2018 D23 Gold Member Gift - Mickey Mouse

Celebrate Mickey Mouse with D23’s 2018 Gold Member Gift

By D23 Team After honoring Walt Disney and Walt’s “Nine Old Men” in D23’s 2016 and 2017 Gold Member Gifts, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will enjoy a gift inspired by the one who started it all––Mickey Mouse! This fascinating collection, available exclusively to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members who join in or …

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The Last Jedi

How The Last Jedi Costume Designer Created the Canto Bight Scene

By Jim Frye From the beautiful, flowing robes of General Leia Organa to the uniforms of an entire squadron of resistance fighters—not to mention the striking red armor of the Praetorian Guard—the costumes in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are an out-of-this-world affair. But perhaps one of the most stylish and eye-popping accomplishments for veteran …

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star wars porgs

How Did They Do That? Creating the Sounds For Porgs and Fathiers

By Jim Frye Mos Eisley spaceport, that “wretched hive of scum and villainy,” provided one of the most iconic scenes from the original Star Wars: A New Hope. Audiences were captivated by all the different creatures that had gathered there for cold drinks, socializing, and avoiding any “Imperial entanglements.” In the immortal words of Obi-Wan …

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mickey and minnie

Re-Live These Ho-Ho-Home Video Classics from Disney Christmases Past

By Beth Deitchman Many Christmases ago—before the days of DisneyNOW… before the days of Movies Anywhere… even before the days of D23—Disney fans had a very different way of experiencing holiday specials on the small screen. Sure, we could watch them any time—after we sat through the rewinding process, if we were watching on VHS—but …

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White’s Seven Dwarfs… Which One Are You?

By D23 Team The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy the historic, heartwarming film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs… but this year, it’s truly special! The legendary animated feature—the first created by Walt Disney at his new studios—was released 80 years ago today, on December 21, 1937. Animation, and film in general, would …

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D23 Build a Sweater

Build Your Own Disney Holiday Sweater

Is there anything better than putting on a cozy, quirky sweater during the holiday season? Upload one of your favorite photos below (this will work best with photos where you’re facing the camera straight-on) and create your own Disney holiday sweater using the stickers below! This campaign has ended. Check out D23.com for more Disney fun!

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The Chew’s Foolproof Gingerbread House

Are you ready to create your own holiday masterpiece? Thanks to our friends at ABC’s The Chew for this easy-to-follow guide to building your own gingerbread house. For more recipes and crafts, visit TheChew.com and tune in weekdays, 1 p.m. ET/12 p.m. CT/PT on ABC. Servings: 4–6 15 to 30 minutes Ingredients Royal Icing: 1 pound confectioners’ …

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the nutcracker and four realms

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Sneak Peek—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter A special look at Disney’s Christmas 2018 film, and news about the new Cirque du Soleil show coming soon to Disney Springs … See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Next Christmas, Visit The Nutcracker and the Four Realms It’s a film that’ll debut in …

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Most Impressive Star Wars Holiday Cards

A 40-year-old tradition, the first Lucasfilm holiday card was sent the same year the world first met Luke, Leia, and Han. Over time, the cards have featured fan favorites from throughout the saga, including R2-D2, C-3PO, and even Jabba the Hutt! In the spirit of the season, our friends from a galaxy not so far, …

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