Disney Twenty-Three

In this Issue

Check out a dazzling behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful and the 15th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Spring 2013 issue of Disney twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. The cover story, “A Great and Powerful Odyssey,” gives readers an exclusive tour of the land at the end of the road of yellow bricks in Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful, releasing in theaters this March. The article features interviews with stars Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, and Zach Braff. In addition, there’s a sneak peek of 2014′s Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie, which offers a new take on the legendary Sleeping Beauty story. Here are the articles featured in the Spring issue:

 
The Magic’s in the Details
New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is filled with surprises and hidden delights for eagle-eyed guests of all ages.

Channeling Disney
From Good Morning Mickey to High School Musical and beyond, Disney twenty-three looks back on Disney Channel’s first 30 years.

A Great and Powerful Odyssey
Step into the fantastical world of Oz The Great and Powerful with its filmmakers and stars. Plus, we take a look at the costumes in the land of Oz and sneak a peek at Maleficent, a grand 3D film slated for early 2014 release.

Frozen in Time
Be among the first to see this concept art from Frozen, due in November from the Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Returning to Oz
In addition to Return to Oz, there are abundant and miraculous connections between Disney and Oz, as a visit to the Walt Disney Archives reveals.

The World on a String
Meet Bob Baker, a legendary Los Angeles puppeteer whose exquisite artistry strings throughout Disney history.

Natural Wonders
Fifteen years after the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Imagineer Joe Rohde reflects on the evolution of Disney’s wildest and most spiritual park.

A Glass Act
From modest beginnings in Disneyland in 1967, the work of master glass craftsmen the Arribas brothers can now be found in 14 (and counting) locations at Disney parks around the globe.

80 Big Bad Years
Disney twenty-three celebrates the legacy of The Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs.

A Walk With Walt 1945: The Hibernating Bear Awakens
With United States peacetime and prosperity on the horizon, Walt was eager to put his wartime experimentation behind him and flex his moviemaking muscles once again.

D Society
D23 Members enjoy D23′s Sip & Scream event at Epcot; Beast and Princess Belle dance with Dancing with the Stars stars; Tim Burton, Helena Bonham Carter, and the kids visit Phantom Manor… and much more.

PHOTOfiles
Walt gets friendly with a frisky tiger, and on one celebratory night gets sent to the doghouse by Lillian. Mickey and Minnie hit the disco, and thousands of happy hoopers set a new record at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Where in Disney?
A perpetual blue sky, a parade of guests, and a stunning mural fill the landscape. We think of Walt, of course… but the question remains: where are we?

Good Mousekeeping
The Tortoise and the Hare, an Academy Award®-winning animation milestone, translated nicely onto the pages of Good Housekeeping magazine.

 
Disney twenty-three magazine is available at a growing number of retail locations across the country for $15.95 and can also be purchased online at DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Gold-level members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are treated to each issue delivered directly to their mailbox, accompanied by a special collectible gift.