Just Announced: Muppets Haunted Mansion Halloween Special Comes to Disney+ This Fall

By Beth Deitchman

Cue the light(ning) and prepare for some truly fab-boo-lous news. This fall, the Haunted Mansion and its happy haunts will welcome some new visitors: The Muppets. Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn have just announced the Muppets’ first-ever Halloween special, Muppets Haunted Mansion, which will debut this fall exclusively on Disney+.

Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn shared the surprise announcement this morning to help celebrate Disney Parks, Experiences and Products’ “Halfway to Halloween” event. Watch the video below, which teases the “most hilarious and harrowing Halloween ever.”

Muppets Haunted Mansion takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth… The Haunted Mansion. The special will feature a star-studded cast of Muppets, celebrity cameos, all-new music, and frightful fun for the entire family.

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We’re dying to reveal more details as they materialize. Stay tuned to D23.com and we’ll share all of these treats (no trick!) as they’re announced.

Celebrate Thor’s 10-Year MCU Anniversary with His Top 10 Moments

By Zach Johnson

Although he may be 1,500 years old, it’s only been 10 years Thor joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After starring as the God of Thunder in Thor (2011), Chris Hemsworth reprised his role in Marvel’s The Avengers (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019), and even made a mid-credits cameo in Doctor Strange (2016). As Thor, Hemsworth has delivered countless memorable moments that are heart-pounding and heartfelt. In honor of his decade onscreen, we’re celebrating Thor’s top 10 MCU moments.

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10. Thor Crowns His Successor (Avengers: Endgame)
After defeating Thanos (Josh Brolin), Thor abdicates the throne and names Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) the new king of New Asgard. “It’s time for me to be who I am rather than who I’m supposed to be,” he tells her. “But you, you’re a leader. That’s who you are.” As for what he’ll do next, he’s not sure—but he’s got a ride, courtesy of the Guardians of the Galaxy. (Follow Thor’s adventures when Thor: Love and Thunder opens in theaters on May 6, 2022.)

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9. Thor Breaks the Ice (Thor)
After Thor realizes his brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), had orchestrated his exile from Asgard and even sent the Destroyer to kill him, he returns with a vengeance. Loki has betrayed and killed Laufey (Colm Feore), King of the Frost Giants, and plans to destroy Jotunheim using the Bifröst Bridge—all to impress their father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins). But Thor puts an end to this by destroying the Bifröst Bridge, marooning himself in Asgard away from his new Earthbound love interest, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). As Thor hammers away, Loki warns him, “If you destroy the bridge, you’ll never see her again!” No longer impulsive or selfish, Thor decides to make a personal sacrifice for the greater good.

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8. Thor Gets a Slight (of Hand) Advantage (Thor: The Dark World)
Thor reluctantly decides to trust Loki, who knows of a secret portal that will transport them to Svartalfheim. There, Loki plans to trick Malekith (Christopher Eccleston), ruler of the Dark Elves, into drawing the Aether—aka the Reality Stone—out of Jane Foster. As Thor reaches for his hammer, Mjolnir, Loki cuts off his brother’s hand and offers Jane “as a gift” to Malekith in exchange for “a good seat from which to watch Asgard burn.” Malekith falls for their ruse—Loki is the God of Mischief for a reason—and is taken aback when Thor’s hand magically reappears. Thor then uses Mjolnir in an attempt to destroy the Aether. He fails and Loki seemingly dies… but not before they finally make amends with one another.

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7. Thor Proves His Mettle (Marvel’s The Avengers)
As Thor is trying to convince Loki to return home to Asgard, Iron Man (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.) swoops in to assert control over the situation. “This is beyond you, Metal Man,” Thor warns him. “Loki will face Asgardian justice.” Iron Man is fine with that… provided Loki hands over the Tesseract first. Thor isn’t in the mood to negotiate, so he uses his Mjolnir to knock some sense into Iron Man. After Iron Man retaliates, Thor shocks him by summoning lightning. The two continue to duke it out until Captain America (Chris Evans) intervenes and tries to diffuse the tension. But after his attempt to curb their kerfuffle fails, Captain America decides to use his shield to literally level the playing field.

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6. Thor Throws Loki for a Loop (Thor: Ragnarok)
Thor desperately needs to return to Asgard, but he must first find a way off of the planet Sakaar. He decides to steal a ship, but he has to fend off countless enemies to reach its location. With Loki by his side, Thor suggests a tricky tactic that “works every time”—something he calls “Get Help.” Loki finds it “humiliating,” but it doesn’t much matter—he doesn’t have a better plan and Thor is determined to revive their “classic,” humorous stunt.

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5. Thor Realizes He’s “Still Worthy” (Avengers: Endgame)
Blaming himself for Thanos’ galactic genocide (“I should’ve gone for the head”), Thor is depressed and often drunk. He also suffers from panic attacks and doubts himself at every turn. A pep talk from Rocket (voice of Bradley Cooper) and an unexpected reunion with his late mother, Frigga (Rene Russo), is all it takes for Thor to remember his inherent value—and to summon the courage to call upon Mjolnir, which can only be wielded by the worthy.

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4. Thor Shoots for the Stars (Avengers: Infinity War)
After his long-lost sister Hela (Cate Blanchett) destroyed Mjolnir, Thor needs a new weapon in order to defeat Thanos. He travels to Nidavellir, where the forges have gone dark. In order for Eitri (Peter Dinklage) to craft a new weapon, Thor must awaken the heart of a dying star so the forge can restart. It’s easier said than done, of course, and Thor takes the full force of the star’s power—nearly killing himself in the process—to make it happen.

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3.Thor Brings Vision to Life (Avengers: Age of Ultron)
The sentient robot Ultron (James Spader) wants to create a synthetic body for himself using a regeneration cradle, stolen Vibranium, and the gem from Loki’s scepter. Before he can complete the transformation process, however, the Avengers recover the synthetic body, and Iron Man and Bruce Banner aka The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) infuse it with the J.A.R.V.I.S. operating system. Thor, whose vision revealed the gem is actually one of six Infinity Stones, completes the process by using lightning to awaken Vision (Paul Bettany).

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2. Thor Battles a “Friend from Work” (Thor: Ragnarok)
After Thor crash-lands on the garbage planet Sakaar, the Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum) forces him to compete in the Contest of Champions. But Thor is thrilled to discover that his opponent is none other than a fellow Avenger: The Hulk! “Banner, I never thought I would say this, but I am happy to see you,” Thor tells him. Oops! He probably shouldn’t have mentioned puny Banner’s name, because that just makes Hulk see red—or, uh, green. The Hulk doesn’t recognize Thor, and the two come to epic blows inside the arena. “Banner, we’re friends,” Thor pleads. “This is crazy! I don’t want to hurt you.” But The Hulk keeps on smashing, so the fight continues. Thor then gets the upper hand by summoning lightning without needing Mjolnir, but the Grandmaster sabotages the fight to ensure The Hulk wins.

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1. Thor Crashes the Battle of Wakanda (Avengers: Infinity War)
Just as Thanos’ forces are about to overpower the Avengers and their allies on the Wakandan battlefield, Thor arrives on the scene, flanked by Groot (voice of Vin Diesel) and Rocket. But just before Thor appears via the Bifröst Bridge, he sends Stormbreaker flying ahead of him, killing scores of Outriders and giving his teammates some much needed aid. To date, Thor’s entrance is one of the most celebrated character arrivals in the entire MCU.

Share your favorite Thor moments with us on D23’s social media accounts, and don’t forget to stream Thor, Marvel’s The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame on Disney+.

QUIZ: Are You More Like Captain America or Iron Man?

By Zach Johnson

Five years ago today, Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War debuted in theaters, pitting two of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.), against each other. The reason? Following a series of global disasters—all while trying to keep the peace—they disagreed over the Sokovia Accords, which established a United Nations panel to oversee and control the Avengers.

Steve Rogers aka Captain America opposes the Sokovia Accords, as do Sam Wilson aka The Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Wanda Maximoff aka Scarlett Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Clint Barton aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Scott Lang aka Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), and Bucky Barnes aka The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). Tony Stark aka Iron Man is in favor of them, as are Vision (Paul Bettany), T’Challa aka Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), James “Rhodey” Rhodes aka War Machine (Don Cheadle), Peter Parker aka Spider-Man (Tom Holland), and, for a little while, Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson).

Even before the events of Captain America: Civil War, Captain America and Iron Man had fundamentally different leadership styles. But after Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl) revealed a dark secret surrounding the assassinations of Howard (John Slattery) and Maria Stark (Hope Davis), the relationship between the two Avengers was fractured for several years.

In celebration of the film’s anniversary, we want to know: Are you more like Captain America or Iron Man? Take our quiz below to find out, then stream the movie on Disney+.

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1. Which supervillain terrifies you more?
A. Red Skull
B. Whiplash

2. How would you describe yourself?
A. “I’m just a kid from Brooklyn.”
B. “Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist.”

3. Which superhero would you rather recruit for your team?
A. Ant-Man
B. Spider-Man

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4. Which song is more your speed?
A. “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye
B. “Back in Black” by AC/DC

5. Which would you rather use during battle?
A. A vibranium shield
B. Repulsor rays

6. What is more important to you?
A. Justice
B. Innovation

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7. Who would you rather have by your side?
A. Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell)
B. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow)

8. Are you worthy of wielding Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir?
A. Yes
B. No (Well, let me try again…)

9. Which planet would you visit first to track down Thanos (Josh Brolin)?
A. Planet 0259-S (aka The Garden)
B. Titan

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Results

Mostly A’s
You’re like Captain America! A defender of liberty, you keep the American dream alive.

Mostly B’s
You’re like Iron Man! Smart and smart-mouthed, you’re always one step ahead of the curve.

Just Announced: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Set Sail in Jungle Cruise on the Summer Cover of Disney twenty-three

By the D23 Team

The summer 2021 issue of Disney twenty-three is making a splash (and if you don’t believe us, you’re in… de-Nile) showcasing Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in an exclusive wrap-around cover to celebrate the July 30 opening of the rollicking adventure Jungle Cruise. Editor-in-chief Max Lark journeyed to the backside of water, visiting the breathtaking tropical set of the film to speak with its stars and creative team about turning the beloved Disney Parks favorite into a thrilling new movie. Readers also get a fascinating look at the creation of Jungle Cruise for Disneyland and the exciting changes in store for the attraction this year.

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Plus, in honor of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary, every issue of the publication will be shipped with a poster created exclusively for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, featuring stunning poster artwork from every film the studio has made over the past five decades, including rarely seen images from one-sheets around the world.

Also in the new issue, which is available exclusively to D23 Gold Members, Tom Hiddleston discusses spinning off the wickedly wonderful Loki for his new Marvel Studios series on Disney+ and bringing an entirely “new” version of the God of Mischief to life. Hiddleston’s on-screen brother, Chris Hemsworth, dons a different kind of (swim)suit as he takes a dip with some apex predators for National Geographic’s Shark Beach, as the avid surfer and environmentalist dives beneath the surface of what we know about the toothy creatures. And Disney twenty-three goes behind the seams with Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson for a special look at the ferociously fashion-forward Cruella, coming to theaters and Disney+ Premier Access May 28.

And on June 4, Super Hero fans will assemble at Disney California Adventure for the opening of Avengers Campus, a stunning new land where guests will be able to sling webs with Spider-Man and eat enormous pretzels thanks to “Pym” technology. Amidst stunning photography, the Imagineers and creators of the Campus detail its creation and what guests can expect, and it’s… super.

Also included in the Summer issue of Disney twenty-three:

  • Monsters, Inc. is beefing up its workforce, as Ben Feldman joins the team in the hilarious new Disney+ animated series Monsters At Work
  • Journey to the seaside (with some lovable sea monsters) as star Jacob Tremblay and Luca’s creative team reveal details about the new Pixar film
  • Behind the Attraction, coming to Disney+, uncovers fascinating facts and surprising stories about Disney park favorites
  • Walt’s original princess enjoys new adventures with Disneyland’s reimagined Snow White’s Enchanted Wish
  • It’s a new generation of fun as the Turner & Hooch series arrives on Disney+ with just the right amount of slobber
  • Star Jeffrey Wright and producer Brad Winderbaum get animated for Marvel Studios’ new colorful series What If…?, coming to Disney+
  • Regular features including By the Numbers, Character Analysis, and Ask the Walt Disney Archives

Disney twenty-three, which is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23 Gold Members as a benefit of their membership. Learn more about D23 Gold Membership here. The latest issue will begin arriving before the end of May.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

By Zach Johnson

Gather the family around for a laugh-out-loud episode of Raven’s Home, airing Friday on Disney Channel. Also on Friday, join us in celebrating the 11th anniversary of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 2 by streaming the film on Disney+. The next night, ABC and ABC News Live will join several other networks in broadcasting the special VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, featuring some of the biggest celebrities and politicians from around the globe. Disney Channel will also broadcast complete first season of the Disney+ Original series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Saturday, sprinkling the marathon with fun extras from the cast. Then, on Sunday, ABC will air a new episode of The Rookie.

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Raven’s Home—Friday, May 7, at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel
In the brand-new episode “American Torah Story,” Levi (Jason Maybaum) has an epiphany as his bar mitzvah approaches: He didn’t take full advantage of being a kid. Booker (Issac Ryan Brown) encourages him to enjoy his childhood to the fullest before becoming a man.

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Iron Man 2—Friday, May 7, on Disney+
Now that the world knows he’s Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from all sides to share his technology with the military. He is reluctant to share the secrets of his armored suit, fearing the information will fall into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) by his side, Tony must confront a powerful new enemy, Ivan Vanko aka Whiplash (Mickey Rourke), all while dealing with weapons rival Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) and an undercover S.H.I.E.L.D. agent: Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson).

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VAX Live: The Concert to Reunite the World—Saturday, May 8, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ABC News Live
Filmed May 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles—as the first large-scale music event for a COVID-compliant audience composed of fully vaccinated frontline healthcare and essential workers—this special calls for new commitments from governments, the private sector, and philanthropists toward the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide. Selena Gomez hosts the show, featuring musical headliners Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, and H.E.R. and special appearances by Ben Affleck, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Gayle King, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Nomzamo Mbatha, Olivia Munn, Sean Penn, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković of Croatia, Chrissy Teigen, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, VAX LIVE campaign chair Prince Harry, and more. The VAX Live campaign is calling on businesses to donate dollars for doses via COVAX; for wealthy governments to share excess doses immediately with COVAX; and for pharmaceutical companies like Moderna to make vaccines available at not-for-profit prices.

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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series—Saturday, May 8, at 5 p.m. ET on Disney Channel
For one night only, the network will present a season one marathon in advance of its season two premiere on Disney+. The break-free, one-time-only marathon will include sneak peeks, a new musical number performed by Nini (Olivia Rodrigo) and Ricky (Joshua Bassett), special messages from the cast, “Buspool Karaoke” music videos, and much more.

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The Rookie—Sunday, May 9, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC
In “Triple Duty,” officers John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) hope they can de-escalate a conflict before any innocent lives are lost. Meanwhile, officer Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) hopes to help officer Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neill) get ready to go undercover. Guest starring in this episode are Dylan Conrique as Tamara Colins, Toks Olagundoye as Professor Fiona Ryan, and Camille Guat as Sandra “La Fiera” De La Cruz.

QUIZ: Which Lucasfilm Movie Should You Watch Next?

By the D23 Team

May is an out-of-this-world month for Lucasfilm fans, typically—from May the Fourth to anniversaries of several Star Wars films, there’s lots of reasons to celebrate. This month, D23 is making the lightspeed jump to an even bigger celebration: honoring 50 years of Lucasfilm making movie magic! In honor of this golden anniversary, we want to kickstart your celebration by helping you pick which classic Lucasfilm movie should be next on your watchlist.

What kind of movies do you like to watch?

What’s your ideal movie night?

Favorite Disney+ Original?

What’s your ideal adventure?

What’s one word to describe yourself?

Must-have accessory?

Favorite color

Pick a Star Wars Movie

Which Lucasfilm Movie Should You Watch Next?
Star Wars: A New Hope

This classic film was the cultural sensation that helped make Lucasfilm a household name! Whether you’re gearing up for a rewatch or hitting “play” for the very first time, Star Wars: A New Hope always promises fantastic adventure and iconic moments. You probably know the premise by now, but in case you’ve been in the dark more than the Dark Side, this movie is tale of a farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who is thrust into an intergalactic adventure to rescue the captive Princess Leia. The adventure kickstarts an epic saga to bring Luke to his destiny and change the galaxy forever.
Raiders of the Lost Ark

If you’re looking for fun adventure for your next movie night, meet Indiana Jones! Featuring the ruggedly handsome (and perhaps, familiar, if you’re already a Star Wars fan) face of Harrison Ford, this thrilling film follows Indiana Jones, an archeologist with a penchant for trouble, as he attempts to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant before it can fall into much eviler hands. With edge-of-your-seat action and an unforgettable score, this film will give you the dose of adventure you needed.
Red Tails

If you prefer your adventures to be based on history, make Red Tails your next movie night! The film is a fictionalized retelling of how a squadron of Black pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen got the chance to take to the skies during World War II, even while they battled discrimination on the ground. Soar along with the brave heroes who made history and rose above extraordinary challenges.
Willow

Go on a fantastic journey with Willow, one of the many team-ups between Lucasfilm and Ron Howard—this was his first time directing for Lucasfilm, before returning to direct Solo: A Star Wars Story almost 30 years later! Willow is a fantasy adventure following the titular character as he quests to return a baby girl to her family—except the baby in question is destined to end the rule of a wicked queen!
Strange Magic

Lucasfilm’s first ever animated feature film is a musical, magical reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set in a fantastic fairy realm, this movie combines fantasy with fantastic tunes, using classic rock and pop songs to tell the story of the fairy princess Marianne and her quest to rescue her sister from The Bog King, all sparked by a powerful love potion.

These are The Star Wars Products You’re Looking For

By the D23 Team

This May the Fourth is promising to be full of intergalactic fun—not just because the first episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is now streaming on Disney+, but also because there’s a galaxy’s worth of new product and special offers on Star Wars-inspired merchandise that every aspiring Jedi, Rebel, or First Order recruit needs to add to their collection. Check out our roundup below for the inside details on games, books, apparel, and more that we have a good feeling you’ll love!

GAMES

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
If you haven’t played this thrilling Star Wars game, now is your chance! You can purchase it for 50 percent off now through May 16. Fans will be able to experience the game in a whole new way on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X this summer. This update includes new visuals, improved loading times, and optimized performance on the next generation of consoles! Available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Build the ultimate team of your favorite Star Wars characters in this in turn-based RPG mobile game! Take your team to the next level with special unlockable characters for May the Fourth! Now through May 7, you can unlock members of the Bad Batch in-game.

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Classic Titles on Sale
Want to blast off into classic Star Wars games? Now is your chance! Save up to 75 percent off fan-favorite Star Wars games, like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, on console and PC across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, GOG, Steam, Humble and Origin in honor of May the 4th.

CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Funko Pop!

The Bad Batch Funko Pops!
If you have a galaxy of Funko Pops! inspired by your favorite Star Wars characters, you’re going to want to add these to your must-have list. Pops! Inspired by the Disney+ Original Series The Bad Batch are available for pre-order now.

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Kyber Radiance Pendant
Inspired by the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, this lustrous pendant emanates the power of light to see through the darkness and bring balance to our destiny. Designed with the star motif iconic to the Jedi Order, this piece embodies the enduring phrase: “May the Force be with you.”

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Blueberry Bounty Iced Tea
Grogu is a curious quarry and is under the protection of the Mandalorian. This prized asset is both mysterious and adorable. Wielding your immense power can leave you feeling depleted—allow yourself a moment to wind down and recenter with your companions. Fruity hibiscus and juicy blueberries combine for a caffeine-free, thirst-quenching sip with a touch of natural sweetness. Eight large, unbleached iced tea pouches are perfectly portioned and make it easy to steep healthy, premium iced tea at home. Sip, refresh and prepare for the next moment of greatness.

PUBLISHING

Star Wars Galactic Baking

Star Wars: Galactic Baking
Out-of-this world chefs should make the lightspeed jump to the bookstore to get this baking cookbook inspired by the snowdrifts of Hoth, the wastelands of Tatooine, and beyond. Star Wars: The Official Baking Cookbook is the most delicious way to experience the planets, flora, and fauna of the Star Wars galaxy. Whether you’re throwing a watch party or hosting members of the Galactic Senate, this cookbook is a must-have for fans of all ages.

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The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Discover the gorgeous art behind the newest land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the only book to provide an inside look at the magic behind the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, documenting the art and innovations that led to the creation of Galaxy’s Edge. Featuring hundreds of full-color concept artworks, sketches, blueprints, photographs, and more, the book will reveal Walt Disney Imagineering’s creative process.

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Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark
Dive into the all-new era of The High Republic by enjoying the New York Times Bestselling Young Adult novel Into the Dark by Claudia Gray for only .99 cents, this week only. Offer only valid in the USA from May 3 to May 7.

PARKS MERCH

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Disney Parks Wishables Mystery Plush – Star Tours Attraction Series
Whether this is your first flight into the world of Wishables or you’re a seasoned collector, you’ll want to check out the latest selections from the adorable plush series! Each blind bag includes one of four known plush inspired by the popular attraction, or it may be the “chase” variant; but you won’t know which one you have until you open the bag!

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R2-D2 Spirit Jersey for Adults
Roll up in style with this new Spirit Jersey inspired by our favorite droid. Keep cozy for adventures in galaxies far, far away from home in this all-cotton Spirit Jersey with R2-D2 costume decoration. It is the Spirit Jersey you’re looking for!

Celebrate May the 4th with a Look at Out-of-This-Galaxy Star Wars Experiences Coming from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products

Bright suns, everyone!

Today is, of course, May the 4th—the annual celebration of all things Star Wars, when fans around the galaxy celebrate the iconic stories and characters we’ve come to know and love over generations. There are many ways to join the fun wherever you may be today—from screening favorite Star Wars films and series on Disney+, such as the brand-new original animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, to taking a thrilling ride on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Our friends at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have so many more out-of-this-galaxy offerings in the works that are sure to excite Padawan, Jedi, and Disney fans alike. Here’s the latest information on what’s to come:

Walt Disney World Resort—Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will fully immerse guests in a galaxy far, far away when it debuts in 2022 at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, going beyond anything Disney has ever created before. As part of this first-of-its-kind vacation experience, guests become the heroes of their own stories during a two-day, two-night adventure where they see, feel, and live Star Wars. Over the course of their stay onboard the Halcyon starcruiser, guests will make choices that determine their personal adventure through unique interactions with characters, crew, and other passengers they meet during their journey—and those decisions just might impact the fate of the galaxy!

During their Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience, guests will choose alliances and chart their courses. They’ll be immersed in Star Wars “storyliving” through an array of enthralling onboard activities, including an opportunity for guests to discover their own connection with the Force as they learn the ancient ways of the lightsaber and face off against a training remote. They’ll also visit the Starcruiser’s bridge to learn about its systems and how to operate them, including navigation and defense—skills that may come in handy later during this incredible galactic adventure.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests will also be the first to see characters such as Rey wield a brand-new, more realistic lightsaber developed by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development to create dramatic in-person moments previously only seen in films or shows.

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Crown of Corellia Dining Room

Guests will be transported from the starcruiser for an excursion to Batuu, where they may explore the winding pathways of Black Spire Outpost and seek out a hidden Resistance base. On board the ship, the Crown of Corellia Dining Room will offer dining options throughout the day, with breakfast and lunch fare available daily, while at night the bright and welcoming hall transitions into an enticing supper club with a lavish multi-course menu of both otherworldly and familiar origins. One night’s dinner in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room—named for the planet that’s home to the shipyards that created both the Halcyon and the famed Millennium Falcon—will feature a live performance from a galactic superstar who can captivate an entire room with the crook of her jewel-encrusted purple Twi’lek finger.

Beginning today, a model of the Halcyon starcruiser will be on display inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a limited time. Be sure to check it out on while you’re in the park, and visit StarWarsGalacticStarcruiser.com for more information and to register for updates about this vacation experience.

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Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge on the Disney Wish

Disney Cruise Line—Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge and Star Wars Day at Sea
Among the incredible experiences announced during Once Upon a Disney Wish, last week’s grand reveal of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, is Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge. Guests will embark on a space-jumping tour of the Star Wars galaxy when they visit this high-end bar styled as a luxurious yacht-class experience. This richly themed, immersive experience will be reserved for adults every evening, offering interactive tasting experiences and signature beverages inspired by destinations such as Batuu, Tatooine, and Mustafar. Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge is just the latest in the collection of Star Wars experiences that are available onboard Disney Cruise Line, including Star Wars Day at Sea, which features an action-packed day filled with characters, movie screenings, a deck show, and more. Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy in 2022. Visit DisneyCruise.com for more information about this and other sailings.

New Star Wars Products
May the 4th also marks a perfect occasion to add to your ever-growing assortment of must-have merch, with brand-new collections from the likes of Adidas, Herschel, RSVLTS, and more debuting at retailers worldwide in honor of Star Wars Day. Dozens of new products are also available for fans to discover today at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and online at shopDisney.com. Video game fans can look forward to the Next-Gen release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which will bring a number of technical improvements to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S console versions of the game this summer. Gamers can also save today on fan-favorite Star Wars games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.

The Bad Batch
Star Wars: The Bad Batch

We’ll sharing new details about all of these experiences (at lightspeed) as they’re revealed. Stay tuned to D23.com for all the news, and be sure to visit Disney+ today for the premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The original animated series follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in The Clone Wars) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone Wars. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

We’ve got a good feeling about this—all of it!

EXCLUSIVE REVEAL: New Ahsoka Tano™ Figure by Sideshow

By the D23 Team 

Calling all Rebels! This May the Fourth is going to be epic, as we can exclusively reveal first-look images of an all-new collectible by Sideshow inspired by fan-favorite Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano™! Based on her appearance in Star Wars: Rebels, this limited-edition, fully sculpted Premium Format™ Figure is 19.5-inches tall and stands ready for action atop a Malachor-themed display base, wielding her distinctive dual lightsabers. The polystone Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Figure is fully sculpted to capture the energy and action of her animated presence in a three-dimensional statue format. Ahsoka’s vibrant orange portrait bears her distinct white facial markings, and her face is framed by her white and blue patterned montrals and lekku. Her costume features a blue-grey bodysuit and sculpted skirts, belts guards, and detailed tan tassets at her hips. In her hands, her unique, white-bladed sabers are unsheathed in anticipation of a fateful duel.

Ahsoka Tano

The Sideshow Exclusive Edition of the Ahsoka Tano Premium Format Figure will also include a sculpted Morai. Ahsoka’s convor companion is perched on its own Malachor-themed base, and sits alongside the Togruta to create a beautiful centerpiece to any Star Wars collection. The figure will be available for pre-order starting May 4th at 6am PDT.

Marvel Studios Celebrates the Movies with a Sneak Peek at Phase 4

By Zach Johnson

In a video celebrating the love of storytelling and the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most memorable moments, Marvel Studios today gave fans a hint of what’s to come in Phase 4!

The video features a voiceover from late Disney Legend Stan Lee, who says, “I love being with people; it’s the most incredible feeling in the world. That world may change and evolve. But the one that will never change: We’re all part of one big family.” Lee’s words are punctuated by memorable scenes from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “That man next to you? He’s your brother,” he continues. “That woman over there? She’s your sister. We’re all part of one universe that moves ever upward and onward to greater glory.”

The video then celebrates the viral moment when a movie theater audience erupted in cheers and delight while watching all of Marvel’s Super Heroes emerge from portals to take a stand against Thanos (Josh Brolin) in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame.

The video then shows footage from the upcoming films Black Widow, starring Scarlett Johansson, and Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu, and gives fans a first look at Eternals, hailing from Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao.

The video also reveals titles for the Black Panther and Captain Marvel sequels, as well as a release date for the next Ant-Man film. The chronological list of Phase 4 films is as follows:

  • Black Widow (July 9, 2021)
  • Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings (September 3, 2021)
  • Eternals (November 5, 2021)
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home (December 17, 2021)
  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (March 25, 2022)
  • Thor: Love and Thunder (May 6, 2022)
  • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (July 8, 2022)
  • The Marvels (November 11, 2022)
  • Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (February 17, 2023)
  • Guardians of the Galaxy 3 (May 5, 2023)
  • Fantastic Four (TBA)

For more details, visit Marvel.com.