Nine colorful animator’s models from the development of the 1940 animated feature Pinocchio—left to right: Jiminy Cricket (posed pointing to the right), Pinocchio (posed pointing up), the cat Figaro, Geppetto (in a pensive pose), the fox J. Worthington Foulfellow, sidekick cat Gideon, Stromboli (pointing down with his right hand), the Coachman, and Lampwick—are displayed against a gray backdrop.

The Gift of New Life: Recreating a Historical Photo from Pinocchio

By Taylor Larsen, Walt Disney Archives “Hi diddle dee dee!” As we reach the milestone 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio, the Walt Disney Archives looks back at some “real-life” animator’s models that honor the story of the “real boy.” Join us for a historical journey as the Archives staff recreates an iconic photo taken long …

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Get Early Access to the March Disney Treasures From the Vault, Limited Edition Pinocchio Plush, Amazon Exclusive

Access the March Disney Treasures From the Vault, Limited-Edition Pinocchio Plush Amazon Exclusive Plush Disney Treasures From the Vault, Limited-Edition Pinocchio Plush Amazon Exclusive Relive the magic of Disney with the Treasures From the Vault Plush. Inspired by Disney’s Pinocchio, the Limited-Edition Pinocchio is the third collectible character in this exclusive Amazon series. Standing 16 …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson What in the worlds of Disney will you be watching this weekend? Our viewing plans include Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki, an original special coming to Disney+ Friday. That same day, the streaming service will also release a new episode of Marvel Studios’ WandaVision. On Saturday, celebrate the 17th anniversary of the …

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9 of Our Favorite Felines from Disney Animation

By Jocelyn Buhlman On National Cat Day, we honor our favorite feline friends and the joy they’ve brought into our lives—and that includes the cartoon cats who’ve stolen our hearts. To celebrate the day’s feline festivities, we’ve rounded up nine animated Disney cats who deserve a round of a-paw-se for the joy and entertainment they’ve …

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QUIZ: Can You Ace This Pinocchio Two Truths and a Lie-Inspired Trivia Quiz?

By Savannah Salazar Eighty years ago, Walt Disney’s Pinocchio opened in theaters—dazzling audiences with innovative animation, infectious songs, and a whole new slew of lovable characters. One of those characters was a little puppet with a big dream and a knack for telling the occasional white lie, so in true Pinocchio fashion, we want to …

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Star Light, Star Bright: Our Top 7 Disney Wishes

By Karina Schink In honor of the live-action Aladdin premiering on May 24, we’re taking a look back at one of the hallmarks of a great Disney movie: wishes. Wishes have popped up in some Disney greats, from the classics to the new favorites. So, in preparation for a Diamond in the Rough getting his …

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Test Your Disney Song Knowledge with Our Disney Track Trivia Quiz

By Jocelyn Buhlman The March Hare Mania: #D23TrackBracket voting is now open, but after you help choose which Disney song reigns supreme, why not test your knowledge? We know that D23 fans are some of the biggest Disney fanatics out there, and our last Trivia Quiz had you asking for more! Are you ready to …

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11 Stories to Celebrate on “Tell a Fairy Tale Day”

By Megan Deppe “Great stories change lives, take kids to amazing places, grow their imaginations and teach them incredible things to prepare them for bright futures.” This is the motto behind Disney’s “Magic of Storytelling” initiative, and what better time to celebrate great stories than on Tell a Fairy Tale Day? Disney has a long …

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