By Paula Poveda Summertime is just around the corner! The school year is coming to a close and family vacations are on the horizon—and there is truly no better place to enjoy this precious time than with a family vacation to Walt Disney World Resort®. Whether you’re planning your first trip with your little ones or you’re a frequent guest, we have the perfect list of merchandise from DisneyStore.com to bring on this exciting trip to match your favorite attractions and entertainment. First thing’s first: Let’s shield those little eyes from the Florida summer sun with some sunglasses featuring ..read more

Where: Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove What: Exclusive Rates and Amenities Expires: April 15, 2025 Located just over one mile from the DISNEYLAND® Resort, the Hampton Inn & Suites offers spacious guest rooms—perfect for couples and families. Whether you’re staying in a standard room or one-bedroom suite, you’ll be able to enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet each morning before heading to the Resort. D23 Gold Members will enjoy savings while staying at this magical Good Neighbor Hotel, including: 15% discount on daily room rate Complimentary breakfast buffet $10 discoun ..read more

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim in Garden Grove, CA What: Exclusive Rate and Amenities Expires: April 15, 2025 Located just over a mile from the Disneyland® Resort, the Hilton Garden Inn completed a $4 million renovation in 2023. This hotel features spacious king or two-queen beds, making it the perfect destination for couples and families. D23 Gold Members will enjoy exclusive savings while staying at this magical Good Neighbor Hotel, including: 15% discount on daily room rate 15% food and beverage discount, including at the Garden Grille, open for breakfast and dinner $10 daily par ..read more

Where: Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Maingate What: Exclusive Rates and Amenities Expires: April 15, 2025 Located just over a mile from Disneyland® Resort, Homewood Suites offers spacious two-room suites with full kitchens, making it a perfect destination for couples and families. Enjoy a free hot breakfast buffet each morning before heading to the Resort. D23 Gold Members will enjoy exclusive savings while staying at this magical Good Neighbor Hotel, including: 15% discount on daily room rate Complimentary breakfast buffet $10 daily parking discount A commemorative D23 Gold Me ..read more

Where: The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA What: Exclusive Discounts on Select Tickets Expires: December 31, 2025 The 5th Avenue Theatre is one of America's leading musical theater companies. They enrich the community they love with the art form they love—giving the Pacific Northwest a front-row seat to original powerhouse productions that go on to light up marquees and audiences all the way to Broadway. From the page to the stage, they bring passion and epic scale to every musical they create. With big talent. Bigger-than-life productions. And did we mention dazzle? As a nonprofit the ..read more

Where: Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground What: 15% Off Regular Rates Expires: April 15, 2025 Dive into the magic of Anaheim with an exclusive offer just for D23 Gold Members! Enjoy an 15% off your stay at Howard Johnson Anaheim—the ultimate family-friendly hotel conveniently located across the street from Disneyland Resort and just 1.5 miles away from the Anaheim Convention Center! Splash in our Garden Pool, explore Castaway Cove water park, and bask in seven lush acres of pure fun! Hurry, book now, and let the adventure begin! Don’t forget to check out @hojoanaheim o ..read more

By Taylor Larsen, Walt Disney Archives   Imagine the year is 6965, and you’re about to open a time capsule buried since October 16, 1965. As a record of 20th-century living, it was lowered deep within the earth on the last days of the famed 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, with instructions to remain sealed for 5,000 years. In fact, this would be the second such time capsule, the first having been firmly planted on September 23, 1938, in advance of the 1939–1940 New York World’s Fair. Both capsules are packed with documents, memorabilia, and other commonly used items of the day—al ..read more

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos In the heart of the Indian forest roams the most regal of creatures: the tiger. Disneynature’s documentary Tiger, debuting on Earth Day, April 22, on Disney+, is the culmination of 1,500 days of capturing the essence of Ambar, a young tigress who would do anything to protect her four curious, clumsy, and adorable cubs. That includes keeping them safe from the territory she shares with bears, reptiles, and other tigers. Director Mark Linfield, co-directors Vanessa Berlowitz and Rob Sullivan, and producer Roy Conli assembled a dedicated team of filmmakers to embark on a ..read more

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos In the depths of the ocean, a creature of extraordinary complexity and mystery resides: the octopus. National Geographic’s upcoming three-part series Secrets of the Octopus premieres on Sunday, April 21, on National Geographic and the following day on Disney+ and Hulu, in celebration of Earth Day. Narrated by Paul Rudd, the series promises a mesmerizing exploration into the unique behaviors and intricate communication of these elusive creatures. At the heart of the series from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer-at-Large James Cameron lies ..read more

Where: National Geographic Online What: Nat Geo Premium Editorial Exclusive + 30-Day Free Trial Expires: April 30, 2024 Happy Earth Day! Are you ready to test your octo-smarts? Many assume that classic villainess and animated sea witch, Ursula, is an octopus. While she shares several traits with these fascinating sea creatures—a solo lifestyle and a mischievous temperament, to name a few—there are also some key differences. So what kind of ocean-dwelling creature is Ursula, exactly? This Earth Day, join National Geographic on a deep dive into the ocean animals that inspired Disney anim ..read more