By Jocelyn Buhlman Today we’re celebrating a half-decade of deviousness from our favorite VKs (that’s short for “Villain Kids,” aka the children of some of Disney’s most feared villains). On this day in 2015, Disney’s Descendants debuted on Disney Channel—and three movies and a whole lot of mischief later, we’re still obsessed with Mal, Evie, …
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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 Courtney Potter We here at D23 take International Talk Like a Pirate Day pretty seriously—and that’s because Disney has such a long, appropriately swashbuckling history with charming scoundrels of the sea. From 1950’s Treasure Island, to the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney parks (with its mega-popular film-franchise namesake), and everything in …
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By Courtney Potter “School days, school days… dear old golden rule days.” Yes, it’s back-to-school for students across the country—who are already prepping for big projects, big tests, and big sports games a-plenty. But imagine, if you will, what it might be like to attend a Disney high school or college… y’know, the kind of …
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By Beth Deitchman Kara Saun is tasked with making sure that evil is always in fashion. The designer—a finalist on the first season of the hit series Project Runway, and who recently served as judge for D23 Expo’s Mousequerade costume contest—is in her dream job, creating the costumes for the Villain Kids in Disney’s Descendants …
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By Beth Deitchman He was the “playmaker” for Disney Channel’s much-loved High School Musical trilogy, but since 2015, director/choreographer/executive producer Kenny Ortega has had his head in a different game. Today, Descendants 2 premieres on an unprecedented six channels at once—a testament to the popularity of the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants, which introduced 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 Jocelyn Buhlman Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were related to a Disney character? What if that character were a villain? In the Descendants seires, we learn about the lives of the Villain Kids (or “VKs”) of famous Disney baddies. But what if you were one of the …
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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 Jocelyn Buhlman Could you imagine a world where Disney Villains aren’t just real, but have families full of feisty troublemakers running loose on an enchanted island? Who would you want to meet? Who wouldn’t you want to meet? Descendants 2, premiering on Disney Channel, ABC, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime and Lifetime Movies on July …
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By Courtney Potter Get a sneak peek at Star Wars Forces of Destiny, and mark your calendars for Vampirina’s debut… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Awesome Star Wars Forces of Destiny Sneak Peek Look, there on the horizon—there’s a brand-new series of animated shorts winging their …
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By Courtney Potter Coco introduces its colorful extended family, and Star vs. The Forces of Evil announces a galactic two-hour movie event… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney•Pixar’s Coco Announces its Extended Family The latest animated adventure from Disney•Pixar, Coco, will burst onto the scene later …
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By Courtney Potter Ursula’s daughter asks “What’s My Name,” and ABC’s Battle of the Network Stars announces its hosts … Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Ursula’s Daughter Asks “What’s My Name” in New Song from Descendants 2 A brand-new tune from the mega-huge, sure-to-thrill upcoming Disney …
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By D23 Team All the worlds of Disney will be under one roof at D23 Expo, including the many worlds of Disney television! Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior will be at the ultimate Disney fan event in full force, with exciting panels, appearances, and experiences taking place throughout the three-day weekend. All weekend …
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By Courtney Potter Super Bowl Hero James White Visits Walt Disney World Can you believe it’s been a full 30 years since the first Super Bowl-winning football player celebrated his team’s victory with a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts? The tradition started back in 1987, just after Super Bowl XXI, and now …
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By Courtney Potter Celebrate National Polka Dot Day with Minnie-Inspired Photography Get ready to rock your dots with Minnie Mouse fans around the world on Sunday, January 22: National Polka Dot Day! To celebrate the big day—and to kick off this year’s #RockTheDots, the annual worldwide party for fashion muse Minnie and her super-cute polka-dot …
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