Make a Core Memories Photo Card

Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear did their very best to make sure Riley kept all her special “core memories” intact in Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out. Preserve a favorite memory of your own by attaching a photo to our colorful Core Memories Photo Card!

Supplies:
8.5 x 11-inch white cardstock (printable)
8.5 x 11-inch printer paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Favorite photo (make sure it’s one you’re willing to cut a bit smaller!)
Pencil or pen

  1. Download and print out the greeting card image (Page 1 of 2) onto your cardstock.
  2. Cut around the provided grey line to remove any white border, leaving image intact.
  3. Fold horizontally along the center of the card (above Joy and friends).
  4. Print out the photo template (Page 2 of 2) onto a sheet of printer paper and cut around the black outline.
  5. Make sure the image you want to preserve from your photo fits inside the boundary of the template. Then, turn your photo over, place template on the back of the photo, and trace around the outline of the template with your pencil or pen.
  6. Cut your photo, using the trace marks as your outline.
  7. With your glue stick, apply glue to the back of your newly cut photo, and attach it to the front of your Core Memories card (where it says “Place Image Here”). Let dry.
  1. Display with your other holiday cards; write a message inside and give to a friend or family member; or use it as a picture frame!

NOTE: Cutting should be done by an adult.

Holiday Programming Guide

Tune in to holiday programming all month long! Check out the Holiday Schedule below for a must-watch list of movies, holiday episode specials, and more shows to get you in the spirit from ABC, ABC Family, and Disney Channel.

Tuesday, December 1
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Preacher’s Wife
11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney’s A Christmas Carol
1 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas
2:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
3:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Frosty’s Winter Wonderland
4 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July
6 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Year Without a Santa Claus
7 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Polar Express
9 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Wednesday, December 2
1 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Christmas Shoes
12:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—A Miser Brothers Christmas
1:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Jack Frost (1979)
3:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
8:45 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Santa Clause

Thursday, December 3
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Snow
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Christmas in Boston
9 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Mickey’s Christmas Carol
1:45 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
4 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Jack Frost (1998)
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Toy Story That Time Forgot
8:15 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Fred Claus
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Shrek the Halls
9:00 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—CMA Country Christmas

Friday, December 4
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Snow 2: Brain Freeze
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Meet the Santas
9 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow
10:30 a.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Miles from Tomorrowland (“Snow Globe”)
4 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—I’ll Be Home for Christmas
6 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
8 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Bunk’d (“Secret Santa”)
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Girl Meets World (“Girl Meets the New Year”)
9 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Disney Channel Fa-La-La-Lidays Celebrates a Radio Disney Family Holiday
9:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Elf
11:50 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Prancer

Saturday, December 5
All Day Long, ABC Family—Holiday Favorites Marathon
7:15 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Elf
9:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Sunday, December 6
12:30 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—A Very Brady Christmas
9 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
12 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Little Drummer Boy
8 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—K.C. Undercover (“’Twas the Fight Before Christmas”)
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Best Friends Whenever (“The Girls of Christmas Past”)
9 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Austin & Ally (“Santas & Surprises”)
9:30 p.m. ET/PT, Disney Channel—Liv and Maddie (“Joy-To-A-Rooney”)
9:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Beyond the Shadows: The Making of Shadowhunters
10 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Monday, December 7
11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Three Days
1 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Love Actually
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Premiere)
10 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Holiday Baking Show

Tuesday, December 8
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Mistle-Tones
11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Secret Santa
3 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Pinocchio’s Christmas
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Fresh Off the Boat (“The Real Santa”)

Wednesday, December 9
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Snowglobe
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—12 Dates of Christmas
9 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Little Drummer Boy Book II
4:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Middle (“No Silent Night”)
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Goldbergs (“A Christmas Story”)
9:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—black-ish (“Stuff”)

Thursday, December 10
11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Nestor, The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Toy Story 20th Anniversary Special
9 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Toy Story

Friday, December 11
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Desperately Seeking Santa
11 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Holiday in Handcuffs
1 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Family Man
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Last Man Standing (“Gift of the Wise Man”)
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Dr. Ken (“The Master Scheduler”)

Saturday, December 12
11:30 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Bells of Fraggle Rock
12:15 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Wonderful World of Disney Presented by Target Brings You Mary Poppins

Sunday, December 13
4:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story
6:45 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2
9 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story That Time Forgot
9:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3

Monday, December 14
7 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Mr. St. Nick
9 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—’Twas the Night Before Christmas
11:30 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Christmas Light Fight
8:45 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
10 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Holiday Baking Show

Tuesday, December 15
1 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Santa Baby
5 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
6 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
8:15 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Elf
10:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Little Drummer Boy

Wednesday, December 16
8:15 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Polar Express
10:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey

Thursday, December 17
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Prep & Landing
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Prep & Landing 2: Naughty vs. Nice

Friday, December 18
12 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Holidaze
9:45 a.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Christmas Cupid
6:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Prep & Landing
7 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
8:30 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Yes, Virginia

Saturday, December 19
All Day Long, ABC Family—Holiday Classics Marathon
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—I Want A Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown!

Sunday, December 20
All Day Long, ABC Family—Holiday Movie Marathon
7 p.m. ET, ABC Family—National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
9:15 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Elf

Monday, December 21
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Christmas Light Fight (Season Finale)
10 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—The Great Holiday Baking Show (Season Finale)

Tuesday, December 22
5:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
6:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Santa Clause
8:45 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Wednesday, December 23
7 p.m. ET, ABC Family—Mickey’s Christmas Carol
7:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family—The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
9:45 p.m. ET, ABC Family—National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Thursday, December 24
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown
9 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—A Charlie Brown Christmas

Friday, December 25
All Day Long, ABC Family—Holiday Favorites Marathon
7:15 p.m. ET/PT, ABC Family—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—CMA Country Christmas (Repeat)

Monday, December 28
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Happy New Year, Charlie Brown
9 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Rudolph’s Shiny New Year

Thursday, December 31
8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC—Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016

The Good Dinosaur Egg Scramble Skillet

Does your little cave boy or cave girl have an appetite the size of a young Apatosaurus? When it’s time to gather for another day of holiday fun, start the day with a new family tradition. The perfect holiday breakfast, this oversized skillet scramble will feed the whole crowd.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups firmly packed peeled and shredded potatoes
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper and ¼ tsp. salt, combined

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place shredded potatoes in a large bowl, and submerge completely in cold water. Let stand five minutes then drain and pat dry.
  3. Melt butter with vegetable oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onions and sauté three to five minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Stir in shredded potatoes and ½ tsp. salt. Cook for another 10 minutes or so, stirring often, until potatoes are golden and tender.
  4. Remove skillet from stove. Make six indentations in the potato mixture. Break one egg into each indentation. Sprinkle eggs with salt-and-pepper mixture.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve immediately.

Create a The Good Dinosaur “Footprint” Ornament

Family is forever—just ask Arlo the Apatosaurus, who goes on a perilous journey to reunite with his clan (making an unlikely human friend along the way) in Disney•Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur. Capture a moment in time this Christmas with our “Footprint” Ornament; use your little one’s handprint to add a personal, memorable touch to your tree… or celebrate the pet in your life by using their paw print!

Supplies:
Clay (“air-dry” store-bought or homemade)
Wax paper
Dark blue acrylic paint
Medium paintbrush
Light green puffy paint
Green glitter
Ribbon or string
Scissors

  1. Cover your work surface with wax paper.
  1. Grab a handful of clay and knead it into a round ball (about the size of a tennis ball).
  1. Place the ball on your work surface and—using the palm of your hand—flatten it into a “pancake” shape, about an inch or so bigger than the size of the hand you’re imprinting.
  1. Lay your child’s hand on top of clay and, with your hands, press each finger and the palm down into the clay. (BONUS TIP: If your child is small enough, you could even use their foot!)

OR

Form a slightly smaller ball of clay; press into the shape of a silver-dollar “pancake”; and use your pet’s paw to push a print into the clay.

  1. Use the end of your paintbrush to poke a hole through the top of the ornament.
  1. Let dry—overnight, or per your clay’s specific drying instructions. (You should be able to peel away the wax paper.)
  1. Using your paintbrush, paint the front of the ornament dark blue, leaving the imprint clear. Allow some time for the paint to dry.
  1. With the puffy paint, lightly fill in each section of the imprint. Then take your glitter and cover each green section—shaking out the excess onto your work surface. Allow ornament to fully dry.

OR

Leave the ornament as-is for a more authentic “footprint” look.

  1. Cut a section of ribbon or string and tie to the top of the ornament, through the hole you created with the end of the paintbrush.
  1. Voilà! You’ve just made a “footprint” to last a lifetime! Hang on your tree and enjoy.

NOTE: Cutting should be done by an adult.

Captain America: Civil War Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

 

First Look at Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War

On Tuesday, November 24, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans surprised Jimmy Kimmel Live’s audience (and viewers) with a brand-spanking-new “first look” at Captain America: Civil War, which zooms into theaters next year. See what’s in store by checking out the trailer yourself, above.

This latest Marvel action-adventure finds Steve Rogers (Evans) leading the Avengers in their continued quest to safeguard humanity. But after another Avenger-related incident results in collateral damage, pressure mounts to install a system of accountability—headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo divides the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Rogers and his hope for the Avengers to remain free to defend the world without interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s (Downey Jr.) surprising decision to support government oversight.

Get ready to pick a side when Captain America: Civil War opens across America on May 6, 2016.

Mark your calendar with upcoming Disney events

Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:

D23 and Walt Disney Archives
December 4
Light Up the Season with D23
December 13
Holiday Gingerbread House Building Workshop
April 20
D23 Member Night at Newsies—On Tour in Portland, Oregon
June 8
D23 Member Night at Newsies—On Tour in Salt Lake City, Utah
Studios
December 18
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theaters.
January 29
The Finest Hours opens in theaters.
March 4
Zootopia opens in theaters.
April 15
The Jungle Book opens in theaters.
May 6
Captain America: Civil War opens in theaters.
May 27
Alice Through the Looking Glass opens in theaters.
 Parks
November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29; and December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park
January 16
Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Television
December 12
The Wonderful World of Disney Presented by Target Brings You Mary Poppins airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Disney and Google Celebrate All Things Star Wars

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is so close… we can feel the Force building all around us! Recently, Disney announced an amazing collaboration with Google: “Awaken the Force Within,” where Star Wars fans have the opportunity to share in immersive experiences celebrating the upcoming film.

The “Awaken the Force Within” global program invites fans to log onto google.com/starwars and make a choice between the Dark Side and the Light Side. Their favorite Google apps will then transform to reflect the path they’ve chosen: Special, ultra-cool experiences have been developed for Google Calendar, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Waze, YouTube, and much more—with added features for fans to discover on their Inbox by Gmail, Google Translate, and Google Search apps.

Plus, Verizon and Google with debut a new virtual reality experience, developed with ILMxLAB (a laboratory for immersive entertainment from Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound), on December 2. A first-of-its-kind serialized Google Cardboard Virtual Reality (VR) experience will combine compelling story with never-seen-before content that ties directly into the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

So much Star Wars fun, so little time!

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Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: New Details Announced!

A new show is coming in spring 2016 to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort—and based on the new details revealed by our pals over at the Disney Parks Blog, it’s not to be missed! The Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular will take place on Discovery River, between Discovery Island and Expedition Everest, and will highlight Animal Kingdom’s amazing Tree of Life—which will burst with the colors of magical fireflies. A pair of mystical hosts will appear bearing gifts of light; during the show, these hosts will set out from the shore on elaborate lantern vessels to summon animal spirits from within the tree.

To create Rivers of Light, Walt Disney Imagineers and Creative Entertainment partnered with master puppet designer Michael Curry, composer Mark Mancina, and even the filmmakers at Disneynature! Get a sneak peek into the show’s development with this behind-the-scenes video featuring Imagineer Joe Rohde, and stay tuned for the show’s debut next spring.

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Marvel’s Doctor Strange Begins Production

Here’s a bit of exciting Marvel news to pull you out of those post-Thanksgiving doldrums: On Tuesday, November 24, Marvel Studios announced that production has officially begun on Doctor Strange, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Imitation Game), Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Martian), Rachel McAdams (Spotlight), and Oscar® winner Tilda Swinton (The Grand Budapest Hotel). The film—which is shooting in exotic locations like Hong Kong and Kathmandu—will open in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016, and is directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister).

Doctor Strange follows the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers a hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions. It’s the latest movie in “Phase 3” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing audiences to new heroes and continuing the adventures of fan-favorites. “By the eye of Agamotto,” we can hardly wait!

Meet Flash the Sloth in New Zootopia Trailer

All manner of animals live and work in Zootopia, the modern mammal metropolis at the center of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film. That includes Flash the sloth—the oh-so-slow DMW worker that Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and her cohort Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) face when trying to run a bad guy’s license plate.

See adorable, but unmercifully lethargic, Flash in action in the newest clip from Zootopia, above—and mark your calendars for the film’s March 4, 2016 release.

Time Lapse Fun at Disneyland Resort’s it’s a small world

As the elves at Disneyland Resort began decorating for the holidays, they documented the effort that went into covering it’s a small world with tens of thousands of twinkling lights—and the results can be seen above, in a particularly jolly time-lapse video!

According to our pals over at the Disney Parks Blog, 11 Technical Services cast members worked five nights a week for eight whole weeks in order to decorate the attraction and its surrounding topiaries and trees. And here’s a nice piece of trivia for that upcoming holiday cocktail party: There are almost five miles of light strings on the attraction’s façade! We bet the North Pole is jealous…

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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Expands

What’s better than 75 days of beautiful, colorful flowers and delicious eats? Why, 90 days, of course! Next year, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival expands for the first time to a full 90 days of blossoming joy; the 23rd annual event kicks off on March 2, 2016, and will delight guests through May 30.

There’s be some other “firsts” as well: Making their debut at Epcot’s front entrance will be topiary versions of Donald Duck’s mischievous nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie (along with Donald and Daisy, of course). To celebrate the National Parks Service centennial, Ranger Mickey Mouse will join the party in Future World for the first time. A new Floral Sun garden will celebrate the brightest star in planet Earth’s orbit, and an updated outdoor play garden themed after the legendary “Fab Five” (Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald) will delight the younger set.

Here’s to cultivating fun this spring!

Star Wars Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Play Set Trailer

December 18—and its ensuing Star Wars mania—is almost here! Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition is getting in on the action with a brand-new gameplay trailer for their upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set. Users will travel to a galaxy far, far away with new playable characters (including Finn and Rey) and more action than a podrace on Malastare.

Check out the trailer, above, and watch for the Play Set’s debut in stores the same day the movie hits theaters.

D23’s Lineup of Events for 2016

UPDATED April 11: Please see below for date changes and event additions.

In 2016, D23 will expand member events with more experiences on the East Coast and new twists on current favorites.*

January 29
D23 Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Burbank, California

February 20
Alice in Wonderland
Burbank, California

March 3
Have a Wild Time at Zootopia
Chicago, IL

March 4
D23 Presents Walt Disney’s Chicago
Chicago, IL

March 18
Lunch with a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway
Walt Disney World Resort

March 19
Alice in Wonderland
Walt Disney World Resort

April 8
Lunch with a Disney Legend
Burbank, California

April 9
D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
Burbank, California

April 13
Enjoy a Complimentary Advance Screening of The Jungle Book in 3-D
Las Vegas, NV – Houston, TX – Portland, OR – Boston, MA – Atlanta, GA

April 20
D23 Member Night at Newsies—On Tour
Portland, Oregon

May 20
Finding Nemo
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World

May 21
Finding Nemo
Walt Disney World Resort

June 4
Finding Nemo
Burbank, California

June 8
D23 Member Night at Newsies—On TourSalt Lake City, Utah

June 25
D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
Burbank, California

July 18
D23 Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Burbank, California

August 20
The Reluctant Dragon 75th anniversary screening event
Burbank, California

August 22—August 26
D23 Presents Aloha Aulani
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

September 23
Lunch with a Disney Legend
Walt Disney World Resort

September 24:
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Walt Disney World Resort

Fall
D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration: Beauty and the Beast
(More information coming in 2016)

October 8
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Burbank, California

October 22 Week of October 1
Sip & Scream
Walt Disney World Resort

November 18 November 4
Lunch with a Disney Legend
Burbank, California

November 19 November 5
D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
Burbank, California

November 19–20
Destination D: Amazing Adventures
Walt Disney World Resort

*All events and dates are subject to change.

 D23 Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

In 2015, D23 Members had the opportunity to explore hidden Disney gems—such as the Animation Research Library—while hearing stories from Disney luminaries such as Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith and animator Andreas Deja. In 2016, D23 will bring back this popular event with incredible guests and new locations, while adding even more surprises and a special gift.

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Special Screenings on the Disney Studio Lot and at Walt Disney World Resort

 In 2016, D23 will once again offer special screenings on both coasts of Disney favorites including Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Plus, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Reluctant Dragon, D23 will hold a special screening event on the Studio lot including special guests, picture spots, and more surprises.

D23’s Lunch With a Disney Legend

 Following a year that included exclusive luncheons with such luminaries as former Imagineer Orlando Ferrante and voice actress Kathryn Beaumont, D23 will be bringing back the popular event series on the Walt Disney Studios lot, as well as adding events on the East Coast. The first event will be at Walt Disney World Resort with Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway, who helped open Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, and Disneyland Paris.

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D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives

 D23 Gold Member-exclusive tours of the historic Studio lot and Walt Disney Archives in Burbank return, highlighting historic moments from Disney film, television, and theme parks—and in 2016 we will be enhancing the experience with an exclusive tour of the newly restored Walt Disney’s office suite.

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Advance Screenings

This year, D23 Members were able to attend previews of Cinderella and Inside Out in cities such as New York, Orlando, Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Next year, in partnership with The Walt Disney Studios, D23 will screen a selection of upcoming releases. And for those guests who may not live in the cities where movies are screened, D23 Gold Members across the country will be selected at random to receive complimentary movie passes, which will be included in issues of Disney twenty-three, D23’s quarterly publication.

D23 Member Nights at Newsies—On Tour

 Disney fans are cheering for the Tony® Award-winning Newsies, now on tour. In 2016, guests in Salt Lake City, Portland, and other cities around the country are invited to see the show with premium seats on special nights and a talk-back with the cast following the show.

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Member Mixers Around the Country

After giving members a peek at the reimagined Disney Stores in Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky, in 2016, Disney Store will once again invite D23 Members for exclusive mornings of shopping, discounts, games, and goodies. Also this past year, D23 held mixers including Breakfast on Broadway in New York and Never Had a Friend Like D23 events to celebrate Aladdin in Phoenix, Sacramento, and Seattle. Look for more mixers in cities around the country in 2016.

Mickey’s of Glendale

The Walt Disney Imagineering employee store will once again offer shopping opportunities to D23 Gold Members at Walt Disney World Resort and in Southern California. Guests will be able to peruse collectibles and pick up official Imagineering merchandise. Dates to be announced in 2016.

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 D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration—Beauty and the Beast

Following D23’s first “Home Edition” of Fanniversary, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp, D23 in 2016 will bring fans around the world unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the spectacular, Academy Award®-winning animated feature Beauty and the Beast, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year.

 Signature Events

Look for the return of some favorites, including Sip & Scream (a Halloween twist on D23’s Sip & Stroll event at Walt Disney World in the fall), as well as special holiday events on both the East and West Coasts. More details will be announced in 2016.

Five Moments from Walt’s Most Memorable Christmas

Walt Disney had many memorable Christmases—from the year he gave his wife, Lillian, a Springer Spaniel in a hatbox, to the year he surprised his daughters, Diane and Sharon, with a beautiful backyard playhouse. But when asked in 1957 of his most memorable Christmas, Walt thought back to his days as a paperboy, when he received a very memorable gift.

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Here are five moments from that special Christmas morning in 1911—the first one 10-year-old Walter spent in Kansas City, Missouri.

  1. The Christmas tree was simple, but special.

The tree in the Disney family sitting room was modest, ornamented with strung popcorn and cranberries with glowing candles and a piney smell—the perfect setting for the family to gather.

  1. Walt’s brother Roy gave Walt a toy that mesmerized him.

It was a shiny gyroscopic top, and young Walter was intrigued by its spinning ability. Incidentally, Walt showed interest in the gyroscope later in life, as evidenced by one he requested from the Sperry Gyroscope Company in 1944 that he displayed in his Studio office.

  1. Walter received a gift he had wanted for a long time.

Walt’s parents, Elias and Flora, surprised Walt with a pair of stylish boots he thought he’d never receive. “All the other kids sported them, while I had been wearing an old pair in rain and winter slush, to school and while delivering newspapers in Kansas City,” Walt once wrote. “I hadn’t been able to talk my parents into such extravagance.” But there they were…“Those wonderful, frivolous boots!” with a metal toe cap and two decorated leather strips.

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  1. Walter enjoyed the company of his family.

Of that special day, Walt remembered, “It just seemed the most wonderful Christmas any boy could possibly have, with the family affection very warm and heartfelt… Seeing the pleasure my parents had in my joy, I forgave them for having waited so long to fulfill my fondest wish.”

  1. Walt’s mother repurposed the Christmas decorations…

Ever frugal, Walt’s mother pulled the cranberries from the Christmas tree to make sauce.

Hulk and She-Hulk’s Marvel-ous SMASHED Potatoes

Though they’re as gamma-green as Bruce Banner and Jennifer Walters in their Hulk forms, you won’t need any help at all to SMASH up these easy mashed potatoes into a creamy, delicious bowl full of dinnertime deliciousness.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled
  • Salt
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk
  • 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tsp. garlic salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • Green food coloring

Directions

  1. Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place in a large pot. Submerge the potatoes completely in water and put in enough salt until the water tastes fairly salty. Bring water to a boil then lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily.
  2. In a small saucepan, cook milk and butter over low heat until butter melts. Remove immediately from heat and set aside.
  3. Once potatoes are done, drain in a colander and place in a large bowl. Mash potatoes by hand until desired texture is achieved. Slowly whisk in milk-and-butter mixture. Add garlic salt, sour cream, and black pepper, and use a whisk to combine.

Mix in green food coloring one drop at a time until mashed potatoes are just the right shade of Incredible Hulk green.

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Print a From All of Us to All of You Greeting Card

Produced by the Walt Disney Productions character merchandising division in Toronto, this Christmas card was inspired by the annual Disney television show From All of Us to All of You, which first aired December 19, 1958. The classic holiday show featured Christmas-themed Disney cartoons and was often updated to feature the Studio’s latest animated feature.

Here, Mickey plays the piano—just as he does in the show’s memorable introductory sequence, with many of the Disney characters gathering to sing! Kick off D23 Days of Christmas by printing out your own card (or two)!

Supplies:
8.5 x 11-inch white cardstock (printable)
Scissors

  1. Download and print out the greeting card image (Page 1) onto your cardstock.
  1. Cut around the provided grey line to remove any white border, leaving image intact.
  1. Fold horizontally along the center of the card (above Mickey and friends).
  1. Display with your other holiday cards… or write a message inside and give to a friend or family member!

NOTE: Cutting should be done by an adult.

Holiday Recipes and Crafts from Disney Family

In addition to our fun holiday recipes and crafts, our friends at Disney Family have offered up some festive holiday recipes and crafts from their own collection. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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Mickey Paper Wreath

Brighten up your home this Christmas with this beautiful wreath that you can customize too look just the way you like. Build it for yourself or someone special this holiday.
Click here to view details.

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Mickey Mouse Gingerbread Cookies

What’s better during the holiday season than a tasty gingerbread cookie? A gingerbread cookie shaped like everyone’s favorite mouse.
Click here to view details.

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Lumiere’s Christmas Candle Cupcakes

Come Christmastime, even Lumiere has company. That’s because it takes a lot of candles to properly light up the Beast’s castle for the holidays. Inspired by the enchanted candlestick holder and his bright mantle-top guests, these festive cupcake candles are lit with candy flames.
Click here to view details.

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Tiramisu

From Disney’s BoardWalk at Walt Disney World Resort, the chefs are busy in the kitchen creating delectable Italian dishes like this classic tiramisù with the familiar flavor of coffee and rich mascarpone cream. Tiramisù may look complicated, but it’s relatively easy to create a dessert that will make you look like a pro.
Click here to view details.

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Olaf Ornament

You’ll melt for this adorable DIY decoration inspired by the snowman who loves summer.
Click here to view details.