D23 Inside Disney

Details on EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Toy Story-themed hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort just received its official name, Tom Brady celebrated his Super Bowl win at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort, The 1619 Project docuseries is set to debut on Hulu, Searchlight Pictures and Hulu will release Questlove’s documentary Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) on July 2nd, ABC News: 75 Years in the Making book is coming this June, the 2021 NBA Draft will be televised on ESPN and ABC, Marvel has released new Black Widow and Loki trailers, and Disney Junior’s The Chicken Squad premieres Friday, May 14th. Plus, Home Economics star Karla Souza on binging Disney+, her hilarious new sitcom, and going head-to-head with Zac Efron for Disney.

Disneyland Resort and expansion planning, The Walt Disney Company received 17 NAACP Image Awards for 2021, a new look is coming to the Main Street Confectionery at Magic Kingdom Park, Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days is coming to ABC, more than 380 Major League Soccer regular season matches coming to ABC, ESPN and ESPN+ this year, Obi-Wan Kenobi cast and production start announced, and trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch released. Plus, Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty on his epic career spanning from Figment and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to Cars Land and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, secrets, surprises, and Easter eggs.

Earth Month celebrations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, additions to the Jungle Cruise attraction, Shanghai Disney Resort to launch its 5th birthday celebrations with a year of magical surprises, ZOMBIES 3 begins production this spring, Disney+ releases the first trailer for Big Shot, Loki key art revealed, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier has the most watched series premiere in Disney+ history, Disney announces release dates for its upcoming slate of films, SiriusXM launches the first-ever Disney Hits music channel, and The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Football League reach landmark agreement. Plus, Flora & Ulysses star Danny Pudi on the future of DuckTales, the hardest secret to keep, and being traumatized by a squirrel.

Disneyland reopening dates, Descendants: The Royal Wedding coming to Disney Channel this summer, black-ish star Marsai Martin is teaming with Disney Channel for the comedy pilot Saturdays, National Geographic announces Earth Moods, production has begun on Disney’s live-action Peter Pan & Wendy, The Mighty Ducks trilogy is now streaming on Hulu and ESPN+, new Cruella trailer debuts, Disney earns 15 Oscar nominations, Eggstravaganza taking place at Downtown Disney District, and Cinderella Castle received its first piece of EARidescent décor. Plus, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier star Anthony Mackie on life without Captain America, Candlelight at EPCOT, and the biggest Marvel secret he had to keep.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening date and details announced, Secrets of the Whales coming to Disney+, Disney Junior set to debut an animated series Eureka!, first look inside the Moana-inspired reimagined rooms of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World, Raya and the Last Dragon artwork pops up at Downtown Disney District, and Disney films and TV shows win Critics Choice Awards. Plus, Walt Disney World Resort director of public relations Dave Coombs discusses new details on the 50th anniversary of the resort, the Flower & Garden Festival, Harmonious, Ratatouille and more!

New Walt Disney Archives exhibit to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Luca released, Spider-Man: No Way Home set to premiere in December, premiere dates for Loki and upcoming Disney+ series announced, Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. to premiere on Hulu, Scripps Spelling Bee to take place at Walt Disney World Resort, updates on Harmonious at EPCOT, vote for Disney dinosaurs or dragons as part of D23 March Hare Mania, Disney takes home Golden Globe Awards, and a new book for fans of Disney’s Cinderella — Delphine and the Silver Needle, is available now. Plus, Raya and the Last Dragon star Kelly Marie Tran talks recording in a “blanket fort,” feeling the Force, why corn dogs are the essential Disneyland treat.

Details on Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration, DuckTales will have a 90-minute series finale with special guest stars, Star Wars Hunters game coming to Nintendo Switch, Secrets of Sulphur Springs will make its Disney+ debut, and Disney+ greenlights the docu-series Choir based on the Detroit Youth Choir. Plus, Flora & Ulysses star Alyson Hannigan on acting with a squirrel, loving Toy Story Land, and why Willow can take her place among Disney witches.

First trailer for Cruella, Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes the Year of the Cow, Raya and the Last Dragon Animation Experience and sand sculpture is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney Imagineering and ABC team up for a new interactive series, Diamond White to lead Disney Channel’s animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, ASSEMBLED—a look at the making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—coming to Disney+, Andrew Barth Feldman and Asher Angel to guest star in season two of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and a new short, Us Again, from Walt Disney Animation Studios will debut in theaters. Plus, Gonzo creator Dave Goelz and Muppets Studio VP Leigh Slaughter reveal favorite Muppet Show guests, Jim Henson stories, and the magic of making Muppet*Vision 3D.

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are “going to Disney World!”, first look at the ESPN+ documentary series Man in The Arena: Tom Brady, new trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Disney+ Premier Access pre-order and advance theater tickets are available for Raya and The Last Dragon, Own The Room coming to Disney+ on March 12, Disney acquires the Sundance favorite Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), National Geographic Documentary Films will be Playing with Sharks, Disney earns 25 Golden Globe nominations, and Leave a Legacy has returned to EPCOT. Plus, Debra Martin Chase on making Cinderella, working with Whitney Houston, and being served tea by Disney Legend Julie Andrews.

New issue of Disney twenty-three features Raya and the Last Dragon, Keke Palmer will host and executive produce Disney+ show Foodtastic, new trailers for second half of WandaVision season 1 and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, Disney Channel orders live-action superhero comedy Ultra Violet & Blue Demon, Big Hero 6 The Series concluding after three seasons, The Bold Type set to return to Freeform for a fifth and final season, details about the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and the opening of Star Wars Trading Post at Downtown Disney District. Plus, hear about the most remarkable Disney wishes ever granted with Make-A-Wish.

Exciting enhancements are coming to the Jungle Cruise, new trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon, AFI and the National Board of Review honor Disney films and shows, Festival of The Lion King scheduled to return to Disney's Animal Kingdom, Adventures by Disney announces exciting expeditions and river cruises, ABC and Freeform announce spring series premiere, Disney will launch a digital summit inspired by Minnie Mouse, and Skywalker: A Family at War book coming this spring. Plus, WandaVision’s Elizabeth Olsen reveals on-set hijinx, keeping Marvel secrets and a "23" Easter egg.

New exhibit “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” coming to EPCOT, first-look at Tom Holland as Peter Parker in WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, sweet new additions are now available at Disney Springs, adorable plush Disney nuiMOs have arrived in North America and Europe, the 9th annual Magic of Storytelling campaign kicks off, Doogie Howser reboot at Disney+ has cast it’s star, trailer for the new Disney+ comedy-adventure film Flora & Ulysses has arrived, and Pixar Popcorn is coming to Disney+. Plus, Muppet Babies executive producer reveals Muppets Easter eggs on the show and what's next for our fuzzy friends.

A look ahead at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Animal Kingdom reveals the name of its baby rhino, National Geographic debuts trailer for new show from Gal Gadot, Hulu’s Solar Opposites season two trailer debuts, new images from Raya and the Last Dragon, an Indiana Jones standalone game announced, and Super Bowl Champions Eli Manning and Ed Reed join Detail on ESPN+. Plus, WandaVision’s Paul Bettany reveals everything (he can) about Marvel’s epic, new Disney+ series—and what is favorite MCU movie is. 

Shanghai Disney Resort unveils its fifth anniversary logo, Robo-Carts have arrived at Walt Disney World, ESPN’s first Wild Card MegaCast during NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend, D23’s new collector set to celebrate 50 years of the Walt Disney World Resort, new WandaVision news, and Lucasfilm debuts a trailer for Star Wars: The High Republic. Plus, Imagineer Joe Rohde talks favorite projects, the Adventurers Club, and retiring after 40 magical years.

From The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to Black is King and the Magic Happens parade at Disneyland, the hosts reveal their top Disney picks from 2020 and what they can't wait for in 2021 including Jungle Cruise, Luca, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.

Snow White’s Enchanted Wish coming to Disneyland, Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is coming, a look at what’s coming to Disneyland Paris in 2021, Electrical Water Pageant will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort, SportsCenter Presents: 2020 – Heroes, History and Hope debuts on ESPN, iconic MCU moments with Marvel Studios: LEGENDS on Disney+, a new Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett, and Peter Jackson releases a sneak peek of The Beatles: Get Back. Plus, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, talks jazz, why he was enchanted by the Tiki Room, and putting the soul into Soul. 

The biggest announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020, Disney Channel reveals Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration will air Christmas morning, ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney returns, Jennifer Lopez to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021, Star Wars: Force For Change to launch The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Contest, and Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is returning to Walt Disney World. Plus, Becky Cline and Graham Allan, authors of Holiday Magic in the Disney Parks, reveal the merriest images in their new book—and some surprising details.

Details on the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the Disney Holiday Playlist is here to stream, Daveed Diggs’ new Hanukkah hip-hop song, “Watch Party” launches on Hulu.com, Lucasfilm will celebrate its 50th anniversary, ESPN & ABC to televise 49 games during the first half of the 2020-21 NBA regular season, The Bachelor returns with its landmark 25th season, and Billy Porter to join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021. Plus, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series stars dish on their holiday special and a Beast of a second season.

Live from Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge available now on Oculus VR, legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde announced retirement, Disney supports Feeding America’s effort to provide produce for families in need, Doc McStuffins special coming to Disney Junior, The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration features nostalgic performances of holidays past on Thanksgiving night, and Disney+ debuts new trailers for High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special and Godmothered. Plus, Imagineering president Bob Weis talks big honors, incredible attractions, and the importance of keeping Walt in the parks.

Updates on Disney Parks attractions including Avengers Campus, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind; Godmothered and WandaVision get Disney+ debut dates; Black Beauty and Disney’s drama Safety gets debut dates and trailers; The Mysterious Benedict Society set to premiere on Disney+ next year; Disney Channel announces their all-new holiday special lineup; and ABC has announced the global superstar lineup for The Disney Holiday Singalong. Plus, Derek Hough dishes on Dancing With The Stars, working with Tyra Banks, joining High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and making magic for The Disney Holiday Singalong.