Star Wars: The Last Jedi premieres around the world

The Last Jedi is an Unstoppable Force Around the World

By D23 Team How many times have you seen Star Wars: The Last Jedi so far? We simply can’t get enough of the blockbuster film and its stellar cast and creative team. They’ve gone nearly all around the galaxy in celebration of the film, so we’ve put together a collection of some of our favorite …

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2018 D23 Gold Member Gift - Mickey Mouse

Celebrate Mickey Mouse with D23’s 2018 Gold Member Gift

By D23 Team After honoring Walt Disney and Walt’s “Nine Old Men” in D23’s 2016 and 2017 Gold Member Gifts, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will enjoy a gift inspired by the one who started it all––Mickey Mouse! This fascinating collection, available exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members who join in or …

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The Last Jedi

How The Last Jedi Costume Designer Created the Canto Bight Scene

By Jim Frye From the beautiful, flowing robes of General Leia Organa to the uniforms of an entire squadron of resistance fighters—not to mention the striking red armor of the Praetorian Guard—the costumes in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are an out-of-this-world affair. But perhaps one of the most stylish and eye-popping accomplishments for veteran …

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star wars porgs

How Did They Do That? Creating the Sounds For Porgs and Fathiers

By Jim Frye Mos Eisley spaceport, that “wretched hive of scum and villainy,” provided one of the most iconic scenes from the original Star Wars: A New Hope. Audiences were captivated by all the different creatures that had gathered there for cold drinks, socializing, and avoiding any “Imperial entanglements.” In the immortal words of Obi-Wan …

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Most Impressive Star Wars Holiday Cards

A 40-year-old tradition, the first Lucasfilm holiday card was sent the same year the world first met Luke, Leia, and Han. Over time, the cards have featured fan favorites from throughout the saga, including R2-D2, C-3PO, and even Jabba the Hutt! In the spirit of the season, our friends from a galaxy not so far, …

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11 Stunning Snowfalls at Disney Parks Around the World

By Nicole Nalty Dreaming of a White Christmas? While it’s unlikely that snow will ever fall on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland or Magic Kingdom (besides the magic Disney snow, of course), some of the Disney Parks around the world are in chillier climates where snowfalls have made the merry season even more magical! Take …

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Disney Holidays around the World

There’s Disney Holiday Magic All Around the Globe

By D23 Team It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, as Disney fans experience that special blend of pixie dust that can be found only during the holiday season. There’s added magic on all of our favorite series and holiday specials, in Disney parks and resorts, and all around the world. Here are …

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Walt Disney Imagineering inspirations

6 Imagineers Share the Disney Experiences that Led Them to Their Dream Jobs

By Nicole Nalty Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, and with it, 65 years of unbelievable experiences, unparalleled storytelling, and unforgettable memories for Disney fans across the globe. To celebrate the occasion, we asked a few of the men and women behind the magic to share which Disney experiences inspired them to …

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In Search of the Castaways

Did You Know? 8 Adventurous Facts About Walt Disney’s In Search of the Castaways

By Jim Fanning Action, adventure, fantasy, Sherman Brothers songs, spectacular special effects—all this and Hayley Mills, too!  It’s Walt Disney’s In Search of the Castaways, released on December 19, 1962 as Disney’s big Christmas release. Directed by Disney Legend Robert Stevenson with his usual flair for characterization, humor, and convincing fantasy, this action-adventure epic spins …

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Olaf's Frozen Adventure filmmakers

How Josh Gad and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Filmmakers Celebrate the Season

By Courtney Potter “Love and joy and peace on Earth and tidings of good cheer; do you have tradition things for that time of year?” In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest featurette, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, holly-jolly snowman Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) has tasked himself with finding the perfect holiday tradition to pass along to …

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