By Michael Crawford When designing Epcot Center, the talented minds at WED Enterprises–now known as Walt Disney Imagineering–made sure that every visual element made guests feel as if they were truly stepping into a community of tomorrow. Take, for example, the contemporary circular symbols designed for Epcot: Spaceship Earth, Universe of Energy, Horizons, World of …
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By D23 Team Ah, Figment—dreamer, icon, and the embodiment of childish delight. How could we celebrate 35 years of Epcot without acknowledging the beloved purple dragon? Star of Journey Into Imagination With Figment and (in our eyes) an unofficial mascot of Epcot, Figment’s been a part of Epcot’s history for as long as the park …
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By D23 Team Feast your eyes on some of the exceptional artwork that helped bring Epcot to life 35 years ago!
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By Nicole Nalty We love all of Disney’s leading ladies, but there’s a special place in our hearts for the one who started it all: Snow White! The 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has proven itself timeless, inspiring us even now, 80 years after its debut, which is why this collection is …
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By Jim Frye Actor Chris Hemsworth, director Taika Waititi and some of their “friends from work” recently gathered to share stories from the production of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok. Before you see the highly anticipated film, which opens in U.S. theaters on November 3, here are nine things we learned from this Marvel meet-up. 1. …
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By Jim Fanning Their names are Hubert, Deuteronomy, and Louis, but you can call them Huey, Dewey and Louie. Please. A triple threat of mischief, adventure, and comedic quack-ups, Huey, Dewey, and Louie have been enthralling dedicated Duck and Disney fans ever since they were hatched on October 17, 1937. Given their memorable monikers by …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman While the Disney XD animated series Star Wars Rebels has come to an end, the impact of the show will doubtlessly continue long after the final credits roll. To celebrate the fan-favorite series, we talked with the actresses who lend their voices to two fan-favorite characters, Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano) and Vanessa …
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By Jim Fanning On October 10, 1952, Walt Disney’s Trick or Treat flew into theatres just in time for Halloween—and for 65 years, this classic animated short has hilariously haunted audiences with an autumnal bounty of boo-tiful laughs. Both scary and sweet, Trick or Treat details how, on one eventful All Hallows Eve, Donald Duck …
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By Beth Deitchman Zorro began as a “side project” for Walt Disney, who had licensed the rights to writer Johnston McCulley’s character through WED Enterprises—the precursor to Walt Disney Imagineering that Walt founded to help create Disneyland. A longtime fan of the masked avenger, Walt hoped a Zorro series could provide the funds he needed …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman As we celebrate Epcot’s 35th anniversary as part of D23’s Fanniversary celebration, we are exploring this innovative Disney park’s rich history. Epcot started with Walt Disney’s dream for a better tomorrow, and since then has grown into its own unique experience as a beacon of unity for the world showcasing hope for …
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