D23 Inside Disney

Karen Weissman, Restoration & Preservation Manager at The Walt Disney Studios, on the process by which over 25 classic Walt Disney Animation Studios shorts were revitalized; the chance to bring them to a whole new audience on Disney+ for this year’s Disney100 celebration; and more. 

Marvel Comics editor Jordan D. White on how he first became an avid X-Men reader himself; his (very busy) creative process; what surprises him about X-Men fans; and how the mutant metaphor holds a mirror up to society in a unique, and memorable, way. 

The creatives behind the all-new, limited-time Rogers: The Musical at Disney California Adventure Park on how the very first song written shaped the whole show; recruiting the “super” team for the production, both on stage and off; and taking the audience on a larger-than-life adventure. Plus, Kevin Feige talks the initial idea and inspiration behind the musical.

Pupstruction stars Yvette Nicole Brown and Bobby Moynihan on whether dogs make good contractors; favorite catchphrases; and dream roles within the worlds of Disney.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold and costars Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Ethann Isadore, Shaunette Renee Wilson, and Boyd Holbrook on what they love about Indy; seeing Harrison Ford in his iconic costume for the first time; and the extraordinary scope of the film.

Secret Invasion star Cobie Smulders on what excites her about returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe; how Maria Hill and Nick Fury's relationship is tested in the new series; and what it was like being in the room with the Avengers for the first time!

Elemental debuts in theaters tomorrow, but before you're blown away by Pixar's latest film, discover dazzling behind-the-scenes details and exclusive interviews that will ignite your imagination.

Raven-Symoné talks about standing next to Disney Legend Julie Andrews, keeping in touch with the Cheetah Girls, and things she loves about the new season of Raven’s Home.

Disney Legend Jodi Benson shares her magical blue carpet moment with Halle Bailey, her thoughts on interpretations of the film’s beloved songs, and why she thinks Ariel’s story is timeless.

The Electric Mayhem Band on the origins of the band, working with Dr. Teeth’s parents, and playing at D23 Expo for Disney and Muppet fans.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had an extraordinary opening weekend, The Lion King celebrated a milestone performance on Broadway, more D23 Member events announced for 2023, Disney dining plan and Parks reservation updates announced for Walt Disney World Resort, experiences inspired by Encanto and Soul have arrived onboard the Disney Magic, Pupstruction is coming in June, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings will have its broadcast debut, the new season of Dancing with the Stars will simulcast on both Disney+ and ABC, and a premiere date has been announced for Hulu's Drag Me to Dinner. Plus, a cavalcade of Disney stars—Heidi Blickenstaff, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ashley Eckstein, Jason George, Bret Iwan, and Ming-Na Wen—come together this week to share behind-the-scenes Disney stories, who screams on coasters, and a possible… collaboration?

Where guests can find Ariel from the all-new The Little Mermaid in Disney Parks, how Disney celebrated World Wish Day, James Corden and Tom Cruise team up for The Lion King, amazing reveals for Walt Disney Animation Studios’s Wish, Taika Waititi scores with Next Goal Wins, a haunting A Haunting in Venice trailer, when Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania will stream on Disney+, Maggie Simpson stars in a new Star Wars-themed The Simpsons short, details on the new Disney Channel animated series Hailey’s On It!, the scoop on ABC’s The Game Show Show, Disney’s 34 Daytime Emmy Award nominations, a new Disney Lorcana game is coming, and Adventures by Disney to visit the country that inspired Encanto and more in 2024. Plus, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star Karen Gillan reveals the hardest MCU secret she had to keep, her favorite Disney Parks attraction, and how Nebula is a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Clint Eastwood.

Official American Born Chinese trailer revealed, the all-new hip-hop musical comedy adventure World’s Best will stream exclusively on Disney+, Spider-Man and Venom arrive on Disney+, Elemental will close out the Cannes Film Festival, and the Stan Lee documentary is coming in June. Plus, Peter Pan & Wendy star Yara Shahidi on filming black-ish at Walt Disney World Resort, the joys of Space Mountain, and starring in ads for Disney store (when she was 5!).

New details have been announced forTiana's Bayou Adventure, Disneyland After Dark celebrates with Pride Nite, Disneyland Paris has revealed new updates for 2023, dates unveiled for the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, ESPN has earned an industry-leading 59 Sports Emmy nominations, a thrilling trailer is out for the Disney+ movie Crater, Disney+ reveals incredible guest stars and a trailer for The Muppets Mayhem, and Freeform’s summer lineup is announced. Plus, newly minted Disney Legend Don Hahn on creating attractions for EPCOT, what producing Beauty and the Beast entailed, and the celebrity he was most nervous about working with.

All the big announcements out of Star Wars Celebration Europe, Marvel Studios released the first trailer for The Marvels, Walt Disney Studios shares a new look at Peter Pan & Wendy, a new documentary about BTS member SUGA is coming to Disney+, details on DisneyBand+ coming to Disney Cruise Line, Rogers: The Musical has an opening date at Disney California Adventure park, the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley content update involves Disney Parks and characters from The Lion King, and annual pass sales are returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, Prom Pact star Peyton Elizabeth Lee on the magic of Aulani, screaming Imagine Dragons, and trying to get away from Milo Manheim (not really).

Disney announces Earth Month celebratory activities, Crater is coming to Disney+, Marvel Studios reveales the release date for Secret Invasion, The Muppets Mayhem debut date announced, Dwayne Johnson reveals plans for a live-action reimagining of Disney’s Moana, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, more details about the two new Disney Cruise Line ships on the horizon, and the first West Coast Disney Vacation Club member lounge is coming to Disneyland Resort. Plus, author Ridley Pearson on the latest—EPCOT-themed!—chapter in the Kingdom Keepers series, running into Maleficent, and having “it’s a small world” scare the wits out of him.

New trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, incredible amenities revealed for the first Storyliving by Disney community, Disney Cruise Line has announced worldwide destinations for 2024, ABC has announced premiere dates for new and returning series, sneak peek of animated shorts for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Disney Channel revealed a premiere date and trailer for season six of Raven's Home, Paolo Montalban reunites with Brandy in the new Descendants movie. Plus, Disney songwriting power team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez on their new musical series Up Here, finding Finding Nemo — The Musical, a WandaVision song origin story, and the most surprising place they have heard “Let It Go.”

Jeff "Swampy" Marsh to join return of Phineas & Ferb, a premiere date has been revealed for season two of The Ghost and Molly McGee, a revealing four-part docuseries about Ed Sheeran is coming to Disney+, the behind-the-scenes Disney100: The Exhibition – Making the Magic set to premiere, the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown reopened at Disneyland Park, Star Wars Month will return to Disneyland Resort with fan favorites, Disney Speedstorm has announced an early access date, new announcements for entertainment and experiences coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and toys and clothing inspired by The Little Mermaid are available now. Plus, D23 Member—and star of National Treasure: Edge of History—Lyndon Smith on those crazy twists, the best churro she ate at Disneyland, and the dinosaur grasshopper in her car.

Remembering Disney Legend Rolly Crump, Disney Oscar wins, a The Little Mermaid reveal, details on season two of The Bear, premiere date announced for American Born Chinese, Meryl Streep hilariously featured in the season three teaser for Only Murders in the Building, National Geographic Documentary Film's Wild Life trailer, and more details revealed about Disney Cruise Line’s new Bahamian island destination Lighthouse Point. Plus, UnPrisoned star and executive producer Kerry Washington on Moana, her favorite Scandal, becoming a character on The Simpsons, loving Reese Witherspoon, and visiting every Walt Disney World Resort theme park on New Year’s Day.

Music from Wondrous Journeys is now available to stream, new ways to celebrate the Oscars at Disney Parks, remembering Disney Legend Burny Mattison, the creep-tacular Haunted Mansion teaser trailer materializes, haunting scoop on the new season of Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Miley Cyrus and Disney are reuniting, Disney+ has released a trailer for The Crossover, details on Jeremy Renner’s Rennervations, Typhoon Lagoon reopening date announced, a new doll in a wheelchair has been added to Magic Kingdom’s “it's a small world,” and one of the original Disney Railroad steam engines returns to service. Plus, The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff on series surprises, Disneyland days, how Bo-Katan is a Disney Princess, and why she loves Jar Jar Binks.