D23 Inside Disney

Big Disney+ and Hulu announcements from National Streaming Day, the first trailer for Family Reboot is here, Marvel Studios has released new details on Thor: Love and Thunder, the first performers for EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup have been announced, a sneak peek of Lightyear is coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Springs Art Walk launches this month, National Geographic Expeditions has announced their full lineup of 2023 Signature Land itineraries, and Disney Original Documentary has announced an upcoming feature documentary about Elton John. Plus, Walt Disney Imagineer Wyatt Winter guides us through the wild Easter eggs, awesome song selection process, and stellar surprises awaiting guests on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT.

The 2022 Disney Pride Collection is here, the hilarious She-Hulk trailer has dropped, details revealed about Disney and Pixar's upcoming feature film Elemental, Trevor: The Musical coming to Disney+, new info on the Disney+ series Family Reboot, production has begun on the new Marvel Studios series Echo, the Star Wars series Ahsoka has started filming, Hulu and Onyx have greenlit Unprisoned, massive music festivals coming to Hulu, three new shows coming to ABC, date announced for the 2023 Academy Awards, and Disney Junior Tour coming to 80 North American cities. Plus, Disney Legend Danny Elfman on scoring Mystic Manor, making Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and his favorite scene from Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness had a huge opening weekend, Avatar: The Way of Water teaser trailer has been released, Disney’s Summer Magic Quest special debuts in June on Disney Channel, BUNK’D will return next month with an expanded season, Disney is developing a new animated series based on the novel Cookies & Milk, Aryan Simhadri and Leah Sava Jeffries will co-star in Disney+’s Percy Jackson And The Olympians, a trailer and poster for the upcoming original film Rise has debuted, Disney+ has greenlit a new music-filled movie that will return viewers to the world of the Descendants franchise titled The Pocketwatch, Frederick Douglass is now being honored at Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Disneyland, there's a new Disney twenty-three magazine with a focus on the Disney Wish, Ashley Eckstein is hosting a new Star Wars series for kids, and an upcoming "Obi-Wan Wednesdays" products program will follow the footsteps of "Mando Mondays." Plus, from Disney princesses to a real-life princess, legenda

New Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer released, the latest Star Wars Celebration news including an out-of-this-world D23 Galactic Disco, details on the life-simulation adventure game Disney Dreamlight Valley, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge VR experience has come to Disney Springs, Disneyland Resort’s big Halloween season announcements, Halloween on the High Seas is bringing a touch of Hocus Pocus to Disney Cruise Line, Disney Junior announcements from Disney Junior Fun Fest, Disney+'s Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) is expanding to Hulu and Freeform, a new trailer for Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney Intertwined has been picked up for season two on Disney+, and big news about the Disney+ sequel Hollywood Stargirl. Plus, Moon Knight stars Oscar Isaac and May Calamawy on getting a body scan, visiting Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Steven’s accent, and who’s “in control” of the body now.

Pixar has released a new trailer for Lightyear, Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...and Beyond! will open this summer a Disney's Animal Kingdom, the Avengers Campus music loop is now streaming, Genius season four will focus on Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X, the premiere of The Kardashians on Hulu had big ratings, and even more guests added to Star Wars Celebration. Plus, Disneyland President Ken Potrock talks reimagining Toontown, changes to the treehouse, evolving Downtown Disney, and a Pixar-themed hotel.

In this special, bonus episode of D23 Inside Disney podcast, the stars of Better Nate Than Ever—Rueby Woods and Aria Brooks—discuss on-set antics, making a big Disney musical, and what it was like inside the Stitch costume.

The Thor: Love and Thunder trailer is here, a Sammy Davis, Jr. limited series is in the works at Hulu, Life and Beth has been renewed for season 2 at Hulu, season two of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is in production, a new short from The Simpsons, When Billie Met Lisa (starring Billie Eilish) is coming Disney+, Star Wars: Galactic Pals has debuted on StarWarsKids.com, Star Wars Celebration announces more stars from The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, an Eternals Celestial will appear in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, and casting for key roles for A Small Light is complete. Plus, Amphibia guest star Jason Ritter on family trips to Disneyland, vocal lessons for Frozen 2, and the greatest Gravity Falls Easter egg.

Mr. Knight has arrived at Avengers Campus, ABC revealed its summer slate of unscripted series and specials, Star Wars Celebration adds more celebrities and more panels, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is here, Dancing With the Stars is coming to Disney+ this fall, the Disney+ original movie Sneakerella has a new trailer and poster, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+ series finds its Percy, and an original star of National Treasure is joining the Disney+ original series. Plus, Disney’s Dr. Mark Penning on his favorite furry friend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, tigers rolling in perfume, and magical ways the parks are celebrating Earth Day.

Opening date announced for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT, menu details for Connections Café and Eatery coming to EPCOT, GLAAD Awards (with Disney winners) to stream on Hulu, Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue is reopening at Walt Disney World this summer, new ways to celebrate Encanto are coming to Disneyland Resort, traditional character greetings at Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line are returning, new stars confirmed for Star Wars Celebration, Disney Original Documentary has announced a new feature project on Muppets creator and visionary Jim Henson, The Bob’s Burgers Movie trailer has debuted, the trailer for Disney+'s The Quest has arrived, and Soul, The United States vs. Billie Holliday and Summer of Soul win Grammys. Plus, Raven’s Home powerhouse Raven-Symoné on reuniting with That’s So Raven stars, duetting with Julie Andrews, and the enduring appeal of “zetus lapetus!”

The Walt Disney Company takes home six Academy Awards, Only Murders in the Building season 2 trailer and release date reveled, heroes like Belle and Sully fend off evil forces in the new mobile game Disney Mirrorverse, Eggstravaganza 2022 is happening now at Disneyland Resort, H2O Glow After Hours returns this summer, Star Wars Celebration announces its first guests, and Margaret Cho has joined the cast of Disney+’s teen rom-com Prom Pact. Plus, Better Nate Than Ever director Tim Federle on making Lilo & Stitch a musical, Sister Act 3, and what to expect on season three of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

Three rhino siblings were introduced to each other at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disneyland Paris announces plans for Disney Village, the planDisney podcast has arrived, official trailer revealed for the Disney+ original film OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film), Sketchbook is a one-of-a-kind drawing experience from Disney Animation that will stream on Disney+, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are coming to Monday Night Football, and the 94th Oscars have announced their all-star band and more presenters. Plus, Better Nate Than Ever star Lisa Kudrow on family trips to Disneyland, why we shouldn’t ask her to sing, and if she’d do a Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion reunion.

First full trailer for The Kardashians unveiled, teaser released for Obi-Wan Kenobi, additional star presenters have been announced for The Oscars, The Muppets are joining Holey Moley on ABC, a new Encanto-inspired garden has debuted at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, dining and design changes are coming to Disney's BoardWalk Resort, new looks at musical shows aboard the Disney Wish, Grown-ish has been renewed for season five at Freeform and are brining on a black-ish star, Disney+ will be releasing sing-along versions of fan-favorite musicals beginning with Encanto, Polar Bear premieres on Disney+ on Earth Day, Disney+ has debuted the trailer for Parallels, and the first look at Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel revealed. Plus, Home Economics star Topher Grace on kissing Miss Piggy, the story behind that Club 33 t-shirt, and how the original Disney-MGM Studios inspired him to move to Hollywood.

Disney animal care experts rehabilitate and release manatee, Disney+ will be introducing an ad-supported tier this year, Disney Original Documentary has acquired the worldwide rights to the Sundance darling Mija, the 94th Oscars have announced their first groups of presenters, Disney Junior Fun Fest is coming to Disney California Adventure Park, a new look at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction vehicles, Turning Red-inspired food and experiences are coming to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line, and The Muppets Mayhem has been greenlit at Disney+. Plus, Cheaper by the Dozen star Zach Braff on getting a hip-hop coach for his smooth moves, rebooting Scrubs, and his quest for Chicken Little merchandise.

D23 answers Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser questions for its opening week, Disney+ reveals Better Nate Than Ever trailer, fan-favorite Marvel live-action series coming to Disney+, Finneas and Billie Eilish bring boy bands back in Turning Red, Encanto continues its Billboard chart reign, James Mangold to direct a Buster Keaton biopic, and Disney’s big SAG Awards winners. Plus, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings’ Korri McFann talks wildly magical proposals, early morning photo shoots, and the most surprising Disney place to tie the knot.

Disney Cruise Line news from expanded Disney Wonder itineraries to new experiences on the Disney Wish, Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough is coming to ABC, Disneyland Resort announces the return of nighttime spectaculars, OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u coming to Disney+, Disney+ has announced a second season of Launchpad, the original shorts series Ice Age: Scrat Tales will debut on April 13th, and John Williams will be composing the Obi-Wan Kenobi theme. Plus, American Idol executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick reveals the most over sung song, why Alabama is her favorite state to find talent, and which judge she associates with “Poor Unfortunate Souls.” 

Disney+ breaks Obi-Wan Kenobi series news, the hilarious first trailer for Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, more details announced for food and fun at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons brings more magic to weddings, American Idol is filming at Aulani Resort, Marvel Studios and Disney+ commercials from the Big Game, hosts announced for the 94th Oscars, Summer of Soul gets a network television premiere on ABC ahead of The Oscars, and a Futurama revival is coming to Hulu. Plus, a Disney Imagineer shares everything you need to know about Storyliving by Disney, the magical, new Disney-branded communities.

The Walt Disney Company earns 23 Academy Award nominations, West Side Story coming to Disney+, the music from Encanto continues to top charts, Pixar announces new voice cast members for Lightyear, epic new series and movies coming to Disney+ and Disney Channels from Disney Branded Television including Prom Pact and The Naughty Nine, Disney+ releases a hilarious trailer for Cheaper By The Dozen, More Than Robots will debut at SXSW Film Festival and Disney+ next month, Disney+ has ordered A Small Light from National Geographic, Hulu announced their lineup of upcoming original series including the third and final season of Love Victor, and fans got an early trailer for The Orville: New Horizons. Plus, West Side Story’s Rachel Zegler on singing with Spielberg, the upcoming live-action Snow White, and loving Figment, Spaceship Earth, and Rise of the Resistance.

Spring 2022 Disney twenty-three publication arrives with an exclusive Turning Red cover, Encanto keeps breaking (musical) records, Celebrate Soulfully honors Black heritage at the Disney Parks this February, Disney Live Entertainment will produce the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony, more incredible entertainment coming to the Magic Kingdom for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, and new experiences and topiaries are coming the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival next month. Plus, Disney Princess – The Concert star Susan Egan on bringing Belle to life on Broadway, creating Hercules’ sassy Meg, and running away from Meryl Streep.

New experiences coming to Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort in 2022, ESPN shows and experiences are coming to Disneyland for the week of the Big Game, new details on the 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris, the award-winning National Geographic documentary Torn is coming to Disney+, a series inspired by the award-winning book The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is set to go at Disney+, Percy Jackson and the Olympians series goes into production this summer, big Big City Greens news including a movie musical, three river cruise vacations are coming to Adventures by Disney in 2023, Disney Cruise Line introduces Pixar Day at Sea, and the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga trailer and launch date have been revealed. Plus, Sofia Carson on spending the night in the Dream Suite, her go-to Disney karaoke song, how Descendants changed her life, and why it’s important to be “Loud.”

A star-studded Mousequerade returns and Walt Disney’s company plane will be on exhibit at D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa, The Bob's Burgers Movie trailer has been released, Disney+ has announced a premiere date for The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Disney+ announced new movies and specials to premiere on Earth Day, The Santa Clause will return with Tim Allen in a Disney+ series, Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight trailer reveals a new character, season three of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series has new stars and a chilly new musical on deck, Disney+ has debuted the trailer for The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse, the Garden Rocks Concert Series is returning to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and The Grand Floridian Spa is reopening at Walt Disney World Resort. Plus, Promised Land star Bellamy Young on Scandal-ous moments, raising a glass with her new cast, and why fireworks are her favorite thing at Disney parks.