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9 Disney Must-Dos Before the End of Summer

By Nicole Nalty While you may be fighting the back-to-school blues, there’s still some summer left to celebrate! Make time to enjoy these Disney-related must-dos before autumn falls. Dazzle at the Disneyland Resort The 60th anniversary celebration of the Disneyland Resort comes to a close on September 5, so you still have (a little) time …

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D23 Members take Ukulele lessons

D23 Celebrates Five Years of Hawaiian Magic at Aulani!

By Tyler Slater Today marks the fifth anniversary of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa on the beautiful island of O‘ahu in Hawai‘i. To commemorate this momentous occasion, D23 invited members to a week-long, once-in-a-lifetime celebration during Aloha Aulani. See the entire recap of the event’s incredible experiences—including a behind-the-scenes look at Moana and intimate …

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Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Flame Tree BBQ Sauce

Make your barbecue meals wildly delicious with the BBQ sauce from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. Makes 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon …

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Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

If you’ve been to Be Our Guest restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, you might be familiar with the decadent and delicious triple chocolate cupcake. Bring this fan-favorite home with a recipe straight from the restaurant! Makes 12 cupcakes CUPCAKES 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt …

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Monorail

Take the “First Ride of the Day” at a Disney Park

By Courtney Potter Taking a trip to a Disney Park is a truly memorable experience. There are the mind-blowing attractions, the tune-filled shows, the nighttime fireworks spectaculars, and all that delicious food! But the excitement doesn’t actually start there… sometimes, it starts before you’ve even stepped foot inside a park! “It’s very exciting, because you …

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The Reluctant Dragon 75th Anniversary On the Lot

The Reluctant Dragon 75th Anniversary On the Lot! – Gallery

On Saturday, August 20, 2016, nearly 400 D23 Members and more than a dozen presenters—including Disney Legends, voice actors, archivists, filmmakers, and historians—gathered at The Walt Disney Studios to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the 1941 live-action film The Reluctant Dragon. Starring humorist Robert Benchley and featuring a variety of Hollywood actors and Disney Studio …

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Mary Poppins D23 Member Gift

From the Office of Walt Disney: A Practically Perfect Crowning Achievement

In 1964, Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins flew into theaters, smashing Disney Studio records and becoming an instant classic. Join Disney artist and historian Stacia Martin and Disney Legend Tony Baxter to discover how Walt and his staff employed nearly every skill they had learned in filmmaking to produce this crowning achievement.

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Partners statue

Get the Picture: Foolproof Tips from a Disney Photographer

We’re asking Disney photographers from around the world for their best tips and tricks in our new series, Get the Picture. From what time of day to shoot Cinderella Castle to interesting angles at Castaway Cay, learn how to create picture-perfect moments wherever you are! In this edition, we asked Walt Disney Archives Photo Editor …

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