Rogue One poster

Star Wars Celebration Europe Went Rogue—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Star Wars Celebration Europe Teases Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Just this past weekend, Star Wars fans from literally all over the globe descended upon London for several days of fantastic, force-full fun… and thankfully, for those of us who were unable to attend in person, the Internet is now chock-full …

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Steamboat Willie Fountain

Keep Cool with 9 Favorite Disney Fountains

By Courtney Potter There’s no shortage of memorable views inside a Disney Park—from the attractions to the shows to the characters, there’s something amazing around every corner. So it stands to reason that Disney would create some of the most spectacular fountains anywhere! These water features can be found at Disney Parks and Resorts all …

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9 Places to Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day at Disney Parks

By Nicole Nalty Many of us visit Disney Parks to celebrate—whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or graduation, some of our most exciting milestones are celebrated at the happiest places on earth. Here at D23, we encourage you to celebrate the small things too, especially when it involves a little indulgence… Today is National Fried …

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The Disneyland Flag Retreat—A Time-Honored Tribute on Main Street, U.S.A.

By Steven Vagnini “I get red, white, and blue at times,” Walt Disney once said, expressing his deep love for America. Walt’s passion for his country was made especially evident during the official dedication ceremonies for Disneyland, when, standing just a few feet away from the American flag in Town Square, he proclaimed, “Disneyland is …

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Experience A Flurry of New Magic During Frozen—Live at the Hyperion

By Tyler Slater “For the first time in forever,” the magic and enchantment of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen comes to life with stunning special effects and outstanding talent during Frozen—Live at the Hyperion! This new live theatrical interpretation for the stage—now showing at Disney California Adventure park—immerses audiences in the beloved world of Frozen …

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Disney Details: As Free as a Bird in 1901

Admire this trio of Tiffany-style lamps that provide a wonderfully colorful glow inside the 1901 Lounge at Disney California Adventure. Named in honor of the year Walt Disney was born, the club inspires visitors to travel back eight decades in time and into the kind of cozy retreat Walt and his animators would sometimes repair …

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Kurt Russell

5 Legendary Kurt Russell & Disney Collaborations

By Nicole Nalty Kurt Russell truly is a Disney Legend! With a career spanning more than six decades, Russell has been in 12 Disney films (so far!) and made countless appearances at Disney events – you can even enjoy a glass of Russell’s wine at Disney Parks! Here are just a few of Disney and …

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DCA Food and Wine Festival

Food & Wine: Eat Your Way Through DCA

By Nicole Nalty Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is back! The festival made its triumphant return this weekend and will continue through May 1, 2016. The park has transformed into a foodie paradise featuring eight marketplaces, each hosting delectable eats inspired by California cuisine. We’ve come up with three different ways to eat …

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New Look at Captain America: Civil War—Plus More in News Briefs

A Brand-New Peek into Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Are your “spidey senses” tingling? That’s no surprise, considering a new Captain America: Civil War trailer just burnt up the Internet! And unless you’ve been living in a Hydra fortress (and, if so, please consider switching sides), you’ve probably seen the new look at what starts …

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#ShareYourEars for Make-A-Wish—Plus More in News Briefs

#ShareYourEars for Make-A-Wish with Disneyland Resort Have a few more Mickey ears recently popped up on your social media feed? There’s a great reason why! In honor of Disneyland Resort’s ongoing Diamond Celebration, Disney Parks announced they’ll donate $5 to Make-A-Wish® (up to $1 million) for every “ear photo” folks share on Facebook, Instagram, or …

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