By Nicole Nalty Exciting news from a galaxy not so far, far away! Our friends at the Disney Parks Blog are celebrating the official groundbreaking of Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios park in Florida with a first look at the construction site at Disneyland park. Take a …
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By Tyler Slater Just in time for spring, Disney fans can discover the unique story behind the beautiful Disneyland Rose with D23! Beginning in 2001, the Disneyland Resort Horticulture team searched for a rose unique and beautiful enough to be named in time for the 50th anniversary. The team contacted Jackson and Perkins Inc., the …
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By Greg Ehrbar There’s no way to calculate how many couples became engaged, the number of people who made wishes, or all the magical dreams that came true thanks to the iconic Snow White Grotto and Wishing Well in Disneyland Park. Nestled amid the greenery near Sleeping Beauty Castle, the lovely little water wonderland adorned …
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Bob Gurr remains a man on the move while his creative accomplishments as a Disney Imagineer continue to transport people around the world… literally. Energy. That’s the first thing you sense about Bob. This is abundantly evident during a visit on the shaded patio of The Big D commissary at Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) in …
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Happy Seventh anniversary, D23! As of today—March 10, 2016—it’s been seven fabulous years since The Official Disney Fan Club became a part of the Disney family, and we’ve asked fans to vote on their favorite moments throughout the history of D23. Whether it’s attending a classic movie screening event, receiving the beautiful Disney twenty-three publication …
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Last night’s special on ABC, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60, was filled with memorable moments such as Elton John, singing “Circle of Life” from The Lion King just steps away from Sleeping Beauty Castle or Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, 90 years young, thrilling us when he joined master of ceremonies Derek Hough …
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The dazzling Disneyland 60th Anniversary kicked off last year, and we’re thrilled that the festivities are continuing all year long because there’s just so much to celebrate. This week, ABC is giving us a new way to honor “Walt’s first park,” with the premiere of a special presentation, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60, …
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By Steven Vagnini In July 1955, construction on a 160-acre site in Anaheim was picking up at a hurried pace. Disneyland would soon premiere with a grand invitational preview, as national attention was drawn to this first-of-its-kind amusement enterprise. Yet amid the oversight and coordination of tireless designers, carpenters, painters, and landscapers, a restless Walt …
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From “down in New Orleans” (Square) at the Disneyland Resort, enjoy this rich, flavorful stew with chicken, andouille sausage, and tasso ham served with Louisiana rice. Serves 4 Cajun spice 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon seasoning salt 2 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 …
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Open June 16 We’ve become ever more excited for the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort with every detail that’s been shared to date—the themed lands, the beautiful Enchanted Storybook Castle (the largest and tallest at any Disney theme park), the Disneytown international shopping, dining, and entertainment district, Wishing Star Park (which …
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