Late Arrivals: Disneyland Attractions That Opened in August 1955

Opening Day, Disneyland Park: Those lucky guests who were the first to experience The Happiest Place on Earth on that historic date of July 17, 1955—and the millions who watched on television—saw such attractions as the Mark Twain Riverboat, the Jungle Cruise and King Arthur Carrousel, all now-iconic attractions that continue to amuse and amaze. …

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New Guardians of the Galaxy Animated Shorts—& More in News Briefs

Get up to speed on Star Lord’s origins, . . . and mark your calendars for a special Charlie Brown holiday… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Meet Young Star Lord in New Guardians of the Galaxy Animated Shorts Sure, he was plucked away from Earth as …

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Talking Disney’s Descendants with Kenny Ortega

Villains. They’re some of the most notorious (and entertaining!) characters in the Disney lexicon. But have you ever wondered what happened to our favorite Villains after the “happily ever after”? The latest summer sensation from Disney Channel, the live-action musical adventure Disney’s Descendants, aims to answer that very question… In the idyllic kingdom of Auradon, …

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Tales from the Toy Box: The Story Behind Toy Story

When D23 EXPO 2015 blasted off on August 14, guests received a giant welcome from Buzz Lightyear— …giant because the space ranger appeared as a giant character helium balloon, measuring 67.7 feet long, 39.9 feet wide, and 34.3 feet tall. The Buzz Lightyear balloon was straight from New York City’s famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, …

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The 411 on the 2015 Disney Legends

What do Fred MacMurray, Ub Iwerks, Betty White, Sir Elton John, Frank and Ollie, Barbara Walters, Steve Jobs and Annette Funicello have in common? These distinguished individuals are all Disney Legends. For 28 years, The Walt Disney Company has proudly honored those who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy by naming them Disney …

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Cast of Disney's Descendants Meet Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay

Sneak a Peek at Disney’s Descendants—& More in News Briefs

Disney’s Descendants: Meet Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay The premiere of Disney’s Descendants—the all-new, live-action movie that offers a fun, contemporary twist on your favorite Disney fairy tales—is only a couple days away! Can’t stand to wait that long to meet the sons and daughters of the world’s most iconic heroes and villains? You’re in …

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