Disney twenty-three celebrates Disney World’s 50th anniversary

The latest edition of D23’s magazine, Disney twenty-three, marks the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort with a special 20-page spread.

Stories include a deep dive into the festivities in store for guests when they arrive at the celebration, including a revealing look at the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular, “Harmonious.” Also included is a “bonus” chapter from the upcoming book “A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of the Most Magical Place on Earth,” looking at some of the park’s most beloved entertainment through the years, as well a glimpse at classic park collectibles through the years.

The front cover features Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in front of Cinderella Castle in their EARidescent attire and the cover features Remy and Emile from Disney and Pixar’s “Ratatouille” welcoming guests to their new attraction at the EPCOT France pavilion.

This fall also marks the arrival of two epic films from Marvel Studios. A preview looks at “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” starring Simu Liu and Meng’er Zhang. And “Eternals” leads Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjiani, and Lauren Ridloff reveal details about the immortal alien race that reunites to save humanity.

The new issue, available exclusively to Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, also offers:

• A look at all the Halloween-themed programming coming to Disney+, including The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special follow-up LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales, Just Beyond, and Muppets Haunted Mansion. And Muppets Gonzo and Pepé the King Prawn talk about their time cavorting with 999 happy haunts.
• Disney Theatrical Productions’ Thomas Schumacher and Feld Entertainment’s Kenneth Feld look back at 40 dazzling years of Disney on Ice—and share their vision for the future.
• Peyton Elizabeth Lee picks up a stethoscope for Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
• The team behind Ron’s Gone Wrong previews the delightful, new animated film
• Imagineers celebrate 20 years of Tokyo DisneySea—and reveal what’s to come