By Savannah Salazar Walt Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty gives readers a look behind the magic. Looking back on his storied 40-year career, Rafferty chronicles the magic of developing dimensional storytelling experiences for Disney Park guests around the world. From Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks to Cars Land, Toy Story Mania, and The Twilight …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman Every month is full of Disney magic, and September is no exception. Whether you’re headed to a Disney park, planning your next movie marathon, or looking to do a little Disney shopping, we’ve rounded up all the fun happening this month that you can’t miss. Grab your calendars and get to planning—because …
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By Max Lark Had his Disney career ended with what he accomplished as an animator, Marc Davis would be considered one of the greatest artists in Disney history. But in 1962, Walt Disney moved Davis from Walt Disney Feature Animation to WED Enterprises (later Walt Disney Imagineering), where he would become a driving force behind …
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By D23 Expo Team D23 Expo 2019 officially kicks off tomorrow at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, but our friends at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP) are as eager as we are to get the party started. Tonight, DPEP unveiled the breathtaking Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion on the show floor, …
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Brought to you by a proud sponsor of D23 Expo 2019. By Karina Schink Summer is here, which means it’s time for a vacation. So pack your suitcases and get ready to add some stamps to your passport, because we’re setting off on the ultimate summer trip, traveling across swashbuckling seas, on African safaris, and, …
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By D23 Team Fans of Disney parks, experiences, and products—start planning your trip to Anaheim, because D23 Expo is the place for you. From can’t-miss panels to stunning pavilions, this is your chance for an insider’s look at new themed lands, attractions, shows, and more. On the show floor, make sure to check out the …
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By Karina Schink We all know that the perfect summer day is one spent at a Disney Park, but your day doesn’t start when you see the castle for the first time. It begins the second you begin your journey. We want to make sure you’re fully prepped for your perfect Disney day with our …
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By D23 Team Some of the most exciting and anticipated Disney announcements have happened at past D23 Expos, and D23 Expo 2019 is proving to be just as thrilling. Starting with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, kicking off the Expo on Friday morning, August 23, the presentations …
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By Zach Johnson Adventures abound in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, coming this summer to Disneyland Resort and this fall to Walt Disney World Resort. Encompassing 14 acres in each park, the immersive lands build off decades of collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm Ltd. Droids and humans alike will be transported to the planet …
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By Zach Johnson As Walt Disney himself once said, Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort is “an experimental prototype community that will always be in a state of becoming.” Walt’s words ring true today, as Disney announced several enhancements for Epcot, including a play pavilion, a reimagined main entrance, and an Experience Center showcasing the …
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