March 11 marks Middle Name Pride Day, a chance for those of us with middle names to shout ’em from the rooftops! No one can truly pinpoint how long middle (or “second”) names have existed in the English language—but we do know that the practice of putting a name between someone’s given (“first”) name and …
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March 31 Update: We know somebunny who’s very excited about this news! Thumper has hopped his way to the top and won this year’s March Hare Mania! Thanks for your votes – and be sure to follow along on Facebook and Twitter for more Disney fun. March 28 Update: From the King of the Jungle …
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Waaaaay back in 1937, the Seven Dwarfs first sang (and whistled) that now-famous tune, “Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s home from work we go.” But the rest of the song clues us in to just how hard they actually had to work: “We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig in our mine the whole day through. …
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Happy Leap Year! We get one extra day, every four years, to keep our calendar in alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the Sun. (Without it, we’d lose almost six hours every year. Crazy, right?) As February 29 rolls around, we wonder just what to do with those extra 24 hours… and that sparked a …
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With the Academy Awards® just a few days away, we asked D23 fans on Facebook and Twitter to pick their Disney favorites from our Oscar® ballot and the results are in. The winners are… Best Mode of Travel: Car—The Absent-Minded Professor Black Pearl—Pirates of the Caribbean WINNER—Balloons—Up Umbrella—Mary Poppins Best Character in a Disney Short: …
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Since Pluto made his debut as Mickey Mouse’s loyal canine companion in the 1931 cartoon short The Moose Hunt, pets have held a special place in Disney history. They’re often the best kind of sidekick: a true-blue friend that’s ready for adventure. And they come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, and species—from dogs, rodents, …
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s also a time to celebrate the love that surrounds us every day—between parents and children; between brothers and sisters; and between the best of friends. We took a look through Disney past and present to find 14 examples of friends and families that truly care for one another. …
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Valentine’s Day is this Sunday and we’re giving you five Disney Valentine’s Day cards for the fan in all of us! These cards are perfect to share with the people you love—and the people you love, who love Disney! Simply download and print out on regular paper or cardstock for the perfect Valentine postcard. Happy …
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From “down in New Orleans” (Square) at the Disneyland Resort, enjoy this rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage, and tasso ham served with Louisiana rice. Serves 4 Cajun spice 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon seasoning salt 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 …
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From the rustic beauty of Grizzly Peak Recreation Area and a wildly wet journey on Grizzly River Run to the breezy Boardwalk of Paradise Pier and a thrilling spin on California Screamin’, so many favorite experiences can only be had at Disney California Adventure—which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week! But Disney California Adventure …
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