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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
ByWendy C. (NDM#451) Sunday, April 7, 2013Monday, August 18, 2014
I love Disneyland. My love for Disney reaches far beyond the park. I love anything that is connected to the name Disney. One can’t help but think happy thoughts when you hear the name Walt Disney. When there is anything Disney related I really try to check it out. Recently we decided to take a…
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Dream #8 – Life is a Journey
ByDean R. (NDD#228) Monday, January 30, 2012Monday, January 30, 2012
With a website address that contains TheEnemyIsGood, a lot of people ask Connie M. which enemy is that? Connie laughs and points out how her blog started with a typo, she meant to nab “The Enemy is Food.” But with her new blog formally titled “Life is a Journey” in place, Connie was ready to…
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D23 Is Ready for 2012!
ByJessica C. (NDI#21) Wednesday, November 16, 2011Wednesday, November 16, 2011
2012 is a good year to be a D23 member! “The Official Disney Fan Club” is celebrating the magic of Disney throughout the year and all members are invited! D23 is celebrating its third year of existence (what they are affectionately calling their “fanniversary”) with celebrations all across the country. They have so much in…
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D23: An NDT’s Dream Come True
ByHannah N. (NDT#23) Sunday, September 4, 2011Sunday, September 4, 2011
I was very privileged to be able to go to the D23 Expo a few weeks ago. They did very well with having things for people of all age groups to participate in. The whole experience was just a dream come true for me, so I want to recommend the expo to all NDTs (all…
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D23 Expo Overview
ByJessica C. (NDI#21) Saturday, August 27, 2011Tuesday, February 10, 2015
This year’s D23 Expo came to a close Sunday night rather quietly, much like the entire, relatively uneventful weekend. Friday opened with the Disney Legends Ceremony and big cheers from the Disney fans. A big highlight was the voice of the princesses singing songs from their movies. Friday afternoon was much less well received as…
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MOUSE OF ZEN
ByJ.B. C. (NDD#27) Sunday, June 5, 2011
Contributed by: JB Conway (NDD#27) JB is the DDL Poet. He is also the author of Mouse of Zen: Disney Inspired, Mouse-Sized Poetry. To have your Disney Parks vacation images treated with similar pixie dust, please visit our studios located at Knell StudioWorks!. J.B. C. (NDD#27)J.B. Conway has been a Police Officer since 1998. He…
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D23 CELEBRATES WDW’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
ByBill I. (NDH#35) Friday, May 20, 2011Wednesday, May 18, 2011
On May 14-15, D23, the Official Disney Fan Club celebrated Walt Disney World’s 40th anniversary at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. For two magical days in the Fantasia Ballroom, D23 members were treated to the most amazing collection of stories, history, unseen pictures and videos of the creation of Walt Disney World. There were Disney Legends on…
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D23 DAY AT MICKEY’S OF GLENDALE ON SATURDAY 4/16
ByNDM252 Tuesday, April 5, 2011Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Grab your wallet (Disney Dooney of course) and your lanyard because once again lucky D23 Members have been invited for a day of shopping, signing and trading at the exclusive Imagineering Boutique, Mickey’s of Glendale.
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GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES!
ByMarc L. (NDD#40) Friday, March 18, 2011Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Contributed by: Marc Lorenzo (NDD#40) Marc is the DDL Homing Photographer and proud member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Visit the Walt Disney World Moms Panel for help planning your Magical Trip. He is not a Disney employee. The postings on this site are his own and do not necessarily represent Disney’s positions or opinions.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY D23!
ByNDM252 Tuesday, March 15, 2011Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Happy Birthday D23! It’s been two years since Bob Igor announced the great new Disney fan club and community. The concept was to engage and involve the fans on a level that the company had never before done. The first year seemed bumpy to me with little fan engagement, apart from the spectacular D23 Expo…
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D23 MEMBER SCREENING OF BAMBI
ByNDM252 Tuesday, March 1, 2011Thursday, February 24, 2011
On March 1st, 2011 the Diamond Edition of Bambi is being released on DVD & Blu-ray to stores everywhere. I was excited to have the opportunity to attend a D23 screening of the film in Chicago to celebrate the release. The screening was followed by a question and answer session with the charming voice actor for young Bambi, Donnie Dunagan, and talented Disney animator, Andreas Dejas.
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MOUSE OF ZEN SUNDAY
ByJ.B. C. (NDD#27) Saturday, February 26, 2011Monday, February 28, 2011
Contributed by: JB Conway (NDD#27) JB is the DDL Poet. He is also the author of Mouse of Zen: Disney Inspired, Mouse-Sized Poetry. Artwork created by Knell StudioWorks. J.B. C. (NDD#27)J.B. Conway has been a Police Officer since 1998. He is passionate about a few things: his kids, sports, and anything Disney! The Disney passion…
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D23’S DESTINATION D: WALT DISNEY WORLD 40TH AT THE WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
ByNDM252 Tuesday, February 22, 2011Sunday, November 27, 2011
Come join the the party as D23 recognizes Walt Disney World’s 40th Anniversary! The resort has changed so much since it’s opening in 1971, only becoming more popular and magical every year. If you’re a D23 member you can join the jamboree with Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Anniversary, May 14th and 15th, 2011 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
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D23 MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT EXTENDED FOR DVC MEMBERS
ByNDM252 Tuesday, February 15, 2011Thursday, January 22, 2015
D23, has extended their opportunity for Disney Vacation Club® Members to receive a 10 percent discount off the purchase of new Gold and Silver D23 Memberships!
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ON TOP OF THE WORLD
ByNDM252 Monday, February 7, 2011Monday, August 28, 2017
For many a D23 member, a Walt Disney World vacation is all about makin’ memories. With 39 years of Disney vacation magic, I have quite a few to chose from. Today, though, I thought I would share one of the youngest Disney enchantments that I remember. I must have been about eight, and I can…
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2011 D23 EXPO
ByNDM252 Monday, October 4, 2010Saturday, October 2, 2010
The D23 Expo 2011 website is up and running for all official information on the 2011 event spectacular. This fan celebration will take place August 19th- 22nd, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The 2009 Expo was a wild success and details about the 2011 event are slowly being announced. The 2011 festivities will include the following…
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MR. BLUEBIRD ON MY SHOULDER
ByNDM252 Monday, August 16, 2010Saturday, December 11, 2010
Each week in my inbox I find a copy of the D23 e-newsletter “FanFare”. It promotes Disney activities, profiles cast members, and special travel features of all sorts. In today’s issue I found a an article called “Songs of the South” which features Bill Hill and the Hillbilles who preform at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon….
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D23 EVENT ALERT
ByNDM252 Monday, August 9, 2010Saturday, December 11, 2010
Date: Saturday, August 21 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: D23 Members and their guests are invited to meet Marty Skylar and enjoy a day of shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale. There are some days (okay, every day) that I wish I still lived in California. As a D23 girl it sure seems like…
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D23’S DESTINATION D: DISNEYLAND ’55 AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT
ByNDM252 Monday, July 19, 2010Saturday, December 11, 2010
Are you a D23 member looking for a quick escape this fall? Then consider heading out West to help the Disneyland celebrate it’s 55th Anniversary! September 24-25th, 2010 D23 is hosting a fun filled weekend for the ultimate Disney fans at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. A limited number of tickets are available…
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I’M 23, ARE YOU?
ByNDM252 Monday, July 5, 2010Thursday, July 8, 2010
Greetings! My name is Kristen, and I’m Twenty-Three. It’s an honor to have been asked to write for Disney Driven Life and I look forward to sharing with you my love for all things Disney and the ways I continue to open up paths to the past, present, and future of the Disney Company. As…
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