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VIDEO: Disney Characters Spread Holiday Magic at Children’s Hospitals

Mickey and Minnie, dressed in festive attire, join Pluto at the center as they brighten the day for patients and staff at the Children's Hospital, spreading Disney magic like they do at theme parks.

Disney might be about creating magic and happiness every day, but this holiday season the company worked with AdventHealth to bring some extra special magical memories to children’s hospitals with favorite characters. All throughout the month of December 2022, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse had been spending time visiting patients and families at children’s hospitals, in a special tradition that ...

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What Kind of New Music Can Disney Fans Expect in ‘The Little Mermaid?’

Ariel, the beloved red-haired mermaid, gazes upward from her underwater rock at Disney’s themed attraction, joined by two animated friends as they bring to life the enchanting world and vibrant new music of The Little Mermaid.

Previously, Disney announced that its 2023 live-action film, The Little Mermaid, would feature new music in the form of four original songs from composer Alan Menken, in collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Now, fans are wondering just what sorts of unique musical sequences Menken and Miranda will add to the iconic classic soundtrack. Of course, most Disney lovers know how the ...

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CEO Bob Iger Hints at Triumphant Return For Walt Disney Company

Mickey Mouse greets a guest at a Disneyland Resort event, surrounded by playful Goofy and Minnie Mouse artwork, with Disney CEO Bob Iger in attendance.

In a recent email Bob Iger, the newly reinstated CEO, said “there has never been a better time to be a Disney fan,” and spoke of “all the opportunities ahead” for the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. Of course, Disney fans, not to mention the Company itself, haven’t been having the best time recently. From high theme park ...

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Prince Eric Receives a Personality in Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live Action

Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid appears alongside Ariel and another animated character, all displayed together against a vibrant, split-themed backdrop reminiscent of Disney entertainment.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly on the Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming The Little Mermaid (2023), director Rob Marshall, revealed new information about the creative enhancements coming to the live-action version of love interest Prince Eric. Most notably, he addressed concerns over Prince Eric’s former lack of a “personality.” Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid tells the tragic story of ...

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Have Fan Reactions Convinced Johnny Depp to Return For Margot Robbie’s ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Film?

Guests dressed as Pirates of the Caribbean characters, evoking Margot Robbie’s style, pose with playful Minnie and Mickey Mouse cartoon overlays for a fun Disney park-inspired moment.

We recently reported that a female-led Pirates of the Caribbean film starring Margot Robbie had been in the works but had allegedly been canceled. Margot Robbie had said, “We had an idea and we were developing it for a while, ages ago, to have more of a female-led-not totally female-led, but just a different kind of story-which we thought would’ve ...

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Disney-Inspired New Year’s Resolutions for 2023

Goofy excitedly writes his New Year's Resolutions with a pencil, surrounded by dazzling Disney party decorations and a festive Mickey hat, all sparkling against a glamorous gold backdrop—capturing the vibrant energy of Disney Parks as they ring in the New Year.

2023 is just days away, so now is a great time to consider any resolutions you plan on making for the New Year. Before you eye roll, we’ve considered New Year resolutions that you can stick to, not just in January of 2023, but throughout the year. There are New Year’s resolutions that will suit those of you who will ...

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‘Avatar’ Producer Confirms “New Clans” and “New Cultures” Are In Store for Upcoming Sequels

Mickey Mouse, holding a director’s chair, welcomes guests alongside two blue aliens inspired by Avatar: The Way of Water, with an otherworldly ocean vista in the background—an immersive scene straight from Disney's theme park adventures.

Anyone familiar with James Cameron’s Avatar (2009) and its recent sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), will notice a long gap between the two films. But did you know that James Cameron actually began developing Avatar in the 1990s? RELATED: Former Imagineering Executive Clears Up Common Animal Kingdom Misconception In 1994, James Cameron began working on Avatar but found that ...

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Disney Wish Documentary Premieres On Christmas Eve

The Disney Wish cruise ship glows against the night sky, with a spotlight on its bow where Rapunzel brings the ship’s name to life in vibrant paint—a magical scene straight out of the Disney Wish documentary that captures the enchanting artistry and storytelling fans love about Disney vacations.

A new documentary on the making of the Disney Wish, of the Disney Cruise Line (DLC), will premiere this Christmas Eve. Of course, the Disney Wish is the newest cruise ship within the Disney Cruise fleet, only setting sail this summer. Disney describes the Wish as a place where “where fantastical worlds and beloved stories from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars ...

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Are Fewer Theatrical Releases In Store for Disney, Marvel, and ‘Star Wars’ Movies?

Minnie and Mickey Mouse pose together in front of Cinderella Castle at Disney World on a bright, sunny day, embodying the enchanting spirit that has delighted park guests since the early days of Walt Disney’s classic films.

When Walt Disney World shut down during the initial stages of the pandemic, everything changed. When each Disney Park and Resort hotel re-opened months later, operations looked different as the company adapted to the ‘new normal.’ Each Cast Member and Guest wore masks, practiced social distancing, and in order to stay safe, fewer people visited Walt Disney World Resort. However, ...

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Every Single “First Gay Character” In a Disney Film

Mickey, Minnie, and beloved Disney characters parade down vibrant rainbow paths, capturing the magic of inclusion; a heartwarming moment inspired by Disney's commitment to diversity is highlighted as two male characters share a close connection in a movie scene.

While the Walt Disney Animation Studios have included an LGBTQ+ character within a production around 17 times, many are relegated to the “first gay character” in a Disney film. Over the years, across Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Television Animation, Disney Channel, and Disney+, more creators have taken the necessary steps to introduce a broader range of representation. However, for ...

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