During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla.

At the recent D23’s Destination D: Amazing Adventures presentation, additional details were shared about the opening of Pandora – The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in summer 2017 at Walt Disney World® Resort. When you travel to this new land you will be immersed in adventure and wonder with the following experiences: Satu’li […]

Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort during the D23 EXPO 2015.

The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort.

Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals that specific plans for ‘Star Wars’ theme park attractions will be announced later in 2015.

WestJet airlines unveiled their newest custom-painted aircraft called the “Magic Plane” featuring Mickey Mouse in his famous role, Sorcerer Mickey. The custom-painted Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 series aircraft was unveiled in Calgary after teams worked around the clock for nearly a month adding 36 different colors to the outside of the “Magic Plane.” The actual design […]

At the first-ever D23 Expo in Japan, Disney Parks shared an early glimpse of the plans for AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park and we wanted to share some of these breathtaking images and a short preview of what’s to come. As these concept renderings show in epic scale, in the world of AVATAR guests will encounter awe-inspiring floating […]

When we visit a Disney Park, did you know that there are clues all over as to the people who helped Walt Disney create all that magic? One great example of this are all the windows on Main Street USA.  Those clever and comical windows often make reference to a creative influence behind the park’s […]

We know that many of you are as excited as we are to celebrate Epcot’s 30th anniversary here at Walt Disney World Resort on October 1. In honor of the milestone, the park has lined up a few special offerings for guests who wish to mark this special occasion. Throughout the day on October 1, […]

So far, we’ve covered how Claude Coats and Herb Ryman brought their skills as artists to the creation of the Disneyland Resort; this week, we finish the “Animating the Disney Parks” series with a look at the contributions of Disney Legend and animator Marc Davis. At D23’s Destination D event last month, Imagineer Tom Morris shared insights and remembrances about this remarkable artist. One of Walt Disney’s Nine […]

Last week, I told you about a presentation I attended during the recent D23’s Destination D – “Animating the Disney Parks.” We’ve already learned about Claude Coats and how he brought his talents as a Disney artist to designing Disneyland. Today we’ll take a look at Disney Legend Herb Ryman, as remembered by former Imagineer Eddie Sotto at D23’s Destination D event. An […]

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend D23’s Destination D at the Disneyland Hotel. I listened to a fascinating presentation, “Animating the Disney Parks,” featuring Eddie Sotto and Imagineers Tony Baxter and Tom Morris. Each Imagineer shared the story of how legendary Disney animators and artists became the first Imagineers during the early development of Disneyland and then the Walt Disney […]

Are you going to the 2011 D23 Expo in Anaheim this August? Kingdom Magic’s Rick Howard (TravelwithRick.com) and Amanda Tinney (DisneyEveryDay.com) will be hosting an exclusive private event at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa during the 2011 D23 Expo. Join your hosts Rick and Amanda for a private soiree in a Grand Villa at […]