Recognize this whimsical Murano glass chandelier? If you have recently visited Epcot, you may have spotted it as you walked into the Italy Pavilion’s Via Napoli restaurant, a Patina Group-operated fine-dining eatery that opened in August 2010. Since then, Executive Chef Charlie Restivo and his lively open kitchen—which features three wood-burning ovens that represent Etna, …
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Last night’s special on ABC, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60, was filled with memorable moments such as Elton John, singing “Circle of Life” from The Lion King just steps away from Sleeping Beauty Castle or Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, 90 years young, thrilling us when he joined master of ceremonies Derek Hough …
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Since 1995, the twinkling, sparkling, glittering Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights has been gloriously lighting up the night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Vibrant wreaths, spinning carousels, soaring angels, and Santa Claus and his radiant reindeer immerse guests into an enchanting world of millions of Christmas lights, all synced …
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For decades, families have enjoyed the Emporium’s whimsical window displays on Main Street, U.S.A., both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One of the most memorable of these is a series of vignettes telling the story of Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), the Academy Award®-nominated featurette based on the classic tale by Charles Dickens. Here, we …
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By Steven Vagnini As D23 celebrates the tenth anniversary of Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros—which opened April 6, 2007, in the Mexico pavilion at Epcot—we commemorate the grand return of three beloved Audio-Animatronics® feathered friends on December 4, 2015… After 35 years on world tour, three historic Audio-Animatronics® figures have returned home to …
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Big Zootopia Voice Cast News! We have to wait just a couple more months for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next big adventure, Zootopia—but today’s exciting news is sure to tide us over! Joining previously announced voice cast members Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time), Jason Bateman (Arrested Development), and Grammy® winner Shakira are a slew …
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By Steven Vagnini In honor of the 60th anniversary of the “E” Ticket, we thought we’d share five of our favorite facts about the ticket books that once admitted us into attractions at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Tokyo Disneyland. 1. Although Disneyland opened to the general public on July 18, 1955, ticket books weren’t …
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Picture a moody scene of an adobe wall dotted with a mosaic of lanterns—beautiful beacons to weary vacationers trying to get to their rooms before darkness falls. You’ll discover this scene the next time you travel to Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. And if you’re fortunate enough to arrive here just as a …
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By Courtney Potter Catch Hocus Pocus on Freeform during their “31 Nights of Halloween,” October 1-31. “Come little children, the time’s come to play!” Disney’s Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, has attained near-mythic pop culture status since its big screen debut in July 1993. Directed by Kenny Ortega (High School Musical), …
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Light Speed to Season Two: Star Wars Rebels Back in October on Disney XD Brace yourself as the power of the Empire grows, and get ready for the big debut of fan-fave Clone Troopers… Star Wars Rebels Season Two, with all-new episodes, begins Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 p.m. on Disney XD! As we catch …
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