Walt Disney’s hand-drawn greeting to his first mentor is reproduced as one of the 23 treasures “From The Office of Walt Disney” for the 2016 D23 Gold Member Gift. By Stacia Martin Walt Disney was proud to hail from America’s heartland. Even as achievement and fame made him a citizen of the world, he never …
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The Walt Disney Company has a legacy of making a difference in communities around the world during the holidays, with a focus on families in need. During the holiday season, Disney’s “Share the Joy” campaign celebrates happiness, hope, and laughter with communities that need it most. Disney believes that every family deserves a little holiday …
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By Courtney Potter Brand-New Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast It’s a tale as old as time, a song as old as rhyme… and it’s coming to the big screen as a live-action adaptation! Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, directed by Bill Condon, doesn’t waltz into a cinema near you until next spring—but …
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By D23 Team For anyone who’s curious about The Walt Disney Company, this comprehensive encyclopedia is your one-stop guide! Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, comprehensive lists, and tons of trivia, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney—from A to Z—through about 8,000 entries and more than 800 images. Dave Smith, chief …
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Ashley Brown, who originated the role of Mary Poppins in the Broadway production, shares practically perfect memories from her time as everyone’s favorite nanny.
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Director Steven Spielberg, actress Penelope Wilton, and screenwriter Melissa Mathison share the lofty ambitions author Roald Dahl gave his characters and how they were brought to life in Disney’s The BFG.
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By Jim Frye In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (WDAS) upcoming Moana, the super-charming actor Alan Tudyk plays the scene-stealing rooster Heihei. And although many people will recognize him as the star of such high-profile TV projects as Firefly, iRobot, the film Serenity, or the new series Con Man, Tudyk is no stranger to expressing himself …
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Senior Archivist Kevin Kern chats with Bret Iwan, the voice behind Mickey Mouse and Disney Legend Bill Farmer, the voice behind Goofy, about what it’s like to voice two of Disney’s most beloved characters.
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By Nicole Nalty We’ve already shared some of the fun celebrations taking place for Mickey Mouse’s birthday—save the date: Friday, November 18!—and we’ve been following his journey around the world (check out Mickey’s new Instagram), but we’ve just heard some more exciting news about the big cheese’s big day––he’s going to be on GMA! That’s …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman D23 takes you on a journey through the style of Mickey Mouse, from his early moments as a daydream on a train to his transformation into a video game hero, to his debut in his recent series of shorts. His design is timeless, but the process to become the icon he is …
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