LAUNCHPAD

The Stories Behind the Stories—and Storytellers—of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD

By Beth Deitchman You’ve never met a girl like Val Garcia, the teen at the center of Disney’s LAUNCHPAD short Growing Fangs. Half human and half vampire, Val struggles with her identity and the fear that she’s not “enough” for either of the worlds that she straddles. Disney’s LAUNCHPAD will also introduce you to Gabriel, …

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luca characters

Meet the Characters of Disney and Pixar’s Luca

By Zach Johnson Disney and Pixar’s animated feature Luca is sure to make a splash when it debuts on Disney+ June 18. The film introduces a charming cast of characters that includes humans, sea monsters… and sea monsters who look like humans whenever they’re out of the water! Before it becomes available to stream, get …

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Disney Parks

JUST ANNOUNCED: Fireworks Spectaculars Are Back at Disney Parks This Summer

By the D23 Team Summer is here and Disney fans are prepping for all their favorite activities—from movie nights with their favorite films to an exciting day at a Disney theme park. For fans hoping to have that perfect day at a Disney park, we have wonderful news! As more communities adjust and ease COVID-19 guidelines, there’s a …

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D23 Zazzle

Make These New D23 Tees and Totes Part of Your Summer Style

By The D23 Team Gearing up for summer? So are we! D23 has just unveiled a colorful new collection of must-have tees and totes that every Disney fan needs to add to their wardrobe for summer and beyond. Here are all of the new items we’ll be sporting this season: D23 Sketch Icons Shirt – …

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Disney Imagination Campus

Discover What Imagination Can Spark at Disney Imagination Campus

By Beth Deitchman Today, Disney Parks announced the launch of Disney Imagination Campus, a collection of hands-on workshops, performances, and special events touching on a variety of subjects, including performing arts, technology, science, humanities, and leadership. The Disney Imagination Campus curriculum will harness beloved Disney franchises—including Star Wars, Pixar, Frozen, and more, as well as …

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Behind the Attraction Coming to Disney+ Next Month—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Go Behind the Attraction with New Disney+ Series Want to know the incredible inside scoop on some of your favorite Disney attractions and destinations? Then mark your calendars for Behind the Attraction, a brand-new series debuting on Disney+ next month! To celebrate the July 30 release of Disney’s Jungle Cruise—inspired by the …

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Luca

5 Fin-teresting “Tails” from the Luca Press Conference

By Zach Johnson Ready for a magical summer? Over the weekend, Giuliana Rancic moderated a panel with the cast and crew of Disney and Pixar’s Luca, where actors Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, and Jim Gaffigan joined director Enrico Casarosa and producer Andrea Warren for a fin-tastic discussion about the film, …

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Zenimation

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson There’s no shortage of fantastic things to watch this weekend! The fun starts Friday, when the 1967 musical The Happiest Millionaire joins the Disney+ library—the same day the streamer debuts the second season of Zenimation. On Saturday, the second season of The Owl House will debut on Disney Channel. Then, on Sunday, …

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