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Oscar® Nominations and Women’s Day on Broadway—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter See what Disney films delighted Academy voters, and find out how you can celebrate International Women’s Day with Disney on Broadway… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! We Couldn’t Be More Excited for Disney’s 17 Oscar® Nominations! Earlier this week, the nominations for the …

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Sydney to the Max

Everything You Need to Know About Disney Channel’s Sydney to the Max

By Beth Deitchman “When I was your age…” What kid hasn’t heard those words come out of a parent’s mouth? And what mother or father hasn’t uttered them? Disney Channel’s brand-new comedy Sydney to the Max follows middle schooler Sydney Reynolds as she faces the challenges of life as a modern tween, growing up in the house …

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Sleeping Beauty

11 Royal Facts You Might Not Know About Sleeping Beauty

By Jim Fanning Released on January 29, 1959, Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is celebrating 60 years of timeless characters, magnificent music of the classical kind, and dazzling animated artistry. One of the most elaborate animated features ever produced, this enchanting epic tells the spellbinding tale of a lovely princess cursed by an evil fairy to …

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Your Ultimate Foodie Guide to Celebrating Mickey and Minnie at the Parks

By Karina Schink The festivities honoring the iconic duo are just getting started, and we plan on celebrating their 90th year in the yummiest of ways. The celebration stretches from Disneyland Resort to Walt Disney World Resort, and it’s already begun! Get Your Ears On over at the Disneyland Resort where we’re celebrating everything Mickey …

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Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort

Zootopia-Themed Expansion Headed to Shanghai Disneyland

By Jocelyn Buhlman “Try everything!” The phrase isn’t just the theme of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit animated movie Zootopia—it’s also the motto of Disney park enthusiasts around the world. From the most thrilling roller coaster the latest high-tech attraction, Disney parks fans are ready to try it all—which is why guests at Shanghai Disneyland …

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Minnie Style: Everything You Need to Celebrate National Polka Dot Day

By Karina Schink Ever since that big clock struck 12 and we entered 2019, we know you’ve been waiting, painstakingly, for this very special day to arrive. Well, the wait is finally over because National Polka Dot Day is here! It’s a day to wear your best and boldest (may we suggest red?) and celebrate …

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Disney Oscar nominations 2019

Every Disney Oscar® Nomination for 2019

By Beth Deitchman Black Panther… Mary Poppins Returns… Incredibles 2… Ralph Breaks the Internet… It comes as no surprise that some of our favorite films of 2019 are favorites of Academy members, too. Nominations for the 91st Oscars® have just been revealed, and Disney releases earned 17 nominations in all. Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is …

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