By Courtney Potter The colorful world of Alice in Wonderland came to life in 2010 in a whole new, live-action way—chock-full of all the whimsy and eye-popping visuals that director Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) is known for. When last we fell down the rabbit hole, our titular golden-haired heroine Alice (Mia Wasikowska) escapes …
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By Nicole Nalty We may be biased, but we think The Princess and the Frog combined all of the right ingredients for an animated Disney classic: stunning animation, catchy tunes, and, of course, legendary Disney storytelling. Not to mention, we toad-ally love Princess Tiana! She’s hard working, determined, and has a heart of gold. Tiana …
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By Courtney Potter “The Force… it’s calling to you.” And since it’s May the 4th—otherwise known as Star Wars Day—we agree with Maz Kanata: “Just let it in.” Add some interstellar fun to your May the 4th (and Revenge of the 5th) with this collection of Star Wars-related gifs. Join our intrepid heroes on the …
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By Steven Vagnini This spring, D23 invites fans to take an inside look at a few beloved rain-and-flower sequences for insight into these memorable moments in Disney animation. From feature films like Bambi and Alice in Wonderland to shorts like Ferdinand the Bull and Disney•Pixar’s The Blue Umbrella, the fan in all of us will …
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You’ll never get enough of this four-cheese blend Macaroni & Cheese! The deliciously cheesy dish can be found at Jiko—The Cooking Place inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 8 ounces shredded Italian four-cheese blend (such as mozzerella, …
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By Courtney Potter There’s a special bond between siblings—whether they be brothers (like Hiro and Tadashi in Big Hero 6), sisters (Anna and Elsa in Frozen), or a combination thereof (Ryan and Sharpay in High School Musical). As National Sibling Day (April 10) approaches, we decided to take a spin through the fabulous Disney Gif …
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By Beth Deitchman On April 6, 1991, mild-mannered every-duck Drake Mallard donned his hat, mask, and cape for the first time and assumed an alter ego—the “daring duck of mystery,” Darkwing Duck. We can’t believe that the series that bears his name, Darkwing Duck, made its Disney Channel debut 25 years ago today. Throughout the …
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Courtesy of Carla Hall of ABC’s The Chew You know how I feel about biscuits. If there is a biscuit in the room, I will find it and devour it. I just can’t get enough of them. That’s why I came up with this awesome chicken potpie that is really all about the biscuit. This …
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It’s St. Patrick’s Day, when all of us have a little bit of the “luck o’ the Irish”! Named for the patron saint of Ireland, the holiday was made official in the early 17th century; here in the United States, it’s seen as a celebration of Irish (and Irish-American) culture, and features numerous parades… not …
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Happy Seventh anniversary, D23! As of today—March 10, 2016—it’s been seven fabulous years since The Official Disney Fan Club became a part of the Disney family, and we’ve asked fans to vote on their favorite moments throughout the history of D23. Whether it’s attending a classic movie screening event, receiving the beautiful Disney twenty-three publication …
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