This story is excerpted from a piece originally published in the Fall 2009 issue of Disney twenty-three. If you like what you read, become a D23 Gold Member to receive the Disney twenty-three quarterly publication for more fascinating stories about all the worlds of Disney. By Ed Squair To this day, more than four decades …
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By Courtney Potter “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can achieve,” said Walt Disney. One of the 20th century’s most prolific—and successful—innovators, Disney created entire worlds through his use of state-of-the-art technology and imaginative storytelling. The animated films created under his tenure (until his passing in 1966) are classics in every sense of …
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By Nicole Nalty Disney fans first saw an elephant fly 75 years ago with the debut of Walt Disney’s animated classic Dumbo. The underdog (underelephant?) film is unforgettable––sensational songs (admit it, you’ve cried during “Baby Mine”), lovable characters, and of course, amazing animation. In honor of Dumbo’s big-screen debut, Disney’s Animation Research Library has shared …
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By Jim Frye Is there a doctor in the house? The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is about to change in subtle—and not-so-subtle—ways. That’s because there’s a new doctor in town, and his doctor’s bag has more than stethoscopes and tongue depressors. He’s got a bag of tricks—magic tricks. His name: Doctor Strange, Master of the …
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By Courtney Potter In the 1970s, two young animators—Ron Clements and John Musker—joined The Walt Disney Company, and found themselves working on future classics including The Fox and the Hound. Eventually, the men teamed up to direct an animated film themselves… and it’s not hyperbole to say that the rest is, literally, history. Ron & …
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By Nicole Nalty There isn’t a more perfect day to feel like a princess than on your wedding day—the only tricky part is figuring out which princess you want to be! Alfred Angelo’s Disney Fairy Tale Bridal doesn’t make this an easy decision, with stunning gowns inspired by Disney Princesses, from Snow White to Elsa, …
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We’re asking Disney photographers from around the world for their best tips and tricks in our series, Get the Picture. From what time of day to photograph Cinderella Castle to the most interesting angles at Castaway Cay, learn how to create picture-perfect moments wherever you are! Have a question for our Disney photographers? Let us …
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By Beth Deitchman The old adage “when one door closes another opens” proves true in the case of Disney XD’s new series Milo Murphy’s Law, premiering tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The show comes from creators/executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh—the masterminds behind the bestest, longest summer ever on Phineas and Ferb, which …
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By D23 Team Since Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, millions have visited to experience the “most magical place on Earth.” We’ve already shared some of our favorite photos from the past 45 years, and in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we asked Disney fans to share their favorite …
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By Alexander Rannie Few moments in animation linger in the mind as vividly as the ballroom sequence in Beauty and the Beast. The seamless combination of music (“Beauty and the Beast,” sung by Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts), hand-drawn animation (Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Belle and the Beast), and computer technology (the ballroom environment) …
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