Magical Moment – Alice in Wonderland: Behind the Scenes
Disney Historian, Producer, and Editor Les Perkins takes us down the rabbit hole with fun stories from the classic 1951 film, Alice in Wonderland.
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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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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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A Marvelous Night at the D23 San Diego Member Mixer – Gallery
In the heart of downtown San Diego at the Hard Rock Hotel on July 22, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members had a marvelous time at the D23 Member Mixer! Find out more here.
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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 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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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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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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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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7 Things to Know Before You Watch Elena of Avalor
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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