Disney’s Oscar® Quiz: Which Disney+ Show Suits You Best?

So you’ve already cried at the end of West Side Story, sung along with every tune in Encanto, and cheered Shang-Chi’s victories in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Now that you know what you like about Disney’s many Oscar®-nominated films, what show should you watch next on Disney+?

Whether you thought Free Guy was best when it was funny or most fun when it unleashed the action, there’s something on Disney+ perfectly suited to your tastes. Take this quiz to find out what to add to your Watchlist.

Warning: This quiz contains spoilers for Disney’s Oscar nominees.

What did you like best about West Side Story?

What is your favorite song from Encanto?

Who is your favorite character in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings?

What did you enjoy most in Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)?

If you could enter the world of Luca, where would you visit first?

If you were a character in the Free Guy video game, who would you be?

What’s the coolest thing about the movie Cruella?

In which land depicted in Raya and the Last Dragon would you want to live?

Which “villain” in these Oscar contenders thrilled you the most?

And finally, which Oscar contender are you already planning to watch again?

Disney’s Oscar® Quiz: Which Disney+ Show Suits You Best?
ENCORE!

You love music and parties and grab the mic first on karaoke night. You have an appreciation for cultural history, as well as the sounds of the moment. You’re the perfect fit for this reality-based series hosted by Kristen Bell that reunites cast members from high school musical productions for one encore performance many years later.
THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER

Family is important to you, as is fairness—and you don’t mind a good laugh now and then, either. You need to be watching the return of Penny Proud and her family in this Disney+ original animated series. And if that’s not enough, you can also check out two seasons of the original Proud Family series as well as The Proud Family Movie, all on Disney+!
DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D.

You like to enjoy stories about the trials and triumphs of young people, especially empowered young women who are doing it for themselves. Check out this Disney+ original series about Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha (Peyton Elizabeth Lee), a teenage medical doctor whose mom is also her boss. It’s family-centric, funny, and fabulous—and it’s set in Hawai’i! Hello!
THE WORLD ACCORDING TO JEFF GOLDBLUM

Your motto could be “The stranger the better”… preferably with a good dose of laughter as well. Well, that lines up perfectly with the adventures of actor and armchair philosopher Jeff Goldblum in the two seasons of this National Geographic original on Disney+. You can’t really understand denim, coffee, swimming pools, or fireworks until you’ve investigated them through Goldblum’s eyes.
AMONG THE STARS

You’re in it for the action! You prefer stories that have an element of wonder and awe, and maybe some risk just to up the ante. You’ll enjoy this engrossing docuseries, a Disney+ original that follows present-day NASA astronauts as they train and soar into space for missions on the International Space Station. There are some real-life nail-biters as well as lots of behind-the-scenes footage, bridging astronauts’ careers from recruitment to retirement.

Your Guide to the Character Topiaries of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

By Andie Hagemann

It’s time to stop and smell the roses, because the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is underway at Walt Disney World Resort! Now through July 4, 2022, guests can view stunning topiaries of cherished Disney characters and animals, and stroll through the festival’s colorful themed gardens.

Read more about the festival, including the mouthwatering food and beverage offerings.

Here is where to find this year’s character topiaries:

EPCOT’s main entrance features Goofy with a cake celebrating the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary. Meanwhile, Toy Story’s Woody, Bo Peep, and her Sheep are near The Land pavilion, and between Imagination! and The Land pavilion, guests can see topiaries of fan-favorite characters from Disney’s The Lion King—including Simba, Rafiki, Mufasa, Sarabi, Pumbaa, and Timon. Figment and Bambi are also located near Imagination! And go to infinity and beyond with the Buzz Lightyear topiary, fittingly placed near Mission: SPACE.

Oh boy! For Fantasia fans, Sorcerer Mickey Mouse, Brooms, Ostriches, Hippo, and Gator topiaries are located at the entrance to World Showcase. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie can be found at the nearby bridge.

Make your way over to World Showcase to see The Three Caballeros (Jose, Donald, and Panchito) located in the Mexico pavilion, while Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen can be found in the Norway pavilion—along with a larger-than-life Troll topiary!

Don’t miss adorable panda topiaries in the China pavilion, and a dragon topiary located near the Torii Gate in the Japan pavilion. Plus, over at the Germany pavilion, see Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, as well as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Mosey on over to The American Adventure pavilion for the Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale topiaries. Then, stop by the Italy pavilion to see Lady and Tramp, followed by the France pavilion for Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, and Cogsworth from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Tinker Bell’s Fairy House Garden, Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger are in the United Kingdom pavilion. And between the United Kingdom and Canada pavilions, guests can check out Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and Tick Tock Croc topiaries.

Visit FreshEPCOT.com for more information regarding the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Magical D23 Member Punch Recipe

Celebrate D23 Member Appreciation Week with this magical drink that transforms before your eyes! See how the drink transforms from pink and blue to purple with just a stir.

Ingredients

  • 52 oz jug of lemonade
  • 2 cups strawberries
  • 2 tbsp butterfly pea tea flowers
  • 6 round strawberries (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp edible glitter (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the butterfly pea tea

  1. Boil about 4 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan. Add the butterfly pea tea flowers and brew for 5 minutes. Strain to remove the tea flowers and set aside to cool.

Step 2: Make the strawberry lemonade

  1. In a blender or food processor, blend the 2 cups strawberries until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove the seeds and any large pieces of pulp.
  2. Add the strawberry puree to the lemonade and mix until combined.
  3. If desired, add the edible glitter and again mix until combined.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Fill 6 glasses with ice. Pour in the strawberry lemonade, leaving about an inch of space at the top of each glass.
  2. Top each glass with the blue butterfly pea tea. In order to create a clean separation of the liquids, pour the tea onto a spoon held over the glass, instead of directly into the glass itself.
  3. To create the Mickey-shaped garnish, slice each of the remaining strawberries into 1-cm wide round slices. Use a toothpick to attach two smaller slices onto a larger slice, creating the Mickey Mouse silhouette. Place one on the rim of each glass.
  4. To see the magical color change, stir each glass to combine the lemonade and the tea, creating a vibrant violet color!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

This week’s content is packed with Super Heroes! Beginning Wednesday, March 16, fan-favorite live-action Marvel series are coming to Disney+ for your binging pleasure. To prepare for this week’s ultimate marathon, learn more about five of the seven titles joining the streaming service—Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and The Defenders. Due to the maturity of these titles, Disney+ will release an update to its Parental Controls in the U.S. on March 16 that prompts all subscribers to update their settings.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (2013-2020)
The worldwide law-enforcement organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention Enforcement and Logistics Division) employs an elite team of agents who investigate strange occurrences around the globe… and beyond. Each member of S.H.I.E.L.D. brings a unique ability to the group while they work together to protect the defenseless from Hydra. The seven-season series stars Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May, Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson, Chloe Bennet as Daisy Johnson, Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons, Iain De Castecker as Leo Fitz, Henry Simmons as Alphonso “Mack” Mackenzie, Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Elena “Yo-Yo” Rodriguez, and Brett Dalton as Grant Ward. Oh, and who could forget all those guest stars?

Daredevil (2015-2018)
Blinded in an accident as a child, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) uses his heightened senses as the vigilante, Daredevil, to fight crime on the streets of New York at night in this three-season series. Murdock’s day job as an attorney requires him to have faith in the criminal justice system, but his alter ego disagrees, leading him to take the law into his own hands.

Jessica Jones (2015-2019)
After her Super Hero career ends abruptly, Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) moves to New York City and opens her own detective agency, Alias Investigations. In the three-season series, Jessica wants to help those in need, but her primary interest isn’t saving the world; it’s getting through each day while suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. This series is intended for a mature audience.

Luke Cage (2016-2018)
The action-packed drama series follows Luke Cage (Mike Colter), a man with super strength and unbreakable skin caused by a sabotaged experiment. After a failed relationship with Jessica Jones, Cage moves to Harlem, New York, for a new chapter in his life. However, his plans for a quieter life are soon dashed when Luke is called upon to defend the city… and is forced to address his past. This two-season series is intended for a mature audience.

The Defenders (2017)
After working on their own solo missions, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist (a.k.a. Danny Rand, played by Finn Jones) team up to form a supergroup called The Defenders to save New York City from the Hand in this eight-episode limited series.

 

 

 

 

Your Ultimate Foodie Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort

By Andie Hagemann

Your day has been touched with some Irish luck! The chefs and mixologists at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are hard at work whipping up delicious St. Patrick’s Day-themed food and beverages in honor of the upcoming celebration on March 17. From green corndogs to specialty desserts adorned with shamrock sprinkles, don’t miss these unique and tasty treats!

Our friends at Disney Parks Blog assembled a mouthwatering guide of all the available offerings which includes a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy from coast to coast!

Walt Disney World Resort

Resorts

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Intermission Food Court (available March 13-19)

St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

World Premiere Food Court (available March 13-19)

St. Patrick’s Day Mickey: Chocolate Irish crème mousse and chocolate cake with a sugar cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The Drop Off (available March 13-19)

  • Good Luck Charm: Vodka and Irish cream liqueur blended with vanilla ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream and cookie ears

Landscape of Flavors (available March 13-19)

  • Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s BoardWalk

AbracadaBAR (available through March 31)

  • Irish Magic Trick: Irish whiskey, Italian liqueur, and bitters (New)

Atlantic City Dance Hall (available through March 31)

  • Shamrock Punch: Apple whisky, vodka, apple sour, lime sour, Granny Smith apple, and Sprite garnished with a glow cube (New)

Bellevue Lounge (available through March 31)

  • Irish Mule Cocktail: Irish whiskey, ginger beer, and lime juice garnished with a lime (New)

BoardWalk Bakery (available March 12-17) (Mobile Order available)

  • Mint Cookies ‘n Cream Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ‘n cream mousse topped with whipped cream, holiday sprinkles, and a sugar cookie shamrock
  • Shamrock Sugar Cookie: Sugar cookie with green holiday decor
  • Cannoli: Traditional Cannoli with green holiday decor
  • Coconut Macaroon: Traditional giant coconut macaroon with green chocolate decor
  • Mickey Brownie: Ganache brownie with green holiday sprinkles

Boardwalk Joe’s (available through March 31)

  • Pot O Lucky Gold: Coconut rum, vodka, lime, pineapple juice, and honey-mango flavors garnished with lime and pineapple (New)

Leaping Horse

  • Fuzzy Leprechaun: Vodka, blue curaçao, peach schnapps, orange juice, and pineapple juice garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry (New)

Trattoria al Forno (available through March 31)

  • Italian Leprechaun: Limoncello, prosecco brut, and elderflower liqueur garnished with mint (New)
  • Mimosa Verdi: Prosecco brut, blue curaçao, fruit liqueur, and pineapple juice (New)

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Centertown Market (available March 13-19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and a shamrock chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Green cupcake filled with gold crispy pearls topped with buttercream, green sugar, shamrock sprinkles, and white chocolate Minnie hat (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Gasparilla Island Grill (available through March 18)

  • Patty’s Day Hat: Caramel Irish cream mousse on a shortbread cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Goods to Go and The Artist’s Palette (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Irish dry stout cake with Irish cream liqueur mousse and whiskey caramel finished with vanilla buttercream, gold crisp pearls, and a white chocolate shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Kona Cafe and Capt. Cook’s (available March 17)

  • Patrick’s Day Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake topped with chocolate and vanilla buttercream, chocolate Mickey ears, and a shamrock (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Everything POP Shopping & Dining (available March 13-19)

  • Luck of the Green: Chocolate cupcake filled with marshmallow mint crème topped with vanilla buttercream, shamrock sprinkles, and gold shimmer (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (available March 13-March 19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside

Riverside Mill (available March 13-March 19)

  • Mint Chocolate Cheesecake: Mint chocolate brownie topped with vanilla cheesecake, whipped mint ganache, and chocolate décor (New)

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Le Petit Café (available March 17)

  • Caramel Hazelnut Profiteroles: Caramel hazelnut custard filled chocolate profiteroles with chocolate ganache (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (available March 17)

  • Shamrock Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with mint cookies ’n cream (Mobile Order available)

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Market at Ale & Compass (available through March 17)

  • Irish Cream Chocolate Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with an Irish cream mousse covered in chocolate ganache and finished with chocolate and vanilla crisp pearls and a chocolate clover (Mobile Order available)

Disney Springs

Amorette’s Patisserie (available March 12-20)

  • Luck of the Irish Petit Cake: Layers of praline, whiskey-scented vanilla chiffon cake, and Irish cream liqueur pastry cream (New)

City Works Eatery (available through March 17)

  • Irish Nachos: House-made corned beef, hardwood-smoked bacon, caramelized onions, IPA cheese sauce, green onions, and chips
  • Pastrami Reuben: House-made pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, bacon-braised sauerkraut, and marble rye
  • Shepherd’s Pie: Stout-braised ground beef, peas, carrots, onions, shredded cabbage, and potato purée
  • Dark Side of the Moon: Belgian-style witbier and an Irish dry stout
  • Snakebite: Hard apple cider and an Irish dry stout
  • Voodoo: Raspberry ale and an Irish dry stout

D-Luxe Burger (available through March 31)

  • Dubliner Burger: Double stack of signature blend beef patties topped with cheddar, corned beef, lettuce, fried onions, and Irish stout barbecue sauce

The Ganachery (available March 12-20)

  • Irish Cream Milk Chocolate Squares

The Daily Poutine (available through March 31)

  • Irish Poutine: Fries, Irish porter cheddar cheese, stout gravy, onion marmalade, and sliced pork bangers

Raglan Road Irish Pub (available through March 17)

Take part in the festivities of Raglan Road’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival this year with classics like fresh-caught fish and chips, Shepherd’s to Die for Pie, and the plant-based take on shepherd’s pie, This Shepherd Went Vegan, along with delicious drinks including the new So Berry Les.

  • So Berry Les: Local Florida strawberry and Key lime-infused hard seltzer (New)

Vivoli il Gelato

  • Float: Vanilla gelato with an Irish dry stout (available through April 30)
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Mint chocolate chip gelato, cookies and cream gelato, chocolate sauce, and chocolate chips (available through April 5)

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

Red Rose Taverne (available March 17-30)

  • The Green Stuff: Mint White Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Cake, Mint Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Cookie Crumbs on a Shortbread Cookie (Mobile Order available) (New)

Disney California Adventure Park

Corn Dog Castle (available March 17) (Mobile Order available)

  • Hot-Link Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New)
  • Original Corn Dog: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New) 
  • Cheddar Cheese Stick: Coated with green corn dog batter and served with mandarin orange or small bag of chips (New)

Hollywood Lounge (available March 17)

  • Strawberry Elderflower Whiskey: Strawberry lemonade mixed with ginger syrup, elderflower, and whiskey (Mobile Order available) (New)

Lamplight Lounge and Boardwalk Dining (available March 17-20)

  • Watermelon Cooler: Irish Whiskey, Muddled Watermelon, Agave, and Lemon Juice (New)

Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman’s Grill (available March 17-20) (Mobile Order available)

  • Leprechaun Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with pot of gold and frosted with vanilla buttercream (New)
  • Leprechaun Mickey-shaped Donut: Vanilla cake donut dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with Leprechaun decor (New)

GCH Holiday Cart (available Mach 17-20)

  • St Patrick’s Day Whoopie Pie: Chocolate whoopie pie filled with vanilla buttercream and rolled in shamrock sprinkles (New)
  • Mickey-shaped Leprechaun Cookie: Vanilla sugar cookie dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with rolled fondant (New)
  • St Patrick’s Day Double Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New)
  • St Patrick’s Day Chocolate Cookie Shot: Available with milk or liqueur (New)

Downtown Disney District

Ballast Point Brewing Co. (available March 17-20)

  • The Rueben: Marble rye, thinly sliced corn beef, Russian dressing, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese served with chips or fries & pickle spears (New)
  • Hair of the Dog: Bratwurst braised in a porter topped with peppers, onions, beer cheese, and bacon bits on a pretzel bun and served with chips or fries (New)

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (available through March 31)

  • Reuben Burger: Burger with prime beef, swiss cheese, griddled corned beef, sauerkraut, sliced pickles, and special sauce
  • Lucky Charms® Classic Shake: Lucky Charms Shake topped with whipped cream and Lucky Charms (New)

California Churro (available March 17)

  • Pot of Gold Churro: A churro rolled in Key lime pie sugar drizzled with white chocolate sauce over top, dusted with gold and green sprinkles, and served with a side of whipped cream (New)

Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen (available March 16-20)

  • The Emerald Breeze: Vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and orange juice (New)

Salt & Straw (available through March 31)

  • Pots of Gold & Rainbows: A legendary favorite with hand-sorted luck from the charms, steeping the whole-grain cereal in cream for that bottom-of-the-bowl sweetened milk before stirring in mountains of rainbow marshmallows

Sprinkles (available March 14-20)

  • Irish Coffee: Chocolate coffee cake and marshmallow core topped with Irish whiskey-infused green and vanilla buttercream frosting (recommended just for adults due to hint of alcohol)

Uva Bar & Café (available through March 31)

  • Beer Cheese Burger: Corned beef, burger patty, Irish stout beer cheese, pickles, and mustard aïoli on a Brioche bun served with sweet fries

Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Wind & Waves Market (available March 16-18)

  • Shamrock Whoopie Pies: Vanilla cake with golden citrus crème

(Note: All offerings are subject to change.)

Yep, That’s Her! Raven’s Coming Home in Show’s Fifth Season

That’s So Raven fans: rejoice! The Baxter family is packing up their lives in Chicago and heading back to their roots in the Bay area in the new season of Raven’s Home.

Just when you thought the show couldn’t get any better, the beloved Disney Channel psychic is returning to her iconic childhood home in the heart of San Francisco—and she’s bringing along a few special guests, too.

Victor Baxter, Raven’s goofy and hilarious dad, played by Rondell Sheridan, was an instrumental part of the original 2003­-2007 show. He will be returning to reprise his character in season five of Raven’s Home, when Raven moves in to take care of him after a mild health scare.

Raven’s Home is also introducing Felix Avitia as teen neighbor named Neil. When Raven’s son, Booker, is thrown into her old high school in a strange city, Neil helps him navigate through the ups and downs of being a teenager.

They’re not the only new additions viewers will see this season. Mykal-Michelle Harris joins the cast as Raven’s significantly younger cousin, Alice. The character is wise beyond her years, bringing witty moments to the show as Raven begins to raise her with help from her babysitter, Ivy (Emmy Liu-Wang).

As always, Raven’s Home is sure to bring us consistent laughter especially now that our favorite psychic family is back under one very familiar roof again.

You can stream season five starting March 11 on Disney+.

New Polar Bear Trailer from Disneynature—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter

Adventure Awaits—Disneynature’s Polar Bear Coming Soon to Disney+

Are you ready to meet an adorable (albeit powerfully protective) polar bear mom and her cute, inquisitive cubs? Earlier this week, Disney+ debuted a new trailer for Disneynature’s all-new feature film Polar Bear, which premieres exclusively on the streamer beginning April 22, as part of their big Earth Day celebration.

Narrated by two-time Academy Award®–nominee Catherine Keener, Polar Bear tells the story of a new mother whose memories of her own youth prepare her to navigate motherhood in the increasingly challenging world that polar bears face today. Directed by Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, the team behind Disneynature’s Penguins, and produced by Fothergill, Wilson, and Roy Conli, Polar Bear, along with Explorer: The Last Tepui and The Biggest Little Farm: The Return from National Geographic, will debut on Earth Day and take Disney+ viewers on a journey around the world—from the rainforests of Guyana to the farms of California to the icy tundras of the Arctic—to witness and celebrate the diversity and resilience of our planet and the species that inhabit it.

But that’s not all: Disneynature also revealed that in honor of the film’s majestic and extraordinarily resilient stars, Disneynature and the Disney Conservation Fund will continue their longstanding commitment to caring for wildlife and their habitats by supporting Polar Bears International (PBI) in their efforts to help protect polar bears as well as their Arctic home.

So mark those calendars, and join the Earth Day celebration beginning April 22.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®

Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday—you may lose an hour of sleep, but there’s still plenty of time to watch some favorites from around the worlds of Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6. Plus, celebrate Stargirl’s second anniversary with a viewing on Disney+. And there’s more where that came from…

First Look: Disney The Little Mermaid Stage Show Aboard the Disney Wish

Get ready to be a part of Ariel’s world in an all-new way! The good folks at Disney Cruise Line have joined forces with a team of top Broadway talent to develop a brand-new stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid exclusively for the Disney Wish. In this modern-day retelling, audiences will rediscover the iconic scenes, beloved music, and colorful characters of the film, as a cast of contemporary storytellers put their own spin on the timeless tale.

Disney The Little Mermaid will feature innovative theatrical design, dazzling special effects, artistic choreography, and a reimagined script and score that will surprise and delight guests of all ages. Take a look at an artist’s rendering of the big “Under the Sea” number in the image above. Incredible scenic designs and state-of-the-art video projections will transform the Walt Disney Theatre into a 360-degree undersea environment.

Guests attending Destination D23 last year, or those who tuned in virtually, got a sneak peek at the show’s take on “Poor Unfortunate Souls”—a soulful version of the classic tune, filled with all of Ursula’s confidence and glamour.

Stay tuned for more info about Disney The Little Mermaid as we sail ever closer to the big debut of the Disney Wish!

Disney+ Drops Teaser Trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi

We’ve been looking forward to this limited series since it was first announced at D23 Expo 2019… and now, we only need wait a couple more months for Obi-Wan Kenobi’s debut. Celebrate with a first—or 51st—viewing of the brand-new teaser trailer, revealed by Disney+ and Lucasfilm at The Walt Disney Company’s recent Annual Shareholders Meeting.

French Comedy Series Weekend Family Now Streaming on Disney+

Take in the sights—as well as the comedy—of France without ever leaving the comfort of your couch… All eight episodes of the first French Disney+ Original series, Weekend Family, are now streaming exclusively on the service. Disney+ also debuted the official trailer for the series, above.

The series follows the exploits of a chaotic, endearing “super-blended” family. Every weekend, fun-loving Fred (Eric Judor) has custody of his three very different daughters—idealistic Clara (Liona Bordonaro), quirky Victoire (Midie Dreyfus), and demanding Romy (Roxane Barrazuol). This would be complicated enough, but their three mothers (Annelise Hesme, Jeanne Bournaud, and Annabel Lopez) and Fred’s best friend Stan (Hafid F. Benamar) are always on the scene as well—making the weekends even more frenetic. But Fred has fallen in love again, and he wants his girlfriend Emmanuelle (Daphné Côté Hallé)—a Canadian emigrant with no experience of parenting and only a half-finished Ph.D. in child psychology—to move in with him. With the support of Fred and the not-so-helpful advice of her own best friend, Cora (Sephora Pondi), Emmanuelle will have to put her books and theories aside and find her own way as stepmother to this crazy weekend family.

Directed by Pierre-François Martin-Laval and Sophie Reine, the series was created by Baptiste Filleul.

ICYMI: Meet the Women of Walt Disney Imagineering

Peggie Fariss, Becky Bishop, Maggie Elliot… This Women’s History Month, learn about the incredible, decades-long contributions of these women at WDI—and a whole lot more—in the new book Women of Walt Disney Imagineering, which hits store shelves (real and virtual) on March 15. To help celebrate the book’s debut, find out some fun facts about these Imagineers right here at D23.com.

Meet the Characters of Turning Red

The D23 Team

Disney and Pixar’s all-new original animated feature Turning Red will introduce audiences to Meilin Lee—a confident, slightly dorky 13-year-old with a solid group of friends, a more-than-admirable record in school, and a better-than-average relationship with her family... well, for the most part. That includes her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming. So naturally, Meilin—Mei to her friends—has every reason to expect smooth sailing throughout the rest of her middle-school career. But there’s a hitch. Mei discovers that this phase of growing up is marked in an unexpected, totally-can’t-hide-from-it, larger-than-life way... whenever her emotions get the better of her, she “poofs” into a giant red panda!

Let’s take a closer look at Mei and her family and friends, in advance of the film’s big debut this Friday: 

Meilin Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang)
Mei is a middle-school force of nature. Exuberant, ambitious, and over-achieving, Chinese-Canadian Meilin excels at school and at home. Her posse of loyal besties always has her back; they also share a borderline out-of-control obsession with boy band 4*Town—but what 13-year-old doesn’t? At home, Mei is a dutiful and driven keeper of the ancestral family temple, working contentedly alongside her mother, Ming. But when the teen mysteriously begins to “poof” into a giant, uber-emotional red panda at the most inconvenient times, a gulf opens up between Mei and her mom, forcing a reckoning between Mei’s two selves: the spirited teenager and the obedient daughter. “She’s spunky, confident, nerdy, passionate, weird, and a little bit snooty,” says director Domee Shi of her main character. “When I was her age, I was Mei.”

Red Panda Mei
...is the same Mei her friends and family know and love—but in the form of an unpredictable, eight-foot-tall, smelly, and inadvertently destructive red panda. She may be fluffy and impossibly cute, but Red Panda Mei represents Mei at her most vulnerable, and messy, true self. “We’re basically using the red panda as an adorable metaphor for the very unadorable phenomenon of puberty,” Shi says.

Ming Lee (voice of Sandra Oh)
Ming is a proud wife, devoted mother, and hardworking keeper of the Lee Family Temple in Toronto’s Chinatown. Elegantly turned out and poised at all times, Ming takes her professional duties seriously—but she’s even more dedicated to keeping an eye on her precious daughter, Meilin. There’s no doubt: Ming is fierce, stubborn, funny, controlling, and—as Mei would put it—a lot, but the deep love she has for her family is always apparent. “Ming is a compilation of all of the very strong and awesome Asian women in my life,” says Shi. “Ming can be intense, but all of the crazy stuff she does is motivated by her love for her daughter.”

Jin Lee (voice of Orion Lee)
Jin—the quiet, steady presence in the Lee family—works hard and aspires to a life of simple pleasures: cooking a good meal for his family, sneaking the occasional donut, and gardening. He’s a necessary balance to his strong-willed wife Ming, and a doting and loving father to his daughter Mei. But when an ancient phenomenon throws his family into chaos, Jin’s quiet life is upended.

Abby (voice of Hyein Park) (pictured left)
Abby is a stick of dynamite—a fierce-but-tiny warrior who will not hesitate to launch herself at anyone who threatens her besties. The opposite of shy, Abby is not afraid to be heard. She does have a soft spot for Red Panda Mei, however... all that extreme fluff is just too hard not to hug.

Priya (voice of Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) (pictured to left of Mei)
Priya is meticulous yet artsy, passionate yet stoic. She’s a quiet wild card with a deadpan sense of humor and a calm and collected approach to school, friendship, and just about anything—except 4*Town. Even Priya can’t contain her love of 4*Town.

Miriam (voice of Ava Morse) (pictured right)
Miriam is loyal, easygoing, and a total goof who can make her besties laugh when they need it most. A bit of a tomboy, Miriam regularly rocks a flannel shirt and slouchy cap, and she shares her friends’ obsession with boy band 4*Town. Mei’s mom, however, is not a fan of Miriam. Ming sees Miriam as a threat to her relationship with her daughter, despite the girl’s stellar support for Mei.

4*Town
The hottest, coolest boy band of all time, the five guys of 4*Town are behind songs like “Nobody Like U”—the single from their latest album that’s climbing all the charts. Their concerts are truly epic, featuring high-flying theatrics, lights, pyrotechnics, and of course the boys’ dreamy good looks. The voices behind 4*Town include Jordan Fisher as Robaire, Finneas O’Connell as Jesse, Topher Ngo as Aaron T., Grayson Villanueva as Tae Young, and Josh Levi as Aaron Z.

Turning Red premieres exclusively on Disney+ Friday, March 11!

Stream Turning Red on Disney+

Limited-Time Offer: Get an Extra 2022 D23 Gold Member Collector Set

Joined D23 and loving the Collector Set? Want to share the fun with a friend or family member? For a limited time, D23 Gold Members can purchase an additional 2022 D23 Gold Member Collector Set. This dynamic collection, created exclusively for D23 Gold Members, was inspired by the magical imagination and exciting innovation of the Disney Parks and includes a retro-inspired aviation pin, a stylish luggage tag, a magnificent set of seven custom-designed pins, and a one-of-a-kind passport. This offer is for just the Collector Set, and does not include additional D23 Gold Membership, membership cards, or membership certificate.

Embark on a worldwide voyage of adventure and fun as you discover the Disney Parks one by one with this epic collection:

D23 Disney Parks Passport – Your global tour of the Disney Parks begins with this elegant Passport packet, which opens with a welcome letter from Head of D23 Michael Vargo and a guide to the world of Disney’s parks, including some fabulous history and fascinating facts to inspire your own dreams of traveling around the world with the Disney Parks. The passport also includes your unique Gold Member swag to guide you on your own adventures—an aviation pin and a luggage tag!

Mickey Mouse Aviation Pin – You’ve earned your wings (and your ears) with this exclusive aviation pin. Fashioned solely for D23 Gold Members by Disney, this retro-styled medal is inspired by classic airline “wings” badges, complemented by Mickey Mouse depicted in classic style and with his famous smile—with a gold finish.

Jetsetting Luggage Tag – This classically styled metal tag is elegantly etched with the D23 logo and the official and delightfully designed Mickey-and-airplane-tail emblem from the logo that adorned Walt Disney’s legendary Gulfstream company plane. This retro-inspired flight accessory will make any trip first class all the way.

Disney Parks Around the World Pin Set – Designed expressly for D23 Gold Members, this set includes seven deluxe-sized, gold-toned hard-enamel pins, designed by Disney artist Alex Riegert-Waters. Each features whimsical art depicting unforgettable icons from each of the Disney resorts: Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Shanghai Disneyland Resort. The Disney Cruise Line pin celebrates the launch of the fleet’s latest ship, the Disney Wish, setting sail in Summer 2022, featuring Captain Minnie and, as her crew, Sailor Chip ’n’ Sailor Dale. The pins themselves are set on a map of the world, complete with charming Disney art by Disney artist Bryan Mon, depicting international landmarks while also serving as a showcase for your Disney Parks pin set—and a fascinating reminder that the sun never sets on the Disney empire of magical kingdoms and happy experiences.

If you want to take home an extra 2022 D23 Gold Member Collector Set, mark your calendars! The extra sets will be available exclusively to D23 Gold Members on shopDisney starting at 7 a.m. PT March 14.

*Available while supplies last. To purchase, you must log in to shopDisney.com with the Disney account tied to D23 Gold Membership. Additional 2021 Collector Sets are sold for $69.99 each, plus applicable sales tax. Maximum of one (1) set of this style for purchase per D23 Gold Member for online orders. Shipping not available to PO boxes; shipping and handling fees may vary for all online orders. Other restrictions may apply. All information is subject to change including, but not limited to, artwork, release dates, editions sizes, and retail prices.

D23 Mickey Macarons Recipe

Celebrate D23 Member Appreciation Week with these delicious French macarons shaped like our pal Mickey Mouse!

Ingredients & Equipment

For cookies:

  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 5-10 drops blue food coloring

For buttercream:

  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • A pinch of salt
  • 5-10 drops blue food coloring

For stencil (optional):

  • Gold edible color spray (available at craft stores or online)
  • Printer paper
  • Precision hobby knife

Directions

Step 1: Make the cookies

  1. Place the egg whites in a large bowl and begin to whisk using an electric mixer. Once the eggs begin to foam, add the cream of tartar. Then begin to add the granulated sugar very slowly, spoonful by spoonful.
  2. Once soft peaks have formed, add the food coloring and vanilla. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. When the mixture is ready, you should be able to hold the bowl upside without spilling any.
  3. In another large bowl, sift the powdered sugar and almond flour and whisk to combine. If the almond flour is not fine enough for the sieve, pulse it in a food processor or blender until fine.
  4. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the merengue mixture and begin folding the mixture by scraping the sides and cutting down the center of the bowl. Once combined, add half of the remaining dry ingredients and continue folding. Then add the remaining dry ingredients and continue folding gently.
  5. When the mixture is ready, the wet and dry ingredients should be fully combined and the mixture should have a lava-like consistency. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag with a large round piping tip.
  6. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, begin piping your macarons. Leave about 1 inch of space between each cookie. To form the Mickey shape, pipe one large dollop followed by two small dollops for ears. The mixture will spread slightly after it’s been piped, so allow yourself extra room between the ears and the head as you pipe.
  7. Once piped, tap the baking sheet on the counter several times to release any air bubbles. Then let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. When ready, the macarons should have a shell that is delicate but dry to the touch.
  8. Bake at 300 for 15 minutes, or until the macaron “feet” have risen substantially. Allow to cool before assembling.

Step 2: Make the buttercream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and powdered sugar, and begin whisking with an electric mixer on low.
  2. Once combined, add the vanilla, food coloring, milk, and a pinch of salt, then mix on high until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag with a medium round tip and set aside for assembly.

Step 3: Prepare the stencil

  1. Print our D23 Logo Stencil on regular printer paper.
  2. Using a precision hobby knife, carefully cut out each shape of the logo, creating a stencil. Kids—let an adult handle this part!

Step 4: Assemble

  1. Once the cookies have cooled, pipe buttercream onto the back of half of the cookies, then form a sandwich using the rest.
  2. Place the stencil over each sandwich and carefully spray with the edible color spray. Be sure you’re holding the spray about 6 inches away from the cookie, and don’t spray for too long, to ensure that the stencil leaves a clean design.
  3. Store in the fridge for 1-3 days or enjoy immediately!