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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By Ingrid Meilan New adventures and a brand-new journey begin on the season premiere of Once Upon a Time on Friday, October 6 (8–9:01 p.m. ET/PT), as Henry Mills leaves Storybrooke in search of his own story—a search that leads him to Hyperion Heights, a new realm where he encounters a troubled Cinderella (and her …
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By Megan Deppe The Mighty Ducks skated into theaters on October 2, 1992, with the story of a super-competitive trial lawyer who ends up coaching a ragtag peewee hockey team. The film inspired two sequels, not to mention Disney’s first foray into professional sports. In honor of the film’s 25th anniversary this week, we sat …
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By Steven Vagnini For guests who experienced the opening of EPCOT Center 35 years ago, the 21st century began on October 1, 1982. Walt Disney World’s newest wonder shone brightly at its premiere—a culmination of 18 years of dreaming, planning, design and construction… and a fulfillment of Walt Disney’s vision of an Experimental Prototype Community …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Do you consider yourself an Epcot expert? In a park packed full of information, culture, and fun, there’s something special for everyone to enjoy, but do you know all the ins and outs of the park that ignites your imagination? If you want to make your next Epcot excursion extra-exciting, you must …
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By Nicole Nalty Can we all just admit that online shopping is one of our favorite hobbies? Good, now that we got that out of the way… Shopping from the comfort of your couch just got way more magical, thanks to shopDisney. The new online destination for all things Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, …
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By D23 Team Get early access to ticket sales for Disney Concerts presents Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas LIVE In Concert. D23 Members have the opportunity to purchases advance tickets from Tuesday, October 3, at 10 a.m. ET–Thursday, October 5, at 10 p.m. ET. Regular tickets sales begin Friday, October 6, at 10 a.m. …
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By Jim Fanning A circus bear, a crooning cricket, and a certain Mouse are the leading animated luminaries in Walt Disney’s Fun and Fancy Free. Released 70 years ago today, this unique mélange of song, stars, and cartoon favorites was one of Walt’s “package features”—post-World War II animated features made from “packaging” together shorter featurettes. …
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By Ingrid Meilan Just like shopping for school supplies and picking out a Halloween costume, welcoming the lineup of new TV shows and celebrating the return of familiar favorites is a treasured autumn tradition. ABC’s 2017–18 slate offers something for everyone, taking viewers everywhere from the epic adventures of Marvel’s Inhumans, to the suspenseful mystery …
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