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POSTED Fri, 08/23/2019 - 17:34 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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2019 Class of Disney Legends Inducted At D23 Expo

Congratulations to the latest class of Disney Legends honored in a special ceremony today at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The Disney Legend Award is the highest honor that the Disney Company gives. The award is a 32-year tradition of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Legends Award recipients will also participate in a handprint ceremony where their bronzed prints will be displayed in the Disney Legends Plaza at the Company's Burbank headquarters to inspire future generations.

POSTED Fri, 07/28/2017 - 17:47 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Legend Marty Sklar Dies at 83

The death of Legendary Disney Imagineer Martin A. "Marty" Sklar at age 83 has left the Disney community heartbroken. We here at Walt Disney World for Grown-ups mourn with out friends and colleagues as we honor one of the most beloved Imagineers. If you love the Disney Parks, you have been touched in some way by the indomitable spirit and Imagineering of Marty Sklar. He was a mentor to generations of Cast Members and Imagineers, and a icon to Disney fans around the globe.

POSTED Sat, 04/09/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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‘D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures’ Coming this Fall to the Walt Disney World Resort

Earlier this week we told you about the D23 Expo 2017, and now we have news about another D23 event but this one takes place at the Walt Disney World Resort! D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures is scheduled for November 19-20 at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

POSTED Fri, 04/08/2016 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Announces Dates for D23 Expo 2017

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the dates for the next D23 Expo. The 2017 Expo will take place July 14-16, 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Tickets for the event go on sale later this summer.

POSTED Wed, 02/24/2016 - 17:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23 Announces Several Special Events for Members

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hosting several special events for Gold Members during the next the next few weeks. Two of the events are taking place at the Walt Disney World Resort and two are planned for next week in Chicago. Read on to find out more details.

POSTED Fri, 07/17/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Announces 2015 Disney Legends

The Walt Disney Company has announced the 2015 Disney Legends and the honorees include George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, and actress Susan Lucci. The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony takes place August 14 at the D23 Expo.

POSTED Sat, 08/23/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Tickets on Sale Now for 2015 D23 Expo

Tickets are on sale for the 2015 D23 Expo which will take place August 14-16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The D23 Expo is the largest Disney fan event in the world, celebrating all facets of Disney entertainment including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm), Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Consumer Products, Disney media networks, and Disney Interactive.

In 2013 more than 65,000 Disney fans gathered for the third annual D23 Expo.

POSTED Thu, 07/17/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Legend Dick Jones, the Voice of Pinocchio, Dies at Age 87

Actor Dick Jones, who at age 10 was the voice of Pinocchio, passed away July 7 at the age of 87 after a fall at his California home.

Throughout his career, Jones starred in more than 100 films, but he is perhaps best known as the voice of the Pinocchio in Disney's animated feature. Jones was 10 years old when he was hand-picked by Walt Disney for the role.

He worked on the film for 19 months.

POSTED Tue, 06/10/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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More Disney Talent Announced for D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind

More names have been added to the roster of talent for D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind.

The event is presented by H2O Plus and is scheduled to take place November 22 and 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

The roster of special guests includes Disney Legends, Imagineers, and others who are coming together to celebrate fan favorites including Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

POSTED Tue, 04/08/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind Celebrating Disney Attractions from the Past

If you're a fan of extinct Disney World attractions, the D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind event is one you don't want to miss.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is hosting the event that will honor Disney attractions of years gone by including 'If You Had Wings' and '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' through stories, vintage videos, and concept art.

The two-day event takes place November 22 and 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

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POSTED Wed, 07/05/2017 - 05:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Date Night Disney's Hollywood Studios

Old Hollywood glamor is a fabulous theme for your next Date Night at Walt Disney World. Grab the one you love, get into your dapper best, and head to Disney's Hollywood Studios for an evening of entertainment and romance.

POSTED Tue, 05/10/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Disney Legend: Howard Ashman

Twenty-five years ago, on September 29,1991, Beauty and the Beast premiered at the New York Film Festival, no small feat considering that the film was unfinished. Not only did that first audience forgive the footage for missing the Ink & Paint Department, but they applauded as loudly as they would have applauded at a Broadway show. The film enjoyed a slum dunk release in its finished form at El Capitan Theater and was well received around the world. We were all so busy praising the film that it would have been easy to miss the dedication:

POSTED Thu, 10/25/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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A Walk Down Main Street USA

Main Street, U.S.A. is the first "themed land" inside the main entrance at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom and other Disney Parks around the world. As you walk beneath the train station overhead, you cross through a portal to another time. You notice that there's a Victorian theme throughout Main Street, yet the architectural styles represent several distinct areas of the country.

POSTED Wed, 06/29/2011 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Heptinstall
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'Walt & El Grupo' documentary

"Walt & El Grupo" is a must-watch documentary for Disney fans. If you've ever wondered how "The Three Caballeros" and "Saludos Amigos" came to be in the 1940s, then this documentary is your answer.