As D23 Members around the world celebrate Epcot’s milestone 35th anniversary, Photographs from the Walt Disney Archives is pleased to offer a series of four stunning historical photographs that capture the park’s spirit of wonder, joy, and excitement. From the towering 180-foot-tall geosphere of Spaceship Earth to the depths of The Living Seas, these breathtaking …
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By Courtney Potter Enter the bustling Anaheim Convention Center, and you’ll feel it. That special “something.” To say there’s excitement in the air is putting it mildly! A bevy of enchanting experiences await guests this weekend at D23 Expo 2017—and just hours ago, we got a special sneak peek of the Expo show floor… and …
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By Max Lark The Walt Disney Archives, which has preserved Disney history for more than 47 years, opens its vaults once again at D23 Expo 2017 to curate a brand-new 12,000-square-foot exhibit on the Expo show floor. “Walt Disney Archives Presents—A Pirate’s Life For Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels, and Really Bad Eggs” honors some of …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman The spirit of Tomorrowland centers on moving forward: We seek out new ideas for the future, we imagine the next steps of humanity, and sometimes we even literally keep moving forward with the help of a classic ride system. In 1967, PeopleMover debuted at Disneyland and provided guests with the public transportation …
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By D23 Team Can you believe we’re just five weeks away from D23 Expo 2017? We’ve already shared some of the exciting panels, presentations, and performances coming to the three-day event, but as D23 Expo veterans know, there’s so much more to explore! From Mousequerade to the making of Hercules, there’s a lot in store …
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The Walt Disney Archives Stage is back for D23 Expo 2017! See the schedule of panels and presentations below, and click here for the full D23 Expo 2017 lineup. Friday, July 14 “Out of the night, when the full moon is bright” – 60 Years of the Horseman Known as Zorro (11:30 a.m.) –– The …
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By Courtney Potter Disneyland Resort has a fabulous summer planned, and Frozen on Broadway announces its cast… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Tons of New Disneyland Fun This Summer… Don’t Miss It! Planning a trip to Disneyland Resort this summer? We don’t blame you. There are …
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By Courtney Potter He’s friendly, kind, and all stuffed with fluff—and he’s brought his pals to Hong Kong for a very special visit! The “best bear in all the world,” Winnie the Pooh, has spent the last few years traveling the globe… and now, he’s making lots of new friends during the “Winnie the Pooh: …
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By Courtney Potter and the D23 Team Few people have made as indelible a mark on American life as Walt Disney. From creating the first full-length animated feature, to the state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics® figures we continue enjoy at Disney theme parks, and the astonishing innovation that flows from all parts of the Company to this very …
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By Justin Arthur, Archivist, Walt Disney Archives With the beginning of a new year comes a brand-new exhibit at the Walt Disney Archives. Inspired by one of the original thematic lands of Disneyland, the Archives’ Reading Room has been refreshed to celebrate Tomorrowland. From Man in Space to the Millennium Falcon, The Walt Disney Company …
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