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Breaking News: Inside Out Attraction Debuting at Pixar Pier in 2019

By Courtney Potter The incredible new Pixar Pier officially opens to guests this Saturday, June 23, at Disney California Adventure park—and when it does, guests will go “to infinity and beyond” as they discover its four unique neighborhoods: Incredibles Park (which features the reimagined Incredicoaster); Toy Story Boardwalk (home to fan-fave Toy Story Midway Mania!); …

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Radio Disney Music Awards

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 RDMAs

By Karina Schink Music’s biggest event for families—the Radio Disney Music Awards—is back! This Saturday, join us to watch and cheer along as our favorite artists take the stage to perform and maybe even win some coveted ARDYs. It’s going to be a night you don’t want to miss, so we wanted to make sure …

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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Did You Know? 5 Animated Facts about Who Framed Roger Rabbit

By Ross Anderson Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released under Disney’s Touchstone banner and was a combined production of Disney and Amblin Entertainment, which was founded by Steven Spielberg. The film’s story takes place in 1947, opening with a typical mid-century cartoon short. As the short concludes, we find that the “toons” are just acting …

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Jose from the Enchanted Tiki Room

An Enchanted Tiki Tour of Disney Parks

By Jim Frye Grab your flowered shirts, tropical prints—and maybe a Dole Whip or two—and head to where “all the birds sing words and the flowers croon,” because Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is celebrating 55 years of Polynesian-inspired family fun. Combining Walt Disney’s love of nostalgia and showmanship with a mid-century tiki aesthetic, this beloved …

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new briefs 6/20

Latest Buzz for Ant-Man and The Wasp—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Catch up with Scott Lang/Ant-Man in a brand-new TV trailer, and join our pals at Disney Parks for a look inside preparations for Pixar Pier and Toy Story Land… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! New TV Trailer: Where Is Ant-Man (and The Wasp)? …

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Mulan

Ming-Na Wen Talks Mulan’s Milestone and Disney Favorites

By Jeffrey Epstein This month, the beloved animated film Mulan celebrates its 20th anniversary. Recently Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan and plays Agent Melinda May on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., reflected on this milestone for Disney twenty-three magazine. Here are some exclusive web extras. D23: What do you remember personally about making the film? Ming-Na …

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Ming-Na Wen

D23 Fab Five: Ming-Na Wen Shares Her Top Disney Heroines

By Jeffrey Epstein From Mulan to Agent Melinda May, Ming-Na Wen has a rich history of playing fierce warriors. In celebration of Mulan’s 20th anniversary, we asked her to name her top five “kick-butt” Disney characters. Princess Leia “Similar to Mulan, she followed her own heart and believed in herself. She’s truly just a soldier, …

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Incredibles 2

How to Costume a Super in Incredibles 2

By Courtney Potter One of the most memorable elements of Disney•Pixar’s 2004 animated hit The Incredibles (besides its hilarious characters and action-packed adventure!) was its “mid-century modern” aesthetic; from the cars and the clothing to the architecture of the Parrs’ hometown of Municiberg, it was a look that—combined with distinct nods to the future—was truly …

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