9 Cozy Disney+ Movies to Watch on a Cold Winter’s Night

By Courtney Potter Grab your favorite cuddly blanket and whip up a piping hot cup of cocoa (extra marshmallows, of course)… it’s time to get cozy with Disney+! As the holidays quickly approach and wintry weather continues to sweep in, there’s no better time to gather the family (both related and chosen) and enjoy all …

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6 Ways to Celebrate World Princess Week on Disney+

By Courtney Potter Courage and kindness. The world could always use more of both, and who better to inspire us to live up to those ideals than the incredible Disney Princesses? Now that this year’s Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration is officially underway, we’re more than ready to celebrate all things princess during World Princess Week, …

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Ultimate Princess Celebration

JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney Kicks Off Global Ultimate Princess Celebration

By Beth Deitchman It’s a celebration befitting Disney royalty, and everyone is invited! The Walt Disney Company today announced the launch of the Ultimate Princess Celebration, a yearlong event spotlighting the courage and kindness these Disney heroines inspire in fans all around the world. From Cinderella’s generosity and Belle’s ingenuity to Mulan’s selflessness and Moana’s …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson It’s all been leading up to this. The finale of Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier will debut Friday, bringing the six-episode season to an exciting conclusion. That same day, Disney+ will add Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie to its library. And as we count down to The Oscars®, airing …

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The Films of Ron & John on Disney+

The Films of Ron & John on Disney+

By Courtney Potter On November 25, 1992, audiences first met a smart, scrappy street rat; a headstrong yet kind princess; and a Genie with a hilariously kinetic energy that could probably be seen from space. Take those characters, mix in some ultra-memorable songs from the likes of Disney Legends Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Sir …

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lin-manuel miranda

7 Times Lin-Manuel Miranda Joined the Worlds of Disney

By the D23 Team Can you feel it? The air is astoundingly abundant with anticipation… for in just a few days’ time, one of Broadway’s biggest-ever hits is coming to Disney+! Yes, the sure-to-be-stunning filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony® Award-winning Hamilton is debuting on the streaming service on Friday, July 3. (Are we already …

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father's day wisdom

More Wonderful Wisdom from Disney Dads

By Courtney Potter Comfort, understanding, unconditional love… As we’ve detailed before, fathers from around the worlds of Disney are often known for these traits—and so much more. Just in time for Father’s Day, we’re looking to a few other favorite Disney Dads for some wonderful words of wisdom. There’s a little something in here for …

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watch this week 5/18

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson If you’re in the mood for drama, this is your week! On Tuesday, ABC will air The Story of Soaps, an engaging look at how the genre redefined the television landscape. The next night, watch a brave teen redefine her destiny when The Wonderful World of Disney presents Moana. If you’re in …

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Which Disney pig are you?

Which Disney Pig Are You?

By Karina Schink Happy Year of the Pig! Today marks the beginning of the new year, and we are so excited to celebrate what we’re sure will be a good one. While the party has already started at Disney California Adventure, we still have one burning question we need answered: Which Disney pig are you? …

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news briefs 5/29

Maleficent II and Disneyland Paris’ Mouse Party—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter The story of Maleficent and Princess Aurora continues, and there’s a new TV spot for Ant-Man and The Wasp… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! The Fairy Tale Continues: Maleficent II Goes into Production In 2014, audiences learned the unique origin story of Sleeping …

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Moana

8 Important Life Lessons We’ve Learned from Disney Mothers

By Megan Deppe There’s no one in your life who knows and loves you quite like your mother does. She’s been there since the day you were born, and she began sharing her wisdom with you long before you first headed off to school. To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the powerful …

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D23 Expo Japan 2018

FULL RECAP: D23 Expo Japan 2018 Delights Fans with Disney Magic

By Jeffrey Epstein Day Three Brings D23 Expo Japan to an Unforgettable Finish Day three of D23 Expo Japan continued the cascade of the pixie dust that fell upon Tokyo Disney Resort over the long weekend in Japan. The day opened with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek taking to the Maihama Amphitheater …

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Our Fantasy Disney Football Dream Team

By Megan Deppe From first down to touchdown, there’s nothing quite like gathering in front of the TV with endless snacks to watch two football teams battle it out for the ultimate title. While we’re pondering our pick for the big game title, we can’t help but think about what a Disney football team might …

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Hobbies

Find Your Next Hobby in These 11 Favorite Disney Films

By Megan Deppe The start to a new year is always a great opportunity to try something new. Whether you’re in search of an activity to fill your time or you want to expand your horizons, you don’t need to look any further for inspiration than classic Disney films. Many of your favorite characters have …

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Moana

13 Disney Songs to Inspire Your Best Year Yet

By Megan Deppe As the year draws to a close, you’re probably getting excited to make big changes for 2018. You’re compiling New Year’s resolutions, stocking up on healthy foods, and maybe even planning a huge life change, like moving to a new state or starting a new job. Sometimes going through major changes can …

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Olaf's Frozen Adventure

5 Amazing Easter Eggs in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

By Courtney Potter The holly-jolly featurette Olaf’s Frozen Adventure found the merriest snowman on the planet (voice of Josh Gad) searching high and low in Arendelle for the perfect holiday tradition to pass along to his best friends, Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel). Besides the gorgeous visuals, the nifty …

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14 New Experiences Coming to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

By D23 Team Who doesn’t love a good gift? Our friends at the Disney Parks Blog gave Disney fans several last week with their first-ever 12 Days of Disney Parks Christmas event. In case you missed it, here’s what you can look forward to at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts around the world! Pixar Play …

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Awesome Disney girls

13 Awesome Disney Girls to Celebrate on International Day of the Girl

By Megan Deppe “For every girl who dreams big, there is a princess to show her it is possible.” The motto for Disney’s “Dream Big, Princess” campaign is an important message every day, but today—declared by the U.N. to be the International Day of the Girl—is the perfect opportunity to celebrate girls from all the …

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5 New Things We Need from shopDisney

By Nicole Nalty Can we all just admit that online shopping is one of our favorite hobbies? Good, now that we got that out of the way… Shopping from the comfort of your couch just got way more magical, thanks to shopDisney. The new online destination for all things Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, …

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Disney characters

Disney Characters Who Went from Zero to Hero

By Jocelyn Buhlman Sometimes you’re born a princess, and sometimes you’re born a street rat. But no matter your status in life, there’s always a chance to save the day—just look at Hercules. Celebrating its 20th anniversary today, Hercules tells the mythical tale of an orphan boy turned demigod. But he’s not the only Disney …

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Carrie Ann Inaba

D23 Fab Five: Carrie Ann Inaba’s Favorite Disney Princesses

By Ingrid Meilan Carrie Ann Inaba wears her Disney fandom proudly. “Who isn’t a Disney fan?” the Dancing with the Stars judge asked while catching up with D23. The choreographer says that she’s always inspired by the music in Disney movies. “I love the songs in all the films. They’re just so magical,” she says. …

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Laurie Hernandez

D23 Fab Five: Laurie Hernandez’s Favorite Disney Role Models

By Ingrid Meilan At the young age of 16, Olympian Laurie Hernandez is already a role model. In fact, after the gymnast took home the Mirrorball trophy on season 23 of Dancing with the Stars with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, Hernandez said that inspiring young people was her No. 1 goal. And while the spunky teenager …

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News Briefs

Dante the Dog’s Debut & Wreck-It Ralph’s Return—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Meet Dante the dog from Disney•Pixar’s Coco, and Wreck-It Ralph 2 reveals its official title…Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Disney•Pixar’s Coco Presents Dante’s Lunch—A Short Tail How cool is this? First we got to see the official trailer for Disney•Pixar’s newest animated film, …

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Disney location postcards

5 Dream Disney Spots for Spring Break

By D23 Team The spring season is newly in bloom and that means it’s almost time for spring break! Here at D23 we’re dreaming up spring break locales with a little extra pixie dust––download your favorite (below) and share your dream Disney destination with a friend. Motunui, Moana Exploring Motunui with our favorite wayfinder is …

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Dory, Alice, Moana, Jyn Erso, Judy Hopps

Disney Oscar® Ballot Winners Revealed

In celebration of the Academy Awards®, airing this Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC, we asked you to fill out our very own Disney ballot. You voted—and the results are in! Read on to see which heroes, songs, and films were your favorites in 2016. Best Hero in a Starring Role WINNER-Captain …

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Star Wars Celebration

Guess Who’s Coming to Star Wars Celebration?—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Star Wars Celebration to Welcome Kathleen Kennedy and Rian Johnson Huge news from a galaxy far, far away! Some very special guests will be appearing onstage at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, coming up this April… namely, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson! We’ve been …

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Valentine's Day cards

6 Valentine’s Cards for Every Disney Fan in Your Life

By D23 Team Whether your Valentine lives in a galaxy far, far away or coasts the E.A.C., we have a valentine for every Disney fan you hold near and dear to your heart. Click the link underneath each card to download your favorite ones! Click here to download. Click here to download. Click here to …

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