Download an Eric Goldberg Artwork Printout

Longtime Disney animator Eric Goldberg lent his talents to The Princess and the Frog, Hercules, Fantasia/2000, and The Emperor’s New Groove—but he’s probably best known for bringing the Genie to life in 1992’s Aladdin. Today’s craft is truly special; it’s an exclusive image drawn just for D23 by Eric himself, featuring the Genie and some …

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Candlelight Processional

Disney’s Candlelight Processional Through the Years

Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline shares the history of the holiday tradition at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. The Candlelight Procession and Ceremony is one of the oldest and most beloved traditions in the 65-year history of Disney theme parks. When Disneyland celebrated its first Holiday Festival in 1955, a group of 12 …

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Homemade Pozole

Pozole from Disney California Adventure Park

This delicious dish can be found at the Paradise Garden Grill for the Viva Navidad celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. Serves 8 – 10 Ingredients 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes 6 garlic cloves, peeled, and split lengthwise 2 bay leaves 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin …

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Create Mickey and Minnie Candles

What’s more festive than bringing Mickey and Minnie Mouse to your holiday celebration? They might not be able to attend in person—but you can light up your night with these candles inspired by our favorite animated duo… (Note: You can also use red, black, and yellow paper to create these looks.) Supplies: Red felt (18 …

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Disney Favorites on ABC This Weekend

Like the song goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” And this weekend there’s truly no place like your comfy couch on Saturday and Sunday evenings with your TV tuned to ABC. On Saturday, December 12, tune in to the network’s broadcast of The Wonderful World of Disney Presented by Target Brings You …

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Fantasia Christmas Greeting card

5 Fascinating Facts About Fantasia’s Nutcracker Suite

Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet The Nutcracker has become a holiday favorite. To celebrate this enduring classic and seasonal hallmark, Disney historian and author Alexander Rannie takes a fond look back at the stunningly beautiful Nutcracker Suite sequence from Fantasia. 1. Americans had never seen the complete Nutcracker ballet when Fantasia premiered in 1940 It wouldn’t seem …

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Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Our friends at ABC’s The Chew serve up another scrumptious recipe. A hybrid of your favorite holiday pies, this pumpkin meets pecan pie combines the best of both worlds. For more recipes and crafts, visit TheChew.com and tune in weekdays 1e|12c|p on ABC. Servings: 8 Cooking time: 1 to 2 hours Ingredients 1 recipe for …

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Create a Babes in Toyland Toy Soldier Craft

A tribute to the famous climactic sequence of the 1961 musical fantasy Babes in Toyland, this holiday craft was originally produced by the Walt Disney Productions character merchandising division and sent out to company and business partners. The imaginative piece invited recipients to create their own miniature holiday display featuring the toy soldier, a Disney …

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Snow Queen concept sketch

Lesser-Known Characters from “Enchanted Snow Palace”

In the late 1970s, Imagineer Marc Davis envisioned the “Enchanted Snow Palace,” an attraction that would have transported guests into the icy realms of the Snow Queen with a hypnotizing musical score by composer Buddy Baker. Although Marc’s vision didn’t materialize at a Disney theme park, his masterful concept artwork lives on in the collection …

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