Disney Princess

Photo: Sabina Graves/GizmodoWalt Disney World’s best and most underrated festival is going on right now at Epcot. Disney Parks’ International Festival of the Arts happens at the start of the year and showcases amazing artists debuting Disney-inspired art—and it’s truly any fandom print collector’s dream destination. This year, artists like Tim Rogerson, Fenway Fan, Lewis Whitman, and so many more are on hand to sign their work in a true celebration of Disney’s legacy of characters. There’s Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and…

From 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to 2023’s Wish, we’ve ranked all 62 films from the dream factory Is there a more recognizable brand on earth than Disney? The studio has, of course, gone far beyond the modest dreams of Walt and Roy Disney, who began the company 100 years ago sketching away in a garage. They could never have predicted their humble beginnings turning into an enormous corporation with thousands of films, shows, games, and more under its belt. Though…

The Little Mermaid’s iconic sunset poster art inspires what’ll be a must-have for Disney movie collectors: the SteelBook release of the live-action fairy tale’s home media release. Melissa McCarthy’s Performance on the Iconic Disney Villain | io9 InterviewDue out on digital July 25 and DVD/Blu-ray/4k on September 19, Rob Marshall’s The Little Mermaid gets a gorgeous limited edition physical release courtesy of Best Buy’s SteelBook collection. We’re so relieved the company is still adding titles to this linedespite stores…

Image: LegoAlong with the early-‘80s space theme, Lego’s pirate collection, which dates back to the ‘80s and ‘90s, is a bountiful source of nostalgic memories for those of us who grew up with the building toy, but never grew out of it. After resurrecting the magnificent Black Seas Barracuda back in 2020, Lego is finally delivering some law and order with a 2,509-piece recreation of the blue coats’ stronghold: Eldorado Fortress. This time, the fortress, which includes eight minifigures (but just two pirates, and no Captain…

Photo: Disney ParksMahdi’s involvement with the attraction was previously announced; her first painting is homed at famed restaurant Dooky Chase, which was led by the “Queen of Creole Cuisine” and Tiana inspiration, the late Leah Chase. Combining Chase’s legacy with the artistic sensibilities that Mahdi infuses in her vision of New Orleans, under the guidance of Carter, really speaks to the power of women who are behind Tiana’s new story. Mahdi is the living embodiment of New Orleans’ legacy, which is emphasized in her…

Image: Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer ProductsGo behind the scenes to see how those LEGO stop motion movies come to life with the magic of Disney.This Week's Toys Are Straight From a Multiverse of Marketing MadnessIn the latest episode of Making Wonder, the Disney YouTube series that celebrates Disney100 with incredible LEGO builds inspired by beloved Disney stories and characters. Here’s a first look at the Disney Princess Enchanted Treehouse through a tale created by hosts Mari Copeny and Nicole Laeno with the…

Grammy award-winning R&B songwriter, producer and New Orleans’ own PJ Morton has been announced as Disney Imagineering’s musical collaborator for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard Nerd Out About Jurassic Park's Returning Heroesio9 attended the in-the-field research trip hosted by Disney Parks with Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana to dig a little deeper into what goes into making an attraction inspired by The Princess and the Frog. In order to…

Director Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns) brings audiences a live-action retelling of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the 1989 animated feature that revived the studio. It pays faithful homage to the original film—but doesn’t quite recapture its magic. Its saving grace is a cleverly reimagined second act carried by Halle Bailey’s sheer tour de force breakthrough performance as Ariel. Why is Halle Bailey This Generation's Ariel? | io9 InterviewIn particular, Bailey’s version of composer Alan Menken and late lyricist Howard…

With Disney's The Little Mermaid being rebooted for the big screen at the end of month, Janhvi Kapoor was seen in a promotional video for the film where she turns into a mermaid, much like Princess Ariel, and recites a Hindi poem for two little girls. The upcoming film is a re-imagined telling of the classic fairy tale, and is updated from the studio's own 1989 animated version. (Also read: Janhvi Kapoor says 'running out of pics' as she remembers mom Sridevi, shares old photo; Samantha Ruth Prabhu reacts)…

Image: Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer ProductsGive yourself and those closest to you the royal treatment with the latest Disney Princess-inspired fashion and lifestyle collections, available just in time for the release of The Little Mermaid.Including flowing dresses, shiny jewels, fantasy footwear, and things for both human and furry littles—here’s a selection of the cutest attire and accessories. Shop merch drops from BoxLunch, Cakeworthy, ShopDisney, Butrich, and more in this gallery curated for the Disney…