New Star Wars Half Marathon—And More in News Briefs

Join the Dark Side with New Star Wars Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Break out those Lightsabers and lace up those sneakers: After the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend delighted runners at Disneyland Resort this past January, runDisney is bringing the intergalactic fun to the East Coast for the first time! Star Wars …

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Pop Stars “Love Disney”—And More in News Briefs

Music’s Hottest Stars Shine on We Love Disney Compilation Album Ever wondered what it might be like to hear today’s biggest music stars take on your favorite Disney tunes? Well, wonder no more: Verve Records and Walt Disney Records have announced the 12 artists who are included on the upcoming compilation album We Love Disney, …

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Soarin’ With Parks and Resorts at D23 EXPO 2015

Star Wars, Shanghai, Avatar, and Marvel were just some of the magic words that set the imaginations of D23 EXPO 2015 guests soarin’ as Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek presented an exclusive look at in-the-works global excitement. A capacity crowd of passionate Disney park fans at Hall D23 wildly greeted surprise announcements, …

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EXPO 2015 celebrates Shanghai Disney Resort

Parks Celebrate 60 Years of Innovation

The Walt Disney Parks and Resorts show floor pavilion will give D23 EXPO 2015 guests a look into the much-anticipated Shanghai Disney Resort … as well as a preview of the Avatar project coming to Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Plus, in addition to the previously announced Hall D23 presentation on Saturday, August …

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The Force Was Strong at Comic-Con—And More in News Briefs

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premieres Behind-the-Scenes Footage San Diego Comic-Con 2015 just wrapped up all its insanely awesome shenanigans… including a panel dedicated to all things Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not only did director JJ Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy take questions from the floor (further whetting everyone’s appetite for the movie’s premiere …

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Famous Trees at Disneyland

Disneyland’s V.I.T.’s (Very Important Trees)

In honor of Arbor Day, which is this Friday, April 24, we present these fun facts about Disney trees. Take some time this Arbor Day to visit them at a Disney park—or truly get into the spirit of the holiday by planting one of your own closer to home.

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