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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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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By Charles Solomon The amazing artwork of Sleeping Beauty has now become iconic for its unique detail and shape, but how did the stunning designs of this animated classic come to be? The day Walt Disney put the first scenes from Sleeping Beauty into production, he told sequence director Eric Larson, “What we want out …
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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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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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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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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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By Courtney Potter The world’s most famous naked mole-rat returns, and we get a gorgeous glimpse of the characters of Captain Marvel… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Rufus the Naked Mole-Rat is Back in Live-Action Kim Possible He’s a fan favorite from the original Disney Channel …
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By Jeffrey Epstein The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a celebration of creativity on all levels—visual, culinary, and performance. And for the latter, the creative forces at Disney Parks tapped the treasure trove of talent from Disney Theatrical Group, inviting the stars of the Great White Way to take to the stage for …
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By Jim Fanning Told through the golden glow of nostalgia, Walt Disney’s So Dear to My Heart celebrates 70 years of humor, music, and animation. Released on January 19, 1949, this heartfelt film is set in 1903, in Fulton Corners, Indiana, where young Jeremiah “Jerry” Kincaid (Disney star Bobby Driscoll) adopts a mischievous black lamb …
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