The New Live Action Dumbo Teaser Trailer Soars to New Heights

By Jocelyn Buhlman

In March 2019, a beloved story will take flight again. This morning, the brand-new teaser trailer for Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, gave us our first sneak peek into the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished, and dreams take flight.

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Starring Danny DeVito as circus owner Max Medici, the movie follows Medici as he enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children, Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins), to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. Of course, as silly as the adorable elephant may seem, we know what show-stopping talents young Dumbo is hiding. With Dumbo’s high-flying skills giving the circus new life and attention, persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton) recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo gets his chance to soar alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

Watch the brand-new teaser now, set to the classic Disney song Baby Mine, and mark your calendars for March 2019!

Marvel Summer of Super Heroes Launches at Disneyland Paris

By Jim Frye

It’s an event of truly heroic proportions!

Now through September 30, 2018, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Thor, and the rest of the super-powered team is assembling at Disneyland Paris for Marvel Summer of Super Heroes, an epic grand finale to the resort’s 25th anniversary celebration. It’s a unique season of events, special shows, and interactive experiences featuring earth’s mightiest—and most popular—heroes. Here’s what guests will find:

Stark Expo presents: Energy for Tomorrow!
In front of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, Tony Stark invites guests to witness the latest version of his Arc Reactor. It produces green energy, and is a target for Loki, Thor’s mischievous half-brother. Luckily, Black Widow, Spider-Man, and the god of thunder himself show up to foil Loki’s plans in a show that is as action-packed as it is offbeat.

Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance-Off
Cool tunes and groovy moves are central to the Guardians of the Galaxy films, and Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, brings his love for both to Disneyland Paris. The Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance-Off features Peter Quill and Gamora saving the world with dance—and the help of guests—several times daily.

Marvel: Super Heroes United
This live stage show sees Iron Man and Captain America face off against each other before joining together with Spider-Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, and the other heroes to battle the fearsome Thanos.

Heroic Encounter: Captain America
Steve Rogers dons the Captain America costume to give guests the opportunity to shake hands with the very first Avenger.

The celebration kicked off with visits from Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon, Samia Longchambon, and Tina O’Brien, and Scottish singer Tallia Storm.

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Lucy Fallon, Tina O’Brien, and Samia Longchambon enjoy Heroic Encounter: Captain America.
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Catherine Powell, President of Euro Disney S.A.S., launches Marvel Summer of Super Heroes at the resort.
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Star-Lord (Peter Quill) and Gamora strut their stuff in the Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Dance-Off.
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Thor keeps the meddling Loki at bay during the Stark Expo presents: Energy for Tomorrow!
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All our favorite heroes work together against Thanos in the live stage show Marvel: Super Heroes United.

The Surprising Scoop About Disney Channel’s Big City Greens

By Beth Deitchman

Cricket Green and his sister, Tilly, grew up racing around on their tractor; embarking on wild adventures in the country; and spending time with their dad, Bill. But they’ve never experienced anything as exciting as life in a bustling metropolis, where they’ve just come to live with their Gramma Alice, a force to be reckoned with as well as the most affectionate grandmother you’re likely to meet. The siblings’ adjustment to their new surroundings is at the heart of the new animated comedy Big City Greens, from comic book creators and brothers Chris and Shane Houghton, which debuts on Disney Channel on Monday, June 18 (9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT), as well as on DisneyNOW and Disney Channel VOD.

Big City Greens

Disney Channel recently announced that a second season of the series is already in the works, a testament, no doubt, to the Houghtons’ determination to create a series with real characters, genuine emotion, and a premise that Disney fans of all ages will relate to. We spoke with Shane and his younger brother, Chris, about putting heart, soul, and even their own childhood into Big City Greens.

The Muppets are a major influence on Big City Greens.
“We wanted the look of the show to really represent the fish-out-of-water aspect of the Greens moving to the big city,” Chris says. The Greens, with their signature bright yellow hue, stand out amongst the other city dwellers, who are a rainbow of greens, blues, purples, and more. “There’s something so charming about that Jim Henson design,” Shane emphasizes, and Chris notes that the Muppets’ impact goes beyond Big City Greens’ production design. “There are humor and clear, lovable characters and really unique relationships between them,” says Chris of the similarities between the Muppets and their new series.

The premise of Big City Greens was inspired by the “big city” Houghtons.
Chris and Shane Houghton grew up in the rural community of St. Johns, Michigan, and didn’t venture very far from their small town until they left for college. “That was a big, eye-opening experience, and it was kind of a lonely and strange time, but also exciting and full of change,” older brother Shane recalls. Chris made the big move several years later, camping out on his brother’s living room floor for a few weeks while he got situated. “We wanted to explore what that felt like through the Green family. They at least have each other, but everything else is brand new.”

Big City Greens

The series’ characters are based on true-life characters the Houghton brothers grew up with.
There’s a lot of Chris Houghton in Cricket, the series’ protagonist. “There’s a third Houghton brother,” Chris explains, “and we were always getting into trouble—so a lot of that trouble-making, free-spirited childhood is embodied in Cricket. We try to bring a great, boisterous carefree energy to him. He’s a bit of a rapscallion.”

Big City Greens

Cricket’s father, Bill, and sister, Tilly—a passionate advocate for animals—have their roots in the Houghtons’ real-life family members and neighbors from St. Johns. There is, indeed, a real Gramma Alice, who Chris describes as “a cantankerous, sweet-and-sour grandma who could whip back and forth between being the most terrifying grandmother you’ve ever met and a very, very sweet grandmother.”

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Big names are in the Big City Greens guest voice cast.
Though Big City Greens is a brand-new show, its guest voice cast is filled with huge stars. Emmy® Award-winner Jon Hamm (Mad Men) voices store manager Louis; Emmy Award-nominated Raven-Symoné (Raven’s Home) is set to play news reporter Maria Media; Grammy® Award-nominated Busta Rhymes lends his voice to a wise fish; Danny Trejo (Spy Kids) guests as bodyguard Vasquez; and Academy Award® winner Jim Rash (The Descendants, Community) is waiter Ted, to name just some of the talented voice actors. Chris stresses, “It was a huge vote of confidence for us and the show to have these really talented, funny folks that we all look up to respond to the material of the show.”

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Shane and Chris want Big City Greens to be a series that anyone can jump into at any time.
Shane tells D23, “Coming from comic books, we would walk into a comic shop and see, for example, Spider-Man No. 527, and we would ask ourselves, ‘Can I start here? Can I open this up and understand what’s going on? And a lot of times, the answer is no.’” Chris and Shane purposefully structured their hit comic book series, Reed Gunther, so that each issue could stand on its own as a complete story, and that’s what they want audiences to experience with Big City Greens. “We want the show to be two parts funny and one part heart,” says Shane, a lifelong Pixar fan who says that Toy Story changed his life. “Those movies are so funny and so sweet, and I don’t ever want to make anything that doesn’t resonate with somebody on an emotional level.”

An Incredible New Float is Coming to the Paint the Night Parade

By Jocelyn Buhlman

The Paint the Night parade made its dazzling return to Disneyland Resort this summer when the fan-favorite lit up Disney California Adventure as part of the limited-time Pixar Fest celebration. This parade has delighted fans since its debut during Disneyland’s 60th anniversary in 2016, and now it is about to glow a little brighter.

On June 23, a brand-new float will make its super debut—inspired by Disney•Pixar’s The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. The Parr family and their pal Frozone will be saving the day—or should we say night— with high-tech, pop-art effects.

Guest will enjoy the float featuring a riveting battle against The Underminer, in a sequence set in between the events of The Incredibles and Incredibles 2. Special effects in the float include:

Incredibles paint the night float

  • A special, custom-built persistence-of-vision (POV) globe to depict Violet Parr using her super powers to surround herself with a “force field.” This is the first and largest POV globe ever to be installed on a Disney parade float.
  • An innovative system of 64 individually lit frames, to depict Dash’s super-human speed, captured through flashes as he races in circles around the float.
  • Brand-new super suits for Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible, along with their pal Frozone. The suits have been installed and wired by hand and are fully programmable to be in sync with the music and the float lighting.

This super float joins Paint the Night this summer during Pixar Fest, the limited-time celebration happening now through September 3. Pixar Pier will also welcome guests at Disney California Adventure park beginning June 23.

You’ve Got a Friend in These Matching Disney Best Friend Phone Wallpapers

By Jocelyn Buhlman

On days for celebrating your most cherished and magical friendships, you can celebrate with your closest pal in so many ways—wear matching outfits, visit a Disney park, enjoy a movie together—and we’ve just come up with one more way to honor your friendship. Download any of these Disney best friend wallpapers below, so you can match with your bestie no matter where you are or what day it is! Find the pair of Disney pals that matches you and your buddy the best, and enjoy this special day of celebrating friendship!

Best Friends phone wallpaper - Woody
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Buzz
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Mr. Incredible
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Frozone
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Stitch
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Lilo
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Pooh
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Tigger
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Maui
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Best Friends phone wallpaper - Moana
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9 Secrets You Need to Know About Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger

These heroes might be shrouded in secrecy, but not for long. Olivia Holt and Aubrey Joseph star in the highly anticipated new series from Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger, which premieres Thursday, June 7, at 8 p.m EDT on Freeform with a two-hour, back-to-back episode. It’s the story of two teenagers from very different backgrounds who realize they have superpowers that are mysteriously linked to one another. Holt’s character, Tandy, can emit light daggers while Tyrone, played by Joseph, can control darkness in this coming-of-age series based on the popular Marvel comic book characters.

We recently attended a panel, hosted by Freeform, featuring some of the series’ creative team and cast including Jeph Loeb, executive producer and Marvel’s head of television; Gina Prince-Bythewood, director; Joe Pokaski, executive producer; Olivia Holt (Tandy), and Aubrey Joseph (Tyrone). And although the plot about Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger is a closely-guarded secret, here are nine of the cool facts we uncovered about the series.

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger

1. From the beginning, the creative team had a clear idea of what was the most important aspect of Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger.
When Joe Pokaski and Jeph Loeb started talking to Freeform, they agreed that the characters of Tandy and Tyrone had to be front and center as the series developed. “We wanted to make sure we understood them,” said Pokaski, who admitted that he had a hard time finding any other comic book characters who had the same type of relationship as Tandy and Tyrone. “They need each other,” he continued. “When you’re coming of age, the feeling you have is, ‘Nobody understands me.’ But what if there was exactly one person who understood you?”

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger

2. Olivia Holt revealed what makes the relationship between Tandy and Tyrone so real.
“As the season went on, I found myself falling in love with their relationship even more, because it’s so complicated and confusing,” said Holt. “As individuals they are so complicated and confusing. That’s the beauty of it. As far as Tandy goes, I found myself loving how she goes through this traumatic experience as a child, [and then] cut to eight years later and she’s cynical and mad at the world and mad at everybody she comes into contact with and cuts off any relationships she has. But the second she comes into contact with Ty, that changes. She’s finally found someone she can trust. They hate each other one second, they love each other the next. It’s a heartbreakingly, refreshingly raw show.”

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger

3. Aubrey Joseph believes there’s something very special about the character of Tyrone.
“What I love about Ty is that he still is able to have so much love in his heart,” said Joseph. “Everything he does is out of love. That’s how I am, too. It was great to come to work and play someone who’s not so far from you.”

4. Gina Prince-Bythewood was drawn to the series for two very personal reasons.
“I have two boys who watch everything,” said Prince-Bythewood, who previously directed the features Love & Basketball and The Secret Life of Bees. “My youngest son asked, ‘How come I never get to see super heroes who look like me?’ And as a woman, to be able to tell a young woman’s story as a hero seemed like a perfect opportunity.”

5. Jeph Loeb shared what he believes to be the biggest secret to Marvel’s success.
Loeb, who oversees all Marvel television series, including Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC, explained the secret to Marvel’s success. “One of our many secrets is that a Marvel hero always begins with the person and not the power,” he explained. “We’re not really as interested in the cape, or the cowl—or in this instance, the cloak—because it’s more important that you care about Tyrone or you care about Tandy.”

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger

6. Aubrey Joseph was pledging a fraternity when he got the part.
Talk about your “nick-of-time” moments. When Joseph came to audition for the part of Tyrone, the producers asked him what else he was working on, as is common practice during auditions, at which point the actor lists what other shows he or she is working on, or whether they’re doing a pilot. “Aubrey comes in and says, ‘I’m pledging a fraternity,’” said Loeb, laughing. “We had to get him out. It was the best thing in the world. He went to USC to get on a television show, and he got on a television show.” Mission accomplished!

7. The series doesn’t just portray Super Heroes in a new way.
“There’s a scene where Tyrone’s dad tries to teach Tyrone how to be a man by sewing,” Pokaski details. “So we’re trying our best to subvert what you’ve seen in genre television. These guys are elevating it. Hopefully we’re getting a message across with a metaphor that’s more powerful than just a one-to-one.”

8. Aubrey Joseph identifies with the real-life storylines of the show.
The two protagonists have unique super powers, but they’re completely relatable, Joseph emphasizes. “I think the fact that we are dealing with so many things that young people are dealing with is going to be refreshing for young people to see,” he said. “To say, ‘That’s me, that’s what I’m going through right now.’ There were times we’d be shooting scenes of things that I was going through in real life.”

Marvel's Cloak and Dagger

9. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood wants to “get it right.” Here’s what she means.
“We’re dealing with some pretty serious things and as artists, it’s very important for us to get it right,” says Prince-Bythewood. “These are two damaged people. Tandy’s character is dealing with something pretty serious. When Olivia and I were talking about how to portray Tandy, we did research, we looked at videos about people who went through the same thing she’s going through. We’re putting something out in the world that kids and teens are going to watch. It’s important to get it right and show that there are consequences to behaviors. It’s not okay to just put something out in the world because we think it looks cool in the moment. Because people act like characters they respect, so it’s important for us to be responsible and get it right.”

Does Your Knowledge of Pixar Go All the Way to Infinity and Beyond?

By Megan Deppe

Back in 1995, Pixar introduced us to a world where toys can talk and move. Since then, we’ve seen bugs create ingenius inventions, rats prepare delicious dishes in a world-class restaurant, and robots fall blissfully in love; and we’ve accompanied a young musician on an incredible journey to the Land of the Dead. Now, prepare for everyone’s favorite family of Supers to make their way back to the big screen by obviously proving that you know Pixar movies—inside out—with our latest trivia quiz! Make sure to scroll down for the answers, and to see how much of Pixar you actually know!

Blast Off with New Ralph Breaks the Internet Trailer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter

Ralph and Vanellope brave the wild, wooly world of the Internet, and a brassy buccaneer is making her Disneyland park debut… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs!

It’s a Worldwide Web of Fun in New Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Trailer

Everyone’s favorite video-game misfits are back in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ highly anticipated Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2… and courtesy of this hilarious new trailer, above, we now have a better idea of just how Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) face the thrilling, colorful world of the Internet.

It all starts when the pair ventures into the world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the ‘Net to help navigate their way, including a website entrepreneur named Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson) and the adorable brains behind the search bar “KnowsMore” (voice of Disney animation fave Alan Tudyk). But that’s not all: This trailer gives us our first peek at the film’s ludicrously amazing gathering of Disney Princesses, voiced by the original actresses—including Jodi Benson as The Little Mermaid’s Ariel, Anika Noni Rose as The Princess and the Frog’s Tiana, Kristen Bell as Frozen’s Anna, and more!

Look for Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 in theaters this Thanksgiving.

Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:

D23 and Walt Disney Archives
June 9, 2018
D23’s Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Experience in Florida
June 9, 2018
D23’s Incredible Mixer in Bloomington, Minnesota
June 10, 2018
D23’s Incredible Mixer in Atlanta, Georgia
June 14, 2018
Enjoy Complimentary Tickets to a Special Screening of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2
June 23, 2018
D23’s Magical Screening Series: Robin Hood on the Lot
June 24, 2018
D23’s Incredible Mixer in Altamonte Springs, Florida
June 29, 2018
Lunch with Disney Legend: Burny Mattinson
June 30, 2018
D23’s Magical Screening Series: Robin Hood at Walt Disney World
November 16-18, 2018
Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse
August 23-25, 2019
D23 Expo 2019
Parks
June 23, 2018
Pixar Pier opens at Disney California Adventure
June 30, 2018
Toy Story Land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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
August 30-November 12, 2018
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
September7-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
June 15, 2018
Incredibles 2 opens in U.S. theaters
July 6, 2018
Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp opens in U.S. theaters opens in U.S. theaters
August 3, 2018
Disney’s Christopher Robin opens in U.S. theaters
November 2, 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms opens in U.S. theaters
December 19, 2018
Mary Poppins Returns opens in U.S. theaters
Television
June 9, 2018
Big Hero 6 The Series premieres on Disney Channel (9 a.m. ET/PT)
June 18, 2018
Big City Greens premieres on Disney Channel (9:30 a.m. ET/PT)

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Redd Pirate to Debut at Disneyland Park on Friday, June 8!

Ahoy, mateys! Some terribly thrillin’ news from our hearty pals over at the Disneyland Resort: A brassy buccaneer by the name of Redd is soon arriving at Disneyland park, and she’ll be ready to greet visitors in New Orleans Square beginning this Friday, June 8.

According to the Disney Parks Blog, Redd has “been ‘round the world, but the sea is always home”… and she’s currently looking for “brave sorts of recruits for a few little ventures.” Are you bold enough to consider joining Redd for some oceanic escapades? Make sure to visit her at Disneyland park this summer, and you might just find out!

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Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure Premiering on Disney Channel June 24

The second season of Disney Channel’s Tangled: The Series is just over the horizon—and it’s celebrating with a brand-new title and a gaggle of great guest voices!

Now called Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure, this new chapter of the Emmy® Award-nominated series will follow Rapunzel (voice of Mandy Moore) as she ventures outside of the kingdom in search of where the mystical black rocks lead, after discovering she’s somehow connected to them. Accompanying Rapunzel on her journey is her partner-in-life, Eugene (aka Flynn, voice of Zachary Levi); her best friend and confidante, Cassandra (voice of Eden Espinosa); her loyal chameleon sidekick, Pascal; no-nonsense and dutiful horse, Maximus; Eugene’s best friend, Lance (voice of Tony® Award winner James Monroe Iglehart); and the Snuggly Duckling Pub Thugs. Together, they’ll discover new people and places and embark on an incredible new adventure far beyond Corona’s walls…

Guest voices for season two include Oscar® nominee Carol Kane (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Kathy Najimy (Hocus Pocus), Bruce Campbell (Burn Notice), Britt Robertson (ABC’s For the People), and Timothy Dalton (License to Kill).

Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure—which will again feature fabulous music from Disney Legend Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater—premieres on Sunday, June 24, at 8 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel, the DisneyNOW app, and Disney Channel VOD.

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Minnie Van Transportation Service Now Available Across Walt Disney World Resort  

If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort soon, you’ll be happy to know there’s a great new way to get to the fun: The Minnie Van transportation service, first announced last summer, is now available for everyone at WDW through the Lyft app.

The service features comfy private vans (driven by trained Disney Cast Members) that offer an easy way for guests to travel to and from all the resort’s parks, hotels, restaurants, and even shopping at Disney Springs. All you need to do is download the Lyft app, open it from anywhere inside the Walt Disney World Resort, and select the Minnie Van service option. And with Lyft, you can request your ride and pay for it all within your smartphone.

Available daily between 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. (hours subject to change), the Minnie Van service is polka-dotted convenience for the whole family. Check it out!

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Family Food Fight Coming to ABC

Foodies of the world, take heed: There’s a new food-related competition series coming soon to ABC, and we have a feeling it’ll be a deliciously good time.

Based on a hit series from Australia, Family Food Fight will be hosted by restaurateur, food maven, and New York Times best-selling cookbook author Ayesha Curry. The eight-episode series will feature eight families from across the country sharing a common kitchen and pulling out their best culinary moves—serving up authentic family dishes (and drama!) while tapping into their diverse cultural heritage and lots of cool culinary influences. Ultimately, the family who impresses a panel of foodie greats, including host Curry, will take home a cool $100,000 prize and the title of America’s No. 1 Food Family!

Stay tuned to D23.com for more information—including an official airdate—as it becomes available.

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Fan Favorites Added to Radio Disney Music Awards Lineup

We’re just weeks away from the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards—and incredible music acts are being added to the show’s lineup as we speak! Case in point: DJ and electronic dance music producer Marshmello and alt-pop trio Echosmith will join previously announced artists Meghan Trainor, Charlie Puth, and American Idol winner Maddie Poppe to rock the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood like never before…

Voting for this year’s RDMAs is still open; fans can make their voices heard and vote for the artists they want to take home a coveted “ARDY” in six different ways—via Disney.com/RDMA; the Radio Disney app; the DisneyNOW app; Google Search Voting; and Radio Disney’s Facebook and Twitter.

The winners will be announced live on Friday, June 22—with a special telecast of the sixth annual event presented on Saturday, June 23 (beginning at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT), on Disney Channel, Radio Disney, the Radio Disney app, the DisneyNOW app, and Disney.com/RDMA. Don’t miss the action!

First Behind-the-Scenes Set Photo from Disney’s Descendants 3

Filming is currently underway for Descendants 3—and all our favorite villain kids (VKs) will be back for more singing, dancing, and villain-y action. (And honestly, we can’t wait!) So color us a-tingle when we spied this new behind-the-scenes set photo (above) featuring Cameron Boyce as Carlos, the son of Cruella de Vil; Sofia Carson as Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen; Dove Cameron as Mal, the daughter of Maleficent; and Booboo Stewart as Jay, the son of Jafar… all gussied up in their VK finery.

Director/choreographer Kenny Ortega (Newsies; the High School Musical trilogy) is back for this third sure-to-be-memorable installment, as are writers Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon and costume designer Kara Saun (whose work you might recognize from Project Runway). Keep your eyes peeled for more Descendants 3 news in the coming months!

A Stunning Summer of Super Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park

This summer, Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure park is positively chockablock with Super Heroes, who are ready to mingle with their mightiest fans. And there’s a super new addition to their roster—Doctor Strange, now appearing for the very first time at the Disneyland Resort. For a sneak peek at what you can expect from your audience with the Master of the Mystic Arts, check out the clip from our friends at Disney Parks, above.

All manner of heroes (including Black Panther, Captain America, Gamora, and Thor) will be looking for some new recruits throughout Hollywood Land this summer—but they’re only around for a limited time! We know what we’re doing this weekend…

Survey Says Celebrity Family Feud is a Must-Watch This Sunday Night on ABC

By Beth Deitchman

For Disney fans, Sunday evenings have traditionally been special times for families to gather ’round the TV and watch a favorite show together—from Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color in the 1960s to, more recently, American Idol’s first season on ABC. But in the case of Celebrity Family Feud, which kicks off its fourth season this Sunday, June 10 (8–9 p.m. EDT), you might feel compelled to do more than just watch. As host Steve Harvey poses questions to celebrity families—which, this season, include the families of NBA stars Stephen Curry and Chris Paul, Team Grey’s Anatomy vs. Team Station 19, and so many more—we’re betting you and your family won’t be able to keep yourselves from calling out your own answers to find out if the “survey says” you’re correct!

D23 spoke with Harvey, a best-selling author as well as a famed television personality, about the game show’s enduring popularity. Whether he’s engaging with celebrities and their relations or families just like yours, Harvey believes that there’s a simple reason why the show continues be one that multiple generations enjoy together. “Everybody can imagine their family up there. The average person at home would love to win the game and they think they can play really well—because at home you know all the answers,” he laughs.

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(left to right) Steve Harvey with NBA star Stephen Curry and his family, Ayesha Curry, Sydel Curry, Sonya Currey, Wardell Curry.

But Harvey is quick to point out that the survey responses are a relatively small part of the appeal of Celebrity Family Feud (and the original non-celebrity version, as well). The celebrated comedian takes great pleasure interviewing family members before each round begins and getting to know the players. “I have very unique abilities with all families to find the live wire in the family—the character in the family,” he says. If you find yourself wondering why a family member gave a, shall we say, unexpected answer, simply look at Harvey’s face and he’s probably wondering the same thing. “You go up there and you’re racing [an opponent] to hit the buzzer—you’re trying to be first. And in order to be first you’ve got to hit the buzzer and you don’t have time to think so you say the first thing that crosses your mind,” Harvey explains, adding, “You’d be surprised at some of the stuff that comes out of some people’s mouths.”

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(left to right) MLB legend Johnny Damon at the buzzer with Steve Harvey and Kenneth Smith.

According to Harvey, adding celebrities into the mix allows fans to see that the game—as well as the thought process that goes into playing—is the same no matter who you are. “It’s kind of fun watching them struggle to come up with the right answer and you find out that celebrities are very much just like you,” he says. Harvey admits to becoming a little star-struck when athletes compete on Celebrity Family Feud, and the new season is chock full of them, with NBA stars Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, MLB legends Johnny Damon and John Franco, NFL Legend Emmitt Smith, and Olympic gymnasts Laurie Hernandez and Shawn Johnson East, to name just a few. “All celebrities wish we could play ball, all of us, so those are kind of like the big moments for me,” he says.

Celebrity Family Feud
(left to right) Anthony Hernandez, Wanda Hernandez, Jelysa Hernandez, Marcus Hernandez, and Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez with Steve Harvey.

Celebrity Family Feud kicks off ABC’s “Fun & Games” lineup on Sunday, which also features The $100,000 Pyramid, hosted by Michael Strahan, at 9 p.m. EDT; and To Tell the Truth, hosted by Anthony Anderson, at 10 p.m. EDT—and Harvey takes the “fun” seriously. “I never meet the contestants before the show and I never ask for the questions, so when I’m reading the question I’m seeing it for the first time and that’s the way I want it,” he says. “I don’t prepare jokes and read the questions beforehand… I just go out there and do the show. I’d rather work that way because I want the show to be more spontaneous and more fun and I think that’s what’s led to its success.”

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By Jocelyn Buhlman

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