By Beth Deitchman The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has just honored two of our new favorite attractions—Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway—with Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement. These are among the most highly regarded awards within the themed entertainment industry. In honoring Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which …
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By Beth Deitchman Over his nearly 30 years with The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis has led a wide range of projects at Disney parks and resorts across the globe—from his work on the first international Disney theme park, Tokyo Disneyland, and creative leadership for the conceptual design for Tokyo DisneySea; …
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By Zach Johnson On Monday, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, took the virtual stage at the IAAPA Expo: Virtual Education Conference to share a behind-the-scenes look at lessons learned over the past year—and to chart Disney Parks’ path forward. While the pandemic required some projects to be put on pause, Disney …
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By the D23 Team Whether you’re a regular visitor to Batuu or you’re admiring the planetary trading outlet from afar, (or should we say far, far away?) you can dive deeper into the details, facts, and secrets of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland with these exclusive videos and articles full …
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By: Cappy Surette Senior Manager, Executive Communications, Walt Disney World Resort, and Co-Chair, SALUTE Veteran Business Employee Resource Group (Florida-site) The Walt Disney Company has a long and proud tradition of supporting military personnel, their families, and Veterans that dates all the way back to our founders, Walt and Roy O. Disney, who both served the …
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ABC seasonal programming announced including The Disney Holiday Singalong, Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas, Taraji P. Henson set to host the 2020 American Music Awards, ESPN unveils 35-Game College Football Bowl Season schedule, and Disney twenty-three Winter 2020 magazine release. Plus, Ted Robledo of Walt Disney Imagineering takes us inside Tokyo Disneyland’s unbelievable expansion, plus hidden details to find in …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman If you needed an excuse to go, “Awwwwww…” today—or maybe just needed a quick midweek pick-me-up—we’ve got just the thing for you: A roundup of adorable animals recently born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! With a unique focus on research and conservation efforts involving all animals that reside there, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is …
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The Disney Parks Blog has just revealed a product collection that’s sure to be at the top of every Disney fan’s wish list for reasons that extend beyond the items’ truly gorgeous blue hue. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products’ brand-new color collection, Wishes Come True Blue, celebrates the incredible 40-year relationship between Disney and Make-A-Wish®, …
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Chef Mickey’s reopening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Star Wars: Squadrons available now, Coco to have its network broadcast premiere, production has begun on Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse, National Geographic’s Rebuilding Paradise to air commercial-free, and new trailers from Free Guy and Meet the Chimps. Plus, Walt Disney World Ambassador Stephen Lim reveals devilishly good Halloween surprises—and a few spots you may never have visited at the …
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By Beth Deitchman For some folks, it’s the leaves and their changing hues… For others, it’s the aroma of pumpkin spice coming from their morning latte… but here at D23, we look to Main Street, U.S.A. to know that fall is upon us. And this year, seasonal offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort include …
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