On this day in 2009, the first issue of the ‘Disney twenty-three’ magazine was released with the launch of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. That first Spring 2009 issue featured a black and white cover photo of a young Walt Disney behind a film camera. Released quarterly, the publication is known for its exclusive insights, spectacular photography, enchanting illustrations, and sneak peeks across the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. [15 years ago in 2024]