By Zach Johnson Ready for some “baller” news? NBA Experience, the brand-new destination coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, will officially tip off August 12, 2019. The exciting announcement was made Monday at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, where the Orlando Magic played the Philadelphia 76ers. To celebrate, Mickey Mouse made a …
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By Tim Lammers Seventy-eight years after the Walt Disney animated film classic Dumbo debuted in theaters, director Tim Burton and his troupe of performers are bringing a new big top spectacle to the big screen with their live-action reimagining of the flying elephant tale. Here are five things D23 learned about Dumbo from Burton, stars …
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By Karina Schink On this day in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland. Whether for its uplifting music, its ragtag band of characters, or the enthralling story witnessed from aboard your bateaux, this seafaring attraction has become a favorite in the hearts of Disney fans around the world. In celebration of its anniversary, …
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By Zach Johnson Welcome to Beacon Heights University, “where excellence is not an option—it’s a requirement.” That ominous description comes courtesy of Ava Jalali (Sofia Carson) in the pilot episode of Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists, premiering March 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform. Executive producer I. Marlene King is expanding the Pretty Little …
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By Zach Johnson Craving a “juicy” new drama? Get your fix with ABC’s The Fix, which Robin Tunney jokingly compares to a “double decker hamburger.” Adds Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, “It’s dripping!” From executive producers Marcia Clark, Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, The Fix follows Maya Travis (Tunney), an L.A. district attorney who suffers a devastating defeat …
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By Jim Fanning Shifting for himself against all odds, that scrappy little speedster Herbie first sped into view 50 years ago when The Love Bug was released on March 13, 1969. This high-octane comedy hit about a Volkswagen “Beetle” with a mind—and heart—of its own is one of Disney’s most popular hits. Through the magic …
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By Karina Schink On the evening of March 11, the the fifth floor of the Dolby Theatre was transformed. Aerial dancers took flight in hoops above and jugglers on stilts began to perform as bells chimed from the carnival games and the smell of hot dogs and popcorn filled the air. The circus had come …
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By the D23 Team Today marks our 10th anniversary since D23: The Official Disney Fan Club was founded, and since we’ve been sharing magical Disney moments with Disney fans. We love celebrating Disney with fans because we’re Disney fans, too! To help celebrate our milestone anniversary, we asked 10 of our team members to share …
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By Zach Johnson In celebration of D23’s 10th anniversary, we’re unboxing the magic once again by taking a closer look at all the exclusive goodies our Gold Members have received over the years. From limited-edition lithographs to rare reproductions, D23 Gold Members have amassed quite a collection! Without further ado, here is the complete list …
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By Zach Johnson Let that camera roll, because Bob Saget is back on the airwaves! Twenty-two years after ending his eight-season run as host of ABC’s America’s Funniest Home Videos (AFV), the comedian is returning to the format with Videos After Dark (March 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC). “This is an organic thing …
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