Capturing the Spirit of Africa
Imagineer Joe Rohde tells us that when guests experience Kilimanjaro Safaris at Walt Disney World Resort, it makes Africa seem a lot closer to home.
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Go Viral with Ralph Breaks the Internet Cast and Filmmakers
By Courtney Potter The Internet. A vast, mysterious, ever-evolving world—a place where hilariously weird cat memes can coexist with the most up-to-date research on space exploration. Who better to explore such an incredible realm than two video-game virtuosos? Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Ralph Breaks the Internet, unleashing its gif-tastic fun on moviegoers beginning November 21, …
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Suitable for Framing: Mickey Portraits Through the Years
By Becky Cline One of the first formal portraits of Mickey Mouse was painted by Disney Legend John Hench for a very special event—a tribute to the character’s 21st birthday that was published in a major article featured in Collier’s magazine on April 9, 1949. But it was in 1953 that the tradition of an …
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Must See Rare Robin Hood Artwork from Disney’s ARL
By Fox Carney On November 8, 1973, Robin Hood premiered, capturing the hearts of audiences all over the world. To celebrate 45 years of this classic film, Disney’s Animation Research Library has opened its vaults, sharing some incredible artwork and stories behind the making of the film. Please enjoy as we take a trip back …
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Jim Cummings Shares Voice Acting Advice and Answers Burning Questions
Voice acting legend Jim Cummings recently sat down to answer questions from D23 Members on Facebook about his prolific career, his love of Disney, and his recent work on the film Christopher Robin.
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New Star Wars and Marvel Series Coming to Disney+ Streaming Service
By Beth Deitchman There’s breaking news from across the worlds of Disney, beginning with Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger just revealed during a live audio webcast of Disney’s fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2018 financial results that the name of Disney’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service is Disney+. Disney+ …
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Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas and #ShareYourEars—Plus More in News Briefs
By Courtney Potter There’s a partridge in Freeform’s proverbial pear tree, and Disney fans are invited to #ShareYourEars for Make-A-Wish… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas—Coming Soon! It’s true—Halloween was only last week, and we’re still finishing up some leftover candy… but …
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The First Life-Size 2 Trailer is Here!
By Karina Schink Your favorite doll from the Sunshine State is back! Freeform’s original feature Life-Size 2 is premiering on December 2, but you don’t have to wait until then to get your Eve-fix. The first official trailer is here! In Life-Size 2 Grace Manning (Francia Raisa) is the 20-something CEO of Marathon Toys, a …
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The Winter Issue of Disney twenty-three Is Practically Perfect in Every Way
If you can’t wait until December, when the world’s most beloved nanny will fly back into our lives, we have just the spoonful of sugar you need: an early look at Mary Poppins Returns in our winter issue of Disney twenty-three, the quarterly publication exclusive to D23 Gold Members. While visiting the London set of …
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Did You Notice These Dazzling Details in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
By Beth Deitchman The story of an enchanted nutcracker, a curious young girl and a menacing mouse king has captivated audiences for literally centuries, since E.T.A. Hoffman penned the iconic tale. But Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is not the story that you know. It’s a magical reimagining that takes 14-year-old Clara Stahlbaum …
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