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Meet the Characters of the Most Magical Kingdom

By Jocelyn Buhlman We’re less than 50 days away from the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, and to help ring in that golden milestone, we’re taking a look at some of the iconic characters of Walt Disney World. Today, we’re celebrating five characters from Magic Kingdom Park that are featured in our limited …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson Can you think of a more wonderful way to start the week than by watching The Wonderful World of Disney? This Monday, ABC will broadcast Disney and Pixar’s 2001 classic Monsters, Inc. The next night, the network will air the nail-biting season finale of the freshman drama Big Sky. On Thursday, join …

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Pirates of the Caribbean Flying Dutchman models

By Rick Lorentz, Walt Disney Archives These Flying Dutchman models help showcase the amount of time and detail that went into creating the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Each model is like a “work of art,” combining early artist renderings, concept art, production notes, and real historical ships into one finely detailed final product. The …

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Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with These Ayy-conic Quotes

By Savannah Salazar Avast ye mateys! It’s a treasured day around these waters because it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day, a day where ye, well, you get the idea. To help you out, we’ve pillaged through our favorite Disney pirate quotes for you to take a gander at. Landlubbers can try their hand—or hook—at …

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8 Attractions That’ll Take You on a Trip Around the World

Brought to you by a proud sponsor of D23 Expo 2019. By Karina Schink Summer is here, which means it’s time for a vacation. So pack your suitcases and get ready to add some stamps to your passport, because we’re setting off on the ultimate summer trip, traveling across swashbuckling seas, on African safaris, and, …

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6 Seafaring Facts about Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean

By Karina Schink On this day in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland. Whether for its uplifting music, its ragtag band of characters, or the enthralling story witnessed from aboard your bateaux, this seafaring attraction has become a favorite in the hearts of Disney fans around the world. In celebration of its anniversary, …

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Yo Ho, A Pirates of the Caribbean Quiz from D23

By Jocelyn Buhlman Avast! In honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day, we’re challenging you landlubbers to a test: Can ye really talk like a pirate? Take our Pirates of the Carribean quote quiz and find out for sure. Based on the script of the classic Disneyland attraction, your knowledge will determine whether you’re the …

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Kingdom Hearts 3 and The Rocketeer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter The highly anticipated game gets a new trailer, and Disney Junior’s upcoming animated series releases a first image… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Kingdom Hearts 3: New Trailer and Official Release Date! This week, gaming fans are gathering at the Los Angeles Convention …

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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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6 Imagineers Share the Disney Experiences that Led Them to Their Dream Jobs

By Nicole Nalty Walt Disney Imagineering celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, and with it, 65 years of unbelievable experiences, unparalleled storytelling, and unforgettable memories for Disney fans across the globe. To celebrate the occasion, we asked a few of the men and women behind the magic to share which Disney experiences inspired them to …

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9 of the Spookiest Spots at Disney Parks

By D23 Team With Halloween just around the corner, stories of haunted houses and creepy fun abound, especially throughout the worlds of Disney! Whether it’s Jack Skellington’s makeover of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World, or a Cars Land “Haul-O-ween” at Disney California Adventure, …

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Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with this Swashbuckling Quiz!

By Courtney Potter We here at D23 take International Talk Like a Pirate Day pretty seriously—and that’s because Disney has such a long, appropriately swashbuckling history with charming scoundrels of the sea. From 1950’s Treasure Island, to the legendary Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disney parks (with its mega-popular film-franchise namesake), and everything in …

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Have the Summer of Your Dreams in These Disney Destinations

Brought to you by Alamo Rent A Car a proud sponsor of By Jocelyn Buhlman The weather’s getting warmer, school is almost out, which leaves us wondering: What do we do over summer vacation? Whether you have a grand adventure planned or are spending the summer at home, you can wish upon a star and …

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

The Visual Effects that Tell the Tales

By Courtney Potter A cadaverous corps of ghostly sailors, led by an unearthly El Matador Del Mar (“the Killer of the Sea”)… miles and miles of churning ocean… undead sharks, ready for a feast. These are just a few of the amazing visual effects awaiting you in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Me Tell No …

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ABC’s New Shows & A Pirates Life in Shanghai—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter ABC announces its huge 2017–18 season, and Cars 3 revs up a new trailer… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! ABC Announces Amazing New Slate of Primetime Shows for 2017–18 It’s a big week in the world of television… networks are announcing their new …

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See What’s Coming to the Disney Dream Store at D23 Expo 2017

By D23 Team There’s so much to see and do during D23 Expo 2017, taking place July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and there’s a lot to shop, too! The Disney Dream Store returns to D23 Expo with brand-new items, exclusive collectibles and more––there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Read on for highlights from …

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