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The Muses in Disney’s Hercules serve as the gospel-singing narrators for the film, and are a modern twist on the Muses in Greek Mythology. Learn more about each Muse and the talented voice actresses behind them.

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The Most Popular Disney Animated Movie Location

As Disney movies have continued to be made, stories from all around the world have been implemented. Learn more about which continent in the world has had the most Disney stories take place there.

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The Disney Renaissance Animated Television Series

Many of our favourite Disney characters from the Disney Renaissance Era made their way onto televisions sets throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s. Successful Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, and others all received their own spin-off television shows. Learn more about each one here.

The History of DisneyToon Studios

DisneyToon Studios opened when Disney decided to make direct-to-video sequels of their classic movies. Films like The Return of Jafar, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, and Cinderella III: A Twist in Time were all produced by this new animation division. Learn more about the full history of DisneyToon Studios.

Disney Legends - Eleanor Audley

Eleanor Audley is the face and voice behind Disney’s two most iconic female villains - Lady Tremaine and Maleficent. Outside of her time at Disney, Audley had a successful career on Broadway, radio, and television. Learn more about Eleanor Audley here!

Walt Disney's Last Productions

Walt Disney passed away at the age of 65 years old. The 1960s was an important year for the Disney company as they worked on their live action films, and Walt worked on The Wonderful World of Color. Learn more about Walt’s last film and TV productions he worked on before passing away.

The History of the Evolving Animation Styles of Disney

When Disney began their animation journey back in the 1920s, the studio has constantly evolved with their style, processes, and techniques. Learn more about when Disney started to implement animation techniques like technicolor, rotoscoping, 3D affects, CGI, and more.

The Impact of Jiminy Cricket on the Walt Disney Company

Jiminy Cricket began as a minor role in Walt Disney’s second animated feature film, Pinocchio (1940). He quickly became the heart of the film, the message of love, and became the face of the Walt Disney Company. Learn more about Jiminy Cricket’s impact on the studio.