Tag: Disney
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Aulani | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 29, 2011
On this day in 2011, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa on the western coast of O’ahu, Hawaii, first opened its doors to guests. The first patrons and media were treated to a sunrise ceremony incorporating native traditions with a visit from Mickey and his friends. Imagineer and creative lead Joe Rohde pulled in authentic…
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D23 to Present “Book Talk with Ron Clements” at Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale
Step into the magic of Disney storytelling with a special D23 Book Talk featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios director Ron Clements—an unforgettable opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the creative minds behind some of Disney’s most beloved animated adventures. Clements is also the author of Making Disney Magic…From a Mermaid to Moana. Join fellow…
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Disneyland Resort Brings Disney Magic to Happiest Day in Anaheim Celebration
This summer, the Disneyland Resort wrapped up its 70th anniversary celebration. However, it continued to celebrate the collaboration between The Happiest Place on Earth and the place it calls home, Anaheim. On August 27th, the Disneyland Resort followed the 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim initiative in 2025 with the Happiest Day in Anaheim! This was…
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‘The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane’ Goes on a Nostalgic Journey of The Muppets and Their Music
The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane was one of the many panels that were presented at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This one, perhaps the most adult, had Seth MacFarlane taking to the stage to talk about his new album of Muppet music. The album is called Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets. The…
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Walls Go Up Around Future Home of Bopo Go! in Downtown Disney District
Walls have gone up around the future home of Bopo Go! This is in the Downtown Disney District, where Jamba could be found for 23 years. Earlier this week, a sticker could be seen in the window of the location that gave a heads-up that Bopo Go! was coming. Now, the entire store is surrounded…
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Disney+ Inks Global Distribution Deal with The Pokémon Company International
Pokémon is coming to Disney+. Today, Disney’s streaming service announced that it had inked a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International. This deal includes a new stop-motion series called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu. This series was created by Aardman. It will debut on Disney XD and then stream exclusively…
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Disney Parkitecture Explored in Newest Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’
Have you heard of Disney Parkitecture? This is Disney’s version of the National Park Service’s “Parkitecture.” It is also the focal point of the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering. In this episode of this behind-the-scenes series from Imagineering, viewers get to see many of the things that go into making sure what is…
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New Rideshare Drop-off Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
A new rideshare drop-off area has opened in what was once the Downtown Disney District parking lot at the Disneyland Resort. This is the parking lot right off of Magic Way, across from the entrance to the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. In recent years, this has been mostly used as a parking lot for those…
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New Tree Planted on Disneyland’s Main Street, USA
For many months, a planter in front of Disneyana and the Opera House at Disneyland on Main Street, USA, has been missing a tree. The planter once had a beautiful old tree that towered over the area and provided shade. This week, a new tree was installed in the planter. This new tree is larger…
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Ferdinand Horvath | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 278, 1881
On this day in 1881, Hungarian illustrator Ferdinand Horvath was born. He worked as a sketch artist, idea man, and model creator at Disney from 1933 to 1937. His best-known contribution, though uncredited, was development work on ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ He also helped with around 60 Mickey Mouse and ‘Silly Symphony’ shorts.…
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D23 to Host “Beauty and the Beast” 35th Anniversary Screening with Disney Legend Mark Henn in Orlando
The 35th anniversary of Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast was recently celebrated at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time took a look back at the making of this animated film with several panelists, including Don Hahn, Paige O’Hara,…
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Stark Industries Banner Appears in Avengers Campus as Walls Get Pushed Back in Disney California Adventure
Changes continue to happen in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. This comes as construction continues to work on the expansion of the campus that will ultimately add two new attractions to the land. More details about these attractions were recently revealed at Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Guests…
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D23 Hosting Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Event
In October, Walt Disney World will turn 55 years old. To celebrate this milestone, D23 is hosting a special D23 Spotlight Series event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The event will take place on October 4, 2026. It will celebrate both the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World and Walt Disney’s 125th birthday. During the event,…
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Disneyland Paris Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look at a Day With Regal View Lounge Teams
The Regal View Lounge is one of the dining destinations that can now be experienced with the newly opened and expanded Disney Adventure World. Part of the Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, this venue has a kitchen and teams that help make magic on a daily basis for guests who visit Disneyland Paris. Disneyland Paris…
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Halloween Time Merchandise and Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Add Seasonal Fun to Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort has returned! With it comes the return of attraction overlays, entertainment, culinary offerings, and more! All of which can be found at DapsMagic.com/Halloweentime. There is also a lot of fun merchandise to be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. On top of that, Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit has returned for those…
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Peter Cullen, Beloved Voice of Eeyore and Disney Afternoon Stars, Dies at 85
Voice actor Peter Cullen has died at the age of 85. Cullen brought many popular characters to life with his voice throughout his career. This includes voicing Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise and Optimus Prime in the Transformers animated series. This is a role he reprised later in both the film and TV franchises. News…
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Disney Reveals Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge Rooms And Announces Opening Date
Disney Lakeshore Lodge now has an opening date. This new Disney Vacation Club resort has been coming to life along the shore of Bay Lake at Walt Disney World Resort. It will open its doors to guests on July 1, 2027. Guests can then enjoy the peaceful shores of Bay Lake and be just a…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Disney+ Date, Unveils New Taylor Swift Music Video
Toy Story 5 has a Disney+ arrival date, and a new music video from Taylor Swift for the film has been released. The newest movie in the franchise that kicked off with 1995’s Toy Story will be arriving on Disney+ on September 23, 2026. Fans will be able to watch this Pixar film exclusively on…
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ABC Kids | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 27, 2011
On this day in 2011, the ABC Kids TV broadcast aired for the last time. The Saturday morning programming block for kids aged 6-14 took over from “Disney’s One Saturday Morning” in 2002 when Disney bought Fox Family Worldwide. Many of the titles were reruns from the Disney Channel, but ‘Fillmore!’ and ‘Recess’ were original…
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D23 to Host Lunch with Disney Legend Joe Rohde at Walt Disney World
Several times a year, D23 hosts special events where a small group of D23 members gets to enjoy time with Disney Legends who will share about their Disney career, all while enjoying a special lunch. Now D23 Gold and General Members can embark on an unforgettable afternoon as they are invited to a special D23…
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VIDEO: Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There were many incredible panels and presentations to be enjoyed by Disney fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. One of these was Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements. This panel was hosted by film historian Leonard Maltin. It gave fans a look behind the scenes of a 45-year Disney animation career and provided…
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Here are the Updates for Avengers Campus and Beyond From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There was a LOT of news that came out of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. For fans of the Disney parks and resorts, a lot of the news originated from Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This is where a new Tomorrowland for Disneyland was revealed, the return of Dreamfinder with Figment for EPCOT, and…
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New Trailer and Poster Released for ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ as Advanced Tickets Go On Sale
A new trailer and poster have been revealed ahead of the debut of Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger on September 11, 2026. This comes as tickets for the documentary about the popular British band go on sale wherever tickets are sold. Along with tickets being available for the general release, there are also tickets…
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Ryman Arts to Present ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
Ryman Arts is celebrating the legacy of its namesake during a special event at the Bowers Museum. This will include a screening of Disneyland Handcrafted. Herb Ryman encouraged young artists throughout his long career as an artist, designer, and Imagineer at Walt Disney Studios. After his death, his friends and family established Ryman Arts in…