Academy Awards

Disneyland Celebrates 95th Academy Awards with Limited-Time Treats and Photo Backdrops

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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For a limited time, Disneyland guests can join in on the Academy Awards fun with specialty-themed food options and Oscar-worthy photo ops in Disney California Adventure and the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. Walt Disney’s Snow White Oscar Statue A one-of-a-kind Snow White-inspired Oscar statue that was awarded to Walt Disney will be on display as part … Read more

Celebrate the Oscars with Limited-Time Treats and Photo-Ops at Walt Disney World

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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The 95th Academy Awards are just around the corner, and guests visiting Walt Disney World will have the chance to celebrate the Oscars with specialty-themed food options and photo opportunities. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will feature a number of Oscars-themed treats, including a specialty popcorn and a tropical dessert with a decorative topper. The treats will be … Read more

‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Turning Red’ and More Disney Films Nominated for 2023 Oscars

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The 2023 Academy Award nominations have been announced and several Disney films, most notably “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” have earned nominations. Here’s the full list of Disney films and their nominations: “Avatar: The Way of Water” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Black Panther: Wakanda … Read more

Disney Films Won Six Oscars at the Academy Awards Last Night

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Rebecca Davis

Rebecca loves goofing off with family and friends at Disney World and collecting Disney Harveys bags. You can find her fulfilling her goal of napping at every single Disney resort. Contact her at Rebecca.Davis@wdwnt.com

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Several films from Disney-owned studios took home Oscars last night at the 94th Academy Awards. After receiving 27 nominations, five Disney-owned films took home a combined total of six awards. “Encanto” “Encanto” was awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, beating out Pixar’s “Luca” and Disney’s “Raya and the Last Dragon,” among others. Subscribers can … Read more

‘Cruella’ Wins Academy Award for Best Costume Design at 2022 Oscars

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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“Cruella” has taken home the Oscar for Best Costume Design at the 94th Academy Awards, following “Encanto” winning Best Animated Feature. “Cruella” was up against “Cyrano”, “Dune”, “Nightmare Alley”, and “West Side Story” for the Oscar this year. The film released on Disney+ “Premier Access” system early last summer as well as in some theaters. … Read more

‘Encanto’ Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature at 94th Academy Awards

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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“Encanto”, the surprise smash hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film, has taken home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards. “Encanto” was the likely winner from the outset, with last year’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” and Pixar’s “Luca” also up for the award from Disney. Netflix’s “The Mitchells vs The … Read more

Oscars Invite Rachel Zegler, Star of ‘West Side Story’ to Present at Ceremony After Initial Snub by Disney

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Rachel Zegler revealed earlier this week that she had not been invited to the Oscars, despite being the star of Disney’s Oscar-nominated “West Side Story.” Following an outcry from fans and fellow actors, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has now invited Zegler to be a presenter at the Oscars ceremony. The Hollywood … Read more

Disney Did Not Invite ‘West Side Story’ Star Rachel Zegler to Oscars

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney did not invite Rachel Zegler, the star of their new “West Side Story” adaptation, to the Oscars this Sunday. Zegler played the lead role of Maria. Though she has not been nominated in an acting category, “West Side Story” has received seven nominations total, including for Best Picture. Studios are in charge of ticket … Read more

‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ to be Performed Live at Oscars on March 27

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from “Encanto” will be performed live for the first time at this year’s Oscars, airing on ABC March 27. The ensemble number, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has been a huge hit, including reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is not nominated for Best Original Song at … Read more

Instagram Influencer Sat On Guest’s Feet To Get Cavalcade View, Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit for Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana,’ & More: Daily Recap (2/8/22)

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Encanto,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ All Nominated for Academy Award for Animated Feature Film

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Three Disney films have been nominated for the Academy Award for best animated feature film: “Encanto” and “Raya and the Last Dragon” from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and “Luca” from Pixar Animation Studios. They are up against Sony’s “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” and animated docudrama “Flee.” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Dos Oruguitas” from “Encanto” has been … Read more

Pixar’s “Soul” Wins The Academy Award For Best Animated Feature

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Danielle

Born to Disney-loving parents, Danielle was destined to be a lifelong Disney lover herself. If you want to chat about Disney Parks, Marvel, dogs, and baking, she can be reached at danielle@wdwnt.com.

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After winning the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature in February, Pixar’s Soul has now won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature! Soul is a heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world. The original Pixar film features Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher who gets … Read more