By the D23 Team
You already take it everywhere you go—why not add some holiday fun to its screen? Your phone (or tablet) deserves to get in on the D23 Season of Magic fun, so we’ve created some downloadable phone wallpaper that you can use all season long. Featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse; Goofy and Max; and more.
By the D23 Team
Most Disney Parks fans can guide you through Disneyland with ease, thanks to their countless trips to The Happiest Place on Earth and a passion for learning the park’s history—but perhaps the only person who could explore the park more in-depth is Walt Disney himself! With that idea in mind, author Marcy Carriker Smothers set out to write Walt’s Disneyland with the goal of allowing guests to walk around Disneyland identifying the attractions and landmarks Walt championed, touching what he touched, and seeing his original Magic Kingdom through his eyes. To get an inside look at how the book (available for purchase here) was created, we chatted with Smothers about diving into Walt’s world:
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club: Tell us a little about Walt’s Disneyland. How is this book different than any other Disneyland book, and what made you want to write it?
Marcy Carriker Smothers (MCS): After Eat Like Walt was published in 2017, I had lunch with my friend and mentor, Disney Legend Jim Cora. He asked, “What’s next kid?” I pitched three ideas. However, when I mentioned that I was considering a guide book of sorts told from Walt’s perspective and those that built Disneyland with him, he immediately said, “That’s the one—and make it a priority!”
There are many wonderful fact-based and pictorial books about Disneyland. My focus is squarely on Walt, the emotion and excitement he intended to convey, and the feeling we get each and every time we are inside the berm.
D23: There seems to be a lot of information in here that might be new for even the most seasoned Disneyland fans. What was the research process like for you? Was there anything you discovered in your research that was totally new to you?
MCS: Research is fun. It’s the ultimate treasure hunt. I have an insatiable curiosity and happily bounce from rabbit hole to rabbit hole. And I’m always learning something new. A highlight was the 1958 memo where Walt suggested, “Perhaps during peak hours we should… establish a special line for single riders, with the request that they double up.” That was a jaw dropper for me and another validation of what a prescient innovator he was.
D23: What is your favorite story from the book?
MCS: There are many and some are short and sweet. From a simple sentence I found buried in a newspaper article when the reporter asked Walt what surprised him about Disneyland and he replied, “How early they arrive,” to the utterly charming story of Walt Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle finding Walt’s No. 1 badge, long believed to be lost.
If I choose one favorite, it would be Walt’s last day at Disneyland. In my opinion, it’s very important history. I traveled to South Carolina to meet with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society archivist and staff. Their office is at Patriots Point on the USS Yorktown. They were truly taken when I described Walt’s unwavering patriotism in detail. There may have been a tear or two. It was after that occasion they agreed to share all their precious assets from that day, including what is believed to be one of the very last photos—if not the last—taken of Walt at his beloved Magic Kingdom. Henceforth, I plan to be at Disneyland every October 14 to honor Walt.
D23: You intentionally wanted this book to be a paperback instead of doing a hardcover coffee table book; can you tell us why you chose the format you did?
MCS: I chose the format with the full support of my Disney Editions editor Wendy Lefkon. While it could have easily been a big, beautiful, hardcover coffee table book, I wanted it to be affordable and portable, perhaps something the reader would take into the park. For me, one of the best ways to celebrate Walt’s legacy is by making the book accessible. The “souvenir guide” look may belie the three plus years of research and writing, however the smaller softcover was my intention from the very beginning.
D23: You did a lot of writing for this book from Disneyland. What was that like? Where were your favorite spots to write from?
MCS: I wrote at Disneyland right up to March 13, 2020. My favorite spots are Walt’s train (I close my laptop every time we are in the diorama); Walt’s box at The Golden Horseshoe (same, closed laptop during performances and watched); Main Street, U.S.A.; on the porch below Disney Legend Rolly Crump’s tribute window; the tables near the exit of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room; and in Frontierland, both Tom Sawyer Island and the landing for the Mark Twain Riverboat and Sailing Ship Columbia. Writing at Disneyland infuses me with the everlasting spirit and energy that Walt created. I am the reader as much as the writer and a proud Disney geek, always.
Walt’s Disneyland is now available here to add to your collection.
By Zach Johnson
Playing with your food has never looked so fun!
Premiering today exclusively on Disney+, Foodtastic is an immersive global competition series in which highly skilled artists create extravagant scene work and larger-than-life sculptures made entirely out of food. Tempted as you may be to taste these works of art, they aren’t made to be eaten! From vegetables and butter to fruit and cheese, watch as everyday food items are transformed into works of art. Each of the 11 episodes is rooted in iconic Disney storytelling, with Keke Palmer serving as host, Amirah Kassem serving as the creative food art expert, and chef Benny Rivera serving as the technical food art expert.With challenges inspired by Disney and Pixar to Marvel and Star Wars, each episode offers something that the whole family will enjoy. We recently chatted with Rivera, founder of NYC’s City Cakes, to learn more about the series—and our friends at Disney+ even shared two exclusive clips from the Cars-inspired episode, which you can watch below!
D23: In your own words, how would you describe Foodtastic?
Benny Rivera (BR): Foodtastic is basically an explosion of art using all types of food. It’s the very first food art competition show in which people are going to see amazing artists putting together larger-than-life, edible pieces of art, using all types of foods, such as vegetable, fruits, cakes, cookies—you mention it, and you will see on the show—and it’s all using popular Disney characters from some of the most popular movies.
D23: Tell us about the food artists on the show. Where did you find them?
BR: You will see people from all over the planet. They are professionals in their own media or skills. We have fruit carvers, we have ice carvers, we have cake artists, we have sugar artists—so, it’s a little bit of everything.
D23: What does your role as the technical food art expert entail?
BR: For this type of competition, there are a lot of technical elements. You have to be careful and make sure things are set up correctly, because so many things can happen…
D23: What surprised you most throughout the course of the competition?
BR: Some of the techniques I’d never seen before, and I was very impressed. Amirah, Keke, and I were always blown away by the quality of work we saw in the competition. After seeing their concepts when they were sketching, we got excited thinking about, ‘How are they going to bring this to life? What media are they going to use? What fruits or food elements are they going to use? How are they going to be able to accomplish this?’ It was the journey that was very exciting. I’m sure it was exciting for the contestants, but it was more exciting for us, because we were following them for the entire competition.
D23: Which challenge were you most excited to see the food artists tackle?
BR: My favorite Disney movie has always been The Lion King. In that episode, I was blown away by what the teams were able to put together. And the Cars episode is also amazing.
D23: What was it like to work alongside Keke and Amirah?
BR: It was a dream come true. As soon as we met, it felt like we’d known each other for a long time. It was beautiful to see Keke so hungry to learn about food, and she was so amazed by what the artists were able to put together. She was sometimes like a little kid, asking, ‘How is that possible?’ I would answer her questions. We knew immediately what we wanted to say. The funny thing is that we agreed all the time; we never had any issues discussing our points of view. It was totally amazing working together with both of them.
(This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.)
By the D23 Team
It’s the holidays, meaning you have some time on your hands. Whether you’re in transit or waiting to enjoy a festive meal, we have the perfect way to fill your time: listening to the best D23 Inside Disney podcast episodes!
Today we revisit some of the great chats we had with the people who make and have made magic for guests over the years at Disney parks around the world. And, of course, you can subscribe to the pod wherever you like to stream, so you never miss an episode!
Joe Rohde
The legendary Imagineer talks about his favorite projects, bringing the Guardians of the Galaxy to Disney California Adventure, the Adventurer’s Club, and retiring after 40 incredible years.
Kevin Rafferty
The Imagineer who worked on beloved attractions, characters, and experiences—including Figment, Cars Land, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway—talked about his favorite work on the eve of his retirement.
Ken Potrock
Disneyland’s president joined us to discuss the emotional reopening of the parks, surprises on the way, and bringing adult libations to Blue Bayou.
Jonathan Peters
The Imagineer reveals Easter eggs in and around Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, details of EPCOT’s Creations Shop, and how they prepared to send guests into an orbit of epicurean bliss at Space 220.
George Kalogridis
The Global Ambassador for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” talks about starting his Disney career busing tables at the Contemporary Resort in 1971 and some of his incredible experiences through the years.
By Zach Johnson
This year, three acclaimed and beloved films from The Walt Disney Company’s rich history—Flowers and Trees (1932), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), and WALL-E (2008)—are among the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Each of the films was selected for its cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the United States’ film heritage.
“Films help reflect our cultural history and creativity—and show us new ways of looking at ourselves—though movies haven’t always been deemed worthy of preservation,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. “The National Film Registry will preserve our cinematic heritage, and we are proud to add 25 more films this year. The Library of Congress will work with our partners in the film community to ensure these films are preserved for generations to come.”
Flowers and Trees, which was released in the dark days of the Great Depression, showcases the magic of cinema with singing birds and trees in full color, all in spectacular hues. The overwhelming response to Flowers and Trees—a landmark in Disney animation—convinced Walt Disney to make all future Silly Symphony shorts in color, followed a few years later by the feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Even today, the hand-drawn animation and vibrant Technicolor continues to charm and dazzle, showing new audiences the magic cinema can bring. Flowers and Trees won the Academy Award® for Best Cartoon.
Flowers and Trees joins such iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios feature films as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio (1940), Fantasia (1940), Dumbo (1941), Bambi (1942), Cinderella (1950), Sleeping Beauty (1959), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Lion King (1994) in receiving this prestigious honor, which has now been given to 825 film titles.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was one of two films selected for the registry that drew significant public support this year through online nominations, receiving the most public votes. The third installment in original Star Wars trilogy is directed by Richard Marquand, from a story by Disney Legend George Lucas. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi launches Lucas’ original, legendary characters—Luke Skywalker, Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, R2-D2, and others—on a series of new adventures, from the planet of Tatooine to the deep forests of Endor. Populated by intriguing new characters—including Ewoks and the gluttonous Jabba the Hutt—and filled with the series’ trademark humor, heart, thrills, and chills, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi ranks as an unquestioned masterpiece of fantasy, adventure, and wonder.
This marks the third Star Wars film to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress, after Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980). The film’s visual effects team earned a Special Achievement Academy Award.
Fresh off Finding Nemo (2003), director Andrew Stanton created WALL•E, an incredible blend of animation, science fiction, ecological cautionary tale, and charming robot love story. It follows a lovable, lonely trash-collecting robot, WALL•E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter: Earth Class), who one day meets, quite literally, his EVE (Extra-terrestrial Vegetation Evaluator). An Oscar® winner for Outstanding Animated Feature, the film uses skillful animation, imaginative set design, and little dialogue to craft two deeply affecting characters who transcend their “mechanics” to tell a universal story of friendship and love.
WALL•E is the second feature film from Pixar Animation Studios feature to join the library, following Toy Story(1995). The shorts Luxo Jr. (1986) and Tin Toy (1988) are also inductees.
For the complete National Film Registry listing, click here.
By the D23 Team
Delight your loved ones with this magical hot cocoa concoction! These hot cocoa surprises—inspired by our pal Mickey Mouse—are the perfect homemade gift for the Disney fan in your life. For more tasty holiday recipes, visit our D23 Season of Magic page!
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By Zach Johnson
Playing with your food is finally allowed… in Foodtastic, that is! Stream the complete first season of the new original series starting Wednesday on Disney+. Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas, meanwhile, continues all week long and includes two of our favorite holiday films: Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve and The Preacher’s Wife. A holiday-themed episode of Grey’s Anatomy airs on ABC Thursday—but if you’re looking for something a little bit cozier, Arendelle Castle Yule Log: Cut Paper Edition streams Friday, exclusively on Disney+.
Foodtastic—Wednesday, December 15, on Disney+
Stream all 11 episodes of this immersive global competition series, in which highly skilled artists create extravagant scene work and larger-than-life sculptures made entirely out of food. From vegetables and butter to fruit and cheese, these everyday items are transformed into works of art. Each episode is rooted in iconic Disney IP and the food-based builds are an extension of that world. Keke Palmer is the host, with FLOUR SHOP founder Amirah Kassem and NYC’s City Cakes founder Chef Benny Rivera serving as the food art experts.
Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve—Wednesday, December 15, at 7 a.m. ET on Freeform
Eve, your special friend, is back! Grace Manning (Francia Raisa) is the 20-something CEO of Marathon Toys, a huge toy company started by her late mother that is most famous for manufacturing the iconic Eve doll. Grace is also in the middle of her quarter-life crisis, realizing she’s in over her head as CEO. To make matters worse, her wild-child ways are causing the company’s stock to plummet. With the help of her young next-door neighbor (Alison Fernandez), Grace’s Eve doll (Tyra Banks) magically awakens and helps her get back on track, giving her the confidence to be the woman and leader Eve knows she can be.
The Preacher’s Wife—Thursday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. ET on Freeform
Directed by Penny Marshall, this 1996 film is remake of the 1947 classic The Bishop’s Wife. It stars two-time Academy Award® winner Denzel Washington as a charismatic angel, Dudley, who’s sent to Earth to help Rev. Henry Biggs (Courtney B. Vance) and his wife (Whitney Houston) save their marriage. But things take a turn when Dudley accidentally falls in love with—you guessed it!—the preacher’s wife. Rounding out the holiday film’s all-star ensemble cast are Loretta Devine, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis, and Lionel Richie.
Grey’s Anatomy—Thursday, December 16, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
In “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial celebrate the holidays. As Hamilton (Peter Gallagher) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) work toward a project milestone, Schmitt (Jake Borelli) faces a difficult decision during surgery. But will Link (Chris Carmack) get to spend the holidays with Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) and Scout?
Arendelle Castle Yule Log: Cut Paper Edition—Friday, December 17, on Disney+
It’s that time of year! Hand-crafted from paper art by Brittney Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ acclaimed visual development artist on Frozen and Frozen 2, this warm and inviting hearthside scene sets a festive holiday mood. Stylized cut-out paper flames combine with imaginative visual effects (including a touch of snow provided by Elsa) and silhouetted images of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven, adding to your family’s holiday enjoyment. (ICYMI, we recently went behind the scenes with Lee to learn about her creative process.)
By the D23 Team
Whip up this snowy sweet treat for your loved ones this holiday season! For more scrumptious seasonal recipes, visit our D23 Season of Magic page or our ever-growing recipe collection. Kids, be sure to have adult supervision when using the oven and handling hot items—safety first during the holidays!
For Paste:
For Cake:
For Filling:
Step 1: Make the paste
Step 2: Make the cake
Step 3: Make the filling
Step 4: Assemble the roll cake
By Courtney Potter
Here’s something to add to your calendar… the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios! And, judging but this newly released concept art, we have a lot of magic to look forward to.
Strange World is an original action-adventure from our pals at WDAS, and it chronicles a journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.
According to director Don Hall (Big Hero 6, Raya and the Last Dragon), Strange World is a nod to pulp magazines—popular fiction from the first half of the 20th century that was printed on inexpensive wood pulp paper. “I loved reading the old issues of pulps growing up,” Hall recently said. “They were big adventures in which a group of explorers might discover a hidden world or ancient creatures. They’ve been a huge inspiration for Strange World.”
Helmed by Hall and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer, Raya and the Last Dragon), and produced by Roy Conli (Big Hero 6, Tangled), Strange World is slated for release on November 23, 2022. And stay tuned for more info on the film in the coming months!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whip up some hot chocolate (and/or one of our great new D23 Season of Magic recipes) and settle in for another weekend of holiday fun from around the worlds of Disney. Look for a new holiday-themed episode of ABC’s Supermarket Sweep; Tron: Legacy coming to Disney+; merry mayhem from a Home Alone marathon on FX; and lots more where that came from.
Should you live in the Kansas City area (or have friends or family who do), listen to this: You have a very coolDisney exhibit to check out over these next few months, right in your own backyard! At “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” now open at Kansas City’s American Jazz Museum, Joe Gardner—the musician, mentor, and teacher from Disney and Pixar’s Soul—takes visitors on a tour as they discover the rich and surprising history of jazz. And Kansas City is a perfect location, as it’s one of the first cities where jazz took root in American culture.
Initially introduced at The American Adventure inside EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort, the exhibit is a tribute to a musical art form that originated by African Americans and fuses influences from many different cultures. Guests will see incredible historic artifacts from famous jazz musicians, creating a sort of “musical tour” across the United States to learn more about this colorful, inspiring, and constantly evolving genre of music.
You can hear from musician Jon Batiste, Oscar® winner for co-composing the soundtrack to Soul, talk about the importance of jazz—and what he hopes guests will take away from this exhibit, in this recent video interview with John Dennis, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering.
The exhibit is open now through April—check it out, if you’re able!
Yes, it’s true: Disneyland After Dark events are returning to Disneyland Resort in 2022! These events take place after regular park hours and feature cool unique themes; all manner of fun festivities; special nighttime entertainment; access to most attractions with reduced wait times (cool, right?!); and so much more. Guests get to experience offerings that aren’t typically available during a regular park visit—making it a super memorable adventure…
With each separately ticketed Disneyland After Dark event, guests are privy to four hours of non-stop fun after the parks close to day guests. Plus, there’s a three-hour pre-party “mix-in” at the same park the event takes place in—which is included with each ticket. But that’s not all: At each of these events, guests receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos* taken during the party, plus commemorative keepsakes including a souvenir credential and event guide map. So many ways to remember your Disneyland After Dark experience!
Sweethearts’ Nite (February 1, 3, 8, 10, and 14, 2022, at Disneyland park) is already on sale… and look for Villains Nite (March 8 and 10, 2022, at Disney California Adventure park) and Star Wars Nite (May 3, 4, and 27, 2022, at Disneyland park) to go on sale Tuesday, January 11.
Click here to find out even more about each Disneyland After Dark event, and to buy tickets! (And if you bought a ticket for a 2020 Disneyland After Dark event, fret not; there’s information on how to exchange your ticket here.)
*Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at Disneyland.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.
Earlier this week, our friends at Hulu offered up an action-packed first trailer for Dragons: The Nine Realms, an all-new six-episode series from DreamWorks Animation.
Set 1,300 years after the events of How to Train Your Dragon, dragons are now just a legend to the modern world. When a geological anomaly opens up an immense, miles-deep fissure in the Earth’s surface, scientists from all over the world gather at a new research facility to study the mysterious phenomenon. Soon, a group of misfit kids, brought to the site by their parents, uncover the truth about dragons and where they’ve been hiding—a secret they must keep to themselves to protect what they’ve discovered.
The series’ voice cast includes Jeremy Shada as Tom Kullerson, Julia Stiles as Olivia Kullersen, Marcus Scribner as D’Angelo Baker, Aimee Garcia as Alexandra Gonzalez, Ashley Liao as Jun Wong, Lauren Tom as May Wong, Keston John as Philip Baker, Justina Machado as Carla Gonzalez, and D’Arcy Carden as Linda. Look for it streaming on Hulu beginning Thursday, December 23!
Are you ready to make your next visit to Disneyland Resort easier—not to mention a lot more fun? Disney Genie and Disney Genie+ services, conveniently built right into the Disneyland app, are now available!
The Disney Genie service offers new features to help you create your best Disney day. At the heart of the service are helpful components like a personalized itinerary creator; users will receive attraction and dining recommendations inspired by what they’ve told the Disney Genie they’re most interested in doing and seeing. But if they need to swap out an option, no problem! Disney Genie will continue to offer new suggestions throughout the day, so they can make the most of their visit. The Disney Genie service also offers additional features like a personal tip board to see favorite attractions and dining options in one central place, and forecasted future attraction wait times, helping predict the best time to visit during the day. Similar to a navigation app on one’s phone, Disney Genie does all the work behind the scenes and updates itineraries continually from morning to night.
As for Disney Genie+, it’s available for $20 per ticket per day and allows guests to select the next available arrival window for Disney Genie+ Lightning Lane entrances at select attractions at both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park, one at a time (subject to limited availability; limit one Lightning Lane selection per experience each day). Disney Genie+ also includes unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads, as well as new audio experiences that let guests discover the parks in all-new ways.
So, make sure to download the latest version of the Disneyland app, and keep your notification and location services are turned on so you can enjoy all of the app’s new features. Visit Disneyland.com/Genie for more details—and take a look at the helpful new video, above. We’ll see ya down there!
If you’re in the mood for some spooky fun, mark your calendars for the season 2 premiere of Secrets of Sulphur Springs on January 14! Check out the trailer the good folks over at Disney Channel premiered earlier this week, above.
In season two, Griffin (Preston Oliver) and Harper (Kyliegh Curran) unravel new mysteries about The Tremont, and Harper follows the real ghost back to the 1930s to learn more about her family’s deep-seated connection to the hotel. When the power source to the time machine is unintentionally taken and the portal disappears, Harper becomes trapped in the past with her great-uncle Sam and great-great-grandfather Elijah, while her great-grandmother Daisy is left to navigate the present. With help from Savannah (Elle Graham) from her new life in 1962, the friends attempt to fix the time machine and bring back the portal before it’s too late and their lives are forever changed.
Additional series regulars returning for season two include Josh Braaten as Griffin’s father, Ben; Kelly Frye as Griffin’s mother, Sarah; Landon Gordon as Griffin’s younger brother, Wyatt; Madeleine McGraw as Griffin’s younger sister, Zoey; and Diandra Lyle as Harper’s mother, Jess. Recurring stars in season two include Johari Washington as Topher Dunn, Harper’s brother; Ethan Hutchison as young Sam Tremont, Harper’s great-uncle as seen in the 1930s; Eugene Byrd as adult Sam Tremont, as seen in the 1960s; Kenneisha Thompson as Grace Tremont, Harper’s great-great-grandmother; and Robert Manning Jr. as Elijah Tremont, Harper’s great-great-grandfather.
Catch up on the first season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs now via Disney+ and DisneyNOW.
D23 recently spoke with Disney Animation visual development artist Brittney Lee about a unique project she designed for this year’s holiday season: the Arendelle Castle Yule Log: Cut Paper Edition, which begins streaming on Disney+ Friday, December 17. Find out what went into creating and photographing this fully handmade work of art by clicking here.
D23 Exclusive Bedknobs and Broomsticks 50th Anniversary Pin
How pleasant bobbing along to celebrate a half century of Disney’s classic film Bedknobs and Broomstickswith this pin created just for D23. This D23 Gold Member exclusive is the perfect way to commemorate this magical musical masterpiece!
Our Bedknobs and Broomsticks pin, offered in a limited edition of 1,000, will be available exclusively to D23 Gold Members on shopDisney at 7 a.m. PT on December 13, 2021.
*Available while supplies last. To purchase, you must log in to shopDisney.com with the Disney account tied to D23 Gold Membership. Pins are sold for $12.99 each, plus applicable sales tax. Maximum of two (2) pins of this style for purchase per D23 Gold Member for online orders. Shipping not available to PO boxes; shipping and handling fees may vary for all online orders. Other restrictions may apply. All information is subject to change including, but not limited to, artwork, release dates, editions sizes, and retail prices.