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Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome Returns to Disney Animation Building at Disney California Adventure

November 2, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Tell the guards to open up the gate, because Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome has returned to the Disney Animation building in Disney California Adventure! … Read more

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‘Disney Animation Immersive Experience’ Coming Soon, First Stops in Toronto & Cleveland

October 8, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the Immersive Van Gogh experience, has teamed up with Walt Disney Animation Studios to create the “Disney Animation Immersive … Read more

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UPDATE: Disney Will Release Raya and the Last Dragon at No Extra Charge to All Disney+ Subscribers on June 4th

February 7, 2021 Jenifer

As we previously reported, Raya and the Last Dragon will be coming to Disney+ Premier Access along with its theatrical release on March 5th. For … Read more

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Dale Baer, Disney Animator for The Emperor’s New Groove, Winnie the Pooh, and The Lion King, Has Passed Away at 70

January 16, 2021 Danielle

Walt Disney Animation Studios announced today on Twitter that animator Dale Baer has passed away. Baer’s Disney Animation career spanned nearly 50 years and began … Read more

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Walt Disney Animation Studios Reportedly In Production on “Encanto” from Byron Howard and Jared Bush; Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda

June 21, 2020 Matthew Soberman

What if everyone had magical powers… except you? That’s the idea behind Encanto, a new film reportedly in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The … Read more

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PHOTOS: Anna and Elsa Debut New “Frozen 2” Costumes at Character Close-Up Meet & Greet in Disney California Adventure

November 29, 2019November 22, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Anna and Elsa are now sporting brand-new looks with the debut of Frozen 2 at their Royal Welcome meet and greet in the Animation building … Read more

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Tickets for Newly-Announced “Cirque du Soleil” Show Now on Sale Online

August 25, 2019 Spencer Lloyd

Just a little bit ago, we brought you the confirmed news of a new “Cirque du Soleil” show coming to Disney Springs in 2020, a … Read more

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SHOP: Live Action Dumbo Merchandise Soars Into shopDisney

February 3, 2019 jim

Live action Dumbo merchandise has arrived at shopDisney. Earlier this month, shopDisney released the “Disney Wisdom” collection of the month featuring the animated version of … Read more

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Sarah Silverman Of “Ralph Breaks The Internet” Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

November 20, 2018November 19, 2018 Joe Hogarty

Sarah Silverman, who provides the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” received a star on the … Read more

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LIVE THE CLASSICS IN THE PARKS – Walt Disney’s Pinocchio

March 4, 2019July 29, 2018 Tori Brazier

Editor’s note: Live the Disney Classics is a column that unearths all the places where the official Disney Animated Classics canon can be experienced—from rides … Read more

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LIVE THE CLASSICS IN THE PARKS – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

July 14, 2018July 11, 2018 Tori Brazier

Editor’s note: Live the Disney Classics is a new column that will unearth all the places where the official Disney Animated Classics canon can be … Read more

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Veteran Disney Animator With Ties To Epcot Passes Away At Age 85

May 4, 2018 Whitney

A Disney animator veteran, Dave Michener, has passed away at 85 years old, from complications due to a virus. He was also a story artist … Read more

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A Quick Review of Disney Frozen – In Theaters Tomorrow

November 26, 2013 Patty

While many criticized Frozen after the initial release of the first trailer the film is quickly gaining praise from Disney, fans and critics alike with … Read more

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D23 Expo: More Details Revealed On Upcoming Animated Films

August 9, 2013August 9, 2013 admin

There’s exciting news coming out of the D23 Expo in the world of Disney and Pixar animated films.  Information was released about many upcoming projects … Read more

Walt Disney Studios To Offer Behind The Scenes Peek At Future Projects at D23 Expo

July 29, 2013 Bob Collins

Want to get an exclusive peek at future Walt Disney Studios projects that include film, stage and music productions? Well, if you’ll be attending the … Read more

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Cool Off with the New Animated Film Frozen in the Fall Issue of Disney Twenty-Three

July 23, 2013 Betty Mercier

This August, the latest issue of Disney twenty-three Magazine will be delivered to the mailboxes of D23 Gold Members, and the cover story is Frozen! … Read more

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