Stained glass candle holder

Stained Glass Candle Holder

By D23 Team It’s impossible to forget the iconic opening of Beauty and the Beast! The stained glass window inspired us to create this colorful candle holder that’s a perfect project for the little ones and a fun gift for Beauty and the Beast fans! Don’t forget the flowers, chocolates, promises you don’t intend to …

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Paint the Night Hong Kong Disneyland

Stop and Spot the Roses at Disney Parks Around the World

By Nicole Nalty Cinderella’s slipper. Minnie’s bow. Woody’s hat. The characters we know and love are so recognizable in part because of their iconic, well, icons, and the enchanted rose from Beauty and the Beast is no exception. In the 1991 film, Beast’s rose symbolizes a passage of time, as petal after petal fall off …

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World of Color

9 Disney Must-Dos Before the End of Summer

By Nicole Nalty While you may be fighting the back-to-school blues, there’s still some summer left to celebrate! Make time to enjoy these Disney-related must-dos before autumn falls. Dazzle at the Disneyland Resort The 60th anniversary celebration of the Disneyland Resort comes to a close on September 5, so you still have (a little) time …

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Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Make your barbecue meals wildly delicious with the BBQ sauce from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Makes 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon …

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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

If you’ve been to Be Our Guest restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, you might be familiar with the decadent and delicious triple chocolate cupcake. Bring this fan-favorite home with a recipe straight from the restaurant! Makes 12 cupcakes CUPCAKES 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt …

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Matterhorn Bobsleds

6 One-Of-A-Kind Disney Coasters From Around the World

By Tyler Slater Click click click… moment of silence and then… well, we all know what happens next. There are few experiences more thrilling than reaching the peak of a roller coaster. To celebrate National Roller Coaster Day, D23 is sharing fun facts and distinct details about attractions found at Disney Parks around the world. …

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Walt Disney Records 60th anniversary

Top 10 Pivotal Platters from 60 Years of Walt Disney Records

By Greg Ehrbar As Walt Disney Records celebrates its 60th anniversary, there are literally hundreds (or thousands!) of Disney sounds that could easily fill dozens of Top Ten lists. Rather than a “best of” or “all-time favorite” list, these are great albums selected for their impact on popular culture, the entertainment industry, and The Walt …

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Mushu concept art

How Disney Dragons are Drawn to Life

By Jonathan McMullen As you can probably gather from our recent stories here and here, we absolutely love Disney dragons. So when our friends at Disney Editions gave us the opportunity to get a closer look at their new book, The Art of Disney’s Dragons, we jumped at the opportunity to share it with Disney …

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Elliott in Main Street Electrical Parade

Fierce Friends: Our Six Favorite Dragons in Disney Parks

By Courtney Potter Dragons. Mythological creatures that can inspire both terror and trust… part reptile, part serpent, part bird, all legendary. The word “dragon” first entered the English language in the 13th century, but the very idea of this creature has its roots in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia—after which, it literally spread around the world. …

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Maleficent as a dragon in Sleeping Beauty

Our Hearts Burn For These Unforgettable Disney Dragons

By D23 Team Dragons have always had a special place in our imaginations. With iconic features such as long necks, sharp claws, and leathery wings, they can be found in stories and art from cultures around the world—always with a unique style, but still undeniably dragons. In honor of Pete’s Dragon, opening in theaters on August …

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