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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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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson The Wonderful World of Disney will present The Princess and the Frog on ABC Monday, continuing to bring movie magic directly into the homes of Disney fans. That same night, the third season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted will premiere on National Geographic, and it will be followed by back-to-back episodes of the …

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Oprah Winfrey

Black History Month Spotlight: Legendary Handprints—Oprah Winfrey

One of the best-known media personalities of our time, Oprah Winfrey is a producer, actress, network CEO, and philanthropist, and for 25 years was a daily fixture on television screens across the nation as host of the award-winning program The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah Gail Winfrey was born in rural Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 29, 1954. …

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Everything to Watch During Black History Month 2021

By Beth Deitchman From new looks at trailblazing music legend Billie Holiday and the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, to the innovative Black artists and creators who are shaping the stories of tomorrow, a bold and inspiring celebration of Black History Month is as close as your nearest screen. There’s an …

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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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Fantastic Worlds

This Quiz Uncovers Your D23 Fantastic Worlds Home!

By Courtney Potter The worlds of Disney are as vast and varied as they are incredible… and our D23 Fantastic Worlds map—part of the 2020 D23 Gold and Gold Family member gift, the D23 Fantastic Worlds Adventure Kit—pays tribute to literally hundreds of those places, representing more than 150 films, television shows, and theme park …

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Our Favorite Disney Witches and Wizards

By Zach Johnson Countless witches and wizards have been casting a spell on Disney fans for nearly 100 years—and this Friday, July 31, we’ll meet more enchanting characters when the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie Upside-Down Magic premieres at 8 p.m. ET! Before you’re introduced to BFFs Nory (Izabela Rose) and Reina (Siena Agudong), …

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The Princess and the Frog‘s 10-Year Reunion Has Us Leaping for Joy

By Zach Johnson Beverly Hills got a taste of New Orleans when the talented team behind Disney’s The Princess and the Frog reunited for a special 10th anniversary event at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on September 5. As part of the Marc Davis Celebration of Animation …

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French Quarter Lounge and More Enhancements Coming to Disney Wonder

By Zach Johnson This fall, Disney Cruise Line will make our dreams come true when it brings the world of The Princess and the Frog to life with some exciting new enhancements aboard the Disney Wonder. The new French Quarter Lounge will perfectly complement Tiana’s Place restaurant, which opened its doors in 2016. Its jazzy …

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Aladdin

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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Say Something Nice with These Disney Quote E-Cards!

By Jocelyn Buhlman We’ve rounded up some of the nicest things Disney characters have ever said so that you can share those sweet sentiments with everyone you would like to send them to. Have a special someone in mind? Check out our e-cards below and download your favorites! Click here to download. Click here 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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Who’s Your Disney Soulmate?

By Jocelyn Buhlman Love and Disney go hand-in-hand, from signature romantic songs from your favorite movies to wearing matching shirts with your sweetie at your favorite Disney park. It’s only natural that Disney fans might imagine what it would be like to live a Disney romance with their favorite character. Whether you’re ballroom dancing with …

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7 Disney Movies to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

By Megan Deppe You’ve carved your pumpkin and lit your jack-o-lantern, setting the perfect Halloween mood. It’s a little early to dig into the candy bowl, so why not dig into your movie collection instead? Whether you’ve come for the tricks, the treats—or both!—there’s a movie on this list for everyone this Halloween! 1. Pirates …

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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 Disney Villain Kids We’d Love to See in Descendants

By Jocelyn Buhlman Could you imagine a world where Disney Villains aren’t just real, but have families full of feisty troublemakers running loose on an enchanted island? Who would you want to meet? Who wouldn’t you want to meet? Descendants 2, premiering on Disney Channel, ABC, Disney XD, Freeform, Lifetime and Lifetime Movies on July …

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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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Disney moms

Which Disney Mom is Your Mom Most Like?

By Jocelyn Buhlman It takes more than just faith, trust, and Pixie Dust to raise the next generation of Disney fans, and while every mom is a hero, they can’t all be the stars of a Disney movie. It’s OK, though, because if you’ve got a magical mother, there’s a strong chance there’s a Disney …

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Tiana and Charlotte

Celebrate a Friendship-Filled Gal-Palentine’s Day Like These BFFs

By Jocelyn Buhlman This season of love and affection isn’t just for romantic couples. Sometimes, the heroine isn’t longing for true love’s kiss–she just wants a nice night out with her girlfriends. To celebrate the love of friendship between a gal and her pals, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite friends who are …

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Shadowing Disney: 10 Shadows for Groundhog’s Day

By Jim Fanning Looking to see your shadow today? Or do you leave that to Punxsutawney Phil, the celebrated groundhog who retreats back to bed for six more weeks of winter if he sees his shadow but promises an early spring if he doesn’t. Shadows have been part of Disney animation almost from the start, …

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Get Inspired by These Disney “Fresh Starts”

By Courtney Potter Welcome to 2017—the perfect time to make new goals, to devise new dreams, and to celebrate new beginnings. In need of some New Year’s inspiration of your own? Look no further than your favorite Disney films! Countless characters have faced all manner of trials and tribulations before conquering adversity and stepping—often with …

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17 Disney Kisses to Count Down to the New Year

It’s almost time to count down to the new year! We’ve reflected on our favorite moments from 2016, figured out the guest list for an unbelievable New Year’s party… we’re ready to ring in 2017. But before the clock strikes 12, “aww” over some of the sweetest Disney smooches. We hope you have a happy …

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Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Hercules, The Princess and the Frog

Your Guide to the Fantastic Disney Films of Ron & John

By Courtney Potter In the 1970s, two young animators—Ron Clements and John Musker—joined The Walt Disney Company, and found themselves working on future classics including The Fox and the Hound. Eventually, the men teamed up to direct an animated film themselves… and it’s not hyperbole to say that the rest is, literally, history. Ron & …

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