By Nicole Nalty When The Little Mermaid splashed into theaters in 1989, we were all blown away by the amazing animation, mesmerizing music, and, of course, the unforgettable characters that have earned a permanent place in our hearts. There’s lots to admire about Ariel, but we’ve narrowed it down to five thingamabobs that make us …
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Enjoy this recipe for Hushpuppies from Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. They’re so delicious, you’ll savor these crispy little bites in exquisite silence. Makes 2 1/2 dozen 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot 1 heaping tablespoon cooked and finely chopped bacon 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped …
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By Courtney Potter Ah, July. The warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here in the States, temperatures are rising, the kids are out of school, and the whole family is looking for a totally tubular way to cool off. What better way to beat the heat than a Disney water attraction? Disney …
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By Nicole Nalty Summertime and travel always seem to go hand in hand. Whether you’re spending time at the beach, exploring new cities—maybe even visiting a Disney Park or taking a Disney Cruise—there’s no end to the fun in the sun! Perhaps one of the more classic summer vacations is a good old-fashioned road trip. …
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By Jonathan McMullen Summer is now in full swing, with long days, warm temperatures, and vacations full of fun and adventure! There are so many great ways to have some summer fun, and one of the most enduring is a camping trip. Whether you’ve set up your tent in the mountains, taking in the soothing …
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By Courtney Potter There’s no shortage of memorable views inside a Disney Park—from the attractions to the shows to the characters, there’s something amazing around every corner. So it stands to reason that Disney would create some of the most spectacular fountains anywhere! These water features can be found at Disney Parks and Resorts all …
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By Nicole Nalty Many of us visit Disney Parks to celebrate—whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or graduation, some of our most exciting milestones are celebrated at the happiest places on earth. Here at D23, we encourage you to celebrate the small things too, especially when it involves a little indulgence… Today is National Fried …
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By Jim Frye Last week’s spectacular opening of Shanghai Disney Resort brought with it a brand-new Soaring Over the Horizon attraction, a state-of-the-art update to the popular Soarin’ Over California that first debuted at Disney California Adventure before making its way to Epcot in Orlando as simply Soarin’. Now, the all-new Soarin’ Around the World …
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By Beth Deitchman The Matterhorn. Arizona’s Monument Valley. The Great Wall of China. We’re getting ready for a trip that lets us see all three of these iconic world landmarks in just one day—want to come with us? This spectacular trip around the world has been orchestrated by Disney Imagineers, who have reimagined the iconic …
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Shanghai Disney Resort’s Garden of the Twelve Friends makes for a uniquely lovely stroll and the perfect spot to snap a picture alongside one of the 12 mosaic vignettes that adorn the garden wall. These stunning glass mosaics—created in close collaboration with local Chinese artists and craftsmen—feature every character of the Chinese zodiac, rendered in …
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