By the D23 Team Since 2015, historian Didier Ghez has been shining a light on the art and animators of The Walt Disney Studios in his book series, They Drew as They Pleased. This ambitious project documenting the history of Disney animation uncovered a trove of previously unpublished artwork, history, and anecdotes that give an …
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By Beth Deitchman Do you want to have a truly magical day without leaving the comfort of your home? Thanks to our friends at Disney Parks, it’s possible to plan a day-long adventure that takes you from sunrise over a stunning castle to that final “kiss goodnight.” And along the way, you’ll enjoy thrills from …
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By Jeffrey Epstein On July 22, Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson turns 110, and the birthday celebration is already underway. At the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF) campus where Ruthie resides, the staff has decorated the halls where she lives with her two favorite things: Disney and the Dodgers. “She is very excited to celebrate!” …
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By Zach Johnson The time has come to say goodbye to Heartland Docs, DVM and Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted… for now! Both series’ season finales will air this weekend, on Nat Geo WILD and National Geographic, respectively. This weekend will also see the premiere of Hulu’s highly anticipated documentary film Freestyle Love Supreme. Meanwhile, Freeform will …
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By the D23 Team Bruni, the adorable salamander who melted our hearts (literally—he does have fire powers, after all!) in Frozen 2 has returned in an adorable new book written by Suzanne Francis & Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay and illustrated by Griselda Sastrawinata-Lemay. Set after the events of Frozen 2, the book follows Bruni and Olaf as …
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By Beth Deitchman There are so many key moments chronicled in ESPN’s acclaimed documentary The Last Dance: The time when 6-year-old Michael Jordan lost a backyard basketball game to his brother Larry and became determined to excel at the game… The game-winning shot Jordan scored for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels—as a freshman—a …
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By the D23 Team The one-of-a-kind Disney experience, the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, has begun immersing guests in an exciting mix of family-friendly dining and shopping in a vibrant setting during the phased reopening that began July 9. If you plan on visiting this magical shopping destination, we’ve rounded up what you …
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By Beth Deitchman The animated series Amphibia leaps into its second season on Disney Channel this Saturday, July 11 (8:20 p.m. EDT/PDT), kicking off new adventures for its independent and fearless protagonist, Anne Boonchuy, and her found family, the Plantars—Sprig, Polly, and Hop Pop. Our heroes are hitting the road this season, bound for parts …
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By the D23 Team Ready for some magic? Walt Disney World Resort theme parks are preparing for a phased reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom this Saturday, July 11, followed by a phased reopening of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios next Wednesday, July 15. After being closed for nearly four months, Walt Disney …
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By the D23 Team Middle school is tough enough without having to switch schools and start over. Eleven-year-old Shelly Anderson has a lot to worry about: Can she figure out her new classes? Will she ever make new friends? Could she ever fit in on the school’s swim team? With so much on her plate, …
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