By Karina Schink
We all know (and love) these classic Disney characters, created by Walt himself, but do you know where your place is among these best of buds? Find out for sure in our quiz!
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By Karina Schink
Villainy reigns under (and above) the sea… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
We’re flying over to San Fransokyo in the latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III, with Hiro, Baymax, and the entire team. Big Hero 6 marks the latest addition to a long lineup of Disney and Pixar characters to join Sora, Goofy, and Donald to fight forces of Darkness. Check out the sneak peek of the highly anticipated game above!
| D23 and Walt Disney Archives September 15, 2018 D23’s Magical Screening Series: Mary Poppins on the Lot October 19, 2018 Lunch with a Disney Legend: Ron Logan October 22, 2018 D23’s Sip and Stroll at Epcot November 16-18, 2018 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse August 23-25, 2019 D23 Expo 2019 Parks August 17, 24, 28, 31 September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 October 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31 Mickey’s Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort August 30-November 12, 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival September 7-October 31, 2018 Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Summer 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland Resort Fall 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at and Walt Disney World Resort |
Studios November 2, 2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in U.S. theaters November 21, 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet opens in U.S. theaters December 19, 2018 Mary Poppins Returns opens in U.S. theaters March 8, 2019 Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel opens in U.S. theaters March 29, 2019 Dumbo opens in U.S. theaters April 19, 2019 Penguins opens in U.S. theaters June 21, 2019 Toy Story 4 opens in U.S. theaters Television September 21, 2018 Elena of Avalor: Song of the Sirenas premieres on Disney Junior (7–8 p.m. EDT/PDT) November 4, 2018 Mickey’s 90th Spectacular airs on ABC (8–10 p.m. EST) |
There’s a war coming, and we’re traveling to the depths of the great, blue sea with our evil-to-the-core crew. Arch-nemeses Mal (Dove Cameron) and Uma (China Anne McClain) face each other in an under-the-sea battle. The latest story in the Descendants universe washes up on shore on Friday, September 28, on Disney Channel.
There was so much to adore about Incredibles 2: Jack Jack cookie nom noms, raccoon fights, precious family moments, and, of course, the evolution of the ultimate cape-hating, world-renowned fashion designer, “Auntie” Edna Mode. Incredibles director (and the delightful voice of Edna) Brad Bird went to Twitter to announce that we’re in for a superpowered inside look at the night that Edna babysat Jack-Jack. Auntie Edna, the all-new short directed by Ted Mathot (Incredibles 2 story supervisor), will be on the in-home release of Incredibles 2, available on Digital on October 23 and Blu-ray on November 6.
The happiest of haunts has increased by one devilishly delectable addition. Halloween is officially here at the Disneyland Resort as evidenced by the debut of a spooktacular gingerbread house, the sweet new centerpiece in the Haunted Mansion. You can check out this terror-ific addition to the attraction from now until early January 2019!
Many wicked things are coming our way in the form of Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween. This programming event kicks off on Monday, October 1, and runs amuck, amuck, amuck! on Halloween night with a frightfully festive marathon of Hocus Pocus. Park your calendar for every frightful feature you want to witness!
This could be the start of something new… High School Musical is back in an all-new way! Get your school supplies in order and pack your backpack, because it’s time to head back to East High with the debut of High School Musical: The Musical, a 10-episode series that will debut on Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service. This documentary-style show will chronicle the drama of high school as it follows a group of East High students who are putting on a stage performance of High School Musical. Keep bopping your way back over here to check back for more news about all things HSM.
Last week, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson and Entertainment Weekly joined together for an exciting first look at the hero herself, Captain Marvel. Discover more about this Super Hero here.
We’re flipping between generations with Disney Channel’s newest comedy series, Sydney to the Max. Set through two different timeframes, this show explores father/daughter duo Max and Sydney Reynolds through flashback scenes between Max and his best friend Leo in the 1990s, juxtaposed against the present-day adventures of Sydney and her best friend Olive. Along with 90’s “relics” such as old VHS camcorders and bleached skater hair, we’ll enjoy watching Max and Sydney as they begin to realize they have much more in common than they originally thought. Catch this lovable and heartwarming show in early 2019 on Disney Channel.
Muppet Babies, Vampirina, and Puppy Dog Pals have all been renewed and picked up for new seasons. Look out for new and hilarious playroom antics of Kermit and his friends in Muppet Babies’ second season, while in the third season of Vampirina, the ghoulishly not-so-scary Vee continues the adventures that began when she was transplanted from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. In season three of Puppy Dog Pals, Bingo and Rolly will come bounding back to try to satisfy their thrill-seeking appetites. Stay tuned for more details about the shows’ returns to Disney Channel and Disney Junior.
Kick it with your family, vacation-style, with Adventures by Disney’s new personalized vacation collection at shopDisney. All of the new merchandise is customizable so you can represent your family in unique style, no matter where you’re adventuring!
shopDisney is capturing the glamor and history of beloved Disney princesses in a brand-new way with the introduction of the Premiere Series, a limited-edition collection that takes inspiration from the runways and red carpets of the year of each princess’ on-screen debut. Launching with Snow White on October 6 (in-store and online), each doll releases every Saturday through November 10 online at 12 a.m. PT and through in-store lottery. Visit shopDisney.com for all the dazzling details.
By Beth Deitchman
Who will win the coveted Mirrorball trophy? Which dancing pair will earn the first “10 from Len”? Those burning questions, and more, will be answered during Season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, which kicks off on Monday, September 24 (8 p.m. ET/PT), but today we’re tapping our toes with excitement. The celebrities who will don their dancing shoes and go toe-to-toe in the ballroom have just been revealed. Here’s the complete list of celebs and their pro partners (in alphabetical order):
Alexis Ren with Alan Bersten
Model and influencer Alexis Ren takes on a new challenge as she competes for the Mirrorball. Alexis is paired with Alan Bersten, who embarks on his third season as a DWTS pro. Could the third time be the charm?
Bobby Bones with Sharna Burgess
He’s a New York Times bestselling author, the host of a syndicated morning radio show, and served as mentor to the Idol hopefuls on the first season of American Idol on ABC. Now country radio host Bobby Bones heads into competition himself, partnering with Sharna Burgess.
Danelle Umstead with Artem Chigvintsev
Paralympic skier Danelle Umstead, who has limited sight due to retinitis pigmentosa, is a three-time medalist who recently competed at this year’s Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Danelle will put on her dancing shoes alongside Artem Chigvintsev.
DeMarcus Ware with Lindsay Arnold
Former NFL linebacker and defensive end DeMarcus Ware has a Super Bowl ring… Lindsay Arnold won the Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball trophy in Season 25 (with Jordan Fisher)… Will they be victorious in the ballroom in Season 27?
Evanna Lynch with Keo Motsepe
Irish-born actress Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, will pair up with Keo Motsepe to practice magic on the dance floor.
Juan Pablo Di Pace with Cheryl Burke
The Buenos Aires-born Juan Pablo may be best known to fans as Fernando on the series Fuller House and as Petros in the feature film Mamma Mia!, but he’s a star of stage as well as screen, with roles in Chicago (in London), Grease (in Italy), and Saturday Night Fever (in Madrid) among his many credits. He’s tripping the light fantastic with two-time DWTS champion Cheryl Burke, who won with Drew Lachey in Season 2 and with Emmitt Smith in Season 3.
Joe “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile with Jenna Johnson
He’s a Bachelor Nation favorite, and now “Grocery Store Joe” is playing a new game. Joe Amabile left The Bachelorette without a rose, but he’s hoping to leave Dancing with the Stars with a Mirrorball trophy. Joe will dance with Jenna Johnson, who was the winner of Dancing with the Stars: Athletes with Adam Rippon.
John Schneider with Emma Slater
Actor John Schneider is best known as one of the “good ol’ boys” on the popular TV series The Dukes of Hazzard, but now he’s trading fancy driving for fancy footwork. John will tango with Emma Slater, DWTS Season 24 winner (with Rashad Jennings).
Mary Lou Retton with Sasha Farber
Mary Lou Retton is no stranger to perfect 10s in the world of gymnastics, and now she’s aiming to see them from the Dancing with the Stars judges. Mary Lou was the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics when she reached this amazing achievement during the 1984 Summer Olympics. She’s going for the Mirrorball alongside Sasha Farber.
Milo Manheim with Witney Carson
We’ve seen him pop and lock as a zombie in Disney’s ZOMBIES, but now we’ll see some new moves from the Disney Channel Original Movie’s star Milo Manheim. Milo is the youngest contestant this season, which sees him paired with Witney Carson, who took home the Mirrorball trophy with her partner Alfonso Ribeiro during Season 19.
Nancy McKeon with Val Chmerkovskiy
The star of the iconic 1980s series The Facts of Life is studying the facts of the ballroom with two-time Mirrorball winner Val Chmerkovskiy (who won alongside Rumer Willis in Season 20 and with Laurie Hernandez in Season 23). Nancy McKeon has been acting since childhood, with credits that range from Fantasy Island and The Love Boat to the Disney Channel favorite Sonny with a Chance.
Nikki Glaser with Gleb Savchenko
Nikki Glaser has appeared in features such as I Feel Pretty and Trainwreck but she is best-known as a stand-up comedian. Quick wit will take a backseat to the quickstep as Nikki partners with Gleb Savchenko for Season 27.
Tinashe with Brandon Armstrong
Tinashe is an actress who has appeared on Two and a Half Men and Empire, as well as a successful recording artist whose hits include “2 On” and “All My Friends.” Her pro partner, Brandon Armstrong, has been part of the troupe since Season 24, but this is his inaugural trip across the ballroom floor in competition.
By Karina Schink
It’s a good time to be a D23 Gold Member. Not only do you get the exclusive discount on D23 Expo 2019 tickets as part of your membership, you also get the chance to celebrate your love for Disney in your hometown! Were you one of the lucky D23 Gold Members to sign up for and receive a special complimentary D23 Party Kit in the mail? All month long, D23 Gold Members are encouraged to throw a D23 party, themed to our pal Mickey. It’s a great chance to celebrate with YOUR pals and show them why you love being a D23 Gold Member. Party Kits are arriving this week and include several items to help get your party started.
Check out what was included in each of the complimentary kits:
Don’t worry—if you missed out on this amazing kit, you can still celebrate with us. Visit D23.com/party all month long for party ideas, downloadable activities, recipes, savings, and more! Don’t forget to follow along from home AND share your party with us online using #D23Party. We’ll be featuring your photos throughout the month. Thanks for being a D23 Gold Member—now let’s celebrate!
By Jocelyn Buhlman
High School Musical fans, getcha head in the game! It’s time to return to East High School with High School Musical: The Musical, a 10-episode series that will debut on Disney’s upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service.
Casting has just begun for this new series that explores the musical mishaps of a group of East High students in a stage performance of… none other than the original High School Musical! The show will be shot in a “documentary”-style format, chronicling the teenage drama of the cast, both on- and off-stage.
Characters include Ricky, the recently dumped class clown who decides to overcome his heartbreak by (what else?) auditioning for the school musical in an attempt to win back his lost love. Unfortunately for Ricky, his ex-girlfriend Nini is a natural performer who’s finally found the courage to also audition for the musical! If you thought that was already dramatic enough, wait until you meet no-nonsense E.J., the son of two lawyers (so that means twice the ambition!) who is not only Ricky’s rival for the big role, but also the rival for Nini’s heart!
The rest of the cast is just as spirited: What’s a High School Musical story without a drama queen? You can bet on “wonderstudy” Gina to channel Sharpay Evans’ flair for theatrics, but with less pink and more ruthlessness. Joining the cast will also be Ricky’s total skater dude BFF Big Red, new student and aspiring songwriter Ashlyn, overly-caffeinated student choreographer Vikram, and the mysterious new drama teacher Miss Jenn.
Start warming up your vocals because each episode will feature a new version of one of the classic songs from High School Musical (and we know you have them all memorized), along with a brand-new original song!
The series will be executive produced by Oliver Goldstick (Pretty Little Liars) and Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-nominated screenwriter Tim Federle (Ferdinand). There’s no premiere date announced yet, but we’ll bop any future news right to the top of your newsfeed as soon as it breaks!
By Karina Schink
So, what’s the news in a galaxy far, far away?… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!
Oga Garra, mysterious alien proprietor, is welcoming all pilots, bounty hunters, smugglers, locals, and galactic travelers to her cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2019.
At Oga’s Cantina at Black Spire Outpost, the spot where all the local rogues will be hiding out, you’ll have to watch your back (unless you’re strong with the force), because you never know who may be lurking around those dark corners.
After you’ve won another round of sabacc, you can also visit RX-24, Star Tours’ most famous first-time pilot who has, perhaps, found a job he’s a bit better suited for. You can catch this droid you’re looking for as he provides musical entertainment that you can only get at the local intergalactic cantina.
We’re definitely over the moon, Tatooine, and Hoth about all things Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and this is just a taste of everything that’s coming to our galaxy much, much closer to home.
| D23 and Walt Disney Archives September 8, 2018 The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23 September 8, 2018 D23’s Magical Screening Series: Mary Poppins at Walt Disney World September 15, 2018 D23’s Magical Screening Series: Mary Poppins on the Lot October 19, 2018 Lunch with a Disney Legend: Ron Logan October 22, 2018 D23’s Sip and Stroll at Epcot November 16-18, 2018 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse August 23-25, 2019 D23 Expo 2019 Parks August 17, 24, 28, 31 September 3, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30 October 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park September 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 29, 31 Mickey’s Halloween Party at the Disneyland Resort August 30-November 12, 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival September 7-October 31, 2018 Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Summer 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland Resort Fall 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at and Walt Disney World Resort |
Studios November 2, 2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in U.S. theaters November 21, 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet opens in U.S. theaters December 19, 2018 Mary Poppins Returns opens in U.S. theaters March 8, 2019 Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel opens in U.S. theaters March 29, 2019 Dumbo opens in U.S. theaters April 19, 2019 Penguins opens in U.S. theaters June 21, 2019 Toy Story 4 opens in U.S. theaters Television September 7, 2018 Stand Up to Cancer telecast on ABC (8 p.m. EDT/PDT) September 21, 2018 Elena of Avalor: Song of the Sirenas premieres on Disney Junior (7–8 p.m. EDT/PDT) November 4, 2018 Mickey’s 90th Spectacular airs on ABC (8–10 p.m. EST) |
E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale will be told in an entirely new way this holiday season in the form of Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and the latest (and last) trailer just debuted this week!
We follow Clara (Mackenzie Foy) on her quest for a one-of-a-kind key to unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. Along the way she encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), as well as the Sugar Plum Fairy (Keira Knightley). Clara must venture across all four realms to return harmony to the unstable world.
Check out the final trailer for Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms above, and get ready to accompany Clara on her adventure when the film opens in U.S. theaters on November 2, 2018.
We’re returning to Wakanda as T’Challa takes center stage in Marvel’s Avengers Assemble: Black Panther’s Quest. T’Challa must defeat new villains and protect his nation once again, but this time he’s getting a little help from some familiar Avengers.
Tune in on Sunday, September 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD, when T’Challa embarks upon brand-new heroic escapades.
Some epic adventures await you as Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea return to Disney Cruise Line. Spanning two Disney cruise ships with sailings across the Caribbean and Bahamas, the special itineraries bring that classic Disney magic to your family vacation.
Star Wars Day at Sea brings that galaxy we know and love to the open sea with an experience that’s truly unlike any other. With you, Jedi, Wookiees, droids, Stormtroopers, and more on board, it’s sure to be a special day-long celebration.
Marvel Day at Sea is jam-packed—from the hull to the stern—with the heroic thrills of the Marvel Universe. You’ll want to summon your inner Super Hero during this all-day event, which includes interactions with some of Marvel’s mightiest.
Get ready to jump to light speed or assemble your team for these very special Days at Sea! Visit Disney Cruise Line to learn more or book your vacation.
Meet Aella, the newest addition to the savanna at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The two-month-old Masai giraffe calf was born on June 29—at five-feet-tall! She’s named after an Amazon warrior, and she’s already proving the name’s a great fit with her brave, bold, and adventurous spirit.
She’s the youngest and smallest giraffe (making her pretty easy to spot), and she’s beginning to explore more and more, venturing a few steps away from her mother, Lily. We’re so excited to see how far she’ll go!
Learn more about Aella and her family here, and officially meet her in her debut video above!
We know you love Disney (we do too!) and that means that you love Disney characters, whether they’re in the park, on film, or on TV! But, now you can experience them in a whole new way: Through augmented reality (AR), your favorite characters will be brought to life as emojis—and you can share them with friends in brand-new exciting ways!
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users will be able to access classic Disney characters (Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, who else?) as well as characters from The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen through the AR Emoji mode on their camera.
These AR Emojis use deep learning and facial recognition technology to map more than 100 facial features, producing a 3-D replica that allows you to create fun, customizable messages for your friends—oh boy!
Originally penned for the Carousel of Progress, the Sherman brothers’ classic “There’s a Great, Big Beautiful Tomorrow” was featured back in May on a special episode of Mission Force One. And now, a new music video debuted for this classic tune, featuring clips from the series’ “The Space Station Situation” episode.
Reacquaint yourself with this Sherman classic by watching the video above!
For the fifth year in a row, Shanghai Disney Resort will participate in the Shanghai Tourism Festival, and this year they’re debuting a brand-new float! “Mouse Party” is a newly designed float that’s led by none other than the mouse, the myth, the legend (and the birthday boy!): Mickey Mouse.
The float, adorned with glowing stars, Mickey-shaped balloons, a huge spinning cake, and an illuminated castle made of party hats will make its debut on Saturday, September 15, at the 2018 Shanghai Tourism Festival’s Grand Opening Parade.
After that, the float will spread its magic a bit further as it crosses the city, bringing the celebration to several areas of Shanghai from September 16 through October 6.
By D23 Team
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By Beth Deitchman
There’s terror-ific news from our friends at Freeform, who decided to make their iconic 13 Nights of Halloween programming event even more spooktacular by bringing us an entire month of our bone-chilling favorite films and specials. Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween programming event kicks off on Monday, October 1, and culminates on Halloween night with a frightfully festive marathon of the Disney classic Hocus Pocus. Along the way you’ll want to mark your calendar for a host of Pixar favorites, such as Monsters, Inc. and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!; and a host of ghosts, with The Haunted Mansion and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas both included on the spine-tingling schedule that just made its de-boo today.
Monday, October 1
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
7:10 p.m. ET/6:10 p.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
8:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
Tuesday, October 2
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Wednesday, October 3
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—Monster House
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Final Girls
Thursday, October 4
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT—Monster House
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Teen Spirit
Friday, October 5
12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT—The Parent Trap (1998)
3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
6:10 p.m. ET/5:10 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
8:20 p.m. ET/7:20 p.m. CT—The Goonies
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Breakfast Club
Saturday, October 6
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—The Parent Trap (1998)
10:10 a.m. ET/9:10 a.m. CT—Monster House
12:20 p.m. ET/11:20 a.m. CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
2:50 p.m. ET/1:50 p.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
4:55 p.m. ET/3:55 p.m. CT—The Goonies
7:35 p.m. ET/6:35 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
9:45 p.m. ET/8:45 p.m. CT—Maleficent (Freeform Premiere)
11:50 p.m. ET/10:50 p.m. CT—Warm Bodies (Freeform Premiere)
Sunday, October 7
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—Monster House
9:10 a.m. ET/8:10 a.m. CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
11:40 a.m. ET/10:40 a.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
1:50 p.m. ET/12:50 p.m. CT—Alice in Wonderland (2010)
4:25 p.m. ET/3:25 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
6:35 p.m. ET/5:35 p.m. CT—Maleficent
8:40 p.m. ET/7:40 p.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) (Freeform Premiere)
11:20 p.m. ET/10:20 p.m. CT—Dark Shadows (2012)
Monday, October 8
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Dark Shadows (2012)
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Clue (1985)
Tuesday, October 9
3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT— Jurassic Park (1993)
6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT—Mrs. Doubtfire
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Warm Bodies
Wednesday, October 10
3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT—The Lost World: Jurassic Park
6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT—Mrs. Doubtfire
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
Thursday, October 11
4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
6:40 p.m. ET/5:40 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
8:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. CT—Despicable Me
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Boxtrolls
Friday, October 12
2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT The Boxtrolls
4:10 p.m. ET/3:10 p.m. CT Disney’s Bolt
6:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. CT Despicable Me
8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT Disney’s Frozen
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Saturday, October 13
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—ParaNorman
9:05 a.m. ET/8:05 a.m. CT—Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame
11:10 a.m. ET/10:10 a.m. CT—Disney’s Bolt
1:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
2:50 p.m. ET/1:50 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—Disney’s Frozen
7:25 p.m. ET/6:25 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
9:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
Sunday, October 14
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
9:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
11:10 a.m. ET/10:10 a.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
1:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
3:25 p.m. ET/2:25 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT—Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic (Freeform Premiere)
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania (Freeform Premiere)
11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT—The Parent Trap (1998)
Monday, October 15
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT—The Parent Trap (1998)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Monster House
Tuesday, October 16
3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT—Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic
4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT—Monster House
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
8:55 p.m. ET/7:55 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Disney’s Mulan
Wednesday, October 17
2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT—Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT—Disney’s Mulan
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
8:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
Thursday, October 18
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT—Dark Shadows (2012)
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Maggie (Freeform Premiere)
Friday, October 19
3:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. CT—Dark Shadows (2012)
6:10 p.m. ET/5:10 p.m. CT—The Goonies
8:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Monster House
Saturday, October 20
7 a.m. ET/6 p.m. CT—Monster House
9:05 a.m. ET/8:05 a.m. CT—ParaNorman
11:10 a.m. ET/10:10 a.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
1:20 p.m. ET/12:20 p.m. CT—The Goonies
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Tim Burton‘s The Nightmare Before Christmas
5:35 p.m. ET/4:35 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
7:40 p.m. ET/6:40 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
9:50 p.m. ET/8:50 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
11:55 p.m. ET/10:55 p.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
Sunday, October 21
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—ParaNorman
9 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT—Spooky Buddies
11:05 a.m. ET/10:05 a.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
1:15 p.m. ET/12:15 p.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
3:20 p.m. ET/2:20 p.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
7:05 p.m. ET/6:05 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
9:15 p.m. ET/8:15 p.m. CT—Maleficent
11:20 p.m. ET/10:20 p.m. CT—Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Monday, October 22
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Maleficent
6:10 p.m. ET/5:10 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
8:20 p.m. ET/7:20 p.m. CT—The Witches of Eastwick (Freeform Premiere)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Warm Bodies
Tuesday, October 23
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
6:10 p.m. ET/5:10 p.m. CT—The Witches of Eastwick
8:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Monster House
Wednesday, October 24
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic
5 p.m. ET/4 p.m. CT—Monster House
7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Spooky Buddies
Thursday, October 25
4 p.m. ET/3 p.m. CT—Jurassic Park (1993)
7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Final Girls
Friday, October 26
12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT—Jurassic Park (1993)
3:35 p.m. ET/2:35 p.m. CT—The Lost World: Jurassic Park
6:40 p.m. ET/5:40 p.m. CT—The Haunted Mansion (2003)
8:50 p.m. ET/7:50 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Teen Spirit
Saturday, October 27
7 a.m. ET/8 a.m. CT—Dark Shadows (2012)
9:40 a.m. ET/8:40 a.m. CT—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
12:20 p.m. ET/11:20 a.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
4:40 p.m. ET/3:40 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
6:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
9:20 p.m. ET/8:20 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
11:25 p.m. ET/10:25 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
11:55 p.m. ET/10:55 p.m. CT—ParaNorman
Sunday, October 28
7 a.m. ET/6 a.m. CT—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
9:40 a.m. ET/8:40 a.m. CT—The Addams Family
11:50 a.m. ET/10:50 a.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
4:35 p.m. ET/3:35 p.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University
7:05 p.m. ET/6:05 p.m. CT—Hotel Transylvania
9:10 p.m. ET/8:10 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
11:20 p.m. ET/10:20 p.m. CT—The Goonies
Monday, October 29
4:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. CT—The Goonies
7:10 p.m. ET/6:10 p.m. CT—Disney’s Big Hero 6
9:20 p.m. ET/8:20 p.m. CT—25th Anniversary Release—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
Tuesday, October 30
2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT—Disney’s Big Hero 6
4:40 p.m. ET/3:40 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
6:45 p.m. ET/5:45 p.m. CT—Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
8:25 p.m. ET/7:25 p.m. CT — Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
8:55 p.m. ET/7:55 p.m. CT—The Addams Family (1991)
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Warm Bodies
Wednesday, October 31
7:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
11 a.m. ET/10 a.m. CT—Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!
11:30 a.m. ET/10:30 a.m. CT—Decorating Disney: Halloween Magic
Hocus Pocus Marathon
12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
2:40 p.m. ET/1:40 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
4:45 p.m. ET/3:45 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
6:50 p.m. ET/5:50 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
8:55 p.m. ET/7:55 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
12 a.m. ET/11 p.m. CT—Hocus Pocus
By D23 Team
Ask any National Football League player, and they will tell you: There’s something special about Monday Night Football.
It’s been that way ever since the iconic program debuted on ABC in 1970. Monday night and professional football go together like Packer green and yellow, Cowboy blue and white, or Raider black and silver. Football on Monday night is the perfect play in the playbook.
The 49th season of Monday Night Football will kick off on ESPN with a doubleheader on Monday, September 10, beginning at 7:10 ET showcasing the new-look New York Jets—featuring USC rookie Sam Darnold—versus the Detroit Lions and their virtuoso quarterback, Matthew Stafford. Then it’s off to the Oakland Coliseum—known to Raider Nation as “The Black Hole”—for the intriguing matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Oakland Raiders, the latter now head coached by former ESPN football analyst Jon Gruden, who returns to coaching this year after nine seasons in the broadcasting booth.
This year, ESPN unveils a dynamic new NFL commentary team featuring play-by-play voice Joe Tessitore, analysts Jason Witten and Anthony “Booger” McFarland and sideline reporter Lisa Salters. Tessitore and Witten will be in the booth, while McFarland will bring a new perspective to the game each week as the first field-level analyst for professional football’s signature series. He’ll be spirited up and down the sidelines by a motorized cart equipped with a platform where he will be seated 10 feet above the field, providing incredible, over-the-line-of-scrimmage views for each snap—and more.
And to put it mildly, the new team at ESPN is definitely ready for some football.
“Booger and Jason are my dream team,” says Tessitore, who has nearly 20 seasons under his belt as a premier broadcaster of college football on ESPN and ABC. “With Boog and Witt, it was the chemistry and knowing we have only scratched the surface of what it will become. They felt like brothers or best friends in the booth with me. It has been effortless with them. This dynamic of having the field-level hovering analyst and the classic booth analyst is already revealing new dynamics that we’re liking [in pre-season games]. There’s a phrase I’ve been using during our preparations for the regular season: ‘joyful craftsmen.’ We love the craft of broadcasting football and being as knowledgeable as we can be, but we’re also very joyful, we’re very passionate about football and we really appreciate our opportunity to be doing this.”
Adds two-time Super Bowl champion McFarland, “If you watched me cover college football, you know there are two things I don’t normally like,” he says, “heights and cold weather! But seriously, it’s an outstanding view from where I sit and you see the game from a different perspective. They didn’t tell me at times I would be 10 feet in the air, so I’m trying my best not to look down, but it’s a distinctly different vantage point to take in a game, and it’s great for seeing the communications between, say, safeties and corners, linebackers and safeties. I think our audience is going to love it.”
For the new kid in town, former 15-year Dallas Cowboy tight-end great Jason Witten, who ranks fourth all-time in NFL history with 1,152 receptions, being selected to join the Monday Night Football team was nothing less than humbling. “Growing up, it was a night I looked forward to every week. I am honored and humbled to join this team. To play for the Cowboys for 15 years and then transition to the best job in American broadcasting, I know how fortunate I am. I know how much work goes into it, and the expectations that ESPN, the National Football League and Monday Night Football are all about.”
A versatile and accomplished reporter with more than two decades of experience, Lisa Salters returns for her seventh season of Monday Night Football. “I know it sounds kind of obnoxious, but it’s just so much fun to work with these guys. I remember how I felt my first Monday Night game… I was nervous, I was scared, and I had been doing television for 25 years, but still, I knew that this is Monday Night Football; it’s iconic and the biggest stage you can be on in sports. So I sent the guys a text [before the first pre-season game] just to say, ‘If you’re anything like me, I know you’re probably a little amped up now, but you’ve earned the right to start the next chapter of Monday Night Football history. My advice for them is to go out and be great, not just good.”
And talk about a lineup of classic Monday night matchups! How’s this? Schedule highlights include the aforementioned Rams tangling with the Kansas City Chiefs in Mexico City on November 19. Throw in appearances by both 2018 Super Bowl teams—New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles—and 11 of 12 playoff teams from 2017. All MNF games will be streamed live on all devices, including mobile phones, via the ESPN App.
“I think the schedule sets up wonderfully,” Tessitore adds. “Obviously, our first game is probably the best of opening weekend, with the return of Jon Gruden and the Raiders going against one of the most loaded rosters in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams could be the team in the NFC, Gruden’s return to “The Black Hole,” unbelievable stories, unbelievable game. We have great quarterback matchups, including Jimmy Garoppolo at Aaron Rodgers (San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers) in the middle of the schedule. As we get deeper in the season, our games will have big playoff implications.”
In the end, Tessitore says that “constant communication” between broadcasters is what will seal the deal for MNF in 2018. “Is there anything I can do better for you? How did this feel, how did that feel? That’s basically what I’ve done for 20-plus years with every crew I’ve been on.”
Adds McFarland, “Witt and I both played a team sport, we both played football, but we had different roles. I was a defensive player, a great athlete, and Witt was a slow tight end! We both had different roles we had to fill. That helps us now. We’re still on the same team, but we have different roles, different vantage points, different viewpoints. We work individually to help our team, collectively, to put the best product on the air.”
| Sept. 10 | 7:10 p.m. | New York Jets at Detroit Lions |
| 10:15 p.m. | Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders | |
| Sept. 17 | 8:15 p.m. | Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears |
| Sept. 24 | 8:15 p.m. | Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Oct. 1 | 8:15 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos |
| Oct. 8 | 8:15 p.m. | Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints |
| Oct. 15 | 8:15 p.m. | San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers |
| Oct. 22 | 8:15 p.m. | New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons |
| Oct. 29 | 8:15 p.m. | New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills |
| Nov. 5 | 8:15 p.m. | Tennessee Titans at Dallas Cowboys |
| Nov. 12 | 8:15 p.m. | New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers |
| Nov. 19 | 8:15 p.m. | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams (Mexico City) |
| Nov. 26 | 8:15 p.m. | Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans |
| Dec. 3 | 8:15 p.m. | Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles |
| Dec. 10 | 8:15 p.m. | Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks |
| Dec. 17 | 8:15 p.m. | New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers |
| Dec. 24 | 8:15 p.m. | Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders |
| Jan. 5–6 | TBD | NFL Wild Card Playoff Game |
*All times ET
What’s this? The Pumpkin King himself, Danny Elfman, just announced that he will return to the Hollywood Bowl on October 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. to perform his bone-chilling role of Jack Skellington for an amazing live-to-film performance of the holiday-colliding classic, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, in honor of the film’s 25th anniversary. Travel to Halloweentown with an immersive experience that includes live scenery projections, live orchestra, spectacular guest artists, and an all-star cast.
You’re in for a real trick-or-treat: Joining Elfman will be other original cast members including Catherine O’Hara (Sally) and Ken Page (Oogie Boogie) to give you a ghoulishly good reason to celebrate Halloween! Joining the classically creepy cast is conductor John Mauceri, founding director of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, who will once again lead the full orchestra and choir as they perform the film’s classic score and cherished songs live-to-picture.
Through the magic of projection mapping, the award-winning creative studio Mousetrappe will return to create breathtaking living scenery projected onto the façade of the iconic Hollywood Bowl, making the event a constantly evolving extension of the film and music. This will be Mousetrappe’s second live-to-picture event at the Hollywood Bowl, following Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Concert earlier this year, which marked the first time that 90 minutes of original content had been created for video projection mapping on the surface of the iconic Los Angeles amphitheater.
D23 Members have another reason to spell-o-brate: You can purchase early bird tickets on Friday, September 7 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. General admission tickets go on sale Saturday, September 8, at 10 a.m. via all Ticketmaster outlets. To purchase by phone, call (800) 745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com and use the presale code DISNEYJACK.