By Savannah Salazar You may know Mickey Mouse’s rise to fame through cartoons like Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy, but his appearances in comic strips further helped to launch Mickey’s star power into the pop culture stratosphere. From screen to the page, working with King Features Syndicate, Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks worked together to …
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By Beth Deitchman Who will the 92nd Oscars® go to? We’re officially one step closer to finding out, with nominations for this year’s Academy Awards® announced this morning live from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of brands combined for a total of 23 nominations in 15 …
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By Beth Deitchman It was truly the start of something new. Debuting on Disney+ at launch, in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series—shot at the real-life high school where the original High School Musical DCOM was filmed—Disney fans found what we’ve been looking for. Over the course of the documentary-style High School Musical: The …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Be among the first to commemorate the Year of the Mouse with the Limited Edition Golden Disney Mickey Mouse Plush. The first of 12 collectible large plush in the series, this exclusive Mickey Mouse celebrates the month of January. As Walt Disney famously said, “I only hope we never lose sight of …
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By Beth Deitchman The new animated fantasy-comedy series The Owl House, which makes its Disney Channel (and DisneyNOW) debut Friday, January 10 (8:45 p.m. EST), is a vibrant celebration of life outside the box. The series is centered around Luz, a teenage girl with a fondness for scary stories and anime, whose teachers and mother …
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By the D23 Team The newest resort at Walt Disney World is a charming hotel inspired by Europe—imagined by Disney! Inspired by Walt Disney’s travels, the resort features a unique collection of signature art, including more than 40 original works of art created by Disney and Pixar artists. The art is influenced by the Mediterranean …
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By Zach Johnson In connection with the ABC portion of the 2020 Winter Press Tour, several exciting network announcements regarding new and returning series were made today. From finales (How to Get Away with Murder and Modern Family) to premieres (The Baker and the Beauty) to live events (The Emmy® Awards and Young Frankenstein Live!), …
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By Zach Johnson This is the droid you’re looking for! The next time you’re at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, keep an eye out for everyone’s favorite astromech droid: R2-D2! A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot’s assistant, the sidekick now is exploring Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu. …
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By Savannah Salazar As a parent there is a sense of responsibility in passing on what you have learned—morals, experiences, fond memories and in this case, even your favorite films. With many movies and shows from years past now streaming and available with the click of a button, it’s easier than ever to share movies …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman There’s already so much to explore in the world of Avatar, whether you’re rewatching the groundbreaking film on Disney+ or spending the day exploring Pandora—The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Soon the world will get even bigger! Revealed recently by director James Cameron, these pieces of concept art offer a …
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