Ron Dominguez

Remembering Ron Dominguez

By the D23 Team Ron Dominguez, a Disney Legend and former executive vice president of Walt Disney Attractions, passed away early today, January 1, 2021. He was 85. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betty, and three children from a previous marriage, Sheryl Ralston, Steve Dominguez, and Ronald K. Dominguez Jr, four grandchildren Joby Ralston, …

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Disney Wish

Sneak Peek at Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Disney Cruise Line Unveils Look at Newest Ship: The Disney Wish If you watched the Disney Parks Magic Christmas Day Celebration on ABC over the recent holiday (and/or DVR’d it for a nice “Christmas in July” treat this coming summer… or was that just us?!), you’ve seen this exciting tidbit of news—Disney …

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5 Fantastic Things

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson Start the weekend and the New Year off right by watching Dr. Suess’ Horton Hears a Who! and/or The Wolverine, both of which will become available to stream on Disney+ Friday. That same day, Hulu will add Dead Poets Society to its library (among dozens of other titles). Looking for something new? …

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Make-A-Wish

#TheWishEffect was Transformational for this Budding Animator

By Beth Deitchman As so many of our favorite Disney films have demonstrated, a wish is a powerful thing. And Disney’s new video series proves “The Wish Effect” is very real. For children with critical illnesses, a wish can bring hope, strength, and joy, so they can forget about treatment and just be a kid. …

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fantasia

Celebrate 80 Years of Fantasia with 5 Fantastic Facts

Since November 1940, Fantasia has enchanted fans of all ages with its magical mix of animation and music. The works of eight composers are featured in the film (The Walt Disney Archives has been spotlighting them all month long), complementing the artistry of Disney Legends such as Les Clark and Woolie Reitherman and making it …

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