The following is the official press release from D23 concerning Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney presented by Lug. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated Destination D23: A Journey Around… Continue Reading
Malaika Favorite is an African American artist whose artwork graces the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction queue. Ms. Favorite is a renowned painter who is best known for her use of oil, acrylic, and watercolors in her portrayals of Black American… Continue Reading
Sharika Mahdi, artist, is an African-American New Orleans native and graduate of Louisiana State University. She caught the eye of Disney, who commissioned her to do four pieces to help inspire Imagineers creating Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Ms. Mahdi’s limited-edition paintings… Continue Reading
Terence Blanchard is an African-American musician, trumpeter, pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and orchestrator. In The Princess and the Frog, Mr. Blanchard played all Louis’ trumpet parts. He also voiced the role of Earl the bandleader in the riverboat band. Mr.… Continue Reading
Welcome to my series, A Touch of Disney in Black History. This year I am starting the series with highlighting, PJ Morton who is a New Orleans native, songwriter, and musician. Executive Imagineers developing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for Disneyland and… Continue Reading
*Press Release* Disney announced a number of exciting enhancements and expansions on the horizon for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, including details about new events coming in 2025, as well as returning fan-favorite offerings like Destination D23, which will… Continue Reading
I am getting so excited for the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 released the following information. With less than one month to go to the highly anticipated D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, Disney today… Continue Reading
Today’s coffee mug featuring Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen continues to show my love for Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. This Rae Dunn mug was found in TJ Maxx by a friend. One can never have enough coffee mugs,… Continue Reading
I am so excited about this news from D23 that you can find below! This summer, The Walt Disney Company is releasing an unparalleled lineup of films and shows from across its many award-winning studios including Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation… Continue Reading
I will never have enough coffee mugs with Princess Tiana on them. This coffee mug by Rae Dunn was found at TJ Maxx. It retailed for $7.99. I am so excited for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the merchandise that will… Continue Reading