By Jim Frye Marvel is making some magic. The latest film from Marvel Studios has a bit of faith, trust, and pixie… er, magic dust. Sound familiar? Fans of magical storytelling have flocked to Disney films for decades, embracing Tinker Bell, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, and Mickey Mouse’s famous Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Now, the wizards at Marvel …
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On October 27, 1966, Walt Disney unveiled his plans for an “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow”—or, EPCOT. Fifty years after this historic film shoot, Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Bob Gurr explore Walt’s bold vision for this “living blueprint of the future.”
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By Courtney Potter Muppet Babies Will Make Their Dreams Come True (Again!) in 2018 Fans of all things Muppet, get ready to rejoice: Disney has just begun production on a brand-new, “reimagined” Muppet Babies! The CG-animated series—which will chronicle the playroom antics of the beloved Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, and …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Trying to kill time before the World Series but striking out on ideas for things to do? As you anxiously await the start of the World Series, sit back and enjoy some classic Disney films to get you in that home run mood. D23 shares 11 of the silliest, most suspenseful, and …
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This story is excerpted from a piece originally published in the Fall 2009 issue of Disney twenty-three. If you like what you read, become a D23 Gold Member to receive the Disney twenty-three quarterly publication for more fascinating stories about all the worlds of Disney. By Ed Squair To this day, more than four decades …
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By Nicole Nalty When Steamboat Willie made its debut on November 18, 1928, a star was born. Mickey Mouse is one of the most beloved characters of all time, which is why we’re so excited to celebrate his birthday! Read on to see how you can join in the fun. A Magical Music Video Mickey …
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By Courtney Potter “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can achieve,” said Walt Disney. One of the 20th century’s most prolific—and successful—innovators, Disney created entire worlds through his use of state-of-the-art technology and imaginative storytelling. The animated films created under his tenure (until his passing in 1966) are classics in every sense of …
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By Nicole Nalty Disney fans first saw an elephant fly 75 years ago with the debut of Walt Disney’s animated classic Dumbo. The underdog (underelephant?) film is unforgettable––sensational songs (admit it, you’ve cried during “Baby Mine”), lovable characters, and of course, amazing animation. In honor of Dumbo’s big-screen debut, Disney’s Animation Research Library has shared …
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By Courtney Potter Wayfinder Meets Demigod in New Moana Clip! We may have mentioned previously how excited we are for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next adventure, Moana, to hit the shores of our local cineplex… (Is the date circled in red on our collective calendar? You bet!) So we’re tickled pink that a brand-new clip …
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By Jim Frye Is there a doctor in the house? The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is about to change in subtle—and not-so-subtle—ways. That’s because there’s a new doctor in town, and his doctor’s bag has more than stethoscopes and tongue depressors. He’s got a bag of tricks—magic tricks. His name: Doctor Strange, Master of the …
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