Beauty and the Beast at 30: From Production to Classic

November 22, 2021November 17, 2021

By Katie Strobel, Walt Disney Archives

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the 30th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios: Beauty and the Beast. Produced by Don Hahn and directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, let’s take a look back at how this enchanting story of love and inner beauty became a “tale as old as time.”

WDA - Beauty And The Beast — David Ogden Stiers (voice of the Narrator and of Cogsworth), Disney Legend Angela Lansbury (voice of Mrs. Potts), and Jerry Orbach (voice of Lumiere)

Although the film had its general release on November 22, 1991, the idea for a Beauty and the Beast film at the Disney studio dates back to at least the 1940s. According to documents from 1943 preserved by the Walt Disney Archives, this early take on the classic story was described thusly:

“Fairy tale of girl who learned to love a beast who had inner sweetness despite his ugly exterior.”

The 1991 version certainly expanded upon this idea, and as a result, gave us a beloved film of beautiful visuals, captivating characters, and unforgettable songs and score. In fact, it took around 600 animators, artists, and technicians to produce over a million drawings, 226,000 cels, and 1,300 backgrounds to bring this modern-day classic to the big screen!

Gorgeous colors and visuals are seen throughout the film. But when you think about it, much of the story takes place in a cold, dark castle. Artistic supervisor Lisa Keene recounts that the film’s production team had to come up with ways to counteract that darkness: “‘Be Our Guest’ was certainly one example and here the backgrounds were like confetti, very loud and punchy.” And for the scene featuring the title song, she explained that in order to “create the right emotion for the romantic ballroom scene, we used a very soft gold interior with a very satisfying vibrant blue on the outside.”

Color also became a big part of the characters themselves. Ink and Paint manager Gretchen Albrecht remembers the complexity of colors on the main characters, some of which impressively had up to 17 paint colors and seven inked outline colors. To further the unique look of the characters, art director Brian McEntee explains how they “used color to visually set Belle apart from the rest of the village by making her the only one dressed in blue.” And as the frenzy of townspeople call back and forth about bacon, cheese, and bread, she certainly stands out!

But taking a look back, the final product we see today is not what the filmmakers started with: the film was initially planned with more serious, dark tones, and it was not a musical. But during a 1989 trip to France’s Loire Valley, Hahn and a group of artists found inspiration to develop the story and characters in a different way. Additionally, it was Disney Legend Howard Ashman who really spearheaded turning the script into a musical and who aided another important step in the film’s character development: he suggested the objects in the enchanted castle be individuals with their own personalities! Where would we be without Lumière and Cogsworth’s banter, or Mrs. Potts’ kind words of assurance?

Supervising Animators. Back row, L to R: Chris Wahl, Will Finn, Russ Edmonds, Ruben A. Aquino, Disney Legend Glen Keane. Front row, L to R: David Pruiksma, Disney Legend Andreas Deja, Nik Ranieri, James Baxter.

Roger Allers (story), Brenda Chapman (story), and Linda Woolverton (screenplay).

The film features six songs by Ashman (lyrics) and fellow Disney Legend Alan Menken (music), as well as a gorgeous score by Menken. From the mystical Carnival of the Animals-inspired instrumental prologue, to the showstopping “Be Our Guest” spectacle, the music moves the storytelling along just as much as any action or dialogue. Screenwriter Linda Woolverton recounts: “[Howard] had a real genius for knowing when and where to place songs and he knew that a song can leap you much further into the plot than any dialogue possibly could.” Hahn adds: “Howard and Alan are brilliant at taking a piece of story that works well in the script and turning it into a musical moment that works so much better.” And frankly, this music has provided us with enjoyable earworms for three decades! (How often does “I use antlers in all of my decorating” just pop into your head? Anyone? Just me?)

Richard White (voice of Gaston) and Disney Legend Howard Ashman (lyricist and executive producer).

Danny Troob (orchestrator) and Disney Legend Alan Menken (composer).

Jesse Corti (voice of LeFou), Rex Everhart (voice of Maurice), Richard White (voice of Gaston), Disney Legend Paige O’Hara (voice of Belle).

Even before it’s formal release, Beauty and the Beast was met with great acclaim. Roger Ebert talks about one of its earliest screenings, a work-in-progress version at the New York Film Festival: “I had heard reports that it played at the New York Film Festival to a standing ovation and I questioned those reports. I said, ‘I can’t see the New York Film Festival standing up and applauding anything.’ Then I saw this movie and I heard it interrupted by applause again.” Wise validates this with his own experience: “I remember just being absolutely slack-jawed, stunned, knocked over, goggle-eyed with astonishment. They applauded like they were at a live Broadway show. And I had never seen anything like that in my life.”

The film was eventually awarded the Golden Globe^® for Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy and was also the first animated feature film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards^®. It received six Academy Award nominations in total, three of which were for Music (Original Song) alone, and walked away with two wins: Music (Original Song) for “Beauty and the Beast” and Music (Original Score). But despite all the awards and recognition, one of the highest accolades of the animated Disney musical, of whose legacy Beauty and the Beast is now a part, comes from Ashman, who very simply but poignantly said: “I just don’t think anything is quite as magical as a Disney cartoon fairy tale. There’s just nothing like that.”

*Beauty and the Beast* playing at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California.

Looking for more animated Disney musical magic? Well, you’re in luck! Next up is the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Encanto, coming to a theater near you on November 24, 2021—almost 30 years later to the day of the release of Beauty and the Beast!

Beauty and the Beast is now streaming on Disney+.

Every Magical Moment from Destination D23: Presented by Topps

November 20, 2021November 24, 2021

By the D23 Team

SUNDAY
After all the excitement from Saturday, you’d think we’d have run out of magical moments—but, never fear! The second day of Destination D23: Presented by Topps was just as filled with fun, surprises, and a lot of festive sweaters. The morning began with a surprise performance from musician Jeremy Passion, who performed an acoustic cover of “There’s a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow” from Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress.

Then, the day kicked off with D23 Members diving right into another day of celebrating the “Vacation Kingdom of the World”:

Disney+ Download at Destination D23
After last week’s thrilling Disney+ Day packed with announcements and sneak peeks and posters and… just about everything a fan could dream of, our friends at Disney+ stopped by the Destination D23 stage to showcase some of their can’t-miss upcoming content, including a live interview with Diary of a Wimpy Kid’s author and illustrator Jeff Kinney, a 10-minute preview of Welcome to Earth, and an un-frog-ettable interview with Kermit the Frog himself!

“Speaking as an amphibian who’s spent a lot of times in streams, Disney+ is definitely my favorite,” Kermit told us, before sharing a blooper reel from Muppet Haunted Mansion and revealing that his favorite series on Disney+ is the Imagineering Story, because he gets management tips from Walt Disney Imagineering. “They’re more organized than The Muppets,” he explained.

Onboard the Disney Wish: Creativity & Inspiration Sets Sail
Wishing you could get an inside look at how the newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet was brought to life? Imagineers steered guests through a presentation highlighting the gorgeous new ship, including the new Frozen-themed dining experience, which they announced will be formatted as a dinner in the round. The presenters then gave us a super inside look at “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” at the Worlds of Marvel dining experience, which will feature some of our favorite Super Heroes, including Ant-Man and The Wasp, who will demonstrate their incredible shrinking technology by shrinking Scott Lang’s luggage—and the Disney Wish itself!

Need something that puts you in an animated mood? Guests got a sneak peek at seven out of the nine Mickey Mouse cartoon clips that will be featured in the AquaMouse, Disney’s first-ever attraction at sea!

Just because you’re on the sea doesn’t mean that you can’t visit a galaxy far, far away, as Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge will take Disney Wish guests to seven different locations across the galaxy! Destination D23 guests got a first look at some of the view diners will see from the Star Wars: Hyperspace lounge windows, which include vista like the planet of Mustafar or an asteroid field.

The Dawn of the Disney World
This presentation was jam-packed with special guests, fascinating facts, and even a special appearance from a Disney Legend! Steven Vagnini, one of the co-authors and historians behind the new Disney Editions coffee table book A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth, led an entertaining presentation on the development of the resort. Accompanied by video messages from his co-authors Tim O’Day and Kevin Kern, Vagini shared that they interviewed over 100 people in research for the book—including the next guests featured in the presentation!

Global Ambassador for the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Celebration George A. Kalogridis, inaugural Walt Disney World Ambassador Debby Dane Browne, and longtime Imagineering executive Peggie Fariss shared a lively discussion about their experiences being a part of the resort’s unveiling and 1971 opening (and beyond!). All three presenters actually started their Disney careers at the Contemporary Resort—where this very Destination D23 was held!

To close out the session, Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline hosted a special appearance by Disney Legend Dick Nunis for a look at how Walt Disney’s greatest dream was transformed into the Vacation Kingdom of the World. The conversation included many stories about Nunis’ time working with Walt himself, and the revelation that his iconic Bermuda shorts—which were part of the Walt Disney World Resort “Disney Look” for cast members at the time—were inspired by a trip he took to Bermuda. He claimed he saw the shorts and thought, “That’s a great idea!” With so much insight to share about the early days of Walt Disney World Resort and his time working with Walt, we couldn’t cover it all in the panel. Luckily, Nunis revealed that he has written a book, Walt’s Apprentice, which will be available in 2022!

Delicious Walt Disney World
Hungry for some Disney history? Authors Pam Brandon and Marcy Smothers and host Morgan Gaines took guests on a tasty tour of a half century of food at Walt Disney World! We were treated to the reveal that three iconic aspects of Disney dining originated at Walt Disney World: The Mickey ice cream bar originated at The Land pavilion at EPCOT, while Dole Whip debuted at Walt Disney World in 1984. Finally, while character dining can be found at Disney Parks all over the world in modern day, the first ever character dining experience was at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

The book, which includes recipes for classic fan favorites like the “Handwhich,” and soon-to-be classics like Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’s upcoming “Blue Shrimp” dish, was heavily inspired by the spirit of Walt himself. Smothers quoted him saying, “Welcome to the kingdom of good eating, where the food is as fabulous as the fun.”

From the Vault: Merchandise Memories
We all have a beloved souvenir or two from a Walt Disney World trip—and there’s 50 years’ worth of merchandise out there to commemorate countless happy vacations. Actress and fashion icon Ashley Eckstein and the Walt Disney Archives’ own Kelsey Williams joined the creative minds behind the latest must-have Walt Disney World “From the Vault” Collection for a look at the past, present and future of the merchandise you love to collect!

Not only that, but the panel took us behind the creation process of the “From the Vault” collection, revealing that the creative team visited the Walt Disney Archives for inspiration and made their own versions of iconic items. They even created a style guide based off their research! The panelists all wore clothing from the line that is soon-to-be released, including a spirit jersey with a vintage park map and Crocs with the same pattern (a reveal so exciting that a member of the audience shouted “WHAT?!” in shock). New updates to the line will continue to be released throughout the 50th anniversary celebration, including into 2022!

Williams took us behind the creation of the Walt Disney Archives’ featured exhibit at Destination D23, “50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic.” She explained that they wanted to use the new, bigger space for the exhibit to show off the decades of merch in their collection—since the Archives was started in the ’70s, they were lucky enough to be collecting merchandise since the start of Walt Disney World! She also revealed that displays for each decade featured a backdrop of the shopping bags from that era.

Stories of the Walt Disney World Galleries
Ever wondered who was responsible for curating and caring for the incredible artifacts within the galleries and exhibits found throughout Walt Disney World? The Walt Disney Imagineering Collections team took to the stage to share how they brought the galleries to life—and shared the behind-the-scenes stories of creating these unique, authentic, and surprising hidden-gem experiences. They showcased art from everywhere at Walt Disney World—from the galleries of EPCOT’s world showcase to Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer at the Star Wars Launch Bay!

Walt ’90s World
Booyah! The next stop in a pop culture-fueled ride through the Disney decades that defined Walt Disney World is the ’90s, and the Walt Disney Archives’ Francesca Scrimgeour and Williams made sure that not just ’90s kids remembered the wacky and wonderful moments from the era, including The Magical World of Barbie, *NSYNC’s iconic concert at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the talking robot trashcan PUSH who would make Walt Disney World guests dance… to “The Macarena,” of course!

Musical Attractions of Walt Disney World
From “One Little Spark” to “Magic Journeys” galore, the music of Walt Disney World resort is unforgettable! Imagineers Tom Fitzgerald and John Dennis took us on a journey through 50 years of Walt Disney World music, highlighting songs and scores from some fan-favorite attractions—including The Country Bear Jamboree, If You Had Wings, and Horizons. They shared fascinating facts behind the creation of iconic Walt Disney World music, like the fact that It’s Tough to Be a Bug’s insect-inspired instrumental of “Beauty and the Beast” (or should we say, “Beauty and the Bees”?) required the brass section to play their instruments like kazoos! The toe-tapping talk concluded with a magnificent musical moment, where DCappella debuted their music of EPCOT medley.

The World’s Most Magical Finale
After two days’ worth of epic presentations, performances, and special surprises, we had to close Destination D23 with an unforgettable closing moment! After their EPCOT medley, DCappella performed a mash-up of songs from The Lion King, before Syndee Winters took to the stage to sing “Shadowlands” and “Almost There.” Bardo then performed his own iconic take on “There’s a Great, Big, Beautiful, Tomorrow,” before Kayla Alvarez closed out the night with an enchanting performance of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary anthem, “The Magic is Calling,” joined on the stage by Mickey and friends in their EARidescent best!

Disney+ Season’s Streamings Ugly Sweater Party
…okay, so it’s not really over until there’s a dance party! Our pals at Disney+ threw Destination D23 guests a festive shindig to end the weekend and kick off the holiday season with crafts, photo locations, and special character meet and greets!

SATURDAY
The biggest Disney fan event of the year is here, and we kicked it off in the most magical way! This morning, the fun began with a special welcome moment, featuring Mickey and friends—plus performers from Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom all came together to honor the golden anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. After that spectacular beginning, Head of D23 Michael Vargo welcomed D23 Members to this special event honoring Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary—and dazzling future.

From there, D23 Members enjoyed a day of exciting announcements, fascinating presentations, and a special surprise or two:

Connections: A Look at the Future of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
We know you’ve been waiting for this moment! DPEP Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared a first look at some of the newest projects around the world, including Zootopia-themed land coming to Shanghai Disneyland, new musicals coming to the Disney Wish, and lightsaber training at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. That’s not all—check out our full round up of everything that was announced this morning here… and mark your calendar for all the Disney Parks magic adding pixie dust to our futures.

Weird Disney World
With all the thrilling announcements still buzzing in our heads, it was time to get weird! The fan-favorite “Weird Disney” presentation made its grand return, hosted by Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline and D23’s own Justin Arthur. The panel took a closer look at the fun costumes, parades, entertainment, and more from Walt Disney World’s past. (And so, so many kites!) Get a taste of some of the weird for yourself with a closer look at Goofy waterskiing (yes, you read that right) on Bay Lake!

Planes, Trains, and Monorails: Walt Disney World on the Move Presented by Enterprise®
Host, voice of Mickey Mouse, and train enthusiast Bret Iwan joined an array of Imagineers to take us on a journey of Walt Disney World transportation, from Walt Disney’s Airplane to the Disney Skyliner. Highlights from the panel included a look at how the Skyliner paths were developed and the news that Walter E. Disney Engine 1 of the Walt Disney World Railroad was recently fully refurbished.

Walt ’70s World
With five decades of Walt Disney World behind us, there’s more history than can be contained in just one presentation! For our first pop culture-fueled ride through the Disney decades, we explored the resort’s groovy early years in the ’70s with former Walt Disney World Ambassadors Ken Facey and Stephen Lim. Guest enjoyed totally nostalgic footage from the resort’s early years, including Disney Legend Julie Andrews performing at Magic Kingdom during a television special about the park, along with a classic commercial featuring Carousel of Progress.

Drawn to Life: Inside Disney’s First Collaboration with Cirque Du Soliel
The first ever Disney-inspired Cirque du Soleil show, Drawn to Life, just debuted this past Thursday! Destination D23 attendees got an inside look at how this spectacular, animation-inspired show (pardon the pun) came to life. Cirque du Soleil’s Michel Laprise and Fabrice Becker sat down with Natalie Woodward of Disney Live Entertainment and legendary Disney Animator Eric Goldberg to look back over the years long process of creating Drawn to Life. Guests got a special look at an animation test for Baloo and Olaf, and also heard from the creative team about how the storyline of the show was developed.

World Building for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Ever wanted to vacation in a galaxy far, far away? Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be debuting at Walt Disney World Resort March 1, 2022, and Destination D23 guests got an exclusive look at how this all-new two-night immersive experience is coming to life—and how it connects to the broader Star Wars galaxy. Host Ashley Eckstein and an array of the creative minds behind the project shared details on some of the new characters you’ll meet when you’re aboard the Halcyon starcruiser—and how the decisions you make will affect how the story unfolds during your cruise. New apparel and jewelry were also revealed, including a replica Padmé Amidala cape that Eckstein modeled herself. We learned a galaxy’s worth of details, but we couldn’t help but want more—while Eckstein tried to use Jedi mind tricks on the panelists, we’ll have to wait until Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opens next year at Walt Disney World!

Magical Entertainment for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration
With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” kicking off last month, more surprises and delights unfold as the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World continues. Part of that celebration is live entertainment, dazzling guests with music, dancing, and characters we love. Disney Live Entertainment Creative Director Tom Vazzana shared a look at new experiences created for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” starting with a surprise performance from the Dapper Dans!

Vazzana shared details on Harmonius, Disney Kite Tails, Disney Enchantment, and Beacons of Magic—plus, the Walt Disney World Resort classic, The Electrical Water Pageant, which begins and ends with a special 50th anniversary sequence. If you’re hoping for some epic entertainment news, Vazzana shared that the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular will be returning this December to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s not all! Jason Robinson took to the stage to share that Finding Nemo—The Musical is being reimagined as Finding Nemo: The Big, The Blue… and Beyond, which will debut at Animal Kingdom in in 2022. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new segment was teased for Fantasmic! that will feature characters that have never appeared in the show before. “This segment will bring hope and joy to your heart,” Vazzana promised.

Don’t worry, Magic Kingdom didn’t get left out of this wave of exciting entertainment news—Vazzana revealed that the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade will debut in early 2022 and feature… well, just about everyone! Expect to see Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps, Baloo, King Louie, Miguel, Merida, Moana, Mulan, Stitch, Clarabelle… and so many more! Get more details on all these announcements over on the Disney Parks Blog, and mark your calendars for lots of entertaining moments in your future!

The Art and Imagery of Walt Disney World
Retired Imagineering executive Peggie Fariss, and Imagineers Gary Landrum, Mike Pucher, and Stacy Shoff shared stories of 50 years of the most gorgeous, stunning, and fascinating artwork and images behind The Most Magical Place on Earth, including concept art for Hall of Presidents, Disney Legend Mary Blair’s iconic mural at the Contemporary Resort, and the Polynesian Village Resort.

Walt ’80s World
Our next totally tubular deep-dive into the Disney decades was hosted by Eckstein and Iwan, who celebrated the pop-culture moments from Walt Disney World in the ’80s. Eckstein skated onto stage to share her love for Pleasure Island’s roller-skating bar, while Iwan showcased some of Mickey Mouse’s ’80s fashion. Plus, guests got to see some footage from the “Totally Minnie” show, Walt Disney World’s 15th anniversary celebration, and more blasts from the past!

The Park Stars of Walt Disney World
From Figment to the Orange Bird, we all have a favorite original character from Walt Disney World—so, naturally, we put together a presentation to celebrate the whole cast of original characters fans know and love from the resort’s history! Imagineers Diana Brost and Jason Grandt as took guests on a journey around Walt Disney World to meet many of the fun personalities that have appeared attractions and shows from 1971 to today—starting with the two characters they dressed up as for the presentation! Grandt donned an orange coat and brought his own fishing pole to be the fishing dad from Magic Kingdom’s If You Had Wings, while Brost dressed as Mary Oceaneer from Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon’s Miss Adventure Falls. Grandt and Brost then shared with guests what they think are important aspects for creating Walt Disney World characters before discussing the stories of characters like the sleeping monk from Spaceship Earth, Dreamfinder from Journey Into Imagination, and the sea serpent from The Electrical Water Pageant.

The Magical Musical World of Encanto
The first night of Destination D23 had an enchanting ending— guests were invited to the world of Encanto, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s 60th feature film. Composer Germaine Franco, voice actress Jessica Darrow (voice of Luisa), and Senior Vice President, Music, Walt Disney Animation Studios Matt Walker treated guests to a melodic Saturday evening celebration of the upcoming musical. Want to enjoy the music of Encanto for yourself? You can listen to the film’s soundtrack now, right here.

Day one may be over, but the fun has just begun! Join us tomorrow for the second day of Destination D23: Present by Topps, where we will kick off the morning with a special Disney+ Download—and, of course, even more presentations celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort! Find out how you can watch select presentations LIVE right here on D23.com so that you don’t miss a minute of the magic. Check out our livestream schedule!

Disney Parks Shares New Details on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris, and More

November 20, 2021March 14, 2022

By the D23 Team

We kicked off Destination D23: Presented by Topps with extra pixie dust by opening our first day of Disney Magic with the highly anticipated “Connections: A Look at the Future of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” presentation. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro gave Destination D23 guests (and viewers of our livestream) a look at new ways Disney is connecting fans to the stories they love most through innovative projects coming to life around the world. We can’t wait to see all the exciting experiences in the future, from joining the Guardians of the Galaxy for an intergalactic adventure at EPCOT and suiting up at Avengers Campus in Paris, to stunning stage spectaculars coming to the newest Disney Cruise Line ship.

“Since the beginning, people have felt a powerful connection to the Disney brand,” said D’Amaro. “As we build original, state-of-the-art experiences that further expand our favorite stories and even tell brand new ones, we look forward to a future filled with connections, endless possibilities and magic for Disney fans everywhere.”

Among some of the awesome demonstrations guests got to see up-close was a new lightsaber from a galaxy far, far away and a full-body exoskeleton system that will bring characters of all sizes to life in the future at Disney Parks. Additionally, the audience also heard first that Walt Disney World Resort will welcome Make-A-Wish^®children and their families as some of the very first guests to experience Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser when it launches next year.

That’s not all the epic news that was announced! Here’s more of what’s in store for 2022 for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products:

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Set to Open Summer 2022
EPCOT is undergoing a transformation that includes an especially intergalactic, new attraction: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open to guests in summer 2022 as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50thAnniversary celebration. Guests will be invited on in intergalactic chase through time and space in the newly renamed World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT, where the attraction is located. This family-thrill coaster attraction will match the scale and adventure of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, including two thrilling milestones: It will feature the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster and will be one of the longest fully enclosed coasters in the world.

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We received a special transmission from Academy Award^®-nominated actress Glenn Close, who revealed that she will be reprising her role as Nova Prime, the Xandarian leader and commander of the Nova Corps. Guests will enter the new Wonders of Xandar pavilion via the Galaxarium and proceed through the Xandar Gallery, where they will learn more about the Xandarian people as well as the similarities that connect Earth and Xandar.

30th Anniversary Celebration of Disneyland Paris Begins March 6, with Avengers Campus Coming Summer 2022
This spring marks the start of a dazzling 30th anniversary celebration for Disneyland Paris, which begins a new era in which every guest is encouraged to dream bigger, laugh louder and smile wider! The 30th Anniversary Celebration will kick off March 6, 2022, with new shows, entertainment, and décor along Main Street, U.S.A. and new costumes for Disney pals, making the resort shine brighter than ever.

That’s not all that will be assembling to Disneyland Paris! As the celebration continues, Avengers Campus will welcome guests in summer 2022. The next chapter of the Global Avengers initiative will offer incredible new experiences for Super Hero fans, right on the heels of the opening of Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel earlier this year.

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Disney Wish – Two Dazzling New Stage Shows
While we’ve already heard about the delicious offerings and relaxing opportunities heading to the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Wish, which sets sail for the first time this summer, today we learned about two new shows premiering on the ship in the Walt Disney Theatre: Disney The Little Mermaid and Disney Seas the Adventure. Disney The Little Mermaid reimagines the Walt Disney Animation Studios classic with a modern and innovative take on a young girl learning the power of her voice. The show will feature dazzling special effects, innovative theatrical design, artistic choreography, and a reimagined script and score that will surprise and delight guests of all ages. Seas the Adventure follows Goofy as he discovers his own inner captain with the help of Captain Minnie and an all-star cast of Disney and Pixar characters.

The Society of Explorers and Adventurers Book Series
Disney fans with an adventurous spirit have been following the story of The Society of Explorers and Adventurers through details at Disney Parks around the world—but now, they can full dive into the interconnected lore behind beloved Disney Parks characters, attractions, and more across Disney theme parks, resorts, and cruise ships. The first book in an all-new middle grade adventure series, Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl by international best-selling author Julie Kagawa, will be available wherever books are sold in April 2022 from Disney Publishing Worldwide.

MagicBand+ and “Hey, Disney!” Come to the Disneyland Resort
MagicBand+ is headed to Disneyland Resort! The enhanced MagicBand+ wearable technology and “Hey, Disney!” voice assistant, recently announced for Walt Disney World Resort, will come to Disneyland Resort in 2022. This will mark the first time MagicBand+ will be available at Disneyland Resort, and it will have its own unique features to better enhance the guest experience with hands-free convenience and unlock moments of magic unique to Disneyland Resort guests. The “Hey, Disney!” voice assistant, meanwhile, will work alongside Alexa and also will begin rolling out to Amazon Echo devices in guest rooms across the hotels of the Disneyland Resort.

Disney Brings New Magic to the Disneyland Hotel
D’Amaro shared exciting details about the proposed new tower coming to the Disneyland Hotel complex. Disney Imagineers are hard at work infusing the resort with the elements that bring Disney storytelling to life, all inspired by characters and stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ classic films. There will be a newly designed pool and recreation area, along with a variety of room types and the ability to explore the magic steps away at the Disneyland Resort.

Work Continues on Exciting Projects Around the World
That’s not all that was announced, as D’Amaro shared new artwork and photos about the work underway on projects in development around the world. We got sneak peeks at the Frozen-themed land coming to Hong Kong Disneyland, the Zootopia-themed land coming to Shanghai Disneyland, and Fantasy Springs (pictured above) coming to Tokyo DisneySea.

In the U.S., D’Amaro shared a look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser debuting March 1, 2022, at Walt Disney World Resort. In less intergalactic news, he also revealed the name of a new quick-service restaurant, Connections Café and Eatery, debuting in the World Celebration neighborhood of EPCOT as part of the park’s ongoing transformation, along with sharing more about the recently announced reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.

We can’t wait to enjoy all the new experiences coming to Disney Parks, Experiences and Products in 2022 and beyond. Stay tuned to D23.com, where we will share every exciting announcement as it breaks.

How Hawkeye Proves Marvel Studios Just Can’t Seem to Miss

November 19, 2021

By Zach Johnson

Trouble has a way of finding Clint Barton.

Marvel Studios’ six-episode series Hawkeye will debut with two episodes on Disney+ on Wednesday, November 24, with two-time Academy Award^® nominee Jeremy Renner reprising his role as the titular former Avenger. Inspired in part by the popular Marvel comic series by Matt Fraction from 2012-2015, the story begins with Clint and his kids visiting New York City to see Rogers: The Musical on Broadway. But plans to celebrate Christmas in the Big Apple are quickly canceled after a threat from his past returns. He sends his kids home and reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Oscar^® nominee Hailee Steinfeld)—a skilled archer and his No. 1 fan—to unravel a dangerous criminal conspiracy.

Hawkeye hinges on a single question, executive producer and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said at a press conference Tuesday: “Will Clint make it home for Christmas?” The series should come as “a breath of fresh air after world-ending stakes, Celestials bursting out of planets, and multiverse shenanigans,” Feige added. “This, like Hawkeye himself, is a grounded, family-based show.” To that point, director and executive producer Rhys Thomas added, “Clint’s family life is a unique aspect of his character, as we’ve seen through the history of the MCU. It’s a joy to explore that more and to see those relationships, because that anchors a lot of who he is.”

Marvel Studios always wanted to dig deeper with Clint, who made his MCU debut with a cameo in Thor (2011) and went on to appear in The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Months before Disney+ launched in 2019, Feige announced onstage at San Diego Comic-Con that they’d get to do just that. “It was always the intention to explore much more,” said Feige, citing Fraction’s writing as a “big tonal inspiration” for the series. “The character’s history is vast.”

That said, the circumstances of how Clint and Kate meet differ from the comics. Without spoiling anything, Clint tracks Kate down one night in the streets of Manhattan—and he finds her in a heap of trouble. Kate, who’s idolized him for more than a decade, can’t contain her excitement. “Kate sees Clint as someone who, despite his past, wants to do good and wants to help people,” said Steinfeld. “And that’s all she wants to do in life. She’s inspired and motivated by him. She wants to be at his level, and she is very overeager. Clint puts up with a lot, but Kate delivers at the end of the day.” Clint and Kate “can be polar opposites in a lot of ways,” Renner added, “but they have a lot of congruent values, belief systems, and skillsets. So, they have a wonderfully complicated relationship, friendship, and partnership.”

Hawkeye marks the MCU debut of Kate, 16 years after her first comic appearance. Vera Farmiga plays Kate’s mother, Eleanor Bishop, who is the CEO of a prominent security firm. “I love the very delicate and complex maternal relationship with daughters. It is a tricky sport, raising a successful daughter, especially when the daughter and the mom have different ideas of what that success means,” Farmiga said, adding, “We learn about who we are based on our relationship with our mommies: who we want to be and who we don’t want to be. That’s at the center of this. I think Eleanor sees herself as a kind of Super Hero. She is in the business of help, of keeping people secure. Having a daughter who is very powerful, who has a lot of prowess, but also a lot of recklessness? All mothers try to help their daughters channel that power into something more effective, and certainly that’s the big lesson for us. That’s how this starts off. Bridling beautiful energy is a mother’s task.”

Tony Dalton plays Jack Duquesne, Eleanor’s accomplished and wealthy fiancé. “Jack is sort of a family friend, and then he falls in love with Eleanor,” Dalton said. There may be more to him than meets the eye, though, said Dalton: “You don’t know where he’s coming from.” Like his character in the comics, Jack is a master swordsman. “I took some fencing, and we did a whole bunch of stuff with the stunts,” he said. “Everything was great. It was good fun.”

The cast also includes Fra Fee and Zahn McClarnon in undisclosed roles, and newcomer Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez aka Echo. The fan-favorite character Lucky the Pizza Dog will also make his MCU debut in the series. “Well, if you’re going to do Clint and Kate, you have to do Lucky,” Feige said as the stars laughed. “That was that was pretty much a given.”

Amid all the action and comedy (of which there is plenty), there is an “emotional through line” that ties into Avengers: Endgame and everything that came before it, Renner said. Now, with Hawkeye, he hopes fans come away with an even deeper understanding of what Clint has endured. “Managing losses is the Super Hero game, and the lightness and brightness that Hailee’s character brings in kind of counteracts that,” explained Renner. “She comes in and he gets to level out some, so it’s pretty cathartic—and quite beautiful.”

FIRST LOOK: Celebrate a Half Century of Walt Disney World Merchandise Memories with this All-New Exhibit at Destination D23: Presented By Topps

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

By the D23 Team

Destination D23 starts tomorrow, and with it a celebration of all things Walt Disney World: 50 years of attractions, 50 years of characters, 50 years of music—and, of course, 50 years of merchandise! We all have something we’ve purchased to commemorate a beloved trip to Walt Disney World Resort, whether it’s a mouse ear hat or a cozy spirit jersey. Guests at Destination D23: Presented By Topps can explore 50 fabulous years of memorabilia thanks to our friends at the Walt Disney Archives, who have curated an all-new exhibit showcasing everything from figurines and fanny packs to pins and plush. Relive each magical decade through the souvenirs that brought “The Vacation Kingdom of the World” back to your own home! Check out the photos below for a first look at the exhibit!

The centerpiece of the exhibit is the Dream-Catching Machine from Journey Into Imagination, which later was displayed as an “Easter egg” in the Mouse Gear shopping location.

Merchandise from the 1970s

Merchandise from the 1980s

Merchandise from the 1990s

Merchandise from the 2000s & 2010s

Merchandise from today—Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary!

It’s Gonna Be Mei in New Turning Red Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

November 19, 2021

By Courtney Potter

**Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red—Official Trailer and Music News**

Growing up is a beast… Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing, mother Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren’t enough, whenever Mei gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Check out the adorable just-released trailer, above.

Joining Chiang and Oh are Orion Lee as the voice of Mei’s dad, Jin, and Wai Ching Ho as the voice of Grandma. Mei’s tightknit group of friends are voiced by Ava Morse as Miriam, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as Priya, and Hyein Park as Abby; Tristan Allerick Chen voices classmate Tyler, and Addie Chandler lends his voice to Mei’s secret crush, Devon.

But wait, there’s more: Turning Red will feature Pixar’s first-ever “boy band,” 4*Town—performing songs written especially for the animated feature by Grammy^®-winning superstars Billie Eilish and FINNEAS. The group’s harmonies will be provided by Jordan Fisher, Grayson Villanueva, Josh Levi, Topher Ngo, and Finneas O’Connell.

Look for Turning Red in U.S. theaters beginning March 11, 2022!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

Just as we’re winding down from the excitement of Disney+ Day, the streaming service is debuting a few more supremely nifty things beginning this very weekend… chiefly, Adventures Thru The Walt Disney Archives, the new documentary from director John Gleim. What else can you expect from around the worlds of Disney? The kickoff of season two of Hulu’s The Great; the 2021 American Music Awards on ABC; and much more.

**New Characters Joining Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser**

Lightspeed to excitement! Reservations are now open for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the first-of-its-kind, two-night immersive vacation experience in a galaxy far, far away. Debuting this March at Walt Disney World Resort, this Star Wars adventure will make guests the heroes of their own stories as they tour the galaxy aboard the amazing Halcyon starcruiser.

Throughout the voyage, guests will see, feel, and live Star Wars—which includes the possibility of meeting heroes of the Resistance like Rey and Chewbacca, or encountering the malevolent Kylo Ren of the First Order. But the starcruiser also brings with it a bunch of characters new to the Star Wars galaxy… ones created especially for this experience!

Among the new folks you’ll meet are Captain Riyola Keevan, a charismatic and trustworthy leader who will guide your voyage aboard the Halcyon; Cruise Director Lenka Mok, a joyful soul (and the captain’s right hand) who wants to make sure your trip is an adventure; SK-62O, an astromech droid who acts as Mok’s assistant cruise director; Sammie the Mechanic, an enthusiastic new crew member who’s eager to prove himself; D3-O9, a droid who runs the ship’s logistics; and First Order Lt. Harman Croy, who’s on special assignment aboard the Halcyon to root out and expose any Resistance fighters who are rumored to be aboard the ship.

Stay tuned for more Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser news at we speed ever closer to its debut on March 1, 2022…

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park to Be Reimagined in 2023

As announced earlier this week by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, an ambitious reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland park will debut in early 2023, alongside the colorful new attraction Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

Building on the legacy of Mickey’s Toontown, Imagineers are working hard to create all-new experiences so families and young kids can have more opportunities to play together inside Disneyland park. Mickey’s Toontown will transform into a vibrant symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations; focusing on the families of today and their young children, Mickey’s Toontown will soon feature all-new play experiences, as well as lush, open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unplug.

One of the new areas coming to Mickey’s Toontown will be CenTOONial Park, the first space guests will see when they enter the land. This natural space will be anchored by two interactive experiences. At the center of CenTOONial Park will be a fountain, designed for lots of fun play, which will also become a central icon for Mickey’s Toontown; as its base, water tables will offer fun and frolic to kids and kids at heart. And at night, the fountain will be brought to life in a unique spectacle. Meanwhile, a nearby dreaming tree will be inspired by the tree a young Walt Disney would daydream under in his hometown.

Look for more info on this fun-tastic Mickey’s Toontown reimagining in the weeks and months ahead.

Hailey’s On It! Coming Soon from Disney Branded Television

News for animation fans: Disney Branded Television has greenlit Hailey’s On It!, an original animated comedy-adventure series created and executive produced by longtime writing and producing partners Devin Bunje and Nick Stanto. Auli’i Cravalho (Disney’s Moana) voices the title character, Hailey; with Manny Jacinto (The Good Place) as Scott, Hailey’s best friend; and Gary Anthony Williams (Star Wars Rebels) as Beta, an artificially intelligent operating system from the future.

Hailey’s On It! follows Hailey Banks, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging (and sometimes impractical) tasks in order to save the world. Hailey will be pushed outside her comfort zone to discover the greatness within as she systematically conquers her fears, whether she is winning a sand-building competition, wrestling a honey badger, eating a raw onion, or facing her ever-growing and complicated feelings toward her best friend, Scott.

Produced by Disney Television Animation, Hailey’s On It! is slated to debut in 2023.

**Hulu’s How I Met Your Father Announces Premiere Date**

The good folks over at Hulu just announced that their new original series, How I Met Your Father, will premiere on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The cast helped Hulu break the big news in the fun clip, above.

Set in the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults viewers back to the year 2021, where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.

In addition to Duff, the series stars Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Suraj Sharma; Kim Cattrall, Daniel Augustin, Ashley Reyes, and Josh Peck will have recurring roles.

**ICYMI: A Joyous Encanto Journey for Kai Martinez**

Kai Martinez began her Encanto journey as an assistant choreographer, working alongside Jamal Sims (2019’s live-action Aladdin), then segued into an unexpected role—that of “animation consultant”—using her Colombian roots to help add lots of great authenticity to the animated feature. Hear from Martinez directly in D23.com’s recent Q&A!

D23 Lineup of Events for 2022

November 19, 2021March 28, 2024

Next year, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing back fan-favorite, in-person events and will continue some of the popular virtual experiences Disney fans have enjoyed over the past two years. Click here to get more details on upcoming events.

Check out our 10 helpful tips for D23 events.

D23 EXPO 2022: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns September 9, 10, and 11. Fans will see the latest from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel including a first look at the incredible plans for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Plus, more panels and presentations than ever will be livestreamed for fans across the globe. D23 Expo is the largest Disney fan event in the world, with all the wonderful worlds of The Walt Disney Company under one roof across film, television, streaming, theme parks, products, digital, music, live entertainment, and more. Tickets go on sale January 20.

WALT’S MARCELINE: Walt Disney frequently cited this charming Missouri town where he spent his early childhood as one of his greatest influences. In fact, its lovely main thoroughfare was an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. D23 Members will have a chance to explore Marceline’s Walt Disney Hometown Museum, enjoy local treats, and mingle with special guests during this limited-capacity, full-day event.

DAVE SMITH WINDOW DEDICATION: On January 24, celebrate the life and legacy of Walt Disney Archives founder and Disney Legend Dave Smith on the day of his Disneyland window ceremony with a special presentation for Gold Members during park hours. Check out the recap here!

BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: On April 9, D23 celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bedknobs and Broomsticks at the very place it was made—The Walt Disney Studios lot—with special screenings and the chance to see items on display from the Walt Disney Archives. Check out the recap here!

GALACTIC DISCO NIGHT: D23 heads to a galaxy not-so-far-away for a special Disco Night during Star Wars Celebration in May at the House of Blues Anaheim. Check out the recap here!

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFICIAL TOUR – PRESENTED BY D23: D23 looks forward to welcoming guests back to The Walt Disney Studios lot soon, giving members the opportunity to visit the world-famous studio. These tours offer fans a unique perspective on historic moments from Disney films, television shows, and theme parks—along with the chance to look inside The Walt Disney Archives and draw inspiration from Walt’s office suite.

FAN-FAVORITE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: D23 will celebrate milestone anniversaries for popular films with virtual and in-person events, including favorites such as Lilo & Stitch (20th), Hercules (25th), and The Muppet Christmas Carol (30th).

D23 NIGHTS WITH DISNEY THEATRICAL: The fan club returns with more special D23 nights than ever before at two spectacular musical productions. The North American tours of Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Frozen are offering members special ticket packages and post-show Q&As with members of the cast. The first locations for these special events are Austin and St. Louis for The Lion King, and Atlanta and Orlando for Frozen.

SIGNATURE EVENTS: Following incredible events at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana and Graceland in Memphis, fans can look forward to Gold Member Previews of Walt Disney Archives traveling exhibitions across the country. D23 Gold Members will enjoy advance and opening night screenings at locations such as the El Capitan, AMC Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, and more theaters across the country. Walt Disney Imagineering’s exclusive merchandise store, Mickey’s of Glendale, will open its doors to members. And as always, D23 will celebrate the holidays in style with a special Halloween event (with a Hocus Pocus twist) and—as part of D23 Season of Magic—the return of the holiday favorite Light Up the Season in December 2022!

Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2022 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s website at D23.com/Events. Additional dates will be posted soon. All events and dates are subject to change.

Celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s Birthday

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

By Zach Johnson

Break out your party hats and get ready for some cake: we’re wishing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse a very special happy birthday! Minnie made her debut alongside Mickey in the theatrical short Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928. This date is considered the duo’s birthday, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them both this year across The Walt Disney Company. To mark the occasion, stars such as Anthony Anderson, Matt Cornett, Meg Donnelly, Derek Hough, Jimmy Kimmel, and Lionel Richie filmed a special shoutout video:

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You’re invited to join us in celebrating Mickey and Minnie’s birthday on social media using the special filters found on Mickey’s Facebook and Instagram and Minnie’s Facebook and Instagram. Make sure to use the hashtag #HappyBirthdayMickeyandMinnie when you post!

Like Mickey and Minnie, we want to wear something festive—so don’t forget to snag a birthday button, available at Disney Parks and Resorts and at select Box Lunch locations.

As Disney fans know, Mickey and Minnie were both originally voiced by none other than Walt Disney himself. Walt took on Minnie’s role out of necessity more than anything, and his stint only lasted roughly a year. He continued to voice Mickey until 1946, occasionally reprising the role in the years thereafter. Future Disney Legend Jimmy Macdonald took over until his retirement three decades later, and he was followed by Disney Legend Wayne Allwine, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Bret Iwan.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

November 18, 2021September 14, 2022

We here at D23 have been counting down the days until everyone can stream Adventure Thru The Walt Disney Archives on Disney+—and that day is almost here! Stream the documentary this Friday, then follow it up with the just-added documentary The Pixar Story. That same day, Hulu will debut the first three episodes from season two of Tony McNamara’s The Great. After you tune in for the 2021 American Music Awards Sunday on ABC, keep singing along as you stream Enchanted on Disney+ to mark its 14th anniversary.

Adventure Thru The Walt Disney Archives—Friday, November 19, on Disney+
For over 50 years, The Walt Disney Archives has been preserving the history of Disney films, television shows, theme parks, books, and so much more—and now, Disney+ subscribers will get a peek inside its massive collection. The documentary, which premiered in June 2020 exclusively for D23 Gold Members in celebration of The Walt Disney Archives’ 50th anniversary, is hosted by legendary producer Don Hahn. The film looks at beloved Disney icons, including its theme parks and Studio lot, through an engaging, historical lens, as Hahn speaks with Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline and other members of the Archives team. Each stop on the adventure offers a look at some of the iconic artifacts that have played a role in shaping The Walt Disney Company. The film, directed by John Gleim, features new interviews with Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige, Pixar’s Pete Docter, film historian Leonard Maltin, and more.

The Pixar Story—Friday, November 19, on Disney+ (New to Library)
Documentarian Leslie Iwerks charts the history of the Pixar Animation Studios in this Emmy^®-nominated film. Iwerks traces the creation and evolution of this groundbreaking company, interviewing such people as Tim Allen, Brad Bird, Ed Catmull, Disney Legend Marc Davis, Steve Jobs, Michael Eisner, Tom Hanks, Iger, and Disney Legend George Lucas.

The Great—Friday, November 19, on Hulu
Intended for mature audiences, the Emmy- and Golden Globe^®-nominated series returns for a second season, which finds Catherine (Elle Fanning) finally taking the Russian throne for her own. But if she thought ousting her husband Peter (Nicholas Hoult) was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of “liberating” a country that doesn’t want to be. Catherine will battle her court, her team, and even her own mother (guest star Gillian Anderson) in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia. Meanwhile, she’ll also battle her heart as Peter slowly transitions from much-hated husband to… something else. Catherine is about to learn that becoming “Great” will ask more of her than she could have imagined.

2021 American Music Awards—Sunday, November 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
The world’s largest fan-voted awards show will feature Cardi B in her hosting debut. The American Music Awardswill air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and feature special performances by BTS with Megan Thee Stallion; Coldplay with BTS; Olivia Rodrigo (who leads with seven nominations); Bad Bunny with Tainy and Julieta Venegas; New Edition with New Kids on the Block; Jason Aldean with Carrie Underwood; Kane Brown; Diplo; Måneskin; Mickey Guyton; Tyler, the Creator; Walker Hayes; Zoe Wees; and more.

Enchanted—Sunday, November 21, on Disney+
For princess-to-be Giselle (Amy Adams), life is a fairy tale—until she’s banished from the animated land of Andalasia and thrust into the very unmagical, live-action world of modern-day Manhattan. When a no-nonsense divorce lawyer (Patrick Dempsey) comes to her rescue, little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed woman is about to enchant him.

Destination D23 Attendees Can Be Among the First to Buy an All-New H2O+ Travel Essentials Kit

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

By The D23 Team

The H2O+’s 50th Anniversary Travel Essentials Kit, created in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, has all your favorite Sea Salt and Sea Marine hair and body care favorites, in convenient travel sizes. The kit will be available at shopDisney.com starting on December 1, but this pre-launch is exclusively available to Destination D23 attendees. If you’re joining us at Destination D23, be sure to stop by the H2O+ table for samples, gifts, and more! Be among the first to purchase this special kit, and experience the magic of relaxation with a magical Disney twist!

If you’re not attending Destination D23, keep an eye on shopDisney.com for the debut of this all-new kit, launching December 1.