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  • Park guest sporting glasses and a bright red cap beams in front of the main plaza fountain, with colorful themed buildings and lush landscaping creating a lively amusement park atmosphere.

    After growing up on Long Island, Mike has spent his adult life in Southern California. He’s been fascinated by theme parks since a very early age, and has contributed to Inside the Magic since April of 2015. His other interests include Star Wars, LEGO, and The Muppets.

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Moana beams at Maui as they stand together on a sailboat at sunset, capturing a magical moment from Disney’s latest adventure seen in the new Moana trailer—perfect for fans of Disney Parks and experiences.

INTERVIEW: Disney screenwriter Jared Bush and story artist David Pimental discuss assembling the tale of “Moana”

In the seventh and final part of our in-depth interviews with the creative team behind Walt Disney Animation’s latest animated feature “Moana”, I talk with... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
Onstage at a Disney park, three performers in traditional Pacific Islander costumes energize the crowd, accompanied by a live band and vibrant instruments in the background. The scene captures the lively Moana experience, celebrating the musical magic of Opetaia Foa’i and Lin-Manuel Miranda for theme park guests.

INTERVIEW: Songwriter Opetaia Foa’i discusses his collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the music of “Moana”

In part 6 of our in-depth interviews with the creative team behind Walt Disney Animation’s latest animated feature “Moana”, I talk with songwriter Opetaia... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
Moana

INTERVIEW: Disney effects artists Kyle Odermatt and Hank Driskill discuss the difficulties of animating water in “Moana”

In part 5 of our in-depth interviews with the creative team behind Walt Disney Animation’s latest animated feature “Moana”, I talk with visual effects supervisor... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies
Tropical island with soaring mountains, crystal-clear blue waters, tiny islets, and palm trees beneath a radiant sky—capturing the breathtaking look of Moana’s world as experienced in a Disney park attraction. It feels like stepping right into the immersive setting of a beloved adventure brought to life by Walt Disney Imagineering.

INTERVIEW: “Moana” art director Ian Gooding on designing the lush Pacific Island environments for Disney’s new film

In part 4 of our in-depth interviews with the creative team behind Walt Disney Animation’s latest animated feature “Moana”, I talk with production designer Ian... Read more.
The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV, Movies, Featured
Elena of Avalor greets guests with a radiant smile, standing in her signature red floral dress and crown before an elaborately decorated iron gate bursting with flowers, capturing the joyous energy of ¡Viva Navidad! at Disneyland Resort.

VIDEOS: Elena of Avalor visits Disneyland Resort for the Christmas season at California Adventure’s ¡Viva Navidad!

Ever since Princess Elena made her debut on the Disney Channel this past summer, everyone’s favorite new Latina Disney princess has been generating a lot of... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Movies & TV, Theme Parks, Television
Vibrant “¡Viva Navidad!” wreath surrounded by festive plants and twinkling stars pops against a striped backdrop, capturing the lively holiday energy of Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays celebration.

VIDEOS: Disney California Adventure ushers in the Christmas season with Festival of Holidays and ¡Viva Navidad!

It’s only mid-November, but Christmastime is already in full swing at the Disneyland Resort, and nowhere is that more evident than in Disney California Adventure,... Read more.
Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks