news briefs 17-Apr

Save the Date for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Mark your calendars for some Disney wedding delight, and catch a sneak peek at the new Disney•Pixar short Bao… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! It’s a Summer of Love with Freeform’s Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Freeform requests the pleasure of your company on …

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Pixar Fest Topiaries

New Pixar Fest Topiaries Add Movie Magic to Downtown Disney

By Jocelyn Buhlman Some of the best-loved Pixar characters have leapt off the screen and into the planters at Downtown Disney in Anaheim. As part of the celebration of friendship that is Pixar Fest, three of our favorite Pixar classics are now represented in special, shiny topiaries for guests to enjoy. Inspired by Toy Story, …

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Road to Infinity War

The Road to Avengers: Infinity War as Told by End Credits

By Megan Deppe “You’ve become part of a bigger universe. You just don’t know it yet.” Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) said those words 10 years and 18 movies ago, igniting a cinematic universe that would bring together the world’s greatest heroes—the Avengers. On April 27, those heroes face off against their most powerful foe …

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tokyo disneyland

7 Amazingly Unique Facts About Tokyo Disneyland

By Matt Moryc On April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disneyland—Disney’s first international theme park—opened with two future Disney Legends on hand to cut the opening-day ceremonial ribbon, Masatomo Takahashi, president of the Oriental Land Company, Ltd., and Card Walker, then chairman of The Walt Disney Company. Although Tokyo Disneyland closely resembled its sister parks in the …

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Dancing with the Stars: Athletes

Dancing with the Stars Gets Ready for the Most Competitive Season Ever

By Beth Deitchman Between them, they’ve won Olympic medals, national championships and even a World Series ring—and now 10 athletes will compete for a new trophy to add to their collection, the coveted Mirrorball. Ten athletes will show off their fancy footwork on the dance floor when Dancing with the Stars: Athletes premieres Monday, April …

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Bound for Duckburg

By Beth Deitchman He’s won Tony® Awards, Grammy® Awards, and even a Pulitzer Prize. He’s a star of stage and screen, and now Lin-Manuel Miranda adds another feather to his cap. On May 11, fans will hear the multi-award-winning actor, playwright, composer—and lifelong DuckTales aficionado—in the role of Gizmoduck in a brand-new episode of the …

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news briefs solo

Galactic New Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Check out the official trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and get ready for Avengers: Infinity War… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Scoundrel Alert: See the Brand-New Trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story! As Han Solo himself once said, “You can never …

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Sibling quiz

Which Disney Character is Your Sibling?

By D23 Team We all feel like Disney characters are part of our family, but what if you were actually related to one of them? To celebrate National Sibling Day, we’ve cast our Disney magic over your family tree, so you can find out which Disney character is your sibling! This campaign has ended. Check …

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Radio Disney Music Awards

The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards are Coming to Hollywood! 

By Jocelyn Buhlman Get ready to cheer for your favorite tunes! The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), music’s biggest event for families, has just been announced to take place on Friday, June 22, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, California. Music lovers can tune in to the special telecast …

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