Rogue One

7 Ways To Prepare For Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

By Jocelyn Buhlman We’re only weeks away from the premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in theaters December 16—but for fans like us, the release date feels far, far away. Patience, young Star Wars fan… There is much for you to learn while you wait to find out what will happen to Jyn …

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Disney family home in Chicago

Restoring History: Walt Disney’s Birthplace

By Nicole Nalty Earlier this year, D23 took a closer look at the efforts to restore the Disney Family home in Chicago. Roy Oliver, Walter Elias, and Ruth Disney were born (in 1893, 1901, and 1903, respectively) in this very special house before the family moved to Marceline, Missouri in 1906. D23 Gold Members were …

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blue christmas cookies

Once Upon a Wintertime Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Cozy up with these frosty treats and a cup of hot cocoa. Ingredients White melting chocolate Blue melting chocolate Round chocolate crème-filled sandwich cookies Optional: Snowflake-shaped candy sprinkles Optional: White “pearl” candy sprinkles Special Materials Chocolate candy mold (made especially for round chocolate crème-filled sandwich cookies)—available online or at baking supply stores Directions 1. Place …

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Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

The Magic Behind Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!

By Jeffrey Epstein Tom Vazzana wanted to create a new Disney holiday tradition—something that was, in his words “pop and fun and heartwarming and funny.” And with that, Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios came to be. The new nighttime spectacular, which runs through December 31, brings to life the classic and contemporary …

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Inner Workings

Go Inside Disney’s Inner Workings

By Courtney Potter It’s a tradition almost 100 years in the making, and one that helps illustrate one of Walt Disney’s most famous quotes: “It was all started by a mouse.” Well before any of their animated feature films ever hit the silver screen, Walt and his brother Roy began spinning fanciful tales through the …

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Moana and Maui

5 Things You Might Not Know About Moana

By Nicole Nalty We experienced a wave of emotions when we saw Moana the first time (and the second, and the third…). We fell in love with the characters (How cute is Pua?!), we’re still singing the songs, and taking in everything we can about the newest Disney film. We surfed the web (get it?) …

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Molasses Glazed Ham

Molasses Glazed Ham with Cornmeal Crepes and Honey Butter

This delicious ham, courtesy of our friends at The Chew, is the perfect dish for any celebration! Servings: 8 to 10 Ingredients Molasses Glazed Ham with Cornmeal Crepes and Honey Butter 7–9-pound smoked boneless ham 1/2 cup molasses 1 orange (zest and juice) 1 lemon (zest and juice) 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon …

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