Plaza Inn

9 Places to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day at Disney Parks

By Nicole Nalty Many of us visit Disney Parks to celebrate—whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or graduation, some of our most exciting milestones are celebrated at the happiest places on earth. Here at D23, we encourage you to celebrate the small things too, especially when it involves a little indulgence… Today is National Fried …

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Disneyland Flag Retreat ceremony

The Disneyland Flag Retreat—A Time-Honored Tribute on Main Street, U.S.A.

By Steven Vagnini “I get red, white, and blue at times,” Walt Disney once said, expressing his deep love for America. Walt’s passion for his country was made especially evident during the official dedication ceremonies for Disneyland, when, standing just a few feet away from the American flag in Town Square, he proclaimed, “Disneyland is …

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The Great Mouse Detective

Did You Know? Unravel 8 Sneaky Facts from The Great Mouse Detective

By Jim Fanning Get a clue! As you may have deduced, it’s the 30th anniversary of Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective, which was released on July 2, 1986. The intriguing animated action-adventure details the exploits of a Sherlock Holmes-inspired mouse. Tricked out in deerstalker hat and Inverness cape, and brandishing a calabash pipe and magnifying …

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Disneyland Forever fireworks

5 Disneyland Fireworks Factoids Sure to Make You “Ooh” and “Aah”

By Beth Deitchman Come this time of year, our minds start to wander and we find ourselves dreaming of summer evenings, parades, and fireworks… That certainly brings to mind the Fourth of July—but if you’re a Disney fan, you can’t help but also start to think about Disneyland, too. Walt Disney’s first park makes for …

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Steven Spielberg

D23 Fab Five: Steven Spielberg’s 5 Favorite Disney Memories

By Max Lark Steven Spielberg is—without question—one of the most influential, successful, and prolific directors of all time. In addition to directing scores of films, the two-time winner of the Academy Award® for best director (Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List) has also produced or executive produced dozens of films, making him one of the most-respected …

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Wreck-It Ralph sequel

Wreck-It Ralph Smashes Onto Screens in 2018

By Beth Deitchman Talk about “breaking the Internet”! Walt Disney Animation Studios just announced the most smashing news we’ve heard in years: The beloved Wreck-It Ralph is returning to the big screen in a sequel to the 2012 original film—so mark your calendars now for March 9, 2018! The filmmakers and star of Wreck-It Ralph—director …

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Wreck-It Ralph sequel

Wreck-It Ralph Sequel Coming in 2018—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Wreck-It Ralph Smashes Onto Screens in 2018 Talk about “breaking the Internet”! Walt Disney Animation Studios just announced the most smashing news we’ve heard in years: The beloved Wreck-It Ralph is returning to the big screen in a sequel to the 2012 original film—so mark your calendars now for March 9, 2018! …

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Walt Disney and Roald Dahl

The Disney/Dahl Connection

By Greg Ehrbar More than a decade before Walt Disney welcomed guests into his land of fantasy and two decades before author Roald Dahl penned his excursion into The BFG’s cave and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, these two creative legends crossed paths in 1942 when The Walt Disney Studios optioned Dahl’s first book, The Gremlins, …

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