In the 10 years since John Lasseter and Ed Catmull took over the reins of what is now Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney has enjoyed incredible creative and box office success with such films as Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Big Hero 6, and, of course, Frozen. The spring 2016 issue of Disney twenty-three looks at the …
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Gravity Falls creator and executive producer Alex Hirsch surprised fans in late 2015 when he announced the series would solve its final riddles in early 2016 after two stellar seasons—and sadly, that finale is upon us. Over two jam-packed seasons, the show has followed 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines as they spend a summer …
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By Steven Vagnini In July 1955, construction on a 160-acre site in Anaheim was picking up at a hurried pace. Disneyland would soon premiere with a grand invitational preview, as national attention was drawn to this first-of-its-kind amusement enterprise. Yet amid the oversight and coordination of tireless designers, carpenters, painters, and landscapers, a restless Walt …
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Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romance. It’s also a time to celebrate the love that surrounds us every day—between parents and children; between brothers and sisters; and between the best of friends. We took a look through Disney past and present to find 14 examples of friends and families that truly care for one another. …
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The worlds of Disney are wonderfully vast and home to a delightful variety of creatures, critters, heroes and princesses. And whether princess or frog, they share one important thing: They’ve all got a dream, whether they know it… or not. But that dream—and how they go about achieving it—is something that makes each of them …
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You can hardly miss Sandy Powell. Not just for her fiery red hair and cool disposition, but also for her avant-garde and elaborate sartorial vision that’s fit for royalty, old Hollywood, and just about any other time period you can imagine. The three-time Oscar® winner has been a force to be reckoned with when it …
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On Friday, April 8, a group of D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to Lunch with a Disney Legend: Don Iwerks at the Disney Studio lot in Burbank. During the intimate luncheon, guests will have the opportunity to talk with Don about his 35-year Disney career, which included the development of innovative cinematography …
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Frozen News that Gives Us Chills Today, Disney announced the coolest news we’ve heard in a little while: Frozen is coming to Broadway! In spring 2018, the all-new show will take its place on New York’s Great White Way, where Aladdin and The Lion King have already been hits with theatergoers and critics alike. The …
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On Friday, March 18, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to Lunch with a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway in the American Adventure Parlor at Epcot. During the special event, guests can enjoy a three-course luncheon with Charlie and ask him about his 40 years as a Disney press agent, creating more than 150 …
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From “down in New Orleans” (Square) at the Disneyland Resort, enjoy this rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage, and tasso ham served with Louisiana rice. Serves 4 Cajun spice 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon seasoning salt 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 …
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