Disney babies

Celebrate the New Year With Your Favorite Disney Babies!

By Jocelyn Buhlman As we ring in the new year and say goodbye to the old one, that change has classically been personified in the form of little Baby New Year, while the outgoing year is often depicted as an elderly man. Here at D23, we’re putting a Disney spin on the new year with …

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Get Inspired by These Disney “Fresh Starts”

By Courtney Potter Welcome to 2017—the perfect time to make new goals, to devise new dreams, and to celebrate new beginnings. In need of some New Year’s inspiration of your own? Look no further than your favorite Disney films! Countless characters have faced all manner of trials and tribulations before conquering adversity and stepping—often with …

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Lady and the Tramp kiss

17 Disney Kisses to Count Down to the New Year

It’s almost time to count down to the new year! We’ve reflected on our favorite moments from 2016, figured out the guest list for an unbelievable New Year’s party… we’re ready to ring in 2017. But before the clock strikes 12, “aww” over some of the sweetest Disney smooches. We hope you have a happy …

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Go Wild with 11 Disney “Party Animals”

By Courtney Potter “We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne…” Well, this is it: We’re about to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to a brand-new year. And like people around the country (and the globe), we’re ready to welcome 2017 with a good ol’ fashioned party—full of music, mirth, and …

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, D23 Expo, Ducktales

Disney Things We’re Most Excited for in 2017

By D23 Team There’s so much good stuff in store for Disney in 2017! Take a look at the things we’re most excited for. All The Movies You’ve Been Waiting For 2017 is going to be a magical year for all kinds of Disney movies you’ve been waiting to see. If you love animation, you’ll …

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Top moments of 2016

Favorite Disney Moments from 2016

By D23 Team Before we welcome in the new year, take a look at some of our favorite Disney moments from 2016! Groundbreaking of Star Wars-Themed Lands While the news of these galactic expansions to Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida first broke back at D23 Expo 2015, construction on the lands …

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Rock Candy from Osh Popham’s General Store

This magical rock candy will have you singing your favorite holiday tunes. Ingredients 2 cups purified water 4 cups granulated sugar Optional: 1 tsp. flavoring extract Optional: 2–3 drops of food coloring Special Materials Tall glass jar Wooden skewers Clothespin or potato chip clip Directions Preparing the materials: 1. Wash glass jar thoroughly with hot …

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peek-a-boo candle craft

Peek-a-Boo Candle

Add a little holiday cheer to your candles. Materials D23 bell template Scissors Glue stick Large glass mason jar Spray paint (you choose the color) Votive candle Glass beads or uncooked beans Directions 1. Download and print our bell stencil template and cut out the bell. 2. Apply glue to the back of the bell …

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Southern Spice Cake

Southern Spice Layer Cake

This southern staple from our friends at The Chew is sure to make your mouth water! For more recipes, visit TheChew.com. Servings 8-10 Ingredients Southern Spice Layer Cake 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter (softened) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 …

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Mashed potato casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole

From our friends at The Chew, enjoy this mashed potato casserole that’s to die for! 6–8 Servings Ingredients Mashed Potato Casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 pounds potatoes (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded) 1/2 cup …

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