ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney Returns May 20—Plus More in News Briefs

May 8, 2020

By Courtney Potter

Gather the Family for the Return of ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney

Get the popcorn ready—ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney is returning to the airwaves for several consecutive Wednesday nights, beginning May 20! Four fabulously beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in primetime on ABC, beginning with the broadcast world debut of Disney’s Academy Award®-nominated Moana on Wednesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. EDT.

Additional titles include Marvel Studios’ Thor: The Dark World (Wednesday, May 27), and the Oscar-winning films Up from Disney and Pixar (Wednesday, June 3) and Disney’s Big Hero 6 (Wednesday, June 10).

The return of The Wonderful World of Disney is part of #DisneyMagicMoments—Disney’s way of bringing magic into homes all over the world during these unprecedented times… And don’t forget: You can find all manner of fun with our pals over at DisneyMagicMoments.com, including tons of entertaining stories, amazing videos, and cool activities from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic!

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

Well, we’ve made it to the first full weekend of May, and there’s a lot to look forward on the screen of your choice. Check out a brand-new episode of the adorable Disney+ cooking series Be Our Chef debuting on Friday (May 8) night, and let’s not forget The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II—with new celebs being added as we speak—airing this Sunday, May 10 (which is also Mother’s Day; don’t forget!). For more info, click here.

Join the Freeform Class of 2020 with Upcoming Funday Event

Calling all grads! (And family and friends of grads too, of course.) Freeform will honor 2020 graduates with their first-ever Funday: Class of 2020 programming event, May 16 and 17.

With graduation celebrations canceled across the country due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Freeform is celebrating the Class of 2020 with grad-themed programming and new content—sharing lots of pomp-and-circumstanced fun across their social channels (using the hashtag #FreeformClassof2020), as well as through a live ticker giving students nationwide a moment to shine. The ticker will run the names of 2020 graduates throughout the whole weekend!

Additionally, the network be joining many others—including ABC—in airing the telecast of Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, hosted by LeBron James (and featuring grown-ish producer and star Yara Shahidi) on Saturday, May 16, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT.

To learn more about Funday: Class of 2020—and to submit a name to run in that cool on-air graduation ticker—visit Freeform.com/FreeformClassof2020.

Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write New Star Wars Film

One of the biggest pieces of news to come out of this week’s fabulous May the Fourth celebrations had to do with a certain Academy Award®-winning writer… Taika Waititi (Oscar winner for best adapted screenplay for Jojo Rabbit)—who recently directed the season finale of Disney+’s The Mandalorian—will find himself in a galaxy far, far away yet again, as he directs and co-writes a new Star Wars movie. Read more about it right here at D23.com.

Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally Reunited—Virtually!

Fans of the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally were delighted as all get-out when series stars Ross Lynch, Laura Marano, Raini Rodriguez, and Calum Worthy reunited (in a safe, socially distant way—with Calum originating from Vancouver and Ross, Raini, and Laura from Los Angeles) for an interview moderated by E! News’ Lilliana Vazquez via Zoom. The four stars reminisced about their experiences during production of the series, which wrapped five whole years ago. (Time flies, right?!) The fun reunion is available on the E! News website…

Austin & Ally premiered in December 2011, and for four seasons followed the improbable partnership between two polar opposites—Austin, an extroverted musician/singer and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter—and their two best friends, Trish and Dez. It’s available for streaming now on Disney+!

Disney+ Orders New R.L. Stine-Based Series Just Beyond

Big news from the world of Disney+, especially if you enjoy the work of legendary children’s author R.L. Stine: They’ve just ordered a series based on Stine’s Just Beyond graphic novels! Read more about what you can expect from the eight-episode series, created and written by Seth Grahame-Smith (writer of The Lego Batman Movie and author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), by clicking here.

Bring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Life at Home with New Droid Depot App

Looking to continue this week’s May the Fourth shenanigans just a little while longer? (Okay, who are we kidding? It’s kinda how we live on the daily.) Then you’ll be pleased to learn there’s a new way to interact with custom BB-series or R-series astromech droid units from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…

This week saw the release of the new Droid Depot mobile app, available for free download at the App Store and Google Play; the galactic, interactive experience allows Jedi, Sith Lords, and Rebels alike to link up and program their droids; customize them by name; see their profiles; and pilot them on a virtual path around their home, activating sounds—including some favorite galactic jams by DJ R3X at Oga’s Cantina—and maneuvers along the way. Users can also activate strategy mode and play a game of tic-tac-toe with your droid (in easy or difficult modes).

The free mobile app is available for iPhone® and Android™ smartphones. And for the first time, pre-built versions of BB-8 and R2-D2 interactive remote control droids from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are now available (for a limited time, and while supplies last) on shopDisney.com.

7 Titles on Disney+ to Watch on Mother’s Day

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

By Savannah Salazar

This Mother’s Day, plan a fun night-in with a movie to celebrate the special mother figure in your life. From heartfelt films to those that make you laugh out loud, we’ve gathered up a few titles on Disney+ for you and your mom to watch this weekend:

Brave
As the daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), Merida wants to escape their overbearing expectations and carve out her own path in life. After defying an age-old custom by refusing to marry any suitors from the neighboring clans, Merida gets help from a mysterious witch (voiced by Julie Walters) who accidentally turns her mother into a bear. Merida must seek to repair her broken relationship with her mother and reverse the curse before it’s too late.

Dumbo
When you recall Dumbo, there are probably two distinct moments that come into your mind: the elation of seeing the elephant fly and the heart-breaking moment between Dumbo and his mother. But with every heartbreak, Dumbo also has moments of hope and exuberant fun. This classic Walt Disney film is a heartfelt tale great for the whole family.

The Sound of Music
An ode to the great step-mothers of the world. Maria von Trapp (Julie Andrews) graces the screen with an exuberant energy and a transcendent voice that helps the Von Trapp family rediscover joy for music. The heartfelt Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical is a perfect choice (and one of our favorite things) to watch this Mother’s Day.

Frozen 2
Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) may have lost their mother too soon, but a mother’s love knows no bounds, as Queen Iduna’s (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood) impact is felt all throughout the sisters’ lives. Frozen 2 begins with Iduna singing a wistful ballad to her daughters, setting the stage for what’s to come. The secrets of their mother’s past coalesce with Anna and Elsa’s journey as Elsa ventures to seek the truth about herself, her powers and the mysterious voice calling to her in the unknown.

DuckTales (2019)
While we totally suggest watching the entire series, for Mother’s Day we recommend a trio of episodes in season two: “Whatever Happened to Della Duck?!,” “The Golden Spear,” and “Nothing Can Stop Della Duck!” Fans of DuckTales have always wondered about Huey, Dewey and Louie’s origins, and the team behind DuckTales expertly revealed the answer with the extraordinary introduction of Della Duck (voiced by Paget Brewster)—the determined, loving and mistake-prone mother of the boys.

Coco
From your mamá to your abuela and bisabuela, Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate every important caregiver in your life. In Disney and Pixar’s effervescent film, a young musician named Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez) accidentally stumbles on an adventure of a lifetime (no pun intended) in the Land of the Dead. There, he intends to uncover the mysteries behind his family history. So, when you’re looking for something to watch this weekend, recuerda Coco!

Halloweentown
The Cromwell women are known for their fantastical power, but it’s not until Marnie’s (Kimberly Brown) 13th birthday that she even discovers her family history, thus the truth that she is a witch. Her grandma Agatha Cromwell (Debbie Reynolds) reveals this and more by telling Marnie, and her brother and sister, about Halloweentown, a city where magical beings and creatures live. Halloweentown may not be the typical or “normal” choice for a Mother’s Day movie, but as Aggie says, “being normal is vastly overrated!”

History at Work: Disney Insider Goes Inside the Walt Disney Archives

May 8, 2020June 24, 2021

By Robert Maxhimer, Walt Disney Archives

One of the greatest benefits of developing and producing exhibitions for the Walt Disney Archives is having access to the seemingly endless resources from the rich and timeless history of The Walt Disney Company’s last 97 years. In fact, one of our greatest challenges in curating exhibitions is how to develop a theme that will allow us to tell a story that is not only focused and concise, but also incorporates as many of the iconic assets within our collections as possible. For me, to be honest, it’s like being a kid in a candy store…

The Archives’ most recent exhibition, Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic, is the product of more than two years of development and countless hours of hard work by the department’s staff. Originally curated as an exhibition for Japanese audiences and designed to tour Japan for 18 months, it was recently reworked to engage our American audience for a brand-new domestic tour.

The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA, was quickly identified as the first stop on this new tour and for good reason. With a reputation as being one of the top museums in Southern California and located in close proximity to the Archives, it was clear that the Bowers was the perfect choice as our first venue.

As the opening of the exhibition grew close, the Archives was approached by the production team for a new show on Disney+, Disney Insider. The docuseries “pulls back the curtain” on various Disney attractions, films, and events from across The Walt Disney Company, allowing audiences to see how so much of the “Disney magic” is made. It was a great opportunity for the Walt Disney Archives to showcase all of the time, effort, and passion that it takes to install an exhibition of this size. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet and incorporating more than 400 original objects, this is one of the largest exhibitions the Walt Disney Archives has ever produced, and the Disney Insider team was there to capture the installation from beginning to end.

On May 8, be sure to watch Disney Insider to check out all of the action and get a glimpse of our newest touring exhibition, Inside the Walt Disney Archives; 50 Years of Preserving the Magic, exclusively on Disney+.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend

May 7, 2020

By Savannah Salazar

Looking for a helping of Disney magic this weekend? We’ve got you covered! This Friday, tune in to a brand-new episode of Be Our Chef, as two families make some delicious Disney-inspired dishes. The following day, gather the family for the hilariously heartwarming The Parent Trap, playing on Freeform. And of course, we didn’t forget Mother’s Day! Spend it with the ones you love, singing your heart out to the next installment of The Disney Family Singalong premiering on ABC. Check out these titles and more this weekend:

Be Our Chef—Friday, May 8 on Disney+
If you’re looking for cooking inspiration, indulge in Be Our Chef hosted by Angela Kinsey. In the brand-new episode, “Anyone Can Cook,” the Perez and Wells families compete to create their own reimagining of the Ratatouille dish. Plus, both families explore the French Pavilion at Epcot to test out the culinary wonders of the park.

Elena of Avalor—Friday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
In the upcoming episode, “Sweetheart’s Day,” Armando (voiced by Joe Nunez) celebrates the special day by coming up with an idea to impress Marlena (voiced by Latin GRAMMY^® Award-winner Gaby Moreno), only to accidentally cast a spell causing the entire town to sing. Along with Moreno, Kether Donohue guest stars as Flo.

The Parent Trap (1998)—Saturday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Directed by Nancy Myers, The Parent Trap follows identical twins Hallie and Annie (both played by Lindsay Lohan), who meet for the first time at Camp Walden and hatch a scheme to reunite their mom (a fashion designer in London) and dad (a vineyard owner in Napa Valley). Dennis Quaid stars as their father Nick Parker with Natasha Richardson starring as their mother Elizabeth James.

Freaky Friday (2003)—Sunday, May 10, at 9:40 a.m. ET/PT on Freeform
Spend Mother’s Day with a classic tale of a mother-daughter switcharoo. Directed by Mark Waters, the 2003 iteration of Freaky Friday follows the strained relationship between single mother Tess Coleman (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lindsay Lohan). After a night gone wrong, the two wake up to discover they have switched bodies. Freaky Friday also stars Harold Gould as Grandpa Alan, Chad Michael Murray as Jake and Mark Harmon as Tess’s fiancé Ryan.

The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II—Sunday, May 10, at 7 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
You sang to your heart’s content with the first volume of The Disney Family Singalong, and now—just in time for Mother’s Day—ABC delivering Volume II. Ryan Seacrest returns to host the second installment of the singalong featuring performances by Idina Menzel, Ben Platt, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Josh Gad, and more!

Leslie Kay Shares Her Top Tips for Dressing with Disney Magic at Home

May 7, 2020

By the D23 Team

Disney characters wear iconic costumes that inspire us to dress our best, even if we are just hanging out at our houses! “DisneyBounding,” or taking inspiration from Disney characters in your everyday outfits, was pioneered by author and influencer Leslie Kay—and now, she’s written a book that walks readers through every step of the DisneyBounding process. It also shows Disney fans and beyond that DisneyBounding is not just about playing dress up—it’s about community and discovering who you are—and expressing it through the intersection of Disney and fashion. Check out DisneyBound: Dress Disney and Make It Fashion to learn how to become a DisneyBounding expert!

We had the chance to chat with Kay and get some tips on DisneyBounding at home, finding inspiration, and snapping that perfect outfit photo:

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club: How do you find your inspiration for Disney bounds?
Leslie Kay (LK): Between new seasonal fashion trends and Disney’s stacked calendar of new releases, promotional events, and film anniversaries… there is always something exciting around the corner. There’s an infinite number of ways to create one character, and there is inspiration everywhere!

D23: What kind of DisneyBounds do you think would be most fun to do at home?
LK: My answer for this is pretty similar to my answer on an average day—whatever makes you the happiest! If getting dolled up and dressed in your vintage best is what makes you happy… do that! If you’re just wanting to find a cute way to add a little Disney magic to your loungewear… take a look at the colors you have and the characters they remind you of. Expressing yourself through Disney and fashion—however it speaks to you, through your own personal style—is what this is all about.

D23: What kind of characters have you been drawn to bounding as lately?
LK: Just about any character that suits a pair of jeans. Putting on a pair of jeans feels like “dressing up” now—as it’s different from my usual sweatpants or PJs. Lots of Ian Lightfoot, Fix-It Felix, Genie… and even a little Cinderella and Anna!

D23: Do you have advice for your readers on how to “shop their closet” for new Disney bound ideas?
LK: I recommend starting with looking at the colors that exist in your closet. For me… I wear a lot of black, so when I want to do a quick at-home bound, I start thinking of Maleficent, Ursula, Edna Mode. If you have a lot of pink… you may have Piglet, Aurora, or Cheshire Cat hiding in there. You can also take a look at fun accessories you have. I find it’s the accessories that help to make a bound pop—as they act as your props. You never know what characters have been hiding in your closet all along!

D23: What’s the most creative way you’ve used a piece of clothing for a DisneyBound? 
LK: Beyond myself, I love to see the creative ways the DisneyBound community uses clothing to get really creative. That’s the fun of it all—there are SO MANY different personal styles so you’ll get many different takes of the same character—using items they would normally wear to bring out a particular aspect of a character that the person next to them might not. For instance… a grey v-neck top is a great silhouette for Meeko, because of his natural V shape in his markings. Or, a white infinity scarf is a great way to bring out the white fluff around Thumper’s neck. There’s just so many unique ways that bounders use their clothes to recreate Disney characters. It’s a lot of fun.

D23: Do you have any recommendations for taking an at-home photo shoot of your Disney bound? 
LK: One thing I have been seeing A LOT of (and I’m not getting paid to say this), is bounders using Disney+ to help them create a themed background. They decorate their living rooms to match their bound and then pull the film up on the screen to really help pull the scene together.

The Disney+ Original Prop Culture Takes a New and Unique Look at Favorite Disney Films

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

By Jim Frye

Two moments in particular stick out for Dan Lanigan from the production of Prop Culture, the new Disney+ Original where the enthusiastic collector explores the history and warehouses of The Walt Disney Company, along with the Walt Disney Archives, searching for some of the most iconic and beloved props from Disney’s storied past. “The first moment is sitting down with Rick Moranis,” he says, almost reverentially, a nod to Moranis’ long hiatus from entertainment. Moranis cemented his comedy-legend status with such films as Ghostbusters, Little Shop of Horrors, Spaceballs and Strange Brew, but it was his portrayal as Wayne Szalinski, a nutty inventor in Disney’s 1989 hit Honey I Shrunk the Kids, that forever endeared him to Disney fans.

“He hasn’t really sat down with anybody in a really long time,” says Lanigan. “I was very nervous. We just had a great conversation. And as much as I love Honey I Shrunk the Kids, one of my favorite films is also Strange Brew, which he and Dave Thomas directed. He was just super interesting and enlightening.”

The new Disney+ series highlights a classic Disney film each episode; featuring cinematic artifacts and the stories behind the objects, along with the artists and crafts people who brought them to life.

For example, in the sixth episode, viewers will enter the wardrobe as Lanigan examines some of the most memorable artifacts from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He travels to San Diego Comic-Con and shares a pair of swords with WETA Workshop founder Sir Richard Taylor, then examines the White Queen’s sleigh with actor Kiran Shah. He follows that by exploring the details behind the movie’s mythical creatures with fabrication department supervisor Beth Hathaway and Academy Award®-winning makeup effects artist Howard Berger. Lanigan then tops it off with a visit to the Walt Disney Archives with director Andrew Adamson to discuss the wardrobe and a Mr. Tumnus statue.

“I’ve been reaching out and talking to producers and directors and prop masters for years,” says Lanigan, his boyish enthusiasm barely concealed, “but to do it specially for Disney films—that’s what’s super exciting about this series. We’ll be seeing some cool props and pieces I didn’t even know existed.”

In another episode, Lanigan turns his obsession on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which is where he experienced the second moment that sticks out from the season. “Having a shave and haircut with Christopher Lloyd was really fun,” he says. “And showing him his Judge Doom costume, and seeing how much he really wanted to put it back on and get back into character… it was super, super cool! Every episode has its own special thing.”

Lanigan’s Prop Culture journey also takes him to the home studio of Disney Legend Andreas Deja for a lesson on how animated characters were drawn over live-action frames, before he examines concept art with Disney animators Chris Buck and Mike Giaimo as they describe Roger Rabbit’s earliest days. During the episode, stunt coordinator Charlie Croughwell makes a discovery in the desert while Academy Award-winning mechanical effects supervisor George Gibbs demonstrates some of the inventive methods the film’s effects team used to create the illusion of animated characters on a live set. We then meet Charles Fleischer, the voice of Roger Rabbit.

Fans also get to join Lanigan on a special road trip adventure to discover the secrets of iconic props from The Muppet Movie. He visits Jim Henson Studios for an interview with Chairman Brian Henson, then meets up with Drew Struzan, the painter responsible for the original movie poster (Struzan also did many of the iconic Star Wars posters). Viewers will see what goes into dressing fashion diva Miss Piggy with designers Calista Hendrickson and Amy Van Gilder. Then, in Portland, Lanigan searches for a missing prop that was believed to be lost to the sands of time. Back east at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York, Lanigan explores their extensive Henson exhibit before heading back to the west coast for a chat with voice actor and puppeteer Dave Goelz. Of course, it wouldn’t really be a Muppet Movie episode without that special rainbow connection, courtesy of songwriter Paul Williams (and Kermit’s legendary banjo)!

Lanigan says that creating this series has been a dream for him, and even though a second season has not yet been discussed, he has his wish list already prepped. “If we are lucky enough to get a second season, my personal favorites would be Dragonslayer,” he says. “There’s a lot of really great history there. And I’d love to work on Raiders of the Lost Ark, of course. I’ve been collecting Indiana Jones material for many, many years—it’s one of the first movies I collected as a prop collector. We’ll see if that can happen. Also, Star Wars would be great. Then maybe Edward Scissorhands. There’s also a lot of really great Fox films that we’d love to do as well.”

All eight episodes of Prop Culture are streaming now, only on Disney+!

Disney+ Orders New Series Just Beyond, Inspired by R.L. Stine’s Graphic Novels

May 7, 2020

By Zach Johnson

The latest news from Disney+ is giving us goosebumps! The streaming service has ordered the eight-episode series Just Beyond from writer and executive producer Seth Grahame-Smith. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, the horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine, was created by Grahame-Smith, who famously blended horror and comedy as author of the novels Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and the screenwriter of the films Tim Burton’s Dark Shadows, The Lego Batman Movie and The Saint.

“I grew up watching Twilight Zone reruns and the original Amazing Stories with my parents,” says Grahame-Smith. “I’ve always wanted to make a genre anthology series that families could enjoy together, and do it in a way that delivered for kids and adults alike. R.L. Stine has been a part of millions of childhoods, and Disney+ has already proven itself as a place that knows how to make high-quality shows for the whole family. I couldn’t be more excited to be working with both of them.”

“Back in the day, we had a Goosebumps HorrorLand attraction at Walt Disney World,” says Stine. “It was one of the thrills of my life. Now I’m thrilled to be back with Disney for the TV series based on my graphic novels. Writing Just Beyond for BOOM! Studios has been a joy from the beginning, and I’m so happy to have the wonderful screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith bring the series to life on Disney+. How lucky can I be?”

A writers room for Just Beyond is being assembled and the series is expected to debut on Disney+ in the fall of 2021. Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg will be producing the series through their KatzSmith Productions banner.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney twenty-three Celebrates 50 Years of the Walt Disney Archives

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020

By the D23 Team

This June, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney Archives—and what better way to kick off the celebration than with a new issue of Disney twenty-three? In our summer 2020 issue, available exclusively to our D23 Gold Members, film critic and historian Leonard Maltin explores five remarkable decades of preserving Disney’s most beloved treasures, starting with what was once a one-man operation run out of an office in the Animation Building on The Walt Disney Studios lot to what has grown into a dedicated team of 30 staff members and a model for archives around the world. Dive in to a closer look at how the Archives serves as a vital resource for writers, directors, and, of course, Disney fans.

It’s once again time to play the music, and it’s time to light the lights. With the premiere of the new series Muppets Now coming soon to Disney+, the team bringing the show to life takes Disney twenty-three behind the scenes for a heartfelt look at the show. And Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy sit down for an exclusive interview to talk about their return to the screen—and the importance of Miss Piggy, of course.

Plus, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Dame Judi Dench, Josh Gad, and newcomer Ferdia Shaw discuss adapting the YA phenomenon Artemis Fowl into an epic feature, premiering this June on Disney+. Director and producer Don Hahn pens an essay on the making of his moving Howard Ashman documentary Howard for Disney+, and illuminates the inside story of the award-winning lyricist responsible for some of Disney’s most beloved songs. And Secret Society of Second-Born Royals star Skylar Astin reveals his Disneyland favorites, with photos shot exclusively for Disney twenty-three earlier this year at the resort.

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

Brian Henson takes us on the set of the out-of-this-world Disney+ talk show Earth to Ned, complete with a celebrity-obsessed alien charged with destroying the planet
Film historian Dan Lanigan gives us an insider look at the making of Prop Culture, his fascinating new Disney+ series that looks at iconic props from timeless films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mary Poppins
From The Sound of Music to The Reluctant Dragon, 10 must-see Disney+ movies selected by members of the Walt Disney Archives team
Dazzling then-and-now Disneyland park photographs—plus an array of classic merchandise—in honor of the park’s 65th anniversary
Regular features including From the Desk of, By the Numbers, Character Analysis, D Society, and Ask the Walt Disney Archives

These Mickey Mouse-Themed Ray-Ban Sunglasses Will Add Disney Magic to Your Summer Style

May 6, 2020

Ray-Ban sunglasses are a timeless and cool fashion staple certain to add a summertime flair to any outfit—and what Disney fan wouldn’t want a pair decorated in honor of Mickey Mouse himself? This
Ray-Ban x Disney collaboration is a magical take on one of the best-selling Ray-Ban shades, the Justin, and is now available on the Sunglass Hut website.

Featuring NEW Mickey Mouse character art and limited-edition engraving on the temples, the Justin Mickey model is the latest addition to the Ray-Ban x Disney collection. This black frame features polarized lenses and comes in a standard Ray‐Ban case inside the exclusive Ray-Ban x Disney box, along with an authenticity card.

Limited quantities available—click here to add a pair to your summer wardrobe today!

Get Early Access to the May Limited-Edition Mickey

May 6, 2020May 11, 2020

The May Limited-Edition Movie Star Disney Mickey Mouse Plush is SOLD OUT! Check back next month for the announcement of June’s plush theme and the date and time for the sale launch on Amazon.

NOTE:

D23 Members will continue to be among the first to be notified about each month’s theme and have an opportunity to order the month’s design.
Each month, D23 will provide Members with advance notice of the date the plush will be available for purchase on Amazon.com.
On Monday, May 11, at 9 a.m. PST,visit this page on D23.com for the link to purchase the Movie Star Mickey Mouse plush.
Please Note: You must be signed in as a D23 Member to access the link to purchase. Click “Sign In” at the top of the page.
Please note extremely limited quantities of the plush will be available on Amazon.com.
Extended delivery time: Amazon is temporarily prioritizing the delivery of some items in order to serve their customers in need and ensure the safety of their associates. As a result, some delivery times are longer than usual.

Movie Star Mickey Mouse

Commemorate the Year of the Mouse with this Limited-Edition Disney Movie Star Mickey Mouse Plush. The fifth of 12 collectible large plush in the series, this exclusive Mickey Mouse celebrates the month of May. Mickey stands 16 inches tall and is made of deluxe mixed-materials featuring a collage of Mickey’s most famous roles, and embroidered details. Mickey features a commemorative gold and satin foot patch and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. He even comes in a window box featuring special Year of the Mouse packaging that’s ideal for collectors. The Year of the Mouse Movie Star Mickey Mouse plush makes the perfect gift for Disney fans of all ages. Collect all 12 of these commemorative Mickey Mouse plushes. Ages 3+.

Mickey Mouse is an international movie star whose popularity has crossed all cultural and language barriers for more than 90 years. The excitement of more than 100 Mickey Mouse shorts (120 to be exact!) was promoted on countless movie posters, each giving the adoring public a preview of the fun, laughter, and adventures that made Mickey Mouse the most beloved character in the world.

Special Edition Movie Star Mickey Mouse Plush celebrates the month of May.

Continue to watch every month for a brand-new Mickey plush design announcement! For more Disney favorites, visit amazon.com/Disney for a full assortment of products.