliland moved to California with …

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News Briefs

Force Friday II is Almost Here—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Get ready to Find the Force, and read about The Walt Disney Company’s contribution to Hurricane Harvey relief… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Get Ready… Force Friday II is Only Days Away! In just a few days’ time, you’ll be able to visit …

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Find the Force

Are You Ready to Find the Force for Force Friday II?

By Jocelyn Buhlman Beginning at midnight on September 1, the new product line for Star Wars: The Last Jedi will blast off globally, along with a special new augmented reality (AR) experience available in more than 20,000 retail locations worldwide. From September 1–3, aspiring Rebel pilots and Jedi padawans alike can participate in Find the …

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark

Help #SaveGroot During Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure

By Nicole Nalty We’ve had so much fun spending our summer rocking out on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, the thrilling new attraction at Disney California Adventure park. With fall just around the corner, there are even more thrills (and maybe even some chills!) in store in The Collector’s Fortress. Once the sun …

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News Briefs

#DreamBigPrincess Campaign Kicks Off—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Disney partners with Girl Up to empower and inspire, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios previews new fun to come… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney’s #DreamBigPrincess Photo Campaign Launches Around the Globe Disney’s “Dream Big, Princess,” an initiative launched in 2016, aims to tap …

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