Waikolohe Pool at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

Splash Around with 9 Spectacular Disney Resort Pools

By Courtney Potter There is nothing better than a lazy summer day spent by the pool—soaking in some rays (safely covered in sunscreen, of course!)… splashing in the water… maybe even enjoying some tasty food or an icy beverage. And that extends to a Disney vacation! You’ll find some of the most spectacular pools ever …

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Alice in Wonderland

5 Rare Photos Reveal Secrets from Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland

By Steven Vagnini Sixty-five years ago, on July 26, 1951, Walt Disney’s long-awaited animated fantasy Alice in Wonderland was unveiled to audiences with a premiere at the Leicester Square Theatre in London. A film adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic stories had been on Walt’s mind for nearly 20 years—after silent film star Mary Pickford (a …

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Aimee Carrero

D23 Fab Five: Aimee Carrero’s Favorite Disney Princess Moments

As actress Aimee Carrero was growing up in Miami, Florida, Disney was a part of her life for as long as she can remember. “We’ve had Disney in the Carrero family for a very long time because my uncle is an Imagineer at the Orlando theme parks,” she explains, adding that Splash Mountain is a …

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Ariel - The Little Mermaid

5 Thingamabobs We Love About Ariel

By Nicole Nalty When The Little Mermaid splashed into theaters in 1989, we were all blown away by the amazing animation, mesmerizing music, and, of course, the unforgettable characters that have earned a permanent place in our hearts. There’s lots to admire about Ariel, but we’ve narrowed it down to five thingamabobs that make us …

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Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: BREAKOUT!

Guardians of the Galaxy to Breakout at Disney California Adventure

By Jeffrey Epstein Today at San Diego Comic-Con, Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, announced to a packed house of fans that the Guardians of the Galaxy are coming to Disney California Adventure park. Beginning in summer 2017, the outrageous and irreverent gang will appear in Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!—a comically high-energy, …

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Disney Legend Bill Sullivan

5 Fascinating Facts—Disney Legend Bill Sullivan

By Steven Vagnini As we near the 45th anniversary of “The Vacation Kingdom of the World”—Walt Disney World Resort—D23 pays tribute to one of its many celebrated founders: Disney Legend Bill “Sully” Sullivan. Here are five fascinating facts about Bill’s career at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: 1. Tuning in to ABC on a Sunday …

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New Orleans Square street sign

Find These 9 Disney Details Down in New Orleans Square

By D23 Team On July 24, 1966, Walt Disney opened the first major new land to Disneyland since its debut in 1955. Since then, New Orleans Square has become home to fan-favorite attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, delicious eats (Mickey beignets and a mint julep, anyone?), and an amazing atmosphere, from …

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New Orleans Square opening

5 Photos to Celebrate 50 Years of New Orleans Square

By Steven Vagnini After 11 years in the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, Walt Disney decided to add a different kind of magic to Disneyland. On July 24, 1966, Walt Disney opened his newest land, New Orleans Square. “Disneyland has always had a big river and a Mississippi sternwheeler,” Walt Disney said in Disneyland …

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