EXCLUSIVE: Join Disney Channel Stars in Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

By Beth Deitchman

Over the last few months, ZOMBIES 2 and Disney Fam Jam stars Ariel Martin and Trevor Tordjman have been staying safe in their respective homes, but they’ve found unique and creative ways to come together to entertain fans every day. We’ve seen them go head-to-head in tabletop “olympic” challenges, try to make each other laugh with dad jokes, and even sing the funky hat song from Wizards of Waverly Place. Their latest on-air segment gives viewers—as well as some of Martin and Tordjman’s Disney Channel friends—a closer look at celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which begins this Friday evening.

Tobie Windham (Byron from Just Roll With It), Raphael Alejandro (Matteo from BUNK’D), Elie Samouhi (Elliot from Upside-Down Magic), Sky Katz and Jason Maybaum (Tess and Levi from Raven’s Home) and Ava Kolker (Olive from Sydney to the Max) join Martin and Tordjman in the new video, which you can see right here on D23.com before it begins airing on Disney Channel. The segment dives deeper into the meaning of Rosh Hashanah and some of the holiday traditions, such as the custom of eating apples dipped in honey to wish for a sweet new year. Samouhi even shows off his “Shofar,” a horn used to sound the coming of the new year.

The segment—like all of Martin and Tordjman’s previous installments—was produced remotely with an entirely remote production crew. You can see Martin and Tordjman’s segments daily on Disney Channel and Disney Channel’s YouTube. ZOMBIES 2 is available to stream now on Disney+; Disney Fam Jam airs on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

By Zach Johnson

Fall is in full swing! On Monday, Tamron Hall will return for its second season with a stacked lineup of news-making guests. Later that night, ABC will bring the boogie with a brand-new season of Dancing with the Stars. Immediately afterward, the network will broadcast a nonpartisan, election-themed comedy special, VOMO: Vote or Miss Out. Then, on Friday, Disney+ will debut all 10 episodes of its original and inspirational docuseries, Becoming, and add all seven seasons of the ABC series Once Upon a Time to its vast library.

Tamron Hall—Monday, September 14 (Visit TamronHallShow.com for times and channels)
Emmy® Award-winning talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall returns to daytime for a sophomore season with a provocative and riveting hour-long exclusive interview with Andrew Gillum, a former rising superstar in the Democratic Party, whose hopes for a political future were derailed after a headline-making scandal. Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial run in Florida that would have made him the state’s first Black governor, will discuss his swift fall from grace, his rehabilitation experience in the face of adversity, and what life looks like now. His wife, R. Jai, will also join Hall to discuss the impact his actions had on their marriage and their family and what the future holds. Additional premiere week guests include Stassi Schroeder; Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson; Melissa Etheridge; Chris Evans; and Mark Kassen. On Wednesday, DJ Jazzy Jeff will host a 50th birthday celebration for Hall with special guest Naomi Campbell!

Dancing with the Stars—Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
The fan-favorite series returns with a new host (Tyra Banks), a new judge (Derek Hough), and 15 new celebrities competing for the coveted Mirrorball trophy! Tune in to find out which professional dancers are paired with Monica Aldama, Carole Baskin, Kaitlyn Bristowe, Vernon Davis, Anne Heche, Skai Jackson, Justina Machado, AJ McLean, Jeannie Mai, Jesse Metcalfe, Nelly, Nev Schulman, Charles Oakley, Chrishell Stasue, and Jonny Weir. Hough will be joined at the judges desk by Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. In light of current circumstances, Len Goodman is unable to judge this season live in the ballroom; he will remain involved in the show, sharing his ballroom expertise from the U.K.

VOMO: Vote or Miss Out—Monday, September 14, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC
The nonpartisan primetime comedy special, created by ATTN: in partnership with When We All Vote, will be hosted by Kevin Hart and feature some of the biggest names in comedy and music. Its purpose is simple: to encourage participation in the 2020 election. Keep an eye out for 2 Chainz and Lil Baby; Cristela Alonzo; Tim Allen; Whitney Cummings; Will Ferrell; Kaia Gerber; Charlamagne Tha God; Tiffany Haddish; Jon Hamm; Scarlett Johansson; Liza Koshy; Jay Leno; Jaden Smith and Willow Smith; and more celebrity guests. The special will feature prominent political figures across party lines, including Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Larry Hogan, Ann Romney, and Cindy McCain.

Becoming—Friday, September 18, on Disney+
From executive producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, the 10-episode docuseries chronicles the inspirational life stories of world-class athletes, entertainers, and musicians. Each episode will follow a different celebrity—Adam Devine, Anthony Davis, Ashley Tisdale, Caleb McLaughlin, Candace Parker, Colbie Caillat, Julianne Hough, Nick Cannon, Nick Kroll, and Rob Gronkowski—back to their hometown as they revisit memorable places that were central to their upbringing. Family members, coaches, teachers, mentors, and friends will also share significant, personal memories of the stars before they hit it big.

Once Upon a Time (Seasons 1-7)—Friday, September 18, on Disney+
The ABC series is joining the streaming service’s library. It follows Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) as she reunites with the son she gave up years ago in an enchanted town called Storybrooke. Henry (Jared S. Gilmore) believes Emma hails from an alternate fairy tale world and is the missing daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas). According to his book of fairy tales, she was sent to the modern world just before the Evil Queen (Lana Parilla) cast a curse that trapped the fairy tale world, frozen in time, and brought everyone into the modern world. Can Emma help him break the curse and rewrite the story? The Once Upon a Time cast also includes Robert Carlyle as Mr. Gold Rumpelstiltskin, Mekia Cox as Sabine/Tiana, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Jamie Dornan as Sherrif Graham/The Huntsman, Rebecca Mader as Kelly West/Zelena, Colin O’Donoghue as Hook, Dania Ramirez as Jacinda Vidrio/Cinderella, and Andrew J. West as Henry Mills.

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Comes to Disney+ in November

September 14, 2020

By Beth Deitchman

We’ve got wonderful news to start the week: Our friends at Disney+ have just announced an all-new animated shorts series that’s truly made for you and me. The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse comes from the team behind Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts and it arrives on Disney+ on Mickey’s birthday, November 18.

The new Disney+ original series will feature Mickey and his best pals—Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto—as they embark on their greatest adventures yet in a wild and zany world where the magic of Disney makes the impossible possible. Fans are in store for a mouse-terful combination of laugh-out-loud comedy, modern settings, timeless stories, new music, and the unmistakable art style of the Mickey Mouse shorts, which put a contemporary twist on a classic look that harkens back to Mickey’s 1928 beginnings.

Emmy Award-winning artist and director Paul Rudish serves as executive producer and supervising director of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, which is produced by Disney Television Animation. Christopher Willis, the Emmy Award-nominated composer of the Mickey Mouse shorts, also provides the music for this series.

While you’re counting down to Mickey’s birthday and the series premiere, all five seasons of the multi-award-winning Mickey Mouse shorts are available to stream now on Disney+. Following The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’s November 18 debut, two new shorts will roll out on Disney+ every Friday beginning November 27. Ten shorts will premiere this year, with 10 additional shorts set for Summer 2021.

Picture It: Celebrating 35 Years of The Golden Girls

September 14, 2020September 15, 2020

By Julia Vargas, Walt Disney Archives

Thank you for being a friend! September 14, 2020, marks 35 years since Touchstone Television’s The Golden Girls first aired on NBC. Early press materials describe the show as “[capturing] the humorous and poignant relationships that develop between four single women—two widows, a divorcee and her mother—spending their golden years together in Miami, Florida.” It depicted strong, educated, and independent lead characters in a time when there were fewer dynamic roles for women, especially of a certain age group. Audiences watched the ladies share friendship, squabbles, and cheesecake (more than 80 were consumed!) through seven seasons, clocking in over 175 episodes.

The starring cast included Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, described by show publicity as a “feisty, irreverent” Sicilian mother who goes to live with her daughter, Bea Arthur’s character, Dorothy Zbornak, a “no-nonsense school teacher,” who was equally as sarcastic and witty. Rue McClanahan portrayed Blanche Devereaux, the “man-hunting Southern Belle” who owned the home the ladies shared. Lastly, Betty White played the role of sweet, but “spacey,” Rose Nylund, who often exasperated her roommates with reminiscences about her hometown of St. Olaf, Minnesota. Together, they effortlessly flaunted what women in their golden years could contribute to the world. The show ran through September 12, 1992, but has seen a cult resurgence in the ensuing years due in part to its noted social awareness for the time, strong storytelling, and availability in syndication and streaming.

During its original run, The Golden Girls received 68 Emmy^® nominations, winning 11, and 21 Golden Globe^® nominations, for which they won 4. All the lead actresses won Emmys for their performances on the show, a feat achieved by few productions. Off screen, these leading ladies were also active in advocating for numerous social causes. Both Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty advocated for AIDS activism and education. Arthur, along with Rue McClanahan and Betty White, also advocated for animal rights. White was named the “Ambassador of the Animals” by the City of Los Angeles for her work in animal welfare in 2006. The Golden Girls themselves were honored as Disney Legends in September 2009 at the very first D23 Expo. Fittingly, their award plaques are all displayed together at Disney Legends Plaza on The Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, California.

The Golden Girls is now available to stream on Hulu.

Disney+ Announces New Olaf Short Coming Soon—Plus More in News Briefs

September 11, 2020

By Courtney Potter

New Olaf Short Premiering on Disney+ This October

Ready for a few more warm hugs? Disney+ has just the ticket! Earlier this week, the streaming service announced that an all-new animated short—chronicling the origin story of everyone’s favorite sunny snowman Olaf, from the Oscar®-winning 2013 hit Frozen and its acclaimed 2019 sequel—will debut next month!

So what exactly happened to Olaf within the moments after Elsa created him (as she was “letting it go” and building her ice palace) and when Anna and Kristoff first meet him in the forest? Once Upon a Snowman follows Olaf’s first steps as he comes to life and searches for his identity in the snowy mountains outside Arendelle. Directed by Trent Correy and Dan Abraham, and produced by Nicole Hearon with Peter Del Vecho, Once Upon a Snowman will once again feature the voice of award-winning actor Josh Gad, reprising his role from the two films.

“This is an idea that started to form when I was an animator on the first Frozen,” Correy recently said. “Dan Abraham and I are so grateful and excited to have had the opportunity to direct this short, working with our incredible colleagues at Walt Disney Animation Studios.” Added Abraham, “Josh Gad gives one of the great animated voice performances as Olaf through the Frozen films. To have the opportunity to work with him in the recording booth was such a privilege and career highlight.”

Look for Once Upon a Snowman on Disney+ beginning Friday, October 23!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

The official start of fall is just over the horizon—so let’s get in some late-summer TV viewing while the gettin’ is good. And just what’s available from around the worlds of Disney this weekend for our watching pleasure? Two brand-new episodes of ESPN+’s series Roll the Tape; a new episode of Disney Channel’s Amphibia; and a host of fabulous Disney movies on Freeform! Read up on what you can expect right here at D23.com.

Official Trailer for Disney+’s Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts

We’re roaring with excitement for Disney+’s upcoming series Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom—especially now that we’ve watched the show’s brand-new trailer. Check out the clip, above.

Premiering globally on Friday, September 25—and produced by National Geographic—Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is narrated by the aforementioned Josh Gad (Frozen) and gives viewers a backstage pass to explore the magic of nature within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT. Each of the eight episodes truly dives into the details, unveiling the multifaceted aspects of animal care, conservation, and Disney Imagineering involved; plus, the series showcases the park’s magnificent array of more than 300 species and 5,000-plus animals, and the herculean tasks their animal care experts undertake to keep things running day and night.

Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom invites fans of Disney, nature, and animals to hang out with all the park’s residents, including baby Grace, the newest member of the gorilla troop; Masai giraffe Kenya; hippo Gus; and alpha male African lion Dakari, among others. Using cutting-edge technology—including custom-built GoPro housings, 18-foot cranes, and underwater camera systems—the series will reveal the world-famous dedication, pioneering conservation, and visionary genius that is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Mark those calendars!

Stay Tuned for Disney+’s Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.

The doctor is in… again! Disney+ just announced late this week that Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (working title)—a reimagining of the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D., set in modern-day Hawaii—has been picked up, and is scheduled to go into production later this year. See what you can expect from the new series, created by Fresh Off the Boat’s Kourtney Kang, by clicking here.

Derek Hough Returns to the Dancing with the Stars Ballroom

Great news, Dancing with the Stars fans: Emmy® Award winner and six-time Mirrorball champion dancer Derek Hough joins DWTS in a new capacity as a judge when the show kicks off its upcoming season live on Monday, September 14, with a two-hour premiere beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

“This show has been and will always be incredibly special to me,” Hough recently explained. “Coming back feels like coming home, and I couldn’t be more excited to be back in the ballroom.” Hough will join Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at the judges table; meanwhile, in light of current circumstances, Len Goodman will be unable to judge this season live in the ballroom. Thankfully, he’ll still be sharing his ballroom expertise from the U.K.

Dancing with the Stars, hosted and executive produced by Tyra Banks, returns to the ballroom with a lineup of celebs that includes Carole Baskin, AJ McLean, Johnny Weir, Justina Machado, and more; for a complete list of who’s ready to rumba, click here.

ICYMI: Reimagined Holiday Offerings This Year at Walt Disney World Resort

Sure, we’re still making plans for Halloween… but as we always say here at D23, it’s never too early to get some holiday fun on the calendar. Should you find yourself in the vicinity of Walt Disney World Resort later this year, we have a handy-dandy rundown of the reimagined holiday celebrations kicking off at all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and Disney resort hotels beginning November 6. Take a look (whilst imagining that very first egg nog of the season) by clicking right here—and stay tuned for more holiday hoopla as it’s announced!

Clouds Takes Flight on Disney+ Next Month

Back in 2012, 17-year-old Zach Sobiech captured the hearts of folks around the globe when his original song “Clouds” debuted… and instantly became a viral sensation. The world will be inspired once again by Zach’s musical legacy—and his story about the resilience of the human spirit—when the new Disney+ original movie Clouds premieres next month. Check out the brand-new trailer for the film, above.

Inspired by the incredible true story, the film is a testament to what can happen when you start to live as if each day might be your last. Zach Sobiech (Fin Argus) is a fun-loving high school student with raw musical talent living with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. At the start of his senior year, he is ready to take on the world. But, after receiving the news that the disease has spread, he and his best friend and songwriting partner, Sammy (Sabrina Carpenter), decide to spend Zach’s limited time following their dreams. With the help of Zach’s mentor and teacher, Mr. Weaver (Lil Rel Howery), Zach and Sammy are given the chance of a lifetime and are offered a record deal. Along with the support of the love of his life, Amy (Madison Iseman), and his parents, Rob and Laura (Tom Everett Scott and Neve Campbell), Zach embarks on an unforgettable journey about friendship, love, and the power of music.

Based on the book Clouds: A Memoir by Zach’s mother, Laura Sobiech, Clouds is helmed by actor/director Justin Baldoni (last seen on Jane the Virgin). Look for it on Disney+ beginning Friday, October 16.

ABC Announces Scripted Comedy Premiere Dates for 2020-2021 Season

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

By Zach Johnson

Get ready to fall in love with ABC’s fall schedule!

The network just announced premiere dates for its Wednesday primetime comedy block. The Goldbergs (with back-to-back episodes), The Conners, and black-ish will return October 21, while American Housewife will join the comedy lineup October 28. Dates for scripted dramas will be announced soon, while dates for ABC’s unscripted series, including Dancing with the Stars, Shark Tank, Supermarket Sweep, and many more, were previously announced.

“We couldn’t be more excited to spread some much-needed joy with our Wednesday night comedy lineup,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. “While we had to be incredibly flexible this year, we are so lucky that we’re able to continue our long tradition of making Wednesday night comedy a strong staple of our fall broadcast schedule.”

ABC’s Wednesday scripted comedy series premiere dates are as follows:

Wednesday, October 21
8-9 p.m. ET/PT: The Goldbergs (Season 8)
9-9:30 p.m. ET/PT: The Conners (Season 3)
9:30-10 p.m. ET/PT: black-ish (Season 7)

Wednesday, October 28
8:30-9 p.m. ET/PT: American Housewife (Season 5)

A previously announced standalone black-ish event composed of two back-to-back episodes (“Election Special Pt. 1” and “Election Special Pt. 2”) will air Sunday, October 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. For the first time, ABC will air a fully animated episode as part of the event. Directed by Oscar^® winner Matthew A. Cherry, it will follow the Johnson family as they navigate the upcoming election, with Junior (Marcus Scribner) embarking on his journey as a first-time voter and Dre (Anthony Anderson) launching an exploration into local politics.

Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a Reimagining of Doogie Howser, M.D., Coming to Disney+

September 10, 2020

By Zach Johnson

The results are in: Disney+ announced today that a new doctor will be on call in 2021. Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (working title), a reimagining of the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D., has been picked up to series. It is now scheduled to go into production later this year. Fresh off ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat, Kourtney Kang will write and executive produce the series for 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar are executive producers for the series and Dayna Bochco and Jesse Bochco will produce.

Set in modern-day Hawaii, the 10-episode half-hour comedy will follow Lahela “Doogie” Kameāloha, a mixed race 16-year-old girl, as she juggles a budding medical career with normal teenage dramas. Guiding Lahela (and also complicating matters) is her family, including her spit-fire Irish mother—who’s also her supervisor at the hospital—and her Hawaiian “Local Boy” father, who struggles to accept that Lahela is no longer his little girl.

“Thirty years ago, a young medical prodigy took the world by storm and left a lasting impact on pop culture,” said Ricky Strauss, president, Content and Marketing, Disney+. “Kourtney and the team at 20th Television have created a very modern take on this beloved property which will resonate with our global Disney+ audience. We can’t wait to introduce the world to the new Doogie!”

“Doogie, Howser M.D. is beloved by everyone at our studio, so we knew that if we were going to reinvent it for a new generation, we had to have both the blessing and participation of the Bochcos and a creator with a fresh, new take that made us lean in,” added Carolyn Cassidy, president, 20th Television. “Kourtney’s vision for the character is so inspired, we’ve been dying to collaborate with Melvin and Jake again, and Disney+ is exactly the right home for this idea. We couldn’t be more excited.”

Running for four seasons on ABC from 1989 to 1993, Doogie Howser, M.D. starred Neil Patrick Harris as the now iconic doctor. The hit series catapulted Harris into television stardom and made the term “Doogie Howser” synonymous with kid geniuses everywhere.

7 Ways to Bring Disney Home with The Bowers Museum Store

September 10, 2020

By the D23 Team

Earlier this year, the Walt Disney Archives’ amazing retrospective exhibition—“Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic”—premiered at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. Commemorating five decades of collecting and preserving historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded, the exhibit offers a rare look at some of the treasures from the archives, such as Walt Disney’s office set from Saving Mr. Banks; never-before-displayed production art from Fantasia; maquettes from animated films including Peter Pan and Frozen; the original pitch portfolio used to secure investors for Disneyland; and so much more.

But the exhibit—now extended through February 28, 2021—isn’t the only way the Bowers Museum is helping celebrate all things Disney; their online store has a treasure trove of incredible items fit for any Disney fan’s collection. We’ve picked a fantastic few to highlight in the roundup below…

Walt Disney Archives 50th Anniversary Tote
Be reminded of all the Disney magic seen at the Bowers Museum with this exclusive cotton tote celebrating the exhibition and the archives’ 50th anniversary. This 14.5-inch by 15-inch black bag also features the Bowers Museum logo on the back. The perfect way to show your Walt Disney Archives pride on your next trip to the grocery store!

Walt Disney Archives 50th Anniversary Sweatshirt
Speaking of, here’s a way to wear your Walt Disney Archives pride for all to see… This exclusive zip-front hooded sweatshirt—with the archives’ 50th anniversary logo on the front and the Bowers Museum logo on the left sleeve, is made from 50% cotton and 50% polyester. Available in adult sizing S through XXL.

Walt Disney Notecards
Send your friends and family some magical wishes on these beautiful notecards, which come in a keepsake box embossed with Walt Disney’s signature. Contains 20 cards (two each of 10 designs, including rarely seen photos, promotional material, and more); envelopes; and Walt Disney Archives Collection logo stickers to seal said envelopes.

Walt Disney’s Classic Stories
Looking for a holiday gift for the young (or young-at-heart) in your life? This boxed set contains five classic Walt Disney Little Golden Books originally published in the 1950s and 1960s—including Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse and His Spaceship, Scamp, Cinderella’s Friends, Little Man of Disneyland, and The Lucky Puppy.

The Legacy Collection: Disneyland from Walt Disney Records
Fill your house with the music of Disneyland with this collection honoring decades of magical fun! The 3-disc edition includes over 50 songs, featuring music from fan-favorite attractions. Also includes a full-color booklet of liner notes, with illustrations and original concept art by Lorelay Bové.

The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between
The companion to a previous Walt Disney Archives exhibit, this colorful coffee table book by Jeff Kurti celebrates the imagination, passion, and attention to detail invested in Disney costuming through the years—offering readers a unique behind-the-scenes view that inspires appreciation for the brilliantly talented designers.

Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie 11 Inch Plush
Here’s a nod to the one who helped start it all! This adorable 11-inch plush depicts Mickey Mouse in his black-and-white Steamboat Willie best. We think it’d be great to keep you company on those cool fall nights, whilst you sit near the fire watching all manner of amazing Disney+ content… doesn’t that sound cozy?

D23 Gold Members, here’s the best part: You can use your Gold Member discount to get 10% off of the above items… or anything in the Bowers Museum store! Click here for more information.

Just Announced: The Spooky Season Has Arrived with D23 Halloween Hullabaloo

September 10, 2020September 28, 2020

By the D23 Team

It’s the most “wicked-ful” time of the year, and we’re celebrating the season with our very own D23 Halloween Hullabaloo. From our first-ever D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest and incredible new content to a weekly sweepstakes and exclusive collectibles, we’re filling your fall with lots of treats—and maybe a trick or two thrown in—including:

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Contest: Grab your needle and thread for our first-ever virtual costume contest, where creative contestants will be competing for fantastic prizes in front of celebrity judges Ashley Eckstein and Yvette Nicole Brown. And the category is… “All Things Disney.” Costumes should be inspired by the fantastic worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, from movies and TV to Disney Parks attractions and other Disney properties. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $500 Disney Gift Card—and the ghoulish delight of victory! The festivities will be streamed on October 31 on D23.com, as well as D23’s Facebook and YouTube channels. For more information, visit D23.com/Mousequerade.

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Sweepstakes: What better way to skele-brate the season than with a ghoulishly good sweepstakes? This October, D23 Members can enter for a chance to win a bubbling bundle of prizes from our cauldron. Don’t lose your head, because each week you get a new chance to enter.

Limited-Edition Pins: On September 28 at shopDisney.com, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase two collectible pins designed by artist Kevin Kidney. These pins, one of the Haunted Mansion’s Hatbox Ghost and the other of Tinker Bell dressed in a wildly witchy costume, are each presented in a limited edition of 1,750.

Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks – D23 Book Launch Party: D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to celebrate the launch of this new book by Disney Editions, as we look at the “spine-tingling half” of the book that pulls back the curtain on that magical combination of Disney and Halloween around the world!

D23 Halloween Hullabaloo Disney+ Picks: For the first four weeks of October, be on the lookout for a new short-form video series featuring our friends from all around Disney who will be sharing some of their favorite films found on Disney+, including behind-the-scenes tidbits to enhance the frighteningly fun experience!

D23 Halloween Mousequerade Costume Contest open to 50 US/DC; D23 Members; 18+. Photo entry begins at 12 AM PT on 9/17/20 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 10/1/20. If selected as a Semi-Finalist, video entry begins at 9 AM PT on 10/13/20 and ends at 9 AM PT on 10/20/20. Void where prohibited. Rules/odds: https://d23.com/mousequerade-official-rules/.

More details on all of these things and more are available at D23.com.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

By Zach Johnson

In need of another three-day weekend? Us, too! Thankfully, Freeform’s “3-Day Disney Weekends” are still going strong, with 101 Dalmatians (1996), Freaky Friday (2003), and Hercules on the schedule. Meanwhile, the new ESPN+ series Roll the Tape is a slam dunk with sports fans, and two brand-new episodes will roll out Friday. Last but not least, a “ribbeting” new episode of Disney Channel’s animated series Amphibia will debut Sunday.

Roll the Tape—Friday, September 11, on ESPN+
Watch the first 10 episodes of the series, which debuted September 7 exclusively on the streaming service. Join ESPN’s Treavor Scales, Gary Striewski, and Christine Williamson as they review the funniest, most absurd video clips from ESPN’s archive of more than 3 million tapes. From their ’90s-style living room, the hilarious trio provides wise-cracking commentary, covering topics that include celebrity arm wrestling, speed chess, and more.

101 Dalmatians (1996)—Friday, September 11, at 7 p.m. ET and Saturday, September 12, at 10:30 a.m. ET on Freeform
Kick off the network’s “3-Day Disney Weekend” with the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1961 animated classic. London-based couple Roger (Jeff Daniels) and Anita (Joely Richardson) are overjoyed when their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdy, welcome 15 puppies. Alas, their joy is short-lived as soon as Anita’s boss, Cruella De Vil (Glenn Close), sets her sights on the litter. Yearning for their spotted pelts, the fearsome, fur-loving fashionista hires two clumsy cronies, Jasper (Hugh Laurie) and Horace (Mark Williams), to dognap the newborns… along with every other Dalmatian puppy in London! It’s up to Pongo and Perdy to rally the town’s animals save them before Cruella commits the ultimate crime of fashion.

Freaky Friday (2003)—Friday, September 11, at 9 p.m. ET and Saturday, September 12, at 8:30 a.m. ET on Freeform
Mom Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan) rarely see eye to eye. But one night, after a heated argument in a Chinese restaurant, they eat identical enchanted fortune cookies. The next morning, Tess and Anna awaken to find things have taken a turn for the worse—and the hilarious—when they discover they are in the other’s body. With Tess’ wedding on the horizon, it’s a race against the clock to turn their lives back to normal.

Hercules—Saturday, September 12, at 12:35 p.m. ET and Sunday, September 13, at 10:30 a.m. ET on Freeform
Stolen from the heavens as a newborn and raised by humans on Earth, Hercules (voice of Tate Donovan) becomes an awkward teenage pillar of strength. After discovering his father is Zeus (voice of Rip Torn), he hopes to be reunited on Mount Olympus—but that means he must go from “zero to hero.” Hercules teams up with babyhood pal Pegasus (voice of Frank Welker) and personal trainer Phil (voice of Danny DeVito) to prove his worth. But it’s no easy task, as he’s up against a hothead named Hades (voice of James Woods). Enlisting Megara (voice of Susan Egan), Pain (voice of Bobcat Goldthwait), and Panic (voice of Matt Frewer) to do his bidding, Hades hopes to seek revenge on Zeus by overthrowing Mount Olympus so he can rule the Universe. There’s just one person standing in his way: Hercules.

Amphibia—Saturday, September 12, at 8:30 p.m. ET on Disney Channel
In “Little Frogtown,” Hop Pop (voice of Disney Legend Bill Farmer) investigates the disappearance of an old friend and the shadowy crime syndicate he suspects is behind it. Then, in “Hopping Mall,” Hop Pop takes the kids to a Newtopian shopping mall to buy souvenirs—and Anne (voice of Brenda Song) will do anything to find the perfect gift for her mom. Guest voices include Misty Lee as Priscilla the Killa and Romi Dames as Pearl.