Pixar

The Pixar Fan’s Guide to Disney+

By The D23 Team Pixar Animation Studios has taken us to infinity and beyond since Disney+ launched in November 2019. Since then, subscribers have had unfettered access to their favorite Disney and Pixar titles, all in one place—including record-breaking box office smashes like Toy Story 4; original short-form content such as Forky Asks a Question; …

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D23 Fantastic Worlds Map

A Creepy Close Look at Details on the D23 Fantastic Worlds Map

By The D23 Team Our 2020 Gold Member Gift is all about discovering the fantastic worlds of Disney—but how will you know where to adventure first? Why, with the spectacular D23 Fantastic Worlds Map, of course! You can have your own 24-by-36-inch map, which was designed by Disney artist Bryan Mon, as part of the …

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D23 Inside Disney | Disney’s Best of 2019…and 2020!

From Toy Story 4 and D23 Expo to One Day at Disney and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the hosts select their favorites from Disney in 2019. And they look to ahead to what’s hot for 2020 including Onward, Avengers Campus, and Jungle Cruise. Plus, a few surprises too! More episodes of D23 Inside Disney

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Walt Disney Books

The Life and Times of Walt Disney—Across 23 Must-have Books

By D23 Team “There was little variety or adventure for a boy growing up in the American Midwest in the early years of the twentieth century. . . . For Walt Disney, though, the appeal of exploration was strong,” writes author and Disney historian Jeff Kurtti in his book Travels with Walt Disney. “As much …

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Magic Happens at Disneyland Park—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Disneyland readies a brand-new daytime parade, and Disney Channel announces a premiere date for ZOMBIES 2… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Brand-New Magic Happens Parade Debuts February 28 at Disneyland Park Those of you who followed along with our coverage of D23 Expo …

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The Owl House

The Owl House Conjures Up a Second Season— Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Disney Channel orders more magical fun from its latest animated series, and Jack London’s iconic novel gets a big-screen treatment starring Harrison Ford… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney Channel’s The Owl House Summons Second Season Ahead of Premiere  Big news, animation fans! …

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Meet the Enchanting New Characters of Frozen 2

By Savannah Salazar For the first time in forever, our favorite characters (and new ones too!) are coming back for a journey beyond Arendelle when Frozen 2 hits theaters on November 22. Picking up three years after Anna and Elsa reunited, the sisters—along with Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven—set off into the enchanted forest where they …

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Frozen 2 podcast

Go Inside Frozen 2 with New Podcast—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Hear directly from the filmmakers of Frozen 2, and stay tuned for some holiday fun from ABC and Disney Channel… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! ABC Audio Presents Brand-New Inside Frozen 2 Podcast  Want to learn everything there is to know about the …

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9 Stories Worth Melting For from the Frozen 2 Press Conference

By Savannah Salazar For directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the ending of Frozen was only the beginning. As Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) came together, that reunion only started a new journey for the sisters—one that Lee and Buck wanted to know about as much as the fans. …

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Frozen 2 cast

Every Snow Cool Moment from the Frozen 2 Premiere

By Jocelyn Buhlman Last week, Hollywood was turned into an autumn wonderland complete with trees, leaf-shaped confetti, and the occasional troll or two. Why this sudden seasonal transformation? For the enchanting Frozen 2 world premiere, of course. We hit the red carpet to talk with the cast, crew, and celebrity fans of Frozen 2—and had …

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Meet East High’s New Wildcats in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

By Zach Johnson Attention, Wildcats: Starting November 12, you’re invited to watch the drama unfold in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series! Set at the same East High where the original movie was filmed, the 10-episode scripted series follows a group of students as they prepare for opening night of their school’s first-ever production …

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5 Ways Disney Junior’s New The Rocketeer Series Was Inspired by the 1991 Film

By Jim Frye In 1991, Billy Campbell strapped on a rocket pack and launched himself into cinematic history in Walt Disney Pictures’ high-flying adventure film The Rocketeer, based on Dave Stevens’ comic-book hero. Nearly 25 years later, that fabled rocket pack and art deco-styled helmet return in the brand-new series The Rocketeer, debuting Friday, November …

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Soul Iris

Disney and Pixar Have Plenty of Soul—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Get ready to follow jazz musician Joe Gardner on an incredible journey, and go inside the world of Frozen 2 in a whole new way… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney and Pixar’s Soul: Introducing Joe Gardner…    You heard about it at …

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Elastigirl

What’s Your Incredibles Super Power? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

By Courtney Potter Can you believe it’s been a full 16 years since we first met the Parr family—otherwise known as The Incredibles—and all their super pals in Disney and Pixar’s action-packed animated hit? Naturally, that means it’s a most excellent time to celebrate all things Incredible… so we’ve come up with a handy-dandy quiz …

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The Mandalorian

Go Galactic with New The Mandalorian Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Get ready to meet one of the most infamous bounty hunters in the galaxy, and find out the latest from the world of Disney Junior’s Puppy Dog Pals… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Brand-New The Mandalorian Trailer: You’ve Just Got to See This! …

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HSMTMTS Cast

Meet Your New East High Classmates: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

By Courtney Potter School officially begins November 12 when High School Musical: The Musical: The Series debuts on Disney+, Disney’s highly anticipated new streaming service. In this hilariously heartfelt, tunefully terrific reimagining of the beloved High School Musical franchise, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series picks up nearly 13 years after the original movie …

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The Mandalorian

Spoiler-Free Secrets from The Mandalorian Set Revealed

By Zach Johnson After the legendary stories of Jango and Boba Fett, a new warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe: The Mandalorian. The first-ever live-action Star Wars series, named after the title character, is set after the fall of the Empire and before the arrival of the First Order. From Disney Legend Jon Favreau …

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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Cast

5 Behind-the-Scenes Stories From High School Musical: The Musical: The Series

By Zach Johnson It’s the start of something new, Wildcats! The Disney+ original scripted series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is set to debut at launch on November 12. With meta references and some docu-style elements, it follows students as they count down to the opening night of their school’s first-ever production of …

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Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell Sets the Stage for the Disney+ Series Encore!

By Zach Johnson The show must go on—and in the case of Encore!, sometime it must go on decades later! Last week, Kristen Bell appeared at the IDA Presents: Disney+ Nonfiction Storytelling Showcase in Hollywood to offer an extended look at the highly anticipated series, premiering at launch on November 12. Bell serves as an …

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Lizzie McGuire Cast

Lizzie McGuire’s Entire Family to Return for New Disney+ Series

By Zach Johnson Best. News. Ever! Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, and Jake Thomas will reprise their roles as Jo, Sam, and Matt McGuire in Lizzie McGuire, the highly anticipated Disney+ series. They join previously announced star and executive producer Hilary Duff. This week, the cast reunited for the first time in 15 years for a …

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Star Wars in the Ship

The Saga Concludes in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter It’s almost time to reacquaint ourselves with the Resistance, and Disney Channel announces a brand-new live-action mystery series… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Resistance is Ready… We cannot believe it’s almost time to bear witness to …

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You Have to See These Halloween Costume Ideas for You and Your Dog

By D23 Team Halloween is only two weeks away, but if you don’t already have a costume: don’t fear! There is still plenty of time to get your costumes ready in time for some trick-or-treating adventures. Here are some Disney-inspired costumes from shopDisney.com|Disney store for you and your dog that are paws-itively fun! Don’t forget to …

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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series to Return for a Sophomore Season

By Beth Deitchman What time is it? Time for amazing news about a highly anticipated Disney+ series! What team? Wildcats! Ahead of its debut on the Disney+ streaming service, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has been picked up for a second season. Production on the music-filled, comedic series will resume in Salt Lake City, …

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Elle, Angelina, and Sam for Maleficent

The Fantastic Fairy-Tale Fashion of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

By Beth Deitchman We pressed, but costume designer Ellen Mirojnick simply can’t choose one favorite from the many stunning looks she and her team of cutters, agers, dyers, textiles artists, prop designers, jewelry creators, and buyers created for the three women at the center of Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. “It depends on the day—and …

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Add These Spooktacular Cutouts to Your Disney Halloween Décor

By Beth Deitchman Halloween is approximately two weeks away—how haunted is your house looking? As part of D23’s Mostly Ghostly Halloween, we would love to help you up your decorating game with these frightfully fun downloadables. Simply scare up a printer and a pair of scissors, and let Witch Hazel, the Lonesome Ghost, the Hatbox …

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