destination d recap

Every Swell Moment from Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse

By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s time! This weekend, we’re throwing the ultimate party for Mickey Mouse at Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse, taking place from now until Sunday, November 18 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. We’re sharing every amazing moment from this fan-favorite weekend right here with live updates throughout the event. Plus, …

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Ralph Breaks VR

Join Ralph and Vanellope In a Brand-New Immersive Experience

By Jim Frye Ralph and Vanellope are back—in more ways than one. Fans of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit Wreck-It Ralph are in for a double treat come November 21 as the highly anticipated sequel, Ralph Breaks the Internet, lands in theaters on the same day that a brand-new Ralph-themed virtual reality attraction opens, inviting …

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news briefs 11/14

Woody and Buzz are Back in Toy Story 4—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Our Toy Story pals are set to meet several new friends, and Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope go virtual… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! We Simply Cannot Wait to Go to Infinity and Beyond with Toy Story 4 Friends, we’ve been dreaming about this …

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Joe Rohde

A Part of Nature: Our World

If you open your mind to real possibilities, you’ll see just how closely connected we all are to the world that’s around us. Trees, animals, all of us—we’re all a part of this Earth.

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ralph 2 press conference

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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Mickey Mouse portraits

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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Robin Hood artwork from ARL

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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