5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

June 25, 2020June 23, 2020

By Zach Johnson

Mark your calendars accordingly, because we’ve rounded up some fantastic programming airing this weekend across ABC, Disney Channel, Freeform, FX, and National Geographic! From the Pose-A-Thon special to the season premiere of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks, to new episodes of BUNK’D and Press Your Luck, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And in the case of National Treasure, double the fun by enjoying the film twice in a two-day span!

Here’s what we’re watching this weekend:

Pose-A-Thon—Friday, June 26, at 10 p.m. ET on FX, Freeform, and Pose-A-Thon
In honor of Pride, Pose’s cast and producers join forces for a one-hour virtual event in partnership with GLSEN, The Hetrick-Martin Institute, and Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. Emceed by Emmy®-, Grammy®-, and Tony® Award- winning actor and activist Billy Porter and co-star Mj Rodriguez, the event features songs and stories in support of LGBTQ+ education, social change for sexual and gender minority people of color, and transgender equality through legal services and policy efforts. Angel Bismark Curiel, Sandra Bernhard, Dyllón Burnside, Steven Canals, Dominique Jackson, Jeremy McClain, Janet Mock, Indya Moore, Our Lady J, Jason Rodriguez, Angelica Ross, Hailie Sahar, Ryan Jamaal Swain, Charlayne Woodard, and Patti LuPone also make appearances.

National Treasure—Saturday, June 27, at 12:40 p.m. ET and Sunday, June 28, at 9:40 a.m. ET on Freeform
Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is obsessed with finding the one of the greatest fortunes ever known to man…. but he’s not the only one! A coded map will lead him to the treasure. The only problem is, it just so happens to be written on the Declaration of Independence, the most closely guarded document in the U.S.! To decode the map, he’ll need to steal it before a ruthless enemy (Sean Bean) beats him to it. After the 2004 film is broadcast, stay tuned to watch its exciting 2007 sequel, National Treasure: Book of Secrets!

BUNK’D—Sunday, June 28, at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel
In the brand-new episode “Three Stars and a Baby,” Lou (Miranda May) asks the campers to fill out counselor evaluations… and for Ava (Shelby Simmons), it could spell disaster! As a newer hire, Ava fears two veteran campers—Destiny (Mallory James Mahoney) and Gwen (Scarlett Estevez)—might give her a bad rating, thereby putting her job in jeopardy.

Press Your Luck—Sunday, June 28, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC
In the first-ever “4th of July Spectacular,” host Elizabeth Banks can’t stop the WHAMMY as the three contestants, all of whom have served their communities and country, try to win those BIG BUCKS. The stakes have never been higher as the contestants—Ryan Gelicke of Staten Island, New York; Jason Johnson of Fort Irwin, California; and Robin Tokiwa of Morgan Hill, California—try to avoid the devilish WHAMMY for a chance to win life-altering cash and prizes.

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks—Sunday, June 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET on National Geographic
Catch the season premiere, “Clash of the Titans,” to discover what happens when the Little Shell utilizes the green stick to bring catches in… and the rest of the fleet begins to wonder if the advantage is worth the risk. When one boat continues to catch the wrong species of tuna and doesn’t make it onto the leaderboard, the crew worries about the season’s future.

DOWNLOADABLE: These Phone Wallpapers Celebrate the Walt Disney Archives’ Incredible Collection

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

By the D23 Team

This week, we’re celebrating the Walt Disney Archives’ 50th anniversary with exclusive videos and articles—and now we want to bring our celebration to your phones! These three phone wallpapers celebrate some of our favorite historical items found in the Walt Disney Archives, including prop storybooks, Disney parks attraction figures, and incredible costumes from live-action Disney films. Download the wallpapers below to make your phone a mini-archive!

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

By Zach Johnson

From can’t-miss episodes of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and To Tell the Truth on ABC to the premiere of the highly anticipated documentary series Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 on Disney+, there’s something for every kind of Disney fan to enjoy this week. Add in a heartfelt new episode of Freeform’s The Bold Type and all three seasons of Disney Channel’s A.N.T. Farm on Disney+, and this week’s watchlist is one of the most stacked yet!

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.—Wednesday, June 24, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC
After a bumpy landing in the disco decade, the team—and a not-so-dead Daniel Sousa (guest star Enver Gjokaj)—will reunite with more than one familiar face at the S.H.I.E.L.D hangout in the latest episode, “A Trout in the Milk.” The chance encounters might help them discover exactly how to dismantle the Chronicoms’ latest plan, but when they get too close for comfort, the Zephyr unexpectedly leaps forward again, this time to a date pivotal to not only the future of S.H.I.E.L.D.—but to the future of Director Mack (Henry Simmons)!

To Tell the Truth—Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. ET on ABC
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the star of ABC’s hit comedy black-ish, and featuring commentary from his sassy, straight-talking mother, Mama Doris, the game show’s celebrity panel will include Mario Cantone, Raven-Symoné, Rita Moreno, and Deon Cole. The panel of imposters, meanwhile, boasts an award-winning taxidermist, a champion archer, a social media star, a professional wingwoman, and the creator of the Cha Cha Slide.

The Bold Type—Thursday, June 25, at 10 p.m. ET on Freeform
Newly married and pregnant, Sutton (Meghann Fahy) will grapple with complex feelings about the big changes in her life—and what they might mean for her future. Meanwhile, at Kat’s urging, Jane (Katie Stevens) will start dating again. And when Kat (Aisha Dee) plans her next move in the face of financial insecurity, she will turn to Alex (Matt Ward) for help.

Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2—Friday, June 26, on Disney+
With the clock ticking and less than a year until the world premiere of Frozen 2, the actors, artists, filmmakers, and songwriters invite fans behind the scenes. The six-part documentary series reveals the hard work, heart, and collaboration it took to create one of the most highly-anticipated films in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ near-century of moviemaking.

A.N.T. Farm (Seasons 1–3)—Friday, June 26, on Disney+
You got it! You got it! For the first time on Disney+, the complete series will be available to stream. Starring China Anne McClain as musical prodigy Chyna Parks, the Disney Channel sitcom follows a group of gifted young students who are enrolled in the Advanced Natural Talent (A.N.T.) program, which allowed them to skip middle school and go straight to high school. Sierra McCormick, Jake Short, Stefanie Scott, Carlon Jeffery, and Aeidin Mincks, Allie DeBerry, Mindy Sterling, and Finesse Mitchell also star in the popular comedy series.

Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 Brings the Ultimate Inside Look at Disney Animation to Disney+

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

By Beth Deitchman

Malerie Walters found a way to glide to the top of an icy glacier like Elsa and to sing like a reindeer—a chorus of them, actually—in real life. And Frozen 2’s “Into the Unknown” and “Lost in the Woods” sequences just wouldn’t be the same without the animator’s imagination, dedication, and artistry. Beginning this Friday, June 26, Disney+’s new docuseries Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 takes fans on a fascinating behind-the-scenes journey through the production of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2019 blockbuster. Over six episodes, Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 spotlights an incredible team effort while also shining a light on many of the talented artists and technologists, such as Walters, whose individual contributions combined to create the No. 1 animated feature of all time.

Chronicling the year leading up to the film’s November 2019 release, Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 features the cast and filmmakers we’ve come to associate with the Frozen franchise—among them actors Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff; directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck; producer Peter Del Vecho; and songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez—and allows fans to be flies on the wall for recording sessions, story meetings, screenings, and more. Walters’ Frozen 2 experience helps illuminate the staggering number of moving parts that are involved in creating a single animated sequence—let alone a feature-length film.

Walters laughs as she talks about her siblings, who often remark, “My sister animated this movie!” in reference to the projects she’s been involved with, which include Ralph Breaks the Internet for Disney Animation and Spies in Disguise and Ferdinand for Blue Sky. “I’m like, ‘No, I didn’t!’ I did such a tiny part,” she responds. Walters may see her role in Frozen 2 as “a tiny part,” but as audiences watch her sequences for “Into the Unknown” and “Lost in the Woods” come together, it’s clear that at Disney Animation, all parts are of the utmost importance—and none could ever be deemed “tiny.“

In the first episode of Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2, viewers will see the painstaking effort Walters undertook to animate Elsa running during a climactic moment of the anthem “Into the Unknown.” “Each shot is a new problem that you have to solve,” Walters tells D23. “You’re going to approach every shot completely differently, and that part is really, really fun.” Though animators may have a vision in their heads for how a specific motion or action may look on screen, they’ll frequently create reference footage to inspire their animation. Walters’ shot in “Into the Unknown” was made more difficult by the fact that the camera is moving along with Elsa. “It’s a very tricky moment,” Walters notes, but with a little help from her boyfriend, she found a creative—and fun—solution to the problem. “It was actually my boyfriend’s idea. He was like, ‘I can jump on my skateboard,’” recalls Walters, and with her boyfriend serving as a smartphone cinematographer, she channeled her inner Elsa, running through Arendelle by way of a Southern California street.

“I think the reason I love animation so much is because I can get inside the skin and inside the head of the character and really try to feel what it is like to be that character,” Walters shares.

While Walters’ “Lost in the Woods” reference video may not feature skateboarding or leaps atop “glaciers,” it’s just as much of a delight to discover in the docuseries. “The process might change slightly from shot to shot, depending on the moment and what it needs,” Walters explains—and what “Lost in the Woods” needed was singing reindeer. To help her animate Kristoff and his reindeer backup singers, Walters created what might be the most magical music video ever, with the animator lip-syncing for each of the many parts. “The song is my favorite in the whole movie,” she shares. “It makes me laugh so much, but it’s also really heartwarming. I love that it’s OK to let out your feelings. I love that message.”

Walters also loves the message of Frozen itself. “For me, the story [of Frozen] was really powerful and something I hadn’t seen in animation yet—the relationship between two sisters. I see a lot of my relationship with my sisters in their relationship,” she says, and when she first joined the production of Frozen 2, Walters knew that she wanted to animate Elsa and Anna. “They’re so unique and they’re so true to themselves.”

Beyond the inside details and specific challenges that went into creating the film, Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 provides an incredible overview of the animation process that Walters hopes will strike a chord for future artists and technologists—in much the same way that she was affected by “making-of” videos for her own childhood favorites. “You’ll see the tip of the iceberg in the docuseries, but it’s great because it’s going to get people interested,” she says. “I hope that people will want to take a deeper dive and that young artists will be inspired—and that even people who aren’t necessarily artistic but [have] creative minds, will think, ‘I could do that.’ That part gets me really, really excited!”

JUST ANNOUNCED: Disneyland Paris to Begin Phased Reopening on July 15

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

By the D23 Team

Today just got a little more magical! This morning, Disneyland Paris announced a phased reopening of the resort starting with the Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club Hotel, and Disney Village as of July 15, 2020. The reopening is in line with guidance from French government and health authorities and has been discussed with Union Representatives from the Comité Social et Economique (CSE).

In addition, and subject to the continued evolution of the situation, Disneyland Paris also announced the scheduled phased reopening of several other Disney hotels including Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne on July 20, Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe on August 3, and the Disneyland Hotel on September 7. Disney’s Sequoia Lodge Hotel and Disney’s Davy Crocket Ranch will remain closed during the summer with reopening dates announced at a later time.

“All of us at Disneyland Paris are excited to be on the path to reopening over the next few weeks,” said Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris. “Making magic means even more, as we reflect on the resilience of our cast members and community, the enthusiasm of our guests and fans, and the positive momentum of many reopenings in the tourism industry across Europe. We are looking forward to the return of our cast members and reopening our gates for guests to once again enjoy.”

“We are thrilled to see one of the main tourism destinations in Europe and largest single site employer in France reopen to guests and its employees,” said Sophie Huberson, Executive Director of Le Syndicat National des Espaces de Loisirs, d’Attractions et Culturels (SNELAC). “This is an important milestone for the tourism and leisure industry in France and will be a critical step in our industry’s recovery.” SNELAC is the organization representing theme parks, leisure, and cultural areas in France.

Safety Measures and Experience
The phased reopening will incorporate a deliberate approach, with enhanced health and safety measures implemented for both cast members and guests. This will include:

Limits on attendance, requiring advanced ticketing and reservations to accommodate controlled guest density that supports government guidance on physical distancing.
Some experiences, shows, or events will not be available or may be modified upon reopening depending on the evolution of the safety and sanitary measures and recommendations from public authorities. This includes offerings such as Disney Stars on Paradeand Disney Illuminations night-time spectacular, which will return at a later date.
The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands and Jungle Book Jive—two top-rated entertainment spectaculars—will return later in the summer.
While character meet and greets will be temporarily unavailable, characters will be in the parks in new ways to entertain and delight guests.
Other experiences, such as playgrounds and makeover experiences, will remain temporarily unavailable.
FastPass services will be suspended in order to allow for the necessary queue management on attractions.
Cast members and guests ages 11 and older will also be required to wear face coverings while at the resort.

More information on specific measures are available on www.disneylandparis.com.

Ticketing and Reservation System
As Disneyland Paris welcomes guests back to the magic with a limited number of tickets available each day during the initial reopening, a new online reservation system will be available in early July. To ensure admission, guests in possession of or buying non-dated tickets, and Annual Pass holders, will need to register on this new online reservation system to obtain a reservation for park entry prior to their arrival. Guests who already have a dated ticket do not need to register and reserve a date. Likewise, guests with packages that include park admittance will receive admission for the duration of their stay and do not need to use the new online reservation system.

Tickets and packages are now on sale on the resort’s website, Disneyland Paris call center, and official travel partner channels, with a limited number of tickets available each day during the initial reopening phase. Ticket sales will not be available on site.

To provide guests with maximum flexibility, new booking conditions are now available to include cancellations and modifications without fees (excluding transport) on stays in the Disney Hotels anytime up to seven days before the arrival date. Specific details are available on www.disneylandparis.com.

As Disneyland Paris readies for reopening, guests are invited to check www.disneylandparis.com for the latest information. Fans and guests can continue to experience the magic of Disneyland Paris through athome.DisneylandParis.com, and use #DisneyMagicMoments on social media to share their stories.

Summer Magic: Saving a Cinematic Relic on the Disney Backlot

June 20, 2020June 16, 2020

By Rick Lorentz, Walt Disney Archives

Acquiring objects for the multiple collections of the Walt Disney Archives may take one of many routes. Typically, television and film productions will offer props and costumes to the Archives once a production has wrapped. If an attraction undergoes refurbishment or permanently closes, Disney Parks and Resorts will receive an Archives “Wish List” for select and iconic pieces that we would like to add to our collection.

However, when founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith, first began acquiring objects for the cause, he sometimes had to resort to more “direct” options. Case in point: a baluster from the 1963 film Summer Magic. According to Dave, the house used for exterior shots in the film was part of the studio back lot. One day, while walking across the lot, Dave passed by the house as it was being torn down to make way for new construction. Recognizing both the film location and the history that was being destroyed, Dave ran over to the house and grabbed one of the only things he could—an 18-inch piece of carved wood directly from the front porch! The baluster now resides comfortably in an archival box in a secure warehouse. Fortunately, the rest of the Summer Magic collection (two dresses and several original pieces of costume development art) were acquired in a more conventional manner!

Your First Look at Disney Channel’s Upside-Down Magic Is Spellbinding

June 18, 2020

By Zach Johnson

Which kind of witch are you?

The spellbinding trailer for the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie Upside-Down Magic was released today. Premiering Friday, July 31, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the film follows 13-year-old Nory Boxwood Horace (newcomer Izabela Rose) and her best friend, Reina Carvajal (Siena Agudong), as they enroll in the Sage Academy for Magical Studies.

While Reina’s expert ability to harness the power of fire lands her at the top of the class of Flares, Nory’s unreliable magic and proclivity for turning into herself into a “Dritten”—a half-kitten, half-dragon—lands her in a class for those with upside-down magic, or UDM, led by the wisecracking groundskeeper and “professor” Budd Skriff (Kyle Howard). Unfortunately, the stern Headmaster Knightslinger (Vicki Lewis) believes the UDM’s unconventional powers make them vulnerable to dangerous and evil “shadow magic,” so Nory and her fellow classmates must prove that upside-down magic beats right-side up.

Based on the New York Times bestselling children’s book of the same name, Upside-Down Magic also stars Max Torina, Elie Samouhi, and Alison Fernandez. The movie will also be available to watch on DisneyNOW beginning Saturday, August 1. Director Joe Nussbaum serves as an executive producer alongside Suzanne Farwell and Susan Cartsonis. Bill Boes is the production designer, Adam Santelli is the director of photography, and Barbara Somerville is the costume designer. Nick Pustay and Josh Cagan wrote the teleplay, based on the Scholastic book from novelists Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins.

Making Your Next Disney Day Incredible!

June 18, 2020June 26, 2020

By the D23 Team

Yes, it’s true: Just a few more weeks, and some really big dreams finally become reality… When Disneyland Resort (subject to appropriate government approvals) and Walt Disney World Resort reopen to the public, they’ll be ready to welcome guests young and young-at-heart back to the magic—and we couldn’t be more excited!

Our pals at both Resorts are working day and night, reimagining all manner of Disney experiences with the well-being of guests and cast members in mind. So as they take their first steps into these phased reopenings, guests will soon see some favorite characters joining in with some fun advice…

When planning an upcoming vacation to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, guests will receive Super good tips and reminders from… drum roll, please: the Incredibles and their friends! Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Frozone, Violet, Dash, and even Edna Mode will show everyone how to use their own powers to help everyone be—and stay—well. Cases in point:

Make sure to keep your cool, just like Frozone!

Practice safe physical distancing, like Elastigirl…

Dash will remind you that dashing off to wash your hands—frequently—is key.

The inimitable Edna Mode reminds us: Face coverings aren’t just smart, they’re stylish to boot!

Keep those eyes peeled for these Super-important tips—and more—in the coming weeks, as Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts head for reopening, following the successful reopening of Shanghai Disneyland last month and Hong Kong Disneyland this week.

Just like in The Incredibles, we all have a role to play in keeping each other safe and sound. Looking for more information? Dr. Pam Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, shares more about these health and safety measures coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts in a new post on the Disney Parks Blog.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

By Zach Johnson

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with the magic of Disney? ABC will be presenting a brand-new special, John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day, featuring some of the biggest names in pop culture—and his very own wife and kids! There’s fun for the whole family on Freeform, too, with two chances to enjoy the movie Coco. Disney Channel, meanwhile, will be welcoming back the hit series Disney Fam Jam. Disney XD’s Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom will bring the action later that night, while National Geographic will be serving another episode of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.

Coco—Saturday, June 20, at 8:20 p.m. ET and Sunday, June 21, at 6:10 p.m. ET on Freeform
Directed by Lee Unkrich, the 2017 film from Disney and Pixar is a vibrant tale of family, fun, and adventure! Despite his family’s inexplicable generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming a famous musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). So, he embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, Miguel befriends the charming trickster Héctor (Gael García Bernal), who helps him uncover the secrets behind his family’s stories and traditions.

John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day—Sunday, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
Join John Legend as he hosts an unforgettable tribute to dads. The one-hour special will blend live musical performances with humorous and touching moments as the EGOT winner previews new music from his upcoming album, Bigger Love, and invites some of his celebrity friends and fellow fathers—including Anthony Anderson, Common, Michael Ealy, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Taran Killam, Ne-Yo, Shaquille O’Neal, Patton Oswalt, Scottie Pippen, Marlon Wayans, Stevie Wonder, and many more—to make special appearances. Rounding out the special will be Legend’s wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their two adorable kids.

Disney Fam Jam—Sunday, June 21, at 8:23 p.m. ET on Disney Channel
The dance competition series returns just in time for the summer! ZOMBIES 2 stars Trevor Tordjman and Ariel Martin are back to host the latest episode, which will find the Silver and Rassi families competing for the $10,000 prize with choreographer Phil Wright’s help.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom—Sunday, June 21, at 9 p.m. ET on Disney XD
In the midst of a symbiote attack on New York, Spider-Man (voice of Robbie Daymond) must convince Marc Spector (voice of guest star Peter Giles), a survivalist who recently gave up his secret identity as Moon Knight, to help him defend the city. Aubrey Joseph and Olivia Holt also return to voice Cloak and Dagger, respectively, in “Vengeance of Venom.”

Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted—Sunday, June 21, at 10 p.m. ET on National Geographic
Gordon Ramsay has cooked up another special episode! In “Louisiana’s Bayou Cuisine,” the chef’s journey will take him to the mysterious and uncharted regions of South Louisiana. As he gathers the skills and ingredients needed to master Cajun cuisine, he’ll face alligators, sharks… and the discerning palettes of the local people. He’ll put it all on the line to meet a challenge posed to him by chef Eric Cook, a Marine sharpshooter turned celebrated chef.

9 Movies to Watch with Your Dad on Disney+ This Father’s Day

June 18, 2020June 16, 2020

By Zach Johnson

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Father’s Day at home this year? Look no further than Disney+, where the whole family can stream movies featuring some of our favorite Disney dads, from King Triton to Kevin Flynn. We’ve rounded up nine of our favorite films (below):

1. Onward (2019)
Ian Lightfoot (voice of Tom Holland) often wonders what his late father was like… and in this magical feature from Pixar Animation Studios (inspired by director Dan Scanlon’s own life), Ian is given the rare opportunity to find out firsthand. On Ian’s 16th birthday, he receives a magical gift that gives him and his big brother, Barley (voice of Chris Pratt), the chance to spend one more day with their dad. The only problem is… the spell goes awry, giving the brothers less than 24 hours to finish it before their window of opportunity closes.

2. The Little Mermaid (1989)
Sixteen-year-old Princess Ariel (voice of Disney Legend Jodi Benson) is fascinated with humans, much to the chagrin of her father, King Triton (voice of Kenneth Mars). After rescuing Prince Eric (voice of Christopher Daniel Barnes), Ariel is even more determined to become part of their world. So, after she makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula (voice of Pat Carroll) without so much as reading the fine print, King Triton strikes a new deal to take his daughter’s place as Ursula’s servant by giving up his all-powerful trident. It’s the ultimate story of love, sacrifice, and understanding… all set against a brilliant musical score.

3. The Incredibles (2004)
Known to the world as Mr. Incredible, Bob Parr (voice of Craig T. Nelson) is known by another name at home: Dad. After adopting a civilian identity and retreating into the suburbs with his wife, Helen/Elastigirl (voice of Holly Hunter), and their three kids, Bob is itching to get back into action. He finally gets his chance when a curious communication summons him to a remote island for a top-secret assignment. But to save the world from being destruction, he needs a team of Supers… and who better to join Bob than his family?

4. The Lion King (1994)
Heir to the throne, Simba (voice of Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is a young lion cub who just can’t wait to be king. But his time to reign comes sooner than expected when his father, Mufasa (voice of Disney Legend James Earl Jones), is murdered by Scar (voice of Jeremy Irons). Terrified and tricked, Simba abdicates his role as ruler of Pride Rock and runs away. But with the help of a meerkat and a warthog, Simba finds his destiny in the “Circle of Life.”

5. Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Following the events of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, the surviving heroes vow to undo the devastating act perpetrated by Thanos (James Brolin) that wiped out half the world’s population. Leave it to Tony Stark/Iron Man (Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr.) to unlock the key to time travel, allowing the team to rewrite the future. As part of their plan, Tony and Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans) travel to 1970 to obtain the Space Stone and some Pym Particles—and in a chance encounter, Tony has a cathartic moment with his late father, Howard Stark (John Slattery). It’s the perfect goodbye—especially since Tony never thought he’d get the chance to say it.

6. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
When the inventor Maurice (voice of Rex Everhart) stumbles upon an enchanted castle seeking shelter, he’s imprisoned by the mysterious Beast (voice of Robby Benson). Out of love, his daughter Belle (voice of Disney Legend Paige O’Hara) trades her life for his. He returns to their provincial town and asks for help in rescuing her, but no one takes him seriously. Gaston (voice of Richard White) calls Maurice “crazy” and locks him up after discovering that Belle has—against all odds—fallen in love with Beast. With help from Belle’s new friends, Maurice is able to escape and head back to the castle to defend his daughter—not from the Beast, but from the townspeople who have stormed its very gates.

7. Finding Nemo (2003)
All Marlin (voice of Albert Brooks) wants is to keep his son Nemo (voice of Alexander Gould) safe. It’s easier said than done, of course, especially given Nemo’s need to prove himself. When Nemo is unexpectedly captured from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and placed in a dentist’s office aquarium, it’s up to his worrisome father and the friendly but forgettable Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres) to make the epic journey to bring him home.

8. A Goofy Movie (1995)
Goofy (voice of Disney Legend Bill Farmer) wants to spend the summer with his teenage son Max (voice of Jason Marsden) on a cross-country road trip. Despite Max’s objections, the father-son duo set off en route to the ol’ fishing hole—and along the way, they find a world of misadventure. Without telling his dad, Max reroutes their map to Los Angeles so he can attend the Powerline concert. After Goofy realizes what his son has done, a major fight ensues—but it ends with a heart-to-heart that has them seeing “I2I” at the big show.

9. TRON: Legacy (2010)
Set seven years after the events of TRON (1982), Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), the world’s greatest video game creator, transmits a secret signal from a digital realm. His son, Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), discovers the clue and sets off on a journey to save his long-lost father. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), the reunited father and son team venture through a cyber universe in the hopes of being reunited in the real world.