By Jocelyn Buhlman Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been celebrating the magic of nature for over 20 years. The initial concept art developed for the park is just as eye-catching. Enjoy this colorful gallery of concept art created during the development of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and be sure to check out all the other ways you …
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By Megan Deppe For 20 years, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has highlighted the importance of conservation and love for the natural world. As its milestone anniversary approaches, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is kicking off several new events to celebrate and promote the protection of wildlife all around the world. If a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom is …
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By Beth Deitchman From Bambi’s first adoring smile at his mother to newborn Simba’s wondrous gaze at the circle of life he has just joined, we’ve always found Disney’s youngest animals to be simply irresistible. The same might be said for the very real animals that live at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Sumatran tiger …
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By Courtney Potter Minnie Mouse is readying for her 90th anniversary, and we get a peek behind the scenes of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time … Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Super-Special Celebrations for Minnie Mouse’s 90th Anniversary She’s the sweetest of the sweet, and can …
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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 all have our favorite attractions and locations inside a Disney Park… whether it’s the grandeur of Sleeping Beauty Castle or the majesty (and excitement) of Expedition Everest, they often hold memories we return to again and again. And many of them are inspired by real-life locations around the globe! Come with …
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By Beth Deitchman Jungle Cruise skippers—braving some of the world’s most “dangerous” waters, armed with good humor and puns… The delightful Fairy Godmothers-in-Training of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques—who use their unique blend of pixie dust to create magical transformations for young princesses- and knights-to-be, all around the world… Cast members have always been a vital …
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By Beth Deitchman When day gives way to night on Pandora – The World of Avatar, the magical transformation is like nothing you’ve ever seen before—in a Disney park or anywhere on Earth, for that matter. That’s not surprising, according to Avatar producer Jon Landau, given that James Cameron—who wrote and directed the film that …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman They were the first to explore Pandora—but never quite like this. “It’s bizarre because you’re walking around in James Cameron’s imagination,” says Sam Worthington of the new land opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Saturday. Worthington originally explored Pandora on screen, as Jake Sully in director James Cameron’s film Avatar in 2009. …
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(from left to right): Jon Landau, Wes Studi, Joel David Moore, Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, James Cameron, Zoe Saldana, CCH Pounder, Bob Iger, Sigourney Weaver, Laz Alonso By Nicole Nalty Just this morning, the newest land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened following a special dedication ceremony, which began with a stunning performance by a band …
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