By D23 Team As 2017 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of the most magical Disney memories from this past year. We experienced brand-new immersive attractions at Disney parks around the world, and we were thrilled by blockbuster feature debuts at multiplexes close to home. The last 12 …
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By D23 Team It’s been an exciting year to be a Disney fan, and an even more awesome year to be a D23 Member! Take a look at a few 2017 D23 highlights below––we’ll see you in the new year with even more magic! January: Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men After taking D23 Gold Members …
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By D23 Team We gave you a sneak peek of the MINNIE VAN presented by Honda before it made its way to the D23 Expo show floor. Inspired by Minnie Mouse, this vibrant vehicle is outfitted with Minnie’s iconic dots and—of course––a big, beautiful bow. If you didn’t catch this perfectly polka-dotted van at the …
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By Courtney Potter Relive all the D23 Expo 2017 magic, and find out about a big Descendants 2 after-party on ABC… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Relive D23 Expo 2017 We came, we saw, we Expo’d! There was so much to see and do at D23 …
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By D23 Team We’ve already given you a sneak peek at Disney Treasures by Funko, a new subscription box featuring the most memorable moments from classic Disney films (and theme parks!), and if you joined us at D23 Expo, you might have even spotted Funko on the show floor––how cute were the life-size Belle and …
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By D23 Team Thank you for joining us for D23 Expo 2017! Whether you were in Anaheim or D23.com was your primary expo-sure (we had to), read on to find out the updates, magical moments, and unexpected surprises from the ultimate Disney fan event. Click here to see the updates from Friday. Click here to …
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By Courtney Potter “Under the Sea”… “Beauty and the Beast”… “A Whole New World”… Disney Legend Alan Menken’s work with The Walt Disney Company—with fellow Disney Legend Howard Ashman, as well as a host of incredible collaborators—has delighted audiences for almost 30 years. Today, inside a packed Hall D23, Alan celebrated that work with a …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman What TV show could cause a crowd to dress as their favorite characters, sing along to the theme song, and ask enthusiastic questions of the cast and crew? It’s not pony tales or cotton tales, it’s DuckTales! Did you just mentally say “woo-oo?” You’re not alone. D23 Expo’s Stage 28 was full …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Nothing evokes the spirit of Disney like the image of families gathered around the television, enjoying the thrills and wonders of a new story. Sure, we usually imagine the families enjoying movies or TV shows, but as technology brings more magic to our lives, Disney continues to move forward. As Jimmy Pitaro, …
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By Beth Deitchman “Making your dreams come true is who we are and what we do,” said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek this afternoon in Hall D23 at D23 Expo, as he kicked off Walt Disney Parks and Resort’s presentation for 6,800 Disney fans who had gathered to hear what’s new and …
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By Courtney Potter Hosted by D23’s very own Jeffrey Epstein, D23 Expo 2017 welcomed Once Upon a Time creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz—as well as Hook himself, actor Colin O’Donoghue, to the Expo Arena stage for a fairy tale of a discussion about all things Storybrooke… and what to expect when …
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By Beth Deitchman Hollywood’s biggest names in acting and directing… Surprises at every turn… Compelling stories and sneak peeks that had us on the edge of our seats. The Hall D23 presentation from The Walt Disney Studios this morning at D23 Expo featured all of these and more! Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn greeted …
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Are you ready to hit start on a panel of epic proportions? Whether you are at D23 Expo or watching along from home, the livestream of Level Up! The Walt Disney Company’s Video Game Showcase gives you a first look at all the latest news in Disney’s digital world.
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By Beth Deitchman “We are going to show you things that no one has seen outside the walls of our studio.” That was the promise from John Lasseter—Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer, not to mention a onetime Jungle Cruise skipper—at the start of this afternoon’s presentation in Hall D23 at D23 …
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By Courtney Potter They’ve stitched, sewn, and hot-glued for months… and now, they’re ready to show their creations to the world! We challenged D23 fans to create their very own Disney-inspired costumes and showcase them at this year’s Mousequerade competition. The five-category contest covers a wide and wonderful spectrum of Disney fun—and the winner of …
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By Beth Deitchman For a Disney fan, it’s hard to think of a more magical place than Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center on this, the first day of D23 Expo 2017. The ultimate Disney fan event kicked off this morning with a spectacular D23 Expo tradition: the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, where a …
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By Courtney Potter Enter the bustling Anaheim Convention Center, and you’ll feel it. That special “something.” To say there’s excitement in the air is putting it mildly! A bevy of enchanting experiences await guests this weekend at D23 Expo 2017—and just hours ago, we got a special sneak peek of the Expo show floor… and …
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By Jim Frye Han Solo’s beloved Millennium Falcon is still “the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” and one of the most iconic ships in cinematic history. And in 2019, the “ship that made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs” throws open its bay doors, finally giving fans a chance to step …
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By Max Lark The Walt Disney Archives, which has preserved Disney history for more than 47 years, opens its vaults once again at D23 Expo 2017 to curate a brand-new 12,000-square-foot exhibit on the Expo show floor. “Walt Disney Archives Presents—A Pirate’s Life For Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels, and Really Bad Eggs” honors some of …
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By D23 Team We’re days away from D23 Expo 2017 and we’re busy getting ready to open the doors for the tens of thousands of fans attending the ultimate Disney fan event. Before D23 Expo begins, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of something you’ll spot on the show floor––MINNIE VAN presented by …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman We’re just a day away from hitting the show floor at the biggest Disney fan event—D23 Expo 2017! Previously, we’ve told you all about the cool collectibles you can buy during D23 Expo, but do you know where you can load up on every Disney goodie and each piece of magical merchandise …
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By D23 Team It’s almost time for D23 Expo 2017! You’ve scanned the schedule, figured out what to pack, and you’re almost ready to go. But whether this is your first time at the ultimate Disney fan event or you’re a seasoned pro, make sure to follow these few tips for an unforgettable weekend. 1. …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman This year’s D23 Expo Design Challenge celebrates 50 years of Pirates of the Caribbean. Arrrrrrtists were encouraged to base their work on the beloved theme park attraction or any of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, as well as other marauders from Disney’s treasure trove of cads including those from Peter Pan, Treasure Island, and Jake and …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman D23 Expo 2017 is less than a week away, and Friday is going to be a big day for all the fans in attendance. There’s so much magic in store—Disney Legends, animation, music, and, of course, Mousequerade! We can’t wait to see all the clever, creative, and just plain crazy cosplays that …
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By D23 Team Our day gets a sprinkling of pixie dust every time we find something Disney waiting for us on our doorstep, and Disney Treasures by Funko are no exception. The new subscription box features the most memorable moments from classic Disney films and even theme parks, with super-cute Funko collectibles in every box. …
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By D23 Team There’s so much to see and do during D23 Expo, but if you’re a Mickey Mouse fan, you’ll want to stop by Sunglass Hut for a great gift with purchase. This Mickey Mouse sunglass cleaning cloth is quite possibly the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. You can totally use this to clean …
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Brought to you by a proud sponsor of By D23 Team D23 Expo is just a few short weeks away! Follow these packing tips to arrive like a D23 Expo expert (bonus points for stowing all of your goodies in one of these delightful Disney luggage pieces from American Tourister). 1. Show your Disney style––Now’s …
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Brought to you by a proud sponsor of By D23 Team Ozobot sent some of their most Marvel-ous new bots to our office, which means we were literally required to play at work. (Best meeting ever?) This was an incredibly easy task with these super-fun bots. See our reactions below and catch these bots in …
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By D23 Team At D23 Expo 2015, we met the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at The Walt Disney Studios live-action panel, were the first to hear new details about Toy Story 4 at the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Panel, and were thrilled by so much more throughout the three-day event. These …
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By D23 Team Make your mark with the Disney Villains Forever stamps, a celebration of the historic Walt Disney Studios Ink & Paint Department. The collection highlights 10 classic villains, from The Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Lion King’s Scar. The U.S. Postal Service will dedicate these delightfully devilish stamps …
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