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Sharon is a writer and animal lover from New England. Sharon's two main focuses in her work are Disney's correlations with pop culture and the significance of Disney princesses (which was the basis for her college thesis). When she's not writing about Disney, Sharon spends her time singing, dancing, and cavorting with woodland creatures!

K-Pop Stars Surprise Fans With Disney Appearance

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The Walt Disney Company and Korean pop music rarely intersect — but when they do, it’s a fun surprise for K-pop fans and Disney fans! The popular Disney show The Owl House (found on Disney+ and Disney Channel) seems to have recently featured some famous K-pop performers in one of its episodes, making many fans do a double-take! In the ...

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Corbin Bleu Makes Cameo Appearance on Disney+ Show

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Ever since the year 2006 when the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical first debuted, the franchise has had devoted fans who are drawn to its catchy original songs, dance numbers, and vibrant high school atmosphere. The franchise has continued with High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+, and the show’s new season apparently features a fan favorite ...

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Season Four of ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Is Announced

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When High School Musical first came about as a Disney Channel Original Movie back in 2006, it became a huge sensation that catapulted Disney actors like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens into stardom. Disney Channel maximized the franchise’s potential by creating two High School Musical sequels (as well as a movie about Sharpay, who is played by Ashley Tisdale) and continued the ...

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Disney Ambassadors Discuss Auditions

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The Disney Parks Blog recently shared an interview between Better Nate Than Ever star Rueby Wood and Walt Disney World Resort’s current Disney Ambassadors (i.e. Cast Members who have been chosen as Disney Ambassadors for a year). Although Rueby Wood has just made it big in a Disney film (streaming now on Disney+), the interview revealed a lot about the ...

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Disney Interviews Hawaiian Diver and National Geographic Explorer For AANHPI Heritage Month

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In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as well as International Biodiversity Day, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a conversation with National Geographic Explorer and National Geographic Live speaker Dr. Kakani Katija, who is a bioengineer and research diver! Learn how National Geographic Explorer Dr. @KakaniKatija‘s beginnings in Hawaii propelled her into the world ...

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‘Star Wars Wasn’t Me’: Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Discusses Doubts About His Role

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Ewan McGregor’s character Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fan favorite among characters in the Star Wars universe; however, the Scottish actor wasn’t always certain that he wanted to play Obi-Wan. Back when McGregor was first considering playing young Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequels (which are now famously maligned), the Moulin Rouge actor has revealed that he had serious doubts about the ...

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‘Ahsoka’ Actress ‘Can’t Be Trusted’ With ‘Star Wars’ Secrets

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Rent actress Rosario Dawson has joined the Star Wars universe as “alien Force-seeker Ahsoka”, a character who has previously only been represented via animation (and voiced by Ashley Eckstein) — and apparently, the actress is finding it difficult to stick to Star Wars-level secrecy while filming her character’s TV series! In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Rosario Dawson admitted that ...

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Director Confirms ‘Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers’ Is Not Just ‘For People Who Grew Up Watching It’

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The famous Disney chipmunks Chip and Dale have returned to television again via the streaming service Disney+ on Friday, May 19, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has just spoken with Akiva Schaffer (the director of the Disney+ Original movie) to reveal not only what viewers at home can expect, but also to confirm whether or not new audiences ...

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D23 Member Donates Rare ‘Pollyanna’ Locket to Walt Disney Archives

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In the classic 1960 Disney film Pollyanna, actress Hayley Mills (who was also known for starring as two twin sisters in the 1961 film The Parent Trap, even though Lindsey Lohan’s version is better-known by modern audiences) starred as a famously-cheerful, kind girl who had a positive effect on everyone around her. In the movie, Pollyanna has a scene with a ...

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‘Enchanted’ Sequel Gets a Release Date

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Fans of the 2014 Disney fairy tale adventure film Enchanted and its charming princess protagonist Giselle (played by actress Amy Adams) have been eagerly waiting for the film’s sequel to be made — even though it has taken over 13 years. The sequel Disenchanted has made slow progress, but now the movie has finally passed muster and D23 has confirmed the film’s release date! ...

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