By Beth Deitchman
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has just honored two of our new favorite attractions—Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway—with Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement. These are among the most highly regarded awards within the themed entertainment industry.
In honoring Star Wars: Rise of the…
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By Beth Deitchman
Over his nearly 30 years with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis has led a wide range of projects at Disney parks and resorts across the globe—from his work on the first international Disney theme park, Tokyo Disneyland, and creative leadership for the conceptual design for Tokyo DisneySea; to the five-year…
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By Jeffrey Epstein
Buena Vista Street is back! The beloved entryway to Disney California Adventure that celebrates Walt’s early years in Southern California is set to reopen today as an extension of Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. We got a first look at its glorious return and were able to get all the details you need to know! Plus, at the end, we…
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By Zach Johnson
On Monday, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, took the virtual stage at the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference to share a behind-the-scenes look at lessons learned over the past year—and to chart Disney Parks’ path forward.
While the pandemic required some projects to be put on pause, Disney Imagineers…
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By the D23 Team
Whether you’re a regular visitor to Batuu or you’re admiring the planetary trading outlet from afar, (or should we say far, far away?) you can dive deeper into the details, facts, and secrets of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with these exclusive videos and articles full of must-know information for any…
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By the D23 Team
This November, get ready for an extra dose of Disney magic when you head to the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! Our friends at Disney Parks Blog just announced that beginning in November, Buena Vista Street will open as an extension of Downtown Disney.
The gorgeous street, styled as Los Angeles in the 1920s, will have shopping and…
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The Disney Parks Blog has just revealed a product collection that’s sure to be at the top of every Disney fan’s wish list for reasons that extend beyond the items’ truly gorgeous blue hue. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products’ brand-new color collection, Wishes Come True Blue, celebrates the incredible 40-year relationship between Disney and Make-A-Wish®,…
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By Max Lark
The PeopleMover at Disneyland played a major role in conveying the message of Tomorrowland, a future-focused land all about movement, optimism, and the promise of technology.
In his book Designing Disney: Imagineering and the Art of the Show, Disney Legend John Hench provided an elegant description of this kaleidoscopic place where bright colors,…
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By Kevin Kern, Walt Disney Archives
Do you remember the first time you passed through the turnstiles and into a Disney Park? That unmistakable feeling of excitement—the sense that magic is just a few feet away within the many realms of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy—is shared by all who come to these happy places. It’s an exhilarating feeling that millions…
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By Jocelyn Buhlman
Mouse ear hats. Spirit Jerseys. Autograph books. Throughout Disneyland’s 65 years of magic, there’s always something special you can take home to serve as a memento of your day at the Happiest Place on Earth. No matter where you are, souvenirs act as a way to remind us that the magic of Disneyland—and any Disney park, for that matter—is…
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