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Don’t Miss These Enchanting New Trailers—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Catch a sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming Dumbo and Aladdin, and see the latest adorable short from Pixar Animation Studios… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! New Dumbo Trailer Delights and New Aladdin Trailer Mesmerizes… There is a plethora of fantabulous Disney fun coming …

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Every Disney Movie We Can’t Wait to See in 2019

By Beth Deitchman By A blockbuster end to Marvel Studios’ most shocking cliffhanger of all time… A new chapter in the iconic Skywalker Saga… Favorite toys and Frozen friends embark on new adventures and the circle of life continues. The Walt Disney Studios will once again make movie magic in 2019, and you won’t want …

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Dumbo, Star Wars Resistance, and Nano Battle!—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter New posters for Tim Burton’s upcoming adventure; a fan-favorite Disney Channel show is getting a second season; and Ant-Man and The Wasp make their way to Hong Kong Disneyland… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Meet the Cast of Tim Burton’s Upcoming Dumbo Welcome …

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9 Disney Experiences We Can’t Wait for in 2019

By Karina Schink Mickey Mouse isn’t the only one celebrating a big one this year! The Walt Disney Company also marked its 95th anniversary in 2018. Back in 1923, Walt Disney signed his first contract for the Alice Comedies, and Walt Disney Productions was formed. Since then, not only has that small company transformed into …

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The New Live Action Dumbo Teaser Trailer Soars to New Heights

By Jocelyn Buhlman In March 2019, a beloved story will take flight again. This morning, the brand-new teaser trailer for Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, gave us our first sneak peek into the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished, and dreams take flight. Starring Danny DeVito as circus owner Max Medici, …

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9 Disney Good Luck Charms to Keep in Mind on Saint Patrick’s Day

By Megan Deppe Even the most thrilling adventures benefit from a little good fortune, and Disney movies abound with good luck charms that have given our heroes an extra boost on their journeys. With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, you may want to seek out one of these talismans (to pair with your …

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Celebrate the New Year With Your Favorite Disney Babies!

By Jocelyn Buhlman As we ring in the new year and say goodbye to the old one, that change has classically been personified in the form of little Baby New Year, while the outgoing year is often depicted as an elderly man. Here at D23, we’re putting a Disney spin on the new year with …

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Wondrous Images from The Walt Disney Film Archives: The Animated Movies 1921–1968

By Courtney Potter “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can achieve,” said Walt Disney. One of the 20th century’s most prolific—and successful—innovators, Disney created entire worlds through his use of state-of-the-art technology and imaginative storytelling. The animated films created under his tenure (until his passing in 1966) are classics in every sense of …

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Unforgettable Dumbo Art

By Nicole Nalty Disney fans first saw an elephant fly 75 years ago with the debut of Walt Disney’s animated classic Dumbo. The underdog (underelephant?) film is unforgettable––sensational songs (admit it, you’ve cried during “Baby Mine”), lovable characters, and of course, amazing animation. In honor of Dumbo’s big-screen debut, Disney’s Animation Research Library has shared …

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