D23 Inside Disney

D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration, ABC announces premieres for American Idol and more, holiday traditions at Walt Disney World Resort, new animated short and Mickey Mouse plush celebrates 40 years of Disney and Make-A-Wish, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort launching its 15th anniversary celebration, LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special trailer, original docu-series On Pointe coming to Disney+, and Disney Channel Original Movie Christmas Again begins production. Plus, The Conners stars Michael Fishman and Lecy Goranson on new season surprises, filming at Walt Disney World, and monster-ous fun with Disney Legend John Goodman.

ABC seasonal programming announced including The Disney Holiday Singalong, Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas, Taraji P. Henson set to host the 2020 American Music Awards, ESPN unveils 35-game college football bowl season schedule, and Disney twenty-three Winter 2020 magazine release. Plus, Ted Robledo of Walt Disney Imagineering takes us inside Tokyo Disneyland’s unbelievable expansion, plus hidden details to find in Fantasyland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and working with Stan Lee on an Iron Man attraction.

White rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, enhancements to Walt Disney World Resort entrance, Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts set for January, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew coming to Disney Springs, Downtown Disney District extends to Disney California Adventure, celebrate 40 years of Disney and Make-A-Wish with all-new products, Mando Mondays kicks off, and Sneakerella now in production. Plus, Clouds director Justin Baldoni and star Fin Argus take us behind the scenes of the inspirational Disney+ film.

A new trailer for Raya and the Last Dragon, Halloween at Shanghai Disney Resort, Disney helps Make-A-Wish grant 500,000th wish, stars announced for the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, a special look at The Mandalorian, The Real Right Stuff documentary from National Geographic to premiere on Disney+, Jon M. Chu set to direct Warwick Davis’ return in Lucasfilm’s Willow series, and Clouds hits #1 on iTunes for the second time in seven years. Plus, Colin O’Donoghue and Patrick Fischler talk The Right Stuff, Once Upon a Time, and hitting all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in one day.

Clouds premiers on Disney+, visiting Downtown Disney, Soul coming to Disney+ in December, the return of Frozen FanFest, Disney Channel greenlights Hamster & Gretel, Freeform’s Kickoff to Christmas, all-new character art for The Mandalorian season two, High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special, and The Simpson’s Yeardley Smith talks about voicing Lisa for more than 30 years, what’s coming this season, and Bart’s favorite Disney parks attraction.

Chef Mickey’s reopening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Star Wars: Squadrons available now, Coco to have its network broadcast premiere, production has begun on Disney Junior’s Mickey Mouse Funhouse, National Geographic’s Rebuilding Paradise to air commercial-free, and new trailers from Free Guy and Meet the Chimps. Plus, Walt Disney World Ambassador Stephen Lim reveals devilishly good Halloween surprises—and a few spots you may never have visited at the resort.

Baby giraffe born at Animal Kingdom, Coca-Cola x Walt Disney World Resort Collection debuts, exciting changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, mural pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman at Downtown Disney, Aulani Resort to begin a phased re-opening, Marvel Studios Phase Four release dates, Disney+ launches a co-viewing feature, first-look trailer for Marvel’s 616, casting is set for the DCOM Spin, and D23 Expo dates announced. Plus, Jamie Chung on Big Hero 6 The Series surprises and creating Mulan for Once Upon a Time.

Disney’s Emmy winners, ABC arrests Erin Brockovich for a new drama, Tokyo Disneyland expansion areas to debut, Hong Kong Disneyland will officially re-open, meet the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Disney Parks Wild Sights video series, baby rhinos coming soon to Walt Disney World, Disney and Lucasfilm announce “Mando Mondays,” The Empire Strikes Back is back in theaters, and WandaVision trailer unveiled. Plus, Peyton Elizabeth Lee talks super powers and set surprises from Secret Society of Second-Born Royals.

ABC comedies set premiere dates, The Mandalorian season two trailer released, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse animated shorts will premiere on Mickey’s birthday, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. to re-imagine popular ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D., trailer for Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney+ film Clouds debuts October 16th, Halloween entertainment experiences (be)headed to Walt Disney World Resort, and TRON Lightcycle / Run marks a milestone at Magic Kingdom. Plus, Brian Henson talks making Muppet Christmas Carol, reveals secrets and surprises from the hilarious Earth to Ned.

New holiday traditions coming to Walt Disney World Resort, the untold origins of Olaf, Halloween with D23, Dancing with the Stars celebrity cast, The Mandalorian gets season two debut, Trevor Tordjman to join BUNK’D, Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween set, and an update on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland. Plus, Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shares news from EPCOT, favorites and gems from Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, and more.

The hosts look back at a year of the podcast showcasing a few of their favorite guests (including Yvette Nicole Brown, Bob Gurr, Ally Maki, Ginger Z, and Angela Kinsey) and revealing some moments that didn’t quite make it on the show...until now.

Interviews from a special video edition of the D23 Inside Disney podcast, celebrating the beautiful, moving film Howard, an original documentary now streaming on Disney+. Howard tells the story of legendary lyricist—and Disney Legend—Howard Ashman, who penned for Disney the unforgettable lyrics to songs from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. An incredible roster of guests including Disney Legends, Jodi Benson, Alan Menken and Paige O’Hara; Howard Ashman’s sister Sarah Gillespie, Howard’s partner Bill Lauch, and Howard director Don Hahn.

Sneak peek of Disney’s Mulan at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new shopping experiences at Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney Spring, first look at Death on the Nile, Disney Channel Original Movie Spin announced, National Geographic’s The Right Stuff gets a premiere date on Disney+, and American Idol all-star judges return for season 4. Plus, Scott Trowbridge, Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio creative executive for the Star Wars franchise, made some exciting announcements on ways we are expanding the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for our guests, a sneak peek at some must-have items coming to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Post, and some surprising Mandalorian Easter eggs that were hidden in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities before the show premiered!

New Disney+ premieres including Earth to Ned from The Jim Henson Company, Magic Of Disney’s Animal Kingdom From National Geographic, The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and orginal docu-series Becoming. Plus, Christina Aguilera debuts new “Loyal Brave True” video for Mulan, season three of Big Hero 6 The Series set to premiere, pro dancers for Dancing with the Stars’ new season have been announced, “Marvel Mania” celebrates fifth anniversary with incredible collectibles, and Funko reveals a new The Child Pop! Bobblehead. Plus, Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe stars Major Monogram and Dr. Doofenshmirtz talk intergalactic secrets, recruiting Perry the Platypus, and more.

Selena Gomez and Steve Martin and more headed to Hulu, The Proud Family announces new cast member, new trailer for Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, EPCOT’s main entrance fountain design revealed, customize your own Disney Park with the new mobile game Disney Wonderful Worlds, a first look at Disney's Halloween 'Villains' collection, and Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series is coming to PlayStation VR. Plus, the culinary creatives behind a Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival give us a sample of how this delectable hybrid came to be.

Mulan coming to Disney+, Sigourney Weaver to narrate Secrets of the Whales for National Geographic, National Geographic announces its fall slate of Epic natural history series and specials, American Idol kicks off Idol Across America, Black Beauty coming to Disney+, Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator unveils their 2020 directors, and Pixar announces its next film Luca. Plus, Kermit the Frog of Muppets Now talks favorite guest stars, Disney parks memories, and… deep-fried mosquito churros?

Disney’s 145 Emmy nominations, the two-night event Love in the Time of Corona, exciting announcements from Disney’s Comic-Con@Home panels, Disney launches International Friendship Day global campaign “Mickey & Friends: Stay True,” virtual viewing of Disney Cruise Line’s Tangled: The Musical, Disney Parks Christmas in July holiday-themed products, and Alan Menken becomes an EGOT… and a LEGOT. Plus, Finding Nemo’s Vicki Lewis talks Pixar, auditioning for The Little Mermaid, and enchanting in the new DCOM Upside-Down Magic.

New products inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, visiting Downtown Disney at Disneyland, Tyra Banks joins Dancing With the Stars, 2020 American Music Awards returns to ABC, a new way to get exclusive Marvel goodies, Princess Elena’s heroic journey sets a royal finale, new details on Muppets Now, release date set for Howard Ashman documentary on Disney+, and a new trailer and poster revealed for Beyoncé’s Black is King. Plus, Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen talks Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and who would win in a battle: Mulan or May?

Disneyland Park 65th anniversary merchandise collection, an all-new animated Star Wars series, Hulu’s Woke gets a premiere date, NBA Countdown presented by Mountain Dew: NBA Restart on ABC, Disney Music Summer Camp, Frozen 2’s Bruni is back, and much more. Plus, Broadway stars Heidi Blickenstaff and Kara Lindsay discuss Freaky Friday, Newsies, watching themselves on Disney+, and belting out Disney tunes at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World Resort continues phased reopening, Colin Kaepernick and Disney announce partnership deal, new trailer for Disney’s The One And Only Ivan, Disney and Marvel announce panels for Comic-con@Home, Toy Story alien makeover in new Funko Pop collection, and D23-exclusive pin sets released. Plus, ZOMBIES star Trevor Tordjman reveals how he shot his Disney Channel Summer Sing-Along video, his (very surprising!) dream Disney character to cheer with, and his Disney parks favorites.