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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By Beth Deitchman The reign of a brand-new princess kicks off tomorrow night on Disney Channel and Disney Junior with the premiere of Elena of Avalor at 7 p.m. ET/PT. The new series follows the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous 16-year-old who is ruling her kingdom as its crown princess—advised by a Grand …
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On the afternoon of July 18, an intimate group of D23 Gold and Gold Family Members had the rare opportunity to discover the magic of inking and painting at The Walt Disney Studios. Click here to read about the amazing event.
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By Beth Deitchman Today movie and TV fans are mourning the loss of iconic director, writer, and producer Garry Marshall, whose credits for Disney include Pretty Woman, The Princess Diaries, and Beaches. Marshall passed away yesterday, July 19, in Burbank, California, at the age of 81. “Garry Marshall was an original, with an incredible knack …
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By Courtney Potter Star Wars Celebration Europe Teases Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Just this past weekend, Star Wars fans from literally all over the globe descended upon London for several days of fantastic, force-full fun… and thankfully, for those of us who were unable to attend in person, the Internet is now chock-full …
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By Nicole Nalty One of our favorite things about visiting a Disney theme park is how immersed we feel in each land. Disneyland’s Frontierland takes us back to the Wild West, but just a few feet away, you’re in the wilds of the jungle in Adventureland! Themed horticulture, area music, and décor deeper develop the …
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Enjoy this recipe for Hushpuppies from Blue Bayou in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. They’re so delicious, you’ll savor these crispy little bites in exquisite silence. Makes 2 1/2 dozen 1 cup flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot 1 heaping tablespoon cooked and finely chopped bacon 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped …
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By Beth Deitchman We’ve got our eyes on San Diego, California, this week as we eagerly await the start to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016. But this morning, our hearts and minds are firmly rooted in Duckburg! Feast your eyes on this quackingly awesome new teaser art from Disney Television Animation’s upcoming DuckTales series. Scrooge …
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By Nicole Nalty Fans of the classic-yet-creepy tune from Haunted Mansion, rejoice! The lyrics of “Grim Grinning Ghosts” are brought to (after)life as readers follow our happiest haunts through the Haunted Mansion in this spookily stunning picture book. Inspired by the fan-favorite song and intended for the child in all of us, keep an eye …
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