2017 Oscar nominations

Disney Releases Earn 9 Oscar Nominations

By Beth Deitchman And the Oscar® goes to… We’ll find out who takes home the trophy on Oscar Sunday, February 26, but this morning we learned the names of the films and talented people behind them who have been nominated for the 89th Academy Awards®. Disney releases were honored in six categories, earning nine nods …

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Cars 3

Lightning Strikes in New Cars 3 Teaser—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Lightning Strikes Again in New Cars 3 Teaser Trailer It’s been almost six years since we last saw legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) race around the world (and take down the evil Professor Z) in Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2. But gas up and start your engines, because everyone’s favorite Piston Cup …

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favorite disney birds

Celebrate National Bird Day with our Favorite Feathered Friends

By Nicole Nalty Whistle, chirp, or let out a cock-a-doodle-doo! It’s National Bird Day and, to celebrate, we’re letting some of our favorite birdies take center stage. What are you waiting for? Olé! Olé! It’s showtime! Archimedes, The Sword in the Stone (1963) Whoooo’s up first? Why, it’s Merlin’s feathered friend, Archimedes. This opinionated owl …

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favorite disney party animals

Go Wild with 11 Disney “Party Animals”

By Courtney Potter “We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, for auld lang syne…” Well, this is it: We’re about to say goodbye to 2016 and hello to a brand-new year. And like people around the country (and the globe), we’re ready to welcome 2017 with a good ol’ fashioned party—full of music, mirth, and …

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Top moments of 2016

Favorite Disney Moments from 2016

By D23 Team Before we welcome in the new year, take a look at some of our favorite Disney moments from 2016! Groundbreaking of Star Wars-Themed Lands While the news of these galactic expansions to Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida first broke back at D23 Expo 2015, construction on the lands …

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Moana

Making Movie Magic in Any Language

By Beth Deitchman When the adventurous 16-year-old heroine of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit film Moana sings her iconic “I want” song, “How Far I’ll Go,” the emotion behind the ballad would be palpable in any language. Don’t believe us? Check out this brand-new video of the song, sung in 24 languages by the actresses …

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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year Returns to Disneyland Resort—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Celebrate Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure This January Don’t want those New Year’s celebrations to end on January 2? Fret not: Disneyland Resort’s got you covered in a magical way! Lunar New Year, traditionally celebrated within Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures, commemorates the moment when both the sun and the …

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Golden Globe Nominees

See Which Disney Films and TV Shows Are Golden Globe Nominees

By Nicole Nalty While we’re still decking our halls for the holidays, we already have something to look forward to in the new year! The 2017 Golden Globe® nominations were just announced this morning, and Disney films and TV shows are nominated in several categories. We can’t wait to see who takes home the awards, …

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Moana

Find Your Way: 4 Moana Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

By Nicole Nalty By now, most of us have seen Moana (and if you haven’t, what are you waiting for?), but have you seen these Easter eggs? Easter eggs in Disney films are a time-honored tradition (see some of our favorites here!) and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest film is no exception. Read on for …

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Disney book list

23 Books Every Disney Fan Needs to Read

By D23 Team Chilly weather makes for the perfect excuse for cozying up by the fireplace with a book, or two—or in this case…23! We’ve rounded up 23 recent releases that are perfect for any Disney fan––you could even start your own Disney book club! Can we come? Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia …

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