Magic Kingdom

45 Walt Disney World Photos That Will Make You Believe in Magic

By D23 Team 1. Roy O. Disney and Mickey Mouse celebrate the opening of Walt Disney World. (Historical photo, courtesy of the Walt Disney Archives) 2. The Imagination Pavilion shines at Epcot. 3. The wildest ride in the wilderness gears up for a new day. 4. A quiet night in Adventureland (watch out for the …

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Mickey Mouse Club

From the Office of Walt Disney: Mickey Mouse Clubs

In the 1930s, Disney fans across the U.S. shared their passion at local Mickey Mouse Clubs, and twenty years later, another kind of Mickey Mouse Club became one of the most popular television series of all time. Join 1950s Mouseketeer Tommy Cole, Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline, and Disney artist and historian Stacia Martin as they explore the historic ways that Walt Disney reached audiences young and young at heart.

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Haunted Mansion Holiday

5 Things to Look for in Haunted Mansion Holiday

By Nicole Nalty Celebrating its 15th spooky season, Haunted Mansion Holiday has returned to Disneyland for Halloween Time—you can celebrate all things ghoul from now through October 31—and the holiday season (beginning November 10). While we always eagerly await the arrival of the Pumpkin King, we’re particularly excited to see the new Disney details that …

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WED Enterprises construction hat

How Walt Disney World Found Its Home in Florida

By Steven Vagnini Many have likened this mystery to a James Bond thriller. Or, as Disney Legend Joe Potter put it, “a real Perry Mason.” While the “secret agent” of the mid-1960s land acquisition of parcels that would one day comprise the Walt Disney World Resort may not be the star of a popular film …

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Ethan Allen Disney Collection

10 Must-Haves from the Ethan Allen | Disney Collection

By Nicole Nalty Whether you collect Disney pins, mugs, or maps, all Disney fans love to show their Disney pride––and the new Ethan Allen | Disney collection is a wonderful way to add a touch of pixie dust to your home. The full collection will be available on November 18 (and if you’re joining us …

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Destination D Exclusive merchandise

Exclusive Merchandise Revealed for D23’s Destination D: Amazing Adventures

By Jeffrey Epstein Destination D: Amazing Adventures is just around the corner. And along with incredible presenters (including James Cameron, Jon Landau, Bob Chapek, Joe Rohde, Marty Sklar, Jared Bush, and Tony Baxter) and a Walt Disney Archives exhibit celebrating Walt Disney’s personal adventures, Mickey’s of Glendale will be debuting exclusive merchandise, pins, and collectibles at the …

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Jon Favreau and The Lion King

Disney and Jon Favreau to Reimagine The Lion King

By Nicole Nalty It’s the Circle of Life! After bringing the technologically groundbreaking The Jungle Book to life earlier this year, Disney and Jon Favreau are teaming up again to reimagine another classic Disney animated adventure: The Lion King. The Lion King is one of the biggest animated films of all time and is beloved …

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Howard Ashman in the recording studio

The Legend Behind the Lyrics of Beauty and the Beast

By William Keck “To our friend Howard, who gave a mermaid her voice and a beast his soul, we will be forever grateful.” This dedication in the closing credits of Beauty and the Beast pays homage to the film’s lyricist, Howard Ashman, who never lived to see the final print. Were only real life as just …

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