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9 Disney Must-Dos Before the End of Summer

By Nicole Nalty While you may be fighting the back-to-school blues, there’s still some summer left to celebrate! Make time to enjoy these Disney-related must-dos before autumn falls. Dazzle at the Disneyland Resort The 60th anniversary celebration of the Disneyland Resort comes to a close on September 5, so you still have (a little) time …

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Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Make your barbecue meals wildly delicious with the BBQ sauce from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Makes 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon …

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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

If you’ve been to Be Our Guest restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, you might be familiar with the decadent and delicious triple chocolate cupcake. Bring this fan-favorite home with a recipe straight from the restaurant! Makes 12 cupcakes CUPCAKES 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt …

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Matterhorn Bobsleds

6 One-Of-A-Kind Disney Coasters From Around the World

By Tyler Slater Click click click… moment of silence and then… well, we all know what happens next. There are few experiences more thrilling than reaching the peak of a roller coaster. To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, D23 is sharing fun facts and distinct details about attractions found at Disney Parks around the world. …

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Walt Disney Records 60th anniversary

Top 10 Pivotal Platters from 60 Years of Walt Disney Records

By Greg Ehrbar As Walt Disney Records celebrates its 60th anniversary, there are literally hundreds (or thousands!) of Disney sounds that could easily fill dozens of Top Ten lists. Rather than a “best of” or “all-time favorite” list, these are great albums selected for their impact on popular culture, the entertainment industry, and The Walt …

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Mushu concept art

How Disney Dragons are Drawn to Life

By Jonathan McMullen As you can probably gather from our recent stories here and here, we absolutely love Disney dragons. So when our friends at Disney Editions gave us the opportunity to get a closer look at their new book, The Art of Disney’s Dragons, we jumped at the opportunity to share it with Disney …

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Elliott in Main Street Electrical Parade

Fierce Friends: Our Six Favorite Dragons in Disney Parks

By Courtney Potter Dragons. Mythological creatures that can inspire both terror and trust… part reptile, part serpent, part bird, all legendary. The word “dragon” first entered the English language in the 13th century, but the very idea of this creature has its roots in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia—after which, it literally spread around the world. …

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Maleficent as a dragon in Sleeping Beauty

Our Hearts Burn For These Unforgettable Disney Dragons

By D23 Team Dragons have always had a special place in our imaginations. With iconic features such as long necks, sharp claws, and leathery wings, they can be found in stories and art from cultures around the world—always with a unique style, but still undeniably dragons. In honor of Pete’s Dragon, opening in theaters on August …

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Cookies

Check out this sweet recipe from our friends at Ghirardelli. Don’t forget–D23 Members can receive 10% off any Ghirardelli purchase online or at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort, Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, and Disney Studio Store and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain (next to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood!). Makes about …

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Queen Clarisse Renaldi - The Princess Diaries

5 Etiquette Rules from Queen Clarisse Renaldi

By Nicole Nalty When Mia Thermopolis finds out she’s a princess (Shut. Up!) the shy teenager is taken aback, and rightfully so! Being a princess requires a certain skill set, but luckily, Mia has a practically perfect teacher—her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, played by Disney Legend Julie Andrews. In honor of the 15th anniversary of …

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