Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, D23 Expo, Ducktales

Disney Things We’re Most Excited for in 2017

By D23 Team There’s so much good stuff in store for Disney in 2017! Take a look at the things we’re most excited for. All The Movies You’ve Been Waiting For 2017 is going to be a magical year for all kinds of Disney movies you’ve been waiting to see. If you love animation, you’ll …

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Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel to Host the Oscars—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Jimmy Kimmel to Host the 2017 Oscars® on ABC He’s had a great 2016, and now it’s looking like Jimmy Kimmel is off to an amazing start for the new year! After successfully hosting this year’s Emmy® Awards, Jimmy has been tapped to host the 2017 Academy Awards®—set to air this February, …

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2 Guests during a marriage proposal

10 Magical Walt Disney World Memories

By D23 Team Since Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, millions have visited to experience the “most magical place on Earth.” We’ve already shared some of our favorite photos from the past 45 years, and in celebration of the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World, we asked Disney fans to share their favorite …

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Main Street Electrical Parade

Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland Park—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Main Street Electrical Parade Returns to Disneyland for a Limited Time! Look! See there? Those twinkling lights on the horizon? They’re not a mirage… They’re part of the truly legendary, positively world-renowned Main Street Electrical Parade, which is returning to Disneyland park early next year! It’s been two decades since the parade …

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Jeremiah, Kissimmee, Florida

The Main Street Electrical Parade returned to the Magic Kingdom in 1999 after a hiatus of eight years. For the first time, it ran year-round beginning in May 1999 until April 2001. So the only two years that it would have run during the Christmas season were 1999 and 2000.

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Robert Jani

Robert Jani

Both on his own and with Disney, Bob put on much of the live entertainment that has become standard fare at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Among his many achievements were America on Parade and, perhaps his greatest Disney legacy, The Main Street Electrical Parade.

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The Main Street Electrical Parade makes it’s final appearance at Disneyland

Main Street Electrical Parade Makes Final Appearance at Disneyland

It was on this day in 1996 that the Main Street Electrical Parade performed for the last time in Disneyland Park. One of the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors at the time, Chris Allen, shared his memories about the event with D23’s Scott Wolf. “I was one of the members of the Ambassador team that was responsible …

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