Percy Jackson and the Olympians Renewed for Season 3 on Disney+

By the D23 Team

Today, the Disney+ Original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians was officially renewed for a third season. The announcement was made by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television in advance of the series’ Season 2 debut, coming to Disney+ in December 2025.

The third season will be based on The Titan’s Curse, the third installment of Rick Riordan’s bestselling Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, published by Disney Hyperion.

“From the moment Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuted, it was clear this series had struck a chord with fans of all ages,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “With Season 2 set to premiere this December, we’re thrilled to announce that Percy’s journey will continue with a third season. Huge thanks to our incredible cast and creative team, our partners at 20th Television, and our visionary and talented producers who continue to bring Rick Riordan’s world to life with such depth and imagination.”

Rick Riordan added, “We’re so grateful to be continuing the story of Percy Jackson on Disney+. This third season will be new territory for the screen, bringing fan favorites like the Hunters of Artemis and Nico di Angelo to life for the first time. It’s a huge sign of commitment from Disney and speaks volumes about the enthusiasm with which the fandom has embraced the TV show. Thank you, demigods worldwide!”

 

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Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. Production recently wrapped in Vancouver.

The highly acclaimed series received 16 nominations at the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, with the ceremony set to take place Saturday, March 15, in Los Angeles. Percy Jackson and the Olympians also won the Kids Choice Award for Favorite Kids TV Show, while Scobell took home Favorite Male TV Star. Additionally, Jeffries has won two consecutive NAACP Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Youth in 2024 and 2025.

Rachel Zegler Shares Iconic Moments from the Making of Disney’s Snow White

By Alison Stateman

Taking on the lead role in Disney’s Snow White—the live-action reimagining of the animated classic—was a dream come true for lifelong Disney fan Rachel Zegler. “We had the most incredible time making this movie. It was so magical,” Zegler told Disney twenty-three at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, last August.

In an exclusive interview for the Spring 2025 digital cover story of Disney twenty-three, Zegler shares stories inspired by a number of photos that capture some of the iconic looks and moments from the production, as well as her experience at D23.

Rachel Zegler poses in front of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event backdrop backstage during the Disney Studios Showcase presentation at the Honda Center in Anaheim. She wears a rust-colored bodice-style dress and smiles widely toward the camera.

Looking at a backstage photo from the D23 event, Zegler says, “I am wearing my best princess dress for you all—and that was right before [Gal Gadot] and I went onstage to show the first official trailer for Snow White, which was so exciting. I was very nervous!” she adds with a laugh.

“It’s such a nerve-wracking experience to show what you’ve been working on to so many people, but it was such a warm, amazing environment. To see an auditorium filled with so many people who are so excited about what Disney has coming out was an amazing experience,” Zegler says about her presentation with co-star Gadot, who plays the Evil Queen. In addition to the teaser trailer for the film, which debuts exclusively in theaters on March 21, fans were treated to the first glimpse of the “Whistle While You Work” musical sequence with Zegler, as Snow White, and the Seven Dwarfs.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White stands behind the wishing well facing toward the camera. She leans in toward director Marc Webb, whose back is to the camera as they discuss her character’s relationship with the well and wishing.

Commenting on a photo from the shoot for the film in 2022, Zegler marvels, “This is me and director Marc Webb having a conversation over the wishing well. This scene changed so many times because we just wanted to get it absolutely right about introducing Snow White’s character and her relationship to wishing and her relationship to the well. Ultimately, we ended up adding some really adorable squirrels and mice into this scene where Marc is standing,” she says about the visual effects added in post-production. “This is such a sweet photo. I’m such a baby. I think I was 20 years old.”

During the filming, Zegler celebrated a milestone occasion on set, and she delights at a behind-the-scenes photo from that day.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White sits on the forest floor in her iconic dress featuring a red and blue bodice and yellow skirt in the foreground. On the lower eft side of the image is a camera that captures the action and on the right a puppeteer clothed completely in gray, with a deer head puppet, is caught mid-action.

“This was on my birthday. These are our amazing puppeteers. We named the deer head [puppet] Denzel,” says Zegler about one of the woodland creatures represented by a lifelike puppet during filming. “This is right after the scary forest scene, where the scary forest becomes the beautiful forest, and all the animals come out to help Snow White.”

“I really loved this day of shooting,” Zegler adds with a warm smile. “This was my 21st birthday. What a way to spend it.”

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Gal Gadot on Her Dual Transformation in Disney’s Snow White

By Alison Stateman

The opportunity to play the Evil Queen in the new live-action musical Disney’s Snow White was—like the poison apple that tempted the first Disney Princess—too delicious to pass up for Gal Gadot.

“Sometimes I pinch myself and I can’t believe I got to do all these amazing and iconic things with the character that I play. It was just a lot of fun,” Gadot shared in an exclusive interview for the Spring 2025 digital cover story of Disney twenty-three.

Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen wears a dramatic high-necked glittering dark long-sleeve gown and a steely crown atop her head. She glances at an unseen mirror to the left. A cameraman is positioned at the right, capturing the scene.

Glancing at a behind-the-scenes photo, Gadot says, “I am watching myself in the mirror, which we do not see [here]. I’m wearing one of the beautiful dresses Sandy Powell designed. I remember every time I went to the mirror to say the line, ‘Magic mirror on the wall.’ There’s something so powerful and humbling about it. There’s something so great about playing a character that is bigger than life.”

Gal Gadot as the old hag stands in a hooded dark cloak before her glowing cauldron as she prepares the poison apple. Cameras are positioned at both sides of the image, recording the scene.

The striking actress was equally enthused about her character’s transformation into the old hag in the highly anticipated reimagining of the 1937 animated classic. “The next image is me dressed as the old hag when I’m getting the poison apple ready to go. It was so much fun to be able to completely transform and be completely unrecognizable and as far as one could be from the Evil Queen,” she says with a smile.

Gal Gadot is seen on set taking a selfie with producer Marc Platt at center and director Marc Webb at left. She wears an emerald green dress with a multiple strand chunky gold and silver chain necklace. Everyone smiles in the direction of the phone’s camera lens.

Commenting on an informal shot from production, Gadot beams, “It’s me and [director] Marc Webb and [producer] Marc Platt taking a selfie. It’s so great when you get to work with people who love what they get to do and are simply such wonderful people. I got very lucky with the Marcs. I really enjoyed working with them.”

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Disney Explores the Future of World-Building at SXSW Conference

For more than a century, The Walt Disney Company has been looking to the future by mixing its artistry with its innovative technology. Working seamlessly across the company, Disney has crafted a world of its own — one in which new advances in technology are bringing the stories that unfold on-screen, and the stories guests experience in-person, closer than ever before.

On Saturday, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman explored Disney’s unique power to connect creativity with innovative experiences at the company’s featured session at the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) conference in Austin, Texas.

“We’re constantly developing new tools that allow us to tell our stories in even more compelling ways. It’s a seamless blend of art and science we take directly from our founder, Walt Disney. He was our original visionary and innovator,” D’Amaro said to kick off the company’s session, The Future of World-Building at Disney, on Saturday.

In front of a packed crowd, Bergman echoed D’Amaro’s sentiments by noting that at Disney it all starts “with great storytelling.”

“We work with the best storytellers to dream up new worlds full of heart, fun, and imagination,” he said. “We truly have something for everyone, with so many ways to experience it. This helps us have strong connections with our audience, which is so unique to Disney.”

Here is a look inside the company’s featured session at SXSW — including some of the exciting announcements that Disney revealed on Saturday.

The Art of Collaboration

D’Amaro and Bergman began the session on Saturday by focusing on Disneyland, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in July.

“Disneyland is an incredibly special place. It’s our original park. It’s the only one Walt physically walked through during his life,” D’Amaro said. “When he began working on this new venture in the early ’50s, there really wasn’t anything quite like it at that point. So, to turn this dream into reality, he went to the people he trusted most. He went to his storytellers.”

Bergman explained that Walt reassigned a small group of animators from the movie studio to design this new experience to bring these stories to life.

“Eventually, he coined a new term for these creative geniuses – he called them ‘Imagineers,’” D’Amaro said.

Bergman added that “the key to all of this is the partnership we have between our two teams. And we start that collaboration very early on.”

“One of my favorite parts of my job is joining Josh and his team early in those concept meetings, where we get to see our stories and characters take on a whole new life,” Bergman continued.

Because at Disney, according to D’Amaro, stories don’t “end when the credits roll on a film, or when you walk out the front of one of our parks.”

“They keep growing and they keep evolving,” he said.

And one of the best examples of this type of world-building is taking place in a galaxy far, far away…

A Galaxy of Innovative Storytelling

The next part of the World-Building session focused on the iconic Star Wars brand. D’Amaro and Bergman brought out Imagineers Leslie Evans and Asa Kalama, as well as The Mandalorian and Grogu director and Disney Legend Jon Favreau. Not to mention, a flock of BDX droids.

“We’ve been working in robotics at Imagineering since the very beginning. Walt really saw this technology as a cool way to bring characters to life,” Kalama said. “Think tiki birds, Abraham Lincoln, it’s a small world, but obviously today the technology has really come incredibly far.”

However, unlike the animatronics of the past, the BDX droids can learn and teach each other. This process, called reinforcement learning, is an entirely new way to program animatronic characters, according to Evans.

She explained that the BDX droids walk freely around and explore environments, interacting with guests and each other. To achieve this, Imagineers built digital avatars of the droids and set them loose in a virtual environment — thousands at a time.

“They learn, they experiment, they teach each other, and they figure out how to navigate different types of terrain,” she said. “When we’re training in simulation, we’re not just teaching them to balance, we’re teaching them how to learn to walk as characters and imitate those core animations that really give them their personality.”

As for Favreau, he revealed that the BDX droids — which first appeared at Disneyland — will be making their on-screen debut in next year’s The Mandalorian and Grogu — another showcase of the seamless connection between Disney’s studios and its experiences.

But that’s not all. The droids will be visiting Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris later this year.

And Kalama explained that the popular Star Wars attraction Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will be getting an update which takes guests into the world of The Mandalorian for Memorial Day weekend 2026 — the very same weekend The Mandalorian and Grogu movie debuts in theaters.

“This really all goes back to what Alan and Josh were just talking about — the incredible collaboration between our teams. I mean, opening an attraction and such a big movie like this on the same day, it really wouldn’t be possible without the relationships we have inside Disney,” Kalama said.

The Specificity of Pixar and Disney Imagineering

Star Wars isn’t the only Disney brand that benefits from the collaboration between Studios and Experiences. Pixar, the beloved and award-winning animation studio, has seen its footprint grow at Disney parks and resorts over decades.

“We at Pixar have been working with Imagineering for a long time creating these incredible experiences, all over the world,” Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, said on stage. “We’re such fans of the Disney parks, we even use them as a sort of test for ourselves. When we’re coming up with the sets and environments, we ask ourselves, ‘Is this somewhere I’d want to go if they built it at Disneyland?’”

Docter continued by saying that in the end, the filmmakers at Pixar and the Imagineers rely on a fundamental principle in everything they do: specificity.

“Getting to know all the little details and getting those right, that’s how we build authenticity into our worlds,” he said. “It really has to feel real because that’s what allows you to believe in the story.”

Imagineer Michael Hundgen joined Docter on stage to talk about two new Pixar projects in the works for Walt Disney World, starting with an amazing new attraction that takes guests on a rip-roaring ride through the door vault in the company’s first land inspired by Monsters, Inc.

“We have never done anything like this before,” Hundgen said of the new attraction. “It’s Disney’s first suspended coaster, it’s our first vertical lift. We’re designing this experience to be as memorable and as fun as the film itself.”

The other innovative Pixar attraction coming to Disney World is an off-road rally race inspired by Cars.

“When we’re designing our attractions, our primary goal is to create an emotional experience for our guests, just like the filmmakers do on the screen. For this Cars attraction, we need to invent a new type of ride vehicle to create that feeling,” Hundgen said.

He continued by saying that Imagineers took a trip out to the Arizona desert and rented some off-road vehicles to ride along different trails. This helped them bring authenticity to the story. The Imagineers took everything they learned during their trip to build a custom dirt track with geometry similar to what they liked on the trails.

Then, once the data was collected, it was time to start working on the attraction vehicle.

“The workload on our ride vehicles far exceeds a normal car,” Hundgen said. “They run 12 hours a day, 7 days a week for decades. If your car does 13,000 miles a year, ours go up to 65,000 miles every year, depending on the attraction. And on top of that, we’re running it on this really tough terrain.”

Docter concluded the Pixar section of the session by returning to the theme of specificity.

“Like I said at the beginning — specificity is key. You can see here the level of detail the Imagineers are going for. Now imagine that applying to everything, every part of the attraction,” Docter said. “That’s the standard [Imagineers] set, and we’re proud to work alongside Imagineering these many years to really try to bring our movies out there into authentic Pixar experiences.”

The Fantastic World-Building of Marvel

Next up was Marvel, Disney’s blockbuster Super Hero brand, and what would a conversation about innovation and Marvel be without… Iron Man?

“I’m digging this wild blend of art, science, and culture that SXSW has become,” Robert Downey Jr., Tony Stark himself, said surprising those in attendance on Saturday. “It’s the place to be!”

But he wasn’t alone. Kevin Feige, Producer and President of Marvel Studios, and Bruce Vaughn, the President and Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Imagineering, also joined Downey Jr. on stage.

“Just like my colleagues at the other studios, I’m a giant, giant Disney parks fan,” Feige said. “I’m always drawn to the places that showcase Walt’s vision for the future — particularly Tomorrowland and EPCOT. They share a mid-century, retro-futuristic design language that I love… In fact, it’s served as an inspiration for our new film coming out this summer, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”

Vaughn shared that guests will be able to see the entire Fantastic Four at Disneyland this summer. Disney Imagineering is creating a real-life Herbie robot from the film, too.

“This is what is so great about our teams collaborating the way they do — we’re always coming up with crazy ideas that we know our guests will love,” Vaughn added.

He noted that Disney recently broke ground on a massive expansion for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure — doubling the size of the land with two incredible new attractions.

The first: Avengers Infinity Defense, which will have guests assemble the Avengers to battle King Thanos across multiple worlds. That includes fighting alongside Black Panther, Ant-Man, and the Hulk, among other heroes.

“I think it is by far the largest collection of heroes we’ve ever put into an attraction,” Feige said.

The other attraction is Stark Flight Lab, which hits close to home for Downey Jr.

“Tony opened my eyes wider to the power technology has to impact the world for good, and that’s something I’ll carry with me the rest of my days,” Downey Jr. said.

Vaughn added that Downey Jr. will be reprising his role in the attraction, which takes you inside Tony’s workshop filled with cutting-edge tech. That includes a massive robot arm that reaches down, grabs a guest’s pod, and lifts them off the track, where they will make several high-speed maneuvers inspired by Iron Man and some other Avengers. After your flight, the arm sets you back on the track and you zip away again.

Vaughn continued by telling the audience that Downey Jr. was invited to Imagineering to see what Disney is working on as well as help them get the details right.

“What I didn’t know was how stealth and exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters was,” Downey Jr. said. “It’s the Area 51 of Fun.”

Downey Jr. added that even after Disney finishes Stark Flight Labhe’d like to stick around.

“I want to stay involved for the long haul. I want to be part of the future,” he said. “So, this isn’t a one-time deal, and I say this with all the humility I can muster, you need more… me.”

A request that D’Amaro and Bergman were more than happy to make happen.

“Oh, you don’t have to ask us twice,” Bergman said returning to the stage with D’Amaro.

“Anytime you want to want to come over to Imagineering, you are welcome,” D’Amaro added. “Tony Stark lives on forever with us.”

Downey Jr. then quipped, “so that’s a verbal confirmation. It’s binding. I thank you for stating it with 2,000 witnesses.”

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Celebrate 16 Years with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is where Disney fans belong... and as of March 10, 2025, it has been celebrating magic with Disney fans for 16 incredible years!

Made for fans, by fans, D23 is THE place to share your love of everything Disney. And to celebrate 16 years, we’re excited to offer D23 Members a truly sensational variety of events and activities taking place in the coming weeks—and throughout 2025.

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A Sweet Sweepstakes
Things are about to get a little sweeter this month to celebrate D23’s 16th birthday: General Members will have the chance to enter and win one of 16 D23 Gold Member Essential Plans! Don’t miss out on this sweet delight filled with access to exclusive screenings, shopping events, unique merchandise, and all the other magical offerings of a D23 Gold Membership.*

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March Hare Mania 2025: Sweets vs. Savory Treats
Every year, we ask Disney fans to vote for their Disney favorites in our March Hare Mania bracket. Fans have voted on everything from favorite Disney songs to cutest Disney babies—but this year, we’ve cooked up a bracket with an especially tasty challenge: sweet or savory treats?

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Disney’s Snow White Advance Screenings
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Score a Goal and Hit a Home Run with D23
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D23 Gold Theater – The Walt Disney Archives Presents Weird Disney
D23 Gold Members are invited to join Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline—as well as the official voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan—for an unconventional evening at the virtual D23 Gold Theater, with their special look at some of the whimsically and wonderfully weird discoveries from within the Walt Disney Archives’ collections. Tune in on March 27 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET!

The popular Gold Theater series will continue in April and May with a dive into Disney’s role in the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, and a celebration of nighttime spectaculars from Disney’s theme parks.

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The Official Walt Disney Studios Walking Tour - Presented by D23
Celebrate the 85th anniversary of The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA, with this two-and-a-half hour walking tour—taking place on select dates in March, April, May, and June. This exclusive experience includes a visit to Walt Disney’s office suite; the Walt Disney Archives; and Legends Plaza. On Saturday tours, you'll also have the opportunity for your own private visit to the Archives, where special assets will be brought out specifically for your tour. Be sure to lock in your visit now!

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D23 & Fork n’ Film Present A Goofy Movie
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disney’s iconic ’90s animated comedy A Goofy Movie with an unforgettable dining experience inspired by the food you see on-screen in the film! This Fork n’ Film experience is being offered exclusively to D23 Gold Members in Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Las Vegas, and London, with events starting on April 5.

Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss your chance to “hit the open road” with Max, Goofy, and Powerline... it’ll be better than the Leaning Tower of Cheese-ah!

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D23 First Access to Disney100: The Exhibition in Paris, France
For our D23 Members on the “other side of the pond”: Be among the first to step into 10 magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries taking you on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company! On April 10, you’re invited to be one of the first public audience to see this Disney100: The Exhibition on the next stop of its world tour at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. Tickets are now on sale.

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D23 All Aboard to Walt Disney’s Marceline
That’s right—D23 is returning to Marceline on May 17! Experience the town of Marceline, Missouri, and all the small-town charm that played an integral part in Walt Disney’s boyhood. Be sure to keep track of upcoming news on what will be a train-full of Disney history, community, and fun! Tickets go on sale on March 19 at 10 a.m. PT.

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D23 x Street Food Cinema
Once again, D23 is partnering with our pals at Street Food Cinema for several fun-filled screenings this summer! First up, celebrate the 30th anniversary of A Goofy Movie at The Autry Museum of the American West, during Father’s Day weekend on June 14! Enjoy a special outdoor screening of this iconic film, plus enjoy an array of food trucks with delectable items available for purchase. Tickets for this screening are on sale now.

Then, on July 26—also at the Autry Museum—join us to honor the 30th anniversary of the Pixar feature that started it all: Toy Story! Once again, this special outdoor screening will feature a host of food trucks offering tasty treats for purchase. Tickets go on sale beginning March 14 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

Finally, we’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of the beloved 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman on August 2 with a screening at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center—an actual location used in the film! Come watch the movie and enjoy delicious eats for purchase from food trucks, plus see Pretty Woman costumes on display from the Walt Disney Archives (weather permitting). Tickets go on sale beginning March 21 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET.

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Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney – Presented by Lug
Well, if you haven’t already, mark those calendars with a big red circle! (We certainly have...) Destination D23, the biggest Disney fan event of the year, is returning to Walt Disney World Resort from August 29-31—that’s only about six months away!—and it’s taking place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Stay tuned for more information on tickets and events this April.

Stay tuned to D23.com for more information about these events; the 16th Birthday sweepstakes; and all the other magic coming to ultimate Disney fans throughout 2025!

* NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 18 years of age and older who are current D23 Members. Becoming a D23 General Member is free. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes begins at 9:00 a.m. PT on 3/10/25 and ends at 8:59 p.m. PT on 3/21/25. Subject to full Official Rules including prize and odds available at https://d23.com/16birthdaysweepstakeslegal/. Sponsor: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., dba D23 Worldwide, 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521-8440.

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Access Your D23 Benefits Anytime, Anywhere
With the Disney D23 app, your membership card is just a few taps away. Access your benefits from your phone!

Access Your D23 Benefits Anytime, Anywhere
With the Disney D23 app, your membership card is just a few taps away. Access your benefits from your phone!

Showcased are the four 2025 D23 Gold Member Premiums: Disneyland 70th Collection, including The Happiest Place on Earth, a replica Disneyland Park entrance plaque, and a reproduction of the Disneyland Entrance plaque text draft; Gold Member Fan Pack including a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse water bottle, crossbody bag, and hat; a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey; and a 10-piece Pin Set.

Where Disney Fans Belong
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March Hare Mania 2025: Disney Sweets vs. Savory Treats

It’s time for D23’s March Hare Mania—when Disney fans make their voices heard and vote on all their Disney favorites! This year, we’re asking you to be our guest and savor the piping hot debate we’re serving up... Disney is known for its mouthwatering meals, but it can be hard to choose a favorite when everything looks so delicious. So, it’s up to you to settle this once and for all: sweets or savory treats?

March Hare Mania

Final Week

You have great taste, but it’s time to refine your palate one last time. We’ve come to the very end of our meal, and the moment is here to decide which sweet or savory treat will be crowned the star of this meal. This is when your decision matters most—so vote every day this week for your favorite Disney food!

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Access Your D23 Benefits Anytime, Anywhere
With the Disney D23 app, your membership card is just a few taps away. Access your benefits from your phone!

Access Your D23 Benefits Anytime, Anywhere
With the Disney D23 app, your membership card is just a few taps away. Access your benefits from your phone!

Showcased are the four 2025 D23 Gold Member Premiums: Disneyland 70th Collection, including The Happiest Place on Earth, a replica Disneyland Park entrance plaque, and a reproduction of the Disneyland Entrance plaque text draft; Gold Member Fan Pack including a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse water bottle, crossbody bag, and hat; a Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey; and a 10-piece Pin Set.

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A Peek Behind the Curtain of Disney The Tale of Moana

By Zach Johnson

During sailings aboard Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Treasure, guests are invited to dive deep into an extraordinary journey in Disney The Tale of Moana, a Broadway-style show inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2016 feature film Moana.

“Audiences are primed to come in and have a good experience,” the show’s director, Connor Gallagher, said. “They’re not rushing in from traffic or coming here after a bad day at work. They’re coming in to have a theatrical experience and see characters they love come to life. They’re coming from a place of love — and that creates such a nice energy.”

: In Disney The Tale of Moana, guests will experience Moana's story like never before, with new songs, large scale puppeteering, and innovative special effects.

As the show begins, the Walt Disney Theatre transforms from the fictional island of Motunui into the open ocean as Moana embarks on an epic voyage to save her people. Disney The Tale of Moana features vibrant dancing, choreographed by Gallagher and Peter Rockford Espiritu; songs in a mix of languages, including Tuvaluan, Tokelauan, and Samoan; and the first live staging of “Warrior Face,” inspired by traditional Haka. Adding to the spectacle is larger-than-life puppetry, including Te Kā — the largest puppet that Disney Cruise Line has ever created. In the grand finale, the massive lava monster towers over the audience before Moana helps her transform into the benevolent mother island, Te Fiti.

“As the first-ever stage production of Moana, this production means a lot to all of us,” said Kaena Kekoa, who plays Moana. “After several years of rehearsals, it’s nice to finally be able to share this with people and for them to receive it.”

In Disney The Tale of Moana, the narrator of Moana's tale is the spirit of her grandmother, and there are references to the brilliant cultures of the Pacific Islands in the set design to highlight the world where her story unfolds.

Setting the Stage

According to Gallagher, the show was in development for four years before it opened.

“One of the things I love most about working with everyone in Disney Live Entertainment is that they really support the collaborative process,” Gallagher said. “I invited all of the designers in as early as possible so that I wasn’t ordering up ideas and effects too late in the process. We collaborated throughout, and we asked each other, ‘What if we tried this?'”

As the Disney Treasure was being constructed, the creative team behind Disney The Tale of Moana worked together to creatively adapt the story of Moana for Disney Cruise Line guests to enjoy at sea.

“In those initial workshops, we tried to make the show work without all the bells and whistles,” Gallagher recalled. “There’s a lot of technology in the show that you see in the Walt Disney Theatre, like puppetry and video, but when we first did the show, it was like children’s theater with foam core and popsicle sticks. We found the emotional core of the story and the main elements, and then everyone started to layer on top of that. It gave us the ability to zoom out and look at how the story was landing, to see how we wanted to make it more impactful and epic. We wanted it to be a spectacle without losing the heart and the emotion. It required a lot of conversation, a lot of trial and error, and a lot of time.”

In Disney The Tale of Moana, see the Walt Disney Theatre transform from the island of Motunui into the open ocean as Moana embarks on the great voyage she's longed for her entire life.

Round of Applause

While the Walt Disney Theatre is also home to the enchanting musical Beauty and the Beast (inspired by the 2017 live-action film) and the original stage spectacular Disney Seas the Adventure, Disney The Tale of Moana holds a special place in the cast and crew’s hearts.

“This kind of show requires a lifestyle shift. A lot of people are rooted in their lives on land — but this show is different,” Gallagher said. “A lot of our actors came from the very first workshop in 2020, which is rare. That speaks to how much this story means to them, so it’s extra meaningful for me to be a part of something that people hold so dearly.”

Kekoa added, “It’s been a whirlwind of emotions — but the biggest one is pride. I’m so proud to see our show being so well received. Everybody loves Moana, and everybody can relate to her. We are all Moana. It’s a lot of responsibility for everyone, but we’re so proud.”

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500, or contact their travel agent.

Discover a Trove of Rest and Relaxation Opportunities Aboard the Disney Treasure

By Zach Johnson

Not only does the Disney Treasure celebrate the spirit of adventure on the high seas, but it also offers multiple ways for guests to unwind as they’re creating magical memories that will last a lifetime. In fact, from sun-up to well past sundown, adults are invited to enjoy exclusive locations and experiences aboard the new ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

Sister ship to the Disney Wish (2022) and the Disney Destiny (2025), the Disney Treasure embarked on its maiden voyage in December 2024, kicking off an inaugural season of seven-night itineraries to the Eastern and Western Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida. Amid a plethora of entertainment offerings — including character encounters, Broadway-style shows, and fun-filled water coasters and pool areas — the Disney Treasure features imaginative restaurants, spacious staterooms and suites, elevated adult escapes, and more.

“The Disney Treasure is focused on the amazing stories that Disney has told throughout the decades — specifically on the adventure aspect,” Disney Imagineer Jason Roberts said during a preview sailing. “When you think about Disney’s animated films, they all have a bit of adventure to them, no matter what the story is. We’re telling those stories from the moment you board the ship and enter the Grand Hall. You see the magic carpet and the statue of Aladdin and Jasmine. It sets the scene for everything guests are going to explore.”

Aboard the Disney Treasure, guests will look out to the sea in a stateroom decorated with artwork and touches celebrating the iconic elements of Disney movies.

Spacious Staterooms and Suites

Built with families in mind, the lavish accommodations and amenities aboard the Disney Treasure blend modern design with nostalgic charm. Each stateroom has a fresh, natural color scheme and custom artwork, which invites guests to travel and sail the seas in style. Before their sailings, guests can choose from four main room categories — Inside, Oceanview, Verandah, and Concierge — offered in a range of types and deck locations. Concierge guests also receive access to special services, benefits, and exclusive spaces.

“Forty percent of our staterooms onboard have a connecting door to the adjacent stateroom, so extended family and friends can remain together,” Shelley Gold-Witiak, Director, Hotel Operations, Disney Cruise Line, said. “You really do have a lot of leverage.”

The upscale designs in the Disney Treasure include the Bagheera Royal Suites, honoring the noble panther from The Jungle Book and the lush forests he calls home.

The Disney Treasure includes several Royal Suites with interiors inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios classics such as Aladdin and The Jungle Book, while Pixar Animation Studios’ Finding Nemo-themed staterooms at the front of the ship feature forward-facing views.

With its own private elevator and glimpses to the open horizon through an expansive two-story window, the Tomorrow Tower Suite truly embraces the adventures of tomorrow.

Additionally, the two-story Concierge Tomorrow Tower Suite is the pinnacle of luxury, perched high in the ship’s forward funnel above the upper decks. This one-of-a-kind penthouse at sea evokes the same spirit that inspired EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort, with its avant-garde design, custom artwork, molten metals details, and colorful stained glass chandelier. “Disney Cruise Line and The Walt Disney Company are always looking for futuristic opportunities,” Gold-Witiak said, “and this suite embodies everything about that.”

Set high in the Disney Treasure's forward funnel, the Tomorrow Tower Suite is a one-of-a-kind suite that overlooks the ship's top deck and glimpses the unbounded open horizon through an expansive two-story window.

With nearly 2,000 square feet of living space, the Tomorrow Tower Suite can comfortably sleep up to eight guests. It includes a private elevator, two main bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, a two-story living area, a spiral staircase, a library that can serve as an additional bedroom, an open dining salon, a pantry and wet bar, and two walk-in closets.

The Tomorrow Tower Suite captures the same forward-thinking mindset that inspired Walt Disney World Resort's theme park, EPCOT.

One of Gold-Witiak’s favorite details is found in the children’s bedroom, where “there is a sparkling night sky actually built into the ceiling.” But her “absolute favorite” element is the custom chandelier in the living area. “It’s one-of-a-kind,” Gold-Witiak explained. “When all of the sunlight comes through the window, it hits these iridescent glass panels and it becomes a kaleidoscope of colors that literally swirl around the room. It’s simply stunning.”

Guests dive into the mythical depths of uncharted oceans at the Periscope Pub — Disney Cruise Line's first venue inspired by the spellbinding adventure of Walt Disney's 1954 film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the legacy Disney Parks attraction.

Elevated Adult Escapes

The ship features adult-exclusive escapes inspired by beloved attractions and films, from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and The Aristocats to Haunted Mansion and Jungle Cruise.

Periscope Pub is Disney Cruise Line’s first venue inspired by the film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the Disney Parks attraction 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage. Look through a “glass” ceiling to see the sea (and maybe even a sea monster) or watch news and live sports displayed on “scientific” monitors. Enjoy a menu of craft brews, including three exclusive tap beers — Flappin’ Fish Gose, Tangled Tentacle Ale, and Submariner’s Stout — and cocktails such as The Narwhal, Outis Daiquiri, and The Diver. The menu includes shareable light bites, such as the Periscope Pub Platter.

“The spirit of adventure is really captured within this space,” Disney Imagineer Alexis Cummins said. “From the minute that you walk through the portal at the main entrance, you’re going to feel like you’re on a submarine. That spirit of adventure really transcends all of the different venues on the Disney Treasure, but it’s especially apparent in this space.”

At the Periscope Pub, the submarine-styled interiors give guests a look at the watery world below through an intriguing glass ceiling.

Periscope Pub features a treasure trove of nautical details such as gauges, patches, and rivets, in addition to an illuminated curvilinear ceiling that reveals creatures of the deep. “It really plays into that submarine feeling,” Cummins said. “It all sings together to create an immersive environment. One of the most prominent features in this space is our depth and pressure gauge, which is behind the back bar. Each of the numbers you see ties back to a hull number on our Disney Cruise Line fleet, with 718 being the Disney Treasure‘s number.”

Scat Cat Lounge combines the elegance of an old-school jazz club with artistic references to The Aristocats.

Ev’rybody wants to be a cat at the Scat Cat Lounge, an adults-only piano bar inspired by Disney Animation’s The Aristocats. While enjoying adult beverages such as the Crème de la Crème Martini or The Turkish Tea Experience, guests can sit back, relax, and admire the details at the vintage jazz club — like the paw prints that adorn the piano, a nod to the playful scene in which Toulouse mischievously “decorates” it with his paint-covered paws.

Scat Cat Lounge brings the groovy penthouse performance of "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat" into the real world for the first time aboard the Disney Treasure.

“We took a lot of inspiration directly from the film,” Disney Imagineer Alyssa Markfort said while offering a tour of the Scat Cat Lounge. “For example, the pattern of the carpet uses the same designs you see onscreen. We took it a step further and said, ‘Pile them together into one pattern.’ It was super fun to work with Walt Disney Animation Studios to get those patterns just right. We also took direct reference from the film with the cat paw prints on the piano. We really studied the pattern the cats made to ensure it was precise. We also have artwork on the wall that was used as inspiration when they were developing the film.”

The Haunted Mansion Parlor honors more than five decades of fandom and introduces the world to the next chapter of the Haunted Mansion saga.

The Haunted Mansion Parlor serves up spirited craft cocktails in a frightful lounge that draws inspiration from the original Haunted Mansion attraction — with a nautical twist. The happy haunt at sea is chockful of eerie experiences and design elements, including portraits that shift to reveal secrets of the jovial sea captain and his strange but alluring fiancée; an aquarium with ghostly fish; and other frightfully fun details to be discovered.

“We wanted to bring all your favorite Haunted Mansion characters — like the Mummy, the Hitchhiking Ghosts, and the Hat Box Ghost — into the Haunted Mansion Parlor,” Disney Imagineer Danny Handke said. “But we also wanted to bring in these new, nautical characters that have their own stories and their own lore. There’s a whole story about the captain and his bride that we’re telling throughout the space, which guests get to discover.”

There are countless frights and delights throughout the Haunted Mansion Parlor, but the aquarium with ghostly fish is something that was intended for the original 1969 attraction. Only now — thanks to advances in technology — could it come to “life” aboard the ship.

At Skipper Society, guests can indulge in themed cocktails and light snacks in an elevated, yet playful atmosphere.

Skipper Society — inspired by the iconic Jungle Cruise attraction — honors the skippers who turn each voyage at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Tokyo Disneyland into a hilarious adventure. Guests will find references to the attraction throughout the space, from parrot-shaped chandeliers to postcards from all over the world — not to mention the hibiscus above and the low-biscus below. With natural colors, camp-style furnishings, and live entertainment, the lounge has an elevated, playful atmosphere.

“We wanted to pay homage to the attraction, but also create a new space,” Disney Imagineer Megan Moore said. “We have our Skipper Society rules posted behind the bar, so you can get the vibe of what this is. This is a place where skippers come to unwind; this is their club. We wanted to make sure it felt like it’s a unique space and not a recreation of the attraction. In fact, it’s almost like you’re stepping off the attraction and into this space.”

Surrounded by playful pink interiors, Victorian-style architecture, and an endearing sculpture of Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, guests are served humor and heart by the cone full — along with a selection of more than 20 flavors of handmade gelato, 16 flavors of ice cream and sorbets, specialty treats, candies, and more — at Jumbeaux's Sweets.

Imaginative Dining Experiences

Guests can visit a delightful, oversized dessert shop inspired by Disney Animation’s Zootopia at Jumbeaux’s Sweets. Its fanciful décor includes colorful patterns, bubblegum-pink wallpaper, and vintage light fixtures — not to mention sculpted figures of Officers Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde sharing a sundae. With input from Jerry Jumbeaux Jr., the parlor’s elephant owner, there is a wide selection of handmade gelato and ice cream, as well as specialty treats, candies, and more. Sweet treats include Judy Hopps Carrot Cupcake, Paw Shortbread Sandwich, Mango Leopard Cakesicle, and Zootopia Chocolate Bark Post Cards.

Aboard the Disney Treasure, Jumbeaux's Sweets is reminiscent of the popular ice cream parlor, Jumbeaux Café, from the bustling mammal metropolis featured in Disney's Zootopia.

“The most exciting thing about getting to work on a project like this is creating a fully immersive environment, and that’s exactly what we’ve done here at Jumbeaux’s Sweets,” Disney Imagineer Jason Abruzzese said during a media preview sailing. “It was really fun to work with our partners at Walt Disney Animation Studios, because they gave us a roadmap for how to pull this off — to make it as authentic as possible. Jumbeaux’s Sweets is pulled right from the film, but business in Zootopia is doing really well, so it’s expanding. Jumbeaux brought one of his shops to the Disney Treasure, so now we get to share it with our guests.”

The Disney Treasure includes one of Disney Cruise Line's beloved restaurant concepts, 1923, named for The Walt Disney Company's founding year.

Named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, the restaurant 1923 celebrates the golden age of animation. Inspired by the fusion of cultural flavors found throughout California, it offers a diverse menu that showcases the region’s unique blend of Asian, European, and South American influences. With two lavishly appointed dining rooms — aptly named after the brothers who started it all, Walt and Roy — 1923 offers a stunning look at the evolution of Disney animation, featuring over 1,000 drawings, props, and more.

Families can find everything they need for a day of fun at Dory's Forget-Me-Knots aboard the Disney Treasure.

… and So Much More

From fantastic food at Palo Steakhouse and Enchanté to sensational styling at Hook’s Barbery and Untangled Salon, there’s so much more to explore aboard the Disney Treasure. For example, guests can bask in the tranquility of the nature-inspired Senses Spa, or they can work up a sweat at the top-of-the-line Senses Fitness facility. For guests who want to bring magic home, shops such as 3 Wishes, Dory’s Forget-Me-Knots, Treasures Untold, and Mickey’s Mainsail offer a trove of products, spanning apparel to collectibles.

When guests sail aboard the Disney Treasure, they get to choose their own adventure — just as Walt Disney himself so often did. According to Roberts, that’s why the ship was inspired by “Walt’s love of travel and exploring new, unknown, mysterious, and romantic places.”

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500, or contact their travel agent.