We’re asking Disney photographers from around the world for their best tips and tricks in our new series, Get the Picture. From what time of day to shoot Cinderella Castle to interesting angles at Castaway Cay, learn how to create picture-perfect moments wherever you are! In this edition, we asked Walt Disney Archives Photo Editor …
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By Courtney Potter Dragons. Mythological creatures that can inspire both terror and trust… part reptile, part serpent, part bird, all legendary. The word “dragon” first entered the English language in the 13th century, but the very idea of this creature has its roots in ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia—after which, it literally spread around the world. …
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By Courtney Potter Ah, July. The warmest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here in the States, temperatures are rising, the kids are out of school, and the whole family is looking for a totally tubular way to cool off. What better way to beat the heat than a Disney water attraction? Disney …
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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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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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DISNEYLAND RESORT Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival We are so excited to share that this month-long festival returns to Disney California Adventure Park during weekends in April! New this year, we can’t wait to visit the Festival Marketplaces, where guests can sip and savor delicious flavors from throughout the state of California. The …
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Star Wars: Episode VIII Begins Production Do you feel that? There’s a disturbance in the Force… and it’s a good one! The next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VIII, just began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on this past Monday, February 15! Star Wars: Episode VIII, written and …
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For decades, families have enjoyed the Emporium’s whimsical window displays on Main Street, U.S.A., both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One of the most memorable of these is a series of vignettes telling the story of Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), the Academy Award®-nominated featurette based on the classic tale by Charles Dickens. Here, we …
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By Courtney Potter Catch Hocus Pocus on Freeform during their “31 Nights of Halloween,” October 1-31. “Come little children, the time’s come to play!” Disney’s Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, has attained near-mythic pop culture status since its big screen debut in July 1993. Directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical), …
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Light Speed to Season Two: Star Wars Rebels Back in October on Disney XD Brace yourself as the power of the Empire grows, and get ready for the big debut of fan-fave Clone Troopers… Star Wars Rebels Season Two, with all-new episodes, begins Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Disney XD! As we catch …
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