Watchlist: Everything to Watch in Preparation for The Marvels

November 10, 2023February 5, 2024

By Emily Hewitt

Ready to join Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms. Marvel in their latest adventure, streaming on Disney+ February 7? Here's everything you need to watch so you can catch every nod and reference. Already all caught up? Then grab your bestie, plan a movie night, and get ready to go on one purrfect cosmic adventure!

Captain Marvel from Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson, is standing in front of a metal-looking wall in a black suit with a star on the front and black gloves as blue light shines on her and blood drips from her mouth.

Captain Marvel (2019): Captain Marvel
As Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), aka Captain Marvel, is one of the main protagonists of The Marvels, Captain Marvel from Marvel Studios is a must-see. The film takes viewers on a spectacular adventure from the 1990s tracing the oath of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes.

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A screenshot from Avengers: Endgame, features characters sitting in a spaceship. The characters include (from left to right) Captain Marvel, played by Brie Larson, Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson, James Rhodes, played by Don Cheadle, Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, and Captain America, played by Chris Evans.

Avengers: Endgame (2019): Captain Marvel
After viewing Captain Marvel’s origin story, continue watching as her story unfolds in Avengers: Endgame. Captain Marvel and the rest of the Avengers battle against the universe’s most powerful villain, Thanos (Josh Brolin) in this film. After half the world's population is wiped out, they must restore order and harmony in the universe as they bring loved ones back.

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Captain Monica Rambeau from WandaVision, played by Teyonah Parris, is in a gray jacket and is sticking her hand up in front of her, infiltrating rainbow waves. The backdrop features several trees and a patch of grass. Jimmy Woo, played by Randall Park, is standing behind her, out of focus.

WandaVision (2021): Captain Monica Rambeau
In this Marvel Studio’s limited-series, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), two super-powered beings who live idealized suburban lives, begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) is the character to home in on as she gains her superpowers which she continues to put to good use in The Marvels.

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Ms. Marvel, played by Iman Vellani, is dressed in a blue and red suit with a gold star on the front and crown on her head. There is iridescent confetti falling all around her as she holds red and white flowers in her hand.

Ms. Marvel (2022): Ms. Marvel
This Marvel Studios limited-series, Ms. Marvel, introduces Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), aka Ms. Marvel, a Muslim-American teenager growing up in Jersey City who doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home– that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s always looked up to. She continues her journey toward understanding her powers in The Marvels.

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Nick Fury, played by Samuel L. Jackson is dressed in a dark orange turtleneck sweater with a dark-gray coat and hat as he looks to the side and leans on a beige stone wall. A green and blue sign reading “Fire exit Keep clear” is behind him.

Secret Invasion (2023): S.A.B.E.R. Director Nick Fury
Secret Invasion, a recent Marvel Studios series, follows S.A.B.E.R. Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), as he learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies to race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. The Marvels takes place and portrays Nick Fury after the events of Secret Invasion.

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®

November 9, 2023

By Courtney Potter

We’ve officially “fallen back” with the end of Daylight Saving Time, which means cozier (read: much darker, much earlier) evenings during which we’re free to watch all sorts of goodies from around the worlds of Disney… and this weekend, the goodies are particularly good! Start getting into the holiday spirit with the continued adventures of a cherished holly-jolly family; delight in the sure-to-be-thrilling season-finale exploits of a certain God of Mischief; and so much more!

The Santa Clauses Season 2—first two episodes now streaming on Disney+
The beloved franchise returns! In the second season of The Santa Clauses, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin (Disney Legend Tim Allen) continues his role as Santa Claus after his retirement was thwarted in season one—remember that whole “failing to find a worthy successor” thing? We sure do. (Thank goodness Bernard the Elf [guest star David Krumholtz] helped talk some sense into him!) Now that Scott and clan have successfully saved Christmas, he’s turned his focus towards training son Cal (Austin Kane) to eventually take over the “family business”… However, a bit of North Pole magic brings an unexpected challenge to Scott’s plans. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias and Eric Stonestreet co-star in Season 2 as Kris “Kringle” Moreno and Magnus Antas/“The Mad Santa,” respectively.

Loki—season finale now streaming on Disney+
We’re probably preaching to the choir here, but just in case: Marvel Studios’ Loki Season 2 picked up in the aftermath of the Season 1 finale, with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) finding himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. With Season 2 wrapping up this week, we last saw Loki surviving the Temporal Loom explosion and time slipping again—taking him to branched timelines where Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku), O.B. (Ke Huy Quan), and others were reset to their original lives. What can we expect in the season finale? No spoilers here—you’ll have to tune in and see for yourself!

Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends—season finale Friday, November 10, at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
The stories in this week’s season finale episode include: “How to Train Your Doggy,” in which Gobby (voiced by JP Karliak) and Rhino (voiced by Justin Shenkarow) steal Lockjaw (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker), a teleporting pup, in hopes of making him an accomplice; and “Dome Alone,” which finds Zola (voiced by Trevor Devall) trapping The Thing (voiced by Andy Milder), Spidey (voiced by Benjamin Valic), and Ghost-Spider (voiced by Lily Sanfelippo) under a dome—forcing Miles (voiced by Jakari Fraser) to save the day.

Kiff—Saturday, November 11, at 9 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel and Disney XD
This week’s episode includes the stories “Snow More Ketchup,” where tensions rise when everyone is trapped in the Fox mansion during a snowstorm (and ketchup shortage!); and “Kiff and Barry Go to Prom,” where Kiff (voiced by Kimiko Glenn), Barry (voiced by H. Michael Croner), and Trevor (voiced by Tom Kenny) crash that high school right of passage to feed their gossip hunger. Shenanigans, as you might imagine, ensue.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back—Sunday, November 12, on ABC (check local listings)
In this 1980 Lucasfilm blockbuster, the Rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet Hoth. Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Disney Legend Carrie Fisher) are pursued by Imperials, while Luke (Disney Legend Mark Hamill) trains with Jedi Master Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz). But when Luke battles Darth Vader (voiced by Disney Legend James Earl Jones), he learns the shocking truth of his past.

D23 Exclusive Q&A: Author and Herbalist Mimi Prunella Hernandez Discusses National Geographic Herbal

November 7, 2023

National Geographic Herbal is a comprehensive guide to 100 essential herbs and the variety of ways to use them. Written by Mimi Prunella Hernandez, the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, National Geographic Herbal features backyard weeds, culinary herbs, and medicinal plants to help the at-home chef, gardener, and wellness advocate discover the healing properties of herbs and spices.

Mimi shared her thoughts with D23 about messages in the book. It’s a powerful read, not only as we celebrate Hispanic and Latin American cultures by highlighting persons connected to the communities, but also because it provides an insider look into rich herbal traditions and practices around the world.

Q. Tell us a little about National Geographic Herbal. What can readers expect when they open the book?

I wrote National Geographic Herbal with plant lovers, herbalism students, kitchen enthusiasts, and health-minded individuals in mind. When readers open the book, they can expect a comprehensive journey into the world of herbs.

The book aims to provide a deeper understanding of plants by beginning with their sensory qualities, such as bitterness, aroma, softness, and heat to name a few. From there, the book delves into different perspectives, starting in the kitchen and extending to the garden. It encourages readers to explore the weeds and discover the benefits they offer. Readers will be inspired to get hands-on with herbs, guided by simple do-it-yourself tips and recipes.

Different kind of sage on a wooden cutting board

A standout feature of National Geographic Herbal is its deep respect for the diverse traditions associated with herbs. The book emphasizes the importance of respecting and honoring healing traditions that have developed around these plants. By doing so, my aim was to foster an appreciation and understanding of the cultural significance of herbs.

Q. The book features contemporary photography and vintage botanical drawings. How do these images of nature help tell a story throughout?

This blend of art and photography helps our readers recognize the plants and understand the roles they play in our daily lives. For each of the 100 plants, the book includes a beautiful botanical illustration, although we had to use a few pressed plant specimens from museums for plants that have never been drawn or painted by artists before.

The photographs evoke a variety of contemporary moments, using snapshots of plant preparation, walking through the fields or woods, or simply a different view of the same plant as it appears in nature.

Q. Describe what your journey in herbs and plants has been like up to this point? How did you become an herbalist?

Overall, my path toward herbalism encompasses tradition, scientific rigor, spiritual practice, and a deep connection to nature. During my journey I had the privilege of being guided by several distinguished individuals, including my esteemed mentor, the late Dr. James Duke. Dr. Duke was a renowned American botanist and ethnobotanist who dedicated many years to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). His valuable contributions include compiling extensive herbal databases and authoring influential books like The Green Pharmacyand The CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs.

Other exceptional educators played significant roles in shaping my path. Among them Simon Mills, an herbal scholar from the UK, and Dr. Kevin Spelman, a brilliant lecturer, have had a profound impact on my academic research and studies. Additionally, I must mention James Snow, an herbalist whose rich legacy has greatly influenced my clinical training. I am truly grateful to have learned from these extraordinary individuals who have shaped my journey in this field.

Nature and wild spaces also hold immense value in shaping my path as an herbalist. Seeking solace and nourishment in natural surroundings has been integral to my work. My learnings from the esteemed Rocio Alarcon, an ethnobotanist and healer from Ecuador, have instilled in me the importance of understanding the healing landscape we inhabit.

Q. How important is it to you to share the wonders of nature and tell these stories about wellness and healing?

As I reflect on my herbalist journey, I am deeply grateful for the wisdom I have gained. However, it is equally important to me to share that wisdom and empower others. Guiding people toward wellness brings me a profound sense of fulfillment. Teaching my children how to care for simple ailments at home not only reinforces the importance of this knowledge but also instills in them a sense of self-sufficiency.

Sharing the stories of herbalists and their rich traditions plays a crucial role in preserving ecological knowledge. Engaging in conversations with our elders and passing down their wisdom to future generations ensure that this valuable knowledge is not lost. This, in turn, fosters a sense of communal care, where we look out for each other’s well-being.

Working with National Geographic has added an exciting new dimension to my herbalism journey. It has allowed me to explore different facets and expand my knowledge further. This experience serves as a constant source of motivation for me to continue learning and sharing my wisdom with others. It truly is a gift that propels me forward.

Q. Your book talks about healing traditions across Latin America. Did you or your family use these types of practices growing up?

Whether it was the enchanting scent of my Colombian abuelita’s herbal face cream or the soothing sound of my Mexican abuela’s prayerful herbal murmurs with cacao, I am proud to carry on the rich legacy of their traditions. Both of them came from large families and were highly industrious, but they also placed great importance on the mental, spiritual, and physical well-being of their communities. Through their knowledge of herbal teas, energy cleanses, and the resilience of healthy living, they provided essential care to others.

My Mami introduced me to gardening at a young age, and I quickly fell in love with her strawberry patch, the warmth of her cinnamon tea, and the invigorating eucalyptus showers she would prepare. Today I tend to gardens of my own, walking the spiral herb garden that my Mami built with her own hands. It’s where I grow my own lemon verbena and ruda plants for my sacred limpias (ritual cleansings), along with an assortment of fragrant herbs for the kitchen and for my family’s care.

Q. Tell us about the curanderismo lineage of Latin America. Why is it important that people learn about this lineage?

Curanderismo, a healing lineage deeply rooted in Latin American cultures, draws influences from indigenous Mesoamerican practices, African traditions, and European influences. This holistic approach recognizes the interdependent relationship between physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. A significant reason for learning about curanderismo lies in its comprehensive approach to health, addressing both the psychospiritual and physical aspects. For instance, traumatic experiences, known as “susto,” can adversely affect an individual’s physical health. Curanderismo places great importance on spiritual and supernatural factors, utilizing techniques such as herbs, dietary recommendations, prayer, and rituals to facilitate healing.

Community compassion represents another vital aspect of curanderismo. Through practices like spiritual baths and cleansing rituals, curanderos aim to restore the soul-body connection and eliminate negative energies, promoting overall well-being. The curanderismo tradition also acknowledges the significance of a person’s sense of belonging within their community, emphasizing the role of strong community support in the healing process. Even in the presence of conventional allopathic care, many Latin Americans choose curandero care for specific situations. By embracing and honoring the curanderismo lineage, we not only gain a deeper appreciation for Latin America’s rich cultural heritage but also broaden our perspective on holistic healing and the interconnected nature of various dimensions of well-being.

Q. What can you share about experiencing travel through the wonder of plants? What areas in Latin America would you recommend travelers explore?

Traveling through Latin America is truly a remarkable experience, especially when discovering the wonders of herbalism. There are several areas in Latin America that I would highly recommend for travelers to explore. One such place is Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, known for its rich culinary traditions. Taking cooking classes there can expose you to the art of traditional cooking, where you can learn about the unique flavors, herbs, and spices passed down through generations.

In addition to cuisine, Latin America offers a vibrant array of botanical delights. I love the enchanting and colorful markets found throughout the region. These markets showcase a wide variety of herbs and plants, beautifully displayed on colorful blankets by local vendors. It’s a feast for the eyes and a chance to learn about the different plants used in traditional remedies, teas, and culinary creations.

When it comes to specific botanical wonders, I recommend exploring the fascinating world of beverages. For example, in Central America, you can witness indigenous people tending to fermented cacao straight from the pod, crafting the delicious and authentic beverage right before our eyes. Throughout the Caribbean coast, I recommend sampling the Flor de Jamaica, a refreshing red beverage made from roselle hibiscus. Each family can have their own unique blend, making it a truly special experience to try different variations.

Other noteworthy botanical experiences include savoring the velvety water infused with flax seed known as “emoliente” in Peru, the bright oregano flavor boost of chimichurri in Argentina, and the spicy tart flavor boost of Colombian Aji made with chilies and vinegar. Brazil offers the opportunity to try jambu, or spilanthes blossoms, known as buzz buttons, infused in liquors or steeped in Tacacà soups, providing a truly unique sensory adventure.

Lastly, don’t forget to explore the brilliant botanical gardens found in Latin America. These gardens showcase the region’s vast tropical and colorful treasures, from exotic flowers to rare plants. When I travel, I love to take in the serene environment of the gardens to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the bioregion.

National Geographic Herbal will be available for purchase on November 7, wherever books are sold. Check out Mimi’s favorite recipe here.

Prickly Pear and Lemon Verbena Infused Vinegar from National Geographic Herbal

November 7, 2023

By Mimi Prunella Hernandez

It’s a wondrous coincidence to me how nature aligns the ripening of prickly pear cactus fruits and the flourishing of lemon verbena shrubs during September and October, the months celebrating Hispanic & Latin American Heritage. I’m honored to present my beloved recipe for Prickly Pear and Lemon Verbena Infused Vinegar. This stunning fuchsia-tinted concoction showcases the exotic flavor of fresh prickly pears and the invigorating aroma of lemon verbena, both indigenous herbs of Latin America. Bear in mind that this recipe follows a traditional approach, so precise measurements aren’t necessary.

Ingredients:

Spine-free cactus fruits (Prickly Pears)
Fresh lemon verbena leaves (a couple of handfuls, chopped)
Your favorite vinegar (I like plain vinegar so the brilliant colors come through)

Instructions:

Many grocers already provide pre-smoothed fruits, which can be convenient. However, if you prefer to forage your own, I highly recommend taking necessary precautions. Before handling them, it’s advisable to wear long gloves and use long tongs to pluck the fruits from the cactus. To prepare the fruits, start by scrubbing them one at a time in a bucket of sand, making sure to wear thick rubber gloves. This will help remove any remaining prickles.
Next, thoroughly rinse the fruits to ensure they are entirely clean. For an extra level of assurance, give them another quick rinse. These steps will help ensure your prickly pear fruits are ready to be enjoyed.
Slice fruits in half and scoop out the pulp, including the seeds, and place them in a jar, filling it halfway.
Add a couple of handfuls of chopped fresh lemon verbena leaves to the jar.
Pour your favorite vinegar over the mixture, ensuring that it covers the ingredients completely and fills the jar.
Let the mixture steep for 2 weeks on the shelf, allowing the flavors to infuse.
After 2 weeks, strain the vinegar through a cheesecloth to remove any solids (then bury the seedy pulp in soil for cactus babies!).
Squeeze the cheesecloth to extract all the flavorful liquid since the resulting vinegar may be quite viscous.Once strained, you’ll be left with a soft and velvety,brilliant, fuchsia-colored vinegar bursting with tropical flavors, bright herbs, and citrusy notes!
Enjoy the delightful tropical flavors and the array of uses for this infused vinegar recipe.

You can use this infused vinegar for salad dressings, marinades, or to add a unique twist to your favorite jicama slaw. You can even drink it by the spoonful as a cactus remedy to help manage blood sugar, uplift your mood, and enjoy the natural and potent antioxidants found in the vibrant colors and aromatics.

Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Delivers Joy to Kids in Need This Holiday Season

November 7, 2023December 7, 2023

The Walt Disney Company recently launched its annual Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver toys to children in need this holiday season.

Are you a D23 Member and attending the fan-favorite Light Up the Season event this Sunday, December 10? You’re invited to participate in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive by donating new, unwrapped toys at Legends Plaza during the event!

This year’s campaign kicked off in November on ABC News’ Good Morning America, where special guest Taylor Price-a 29-year-old mother and foster parent-shared her remarkable story of becoming a coordinator for Toys for Tots in Texas after experiencing homelessness as a child and receiving toys from Toys for Tots, showing first-hand the impact of this remarkable organization. Now with children of her own, Price is looking forward to making a difference in the lives of children suffering from difficult circumstances who would never experience the magic of Christmas without the work of Toys for Tots and Disney. To thank Price for her dedication and hard work, Disney Ultimate Toy Drive helped Price kick off her local campaign with a donation of shopDisney toys and surprised her on-air with tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway with her family.

Disney’s relationship with Toys for Tots dates back to 1947, when Walt Disney and his team of animators designed the Toys for Tots logo that is still used today. Since then, The Walt Disney Company has continued to strengthen this relationship, engaging volunteers and providing charitable support to help Toys for Tots deliver toys to children in need nationwide. Since its founding, Toys for Tots Marines and volunteers have distributed 652 million toys to over 291 million children. Last year the organization set a record of distributing more than 24 million toys to nearly 10 million children, thanks in part to the collaboration with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive.

“For over 75 years, Disney has been proud to work with Toys for Tots to help deliver joy to children in need,” said Lisa Haines, senior vice president, Corporate Social Responsibility, The Walt Disney Company. “From VoluntEARS opportunities to integrations into shows across our networks, our employees and cast members in every part of the company love supporting Toys for Tots and giving back at this special time of year in ways that only Disney can.”

Said Lieutenant General Laster, President & CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, “It’s amazing how this relationship started with a logo and has now transformed into an annual nationwide campaign supporting children in need. Toys for Tots is grateful to have the continued support of Disney to help bring their stories to children for the holidays and deliver joy during this season of giving.”

Fans and families can participate in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive by donating a toy online at shopDisney.com now through December 24, 2023, or by donating a new, unwrapped toy in person at a U.S. Disney store location, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, or in select locations at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort*, now through December 15, 2023.

Throughout the holiday season, Disney will air a Public Service Announcement on its television networks and streaming platforms-such as ABC, ABC Owned Stations, Disney+, Freeform, FX, Hulu, and National Geographic-in support of Toys for Tots.

Toy collections will also take place at in-person film screenings and activations, including events surrounding Season 2 of Marvel Studios’ What If…? (premiering this month on Disney+). Shows across the Disney networks-including ESPN’s GetUp!, as well as ABC and ABC News’ Good Morning America, Tamron Hall, The View, and Wheel of Fortune-are featuring Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and Toys for Tots stories to highlight the season of giving and the importance of supporting communities in need. Additionally, toy collections are being hosted by the ABC Owned Television Stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Houston, San Francisco, Raleigh-Durham, and Fresno.

Taylor Price's family watches her film a segment on Good Morning America. — ABC/Paula Lobo

Disney Theatrical Group is encouraging audience members to support the initiative at select shows by featuring the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in Playbills. Plus, Disney Junior will host a special event for local Military families in Los Angeles featuring screenings of new Disney Junior holiday episodes, including the SuperKitties: Merry Mousemas 22-minute special and the Mickey’s Christmas Tales stop-motion shorts, alongside holiday-themed crafts, activities, and a special Disney Junior toy donation from Just Play to Toys for Tots.

*At Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, collection bins are located at the World of Disney store, Star Wars Trading Post, and retail shops inside Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. At Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, collection bins are located at the World of Disney store, Marketplace Co-Op, Star Wars Galactic Outpost, and the Disney Springs Welcome Center.

Adventureland Treehouse Combines Legacy Elements and New Innovations

November 7, 2023

By Bruce C. Steele

Honoring the legacy of the founder of Disneyland Park, the reimagined Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson opens to guests on Friday, November 10. As the name indicates, Disney Imagineers took inspiration from Walt Disney’s original 1962 attraction—the former Swiss Family Treehouse is once again the home of a remarkable family, filled with contraptions made from jungle resources—but the story has been updated for the next generation of parkgoers. “It’s still about a family that built this amazing home together out of just their shared creativity and innovativeness,” said Kim Irvine, Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering, during a preview tour of the attraction this past Friday. “But we really wanted this to be [experienced] so that anybody could imagine they lived here.”

An innovative family this is indeed! The father is an inventor and chef—a combination of skills evident in the cleverly automated kitchen—while the mother is a musician who can play any instrument. Their daughter is an aspiring astronomer and artist, while her twin younger brothers are nature lovers, one fascinated by animals, the other by plant life.

The tour begins with an homage to the original treehouse attraction: a waterwheel seemingly made of bamboo and wood, powered by flowing water. “We brought the waterwheel back, thanks to our great partner Becky Cline,” Irvine recounted, referring to the director of the Walt Disney Archives. “I called her and said, ‘We really want to rebuild that waterwheel. Do you have any drawings?’ And she said, ‘Kim, I think I have the waterwheel.’ They had it at a warehouse. It didn’t run anymore, but we were able to take it and recreate the whole thing, making molds off of the original. It’s just like the original waterwheel—with a few enhancements.”

The waterwheel is integral to the family’s innovations throughout the treehouse. “Our story is that everything that the family has created actually runs off of this mystical water from a spring underneath the tree,” Irvine said. “The water rises up into the rooms [and flows] through all the different bamboo pipes to the different cisterns. And that’s how they run all the pieces of magic in each room.”

On the ground level is that busy kitchen, where the father “has made everything automated,” Irvine explained. “The pots stir themselves. The kettle heats itself. So, even though he’s fine with being the chef of the family, he’s figured out how to make it an easy job.”

Also in the kitchen, guests will meet the family’s pet ostrich, Jane—a nod to the attraction’s previous incarnation as Tarzan’s Treehouse. Jane is mostly hidden by the wall of her enclosure, but her expressive head pops up over the barrier to take stock of everyone who comes to visit.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the father’s workshop, with drawings of many of the inventions guests will encounter on higher levels, as well as a terrace that serves as a gallery for the family member’s drawings of their upper rooms: the mother’s and daughter’s in oils, and the younger boys’ in watercolor and pastels.

The rest of the treehouse is accessible by the stairway that weaves its way up through the branches of the banyan tree—although the sketches and paintings on the ground level provide a glimpse of the rest of the home for those who can’t make the climb.

The first stop in the higher levels is the mother’s room, featuring a self-playing pump organ and a host of other instruments, including “a violin that animates along with the organ,” Irvine pointed out. It’s a jam-packed space, full of figurines of animals, so the mother also has a sleeping loft above the walkway. (Look for the ladder.)

Behind the pipe organ is a reading alcove with chairs and a small table. Here, observant guests will note more references to the attraction’s earlier identities: two books titled Swiss Family Robinson and Tarzan of the Apes!

The daughter’s combination study and observatory is next, with a domed roof that opens up so the daughter can observe the night sky through the powerful telescope she has fashioned from a small barrel. Here the story also alludes to the well-known Disney Parks mythology of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers, as an S.E.A. member has been corresponding with the daughter and provided the lens for her telescope. (Look for the letter from the S.E.A. on the daughter’s desk.)

The boys’ room is next, bustling with jungle life. At the center is the boys’ pet monkey, Rascal, swinging from the ceiling in an effort to turn the dial on a timing device to the setting for “Feed Monkey.” There’s also a frog incubator with swimming polliwogs, and a collection of homemade birdhouses—along with a few of their feathered occupants.

Before descending, guests will want to stop a moment to enjoy the unique perspective from the tree’s higher branches. “The view of Disneyland from here is just amazing,” Irvine said. “That’s one of the things that we love so much about the tree—where else do you get to be this high up and really look out over the park like this?”

Guests can see that panoramic view again beginning Friday, November 10.

Check out an enchanting video and audio tour of the Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, above.

Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas Returns This December

November 6, 2023November 3, 2023

By Emily Hewitt

Deck the halls while enjoying some choice holiday entertainment when Freeform’s highly anticipated 25 Days of Christmas returns on Friday, December 1.

The monthlong viewing event will include Christmas favorites Home Alone, The Santa Clause trilogy, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas, and Miracle on 34th Street (1994). Christmas classics Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, along with family classics including the Toy Story franchise, Disney’s A Christmas Carol, and Frozen, will also help brighten the season.

Freeform will also host the network premieres of the Disney+ holiday films Noelle and Godmothered.

Below is a day-by-day list of the movies and holiday-themed episodes airing during the 25 Days of Christmas event:

Friday, December 1
7:00 a.m.– Unaccompanied Minors
9:00 a.m.– Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
11:00 a.m.– Eloise at Christmastime
1:00 p.m.– The Star (2017)
3:00 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
5:00 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
7:00 p.m.– Home Alone
9:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:00 a.m.– Home Alone 3

Saturday, December 2
7:00 a.m.– Home Alone
9:30 a.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:05 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
2:05 p.m.– The Santa Clause
4:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
6:45 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
8:50 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
11:30 p.m.– Godmothered – Freeform Premiere

Sunday, December 3
7:00 a.m.– Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
9:10 a.m.– The Search for Santa Paws
11:15 a.m.– Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
1:20 p.m.– Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
2:50 p.m.– Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:30 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
7:10 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8:15 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
8:50 p.m.– Home Alone
11:20 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Monday, December 4
7:00 a.m.– The Mistle-Tones
10:30 a.m.– Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (Disney Animated)
11:00 a.m.– Home Alone
1:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
4:10 p.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
5:15 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
5:50 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
6:55 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
8:55 p.m.– Noelle – Freeform Premiere
12:00 a.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
1:00 a.m.– The Simpsons (Holiday Episodes)

Tuesday, December 5
7:00 a.m.– Holiday in Handcuffs
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:30 a.m.– Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
2:00 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
4:00 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
6:00 p.m.– Home Alone
8:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way

Wednesday, December 6
7:00 a.m.– Snow
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:05 a.m.– Home Alone
1:35 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
4:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause
6:25 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
8:55 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
12:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way 2

Thursday, December 7
7:00 a.m.– Snow 2: Brain Freeze
10:30 a.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
12:35 p.m.– Love the Coopers
3:10 p.m.– Home Alone
5:40 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:20 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m.– The Family Stone

Friday, December 8
7:00 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
8:00 a.m.– Love the Coopers
10:30 a.m.– Home Alone
1:00 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
3:40 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
5:40 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
8:20 p.m.– Frozen (Disney Animated)
10:50 p.m.– Frozen II (Disney Animated)
1:00 a.m.– Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
1:30 a.m.– Toy Story That Time Forgot (Disney-Pixar)

Saturday, December 9
7:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way
9:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way 2
11:00 a.m.– Prancer Returns
1:05 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
3:05 p.m.– Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
4:45 p.m.– Toy Story That Time Forgot (Disney-Pixar)
5:15 p.m.– Toy Story (Disney-Pixar)
7:15 p.m.– Toy Story 2 (Disney-Pixar)
9:20 p.m.– Toy Story 3 (Disney-Pixar)
11:50 p.m.– Toy Story 4 (Disney-Pixar)

Sunday, December 10
7:00 a.m.– The Simpsons (Holiday Episodes)
8:00 a.m.– Prancer Returns
10:00 a.m.– Home Alone 3
12:00 p.m.– Home Alone
2:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
5:10 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
7:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Monday, December 11
7:00 a.m.– Snowglobe
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:00 a.m.– Unaccompanied Minors
1:05 p.m.– Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
3:10 p.m.– Home Alone
5:40 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:20 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m.– Black Nativity

Tuesday, December 12
7:00 a.m.– Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:00 a.m.– Home Alone
1:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
4:00 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
6:00 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
8:30 p.m.– Godmothered
12:00 a.m.– The Mistle-Tones

Wednesday, December 13
7:00 a.m.– Home Alone 3
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:00 a.m.– The Family Stone
1:30 p.m.– Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
4:00 p.m.– Home Alone
6:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
9:00 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
12:00 a.m.– Daddy’s Home 2

Thursday, December 14
7:00 a.m.– Daddy’s Home 2
10:30 a.m.– The Santa Clause
12:35 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
3:05 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
5:10 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
7:10 p.m.– Noelle
9:20 p.m.– Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
12:00 a.m.– 12 Dates of Christmas

Friday, December 15
7:00 a.m.– Kung Fu Panda Holiday
7:30 a.m.– Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
9:30 a.m.– The Search for Santa Paws
11:30 a.m.– Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
1:30 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
3:30 p.m.– Home Alone
6:00 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:40 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
11:20 p.m.– Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Saturday, December 16
7:00 a.m.– The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
7:30 a.m.– Cricket on the Hearth
8:30 a.m.– Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
10:00 a.m.– Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
11:30 a.m.– Home Alone
2:00 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
4:35 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
7:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Sunday, December 17
7:00 a.m.– Cricket on the Hearth
8:00 a.m.– Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
10:05 a.m.– Eloise at Christmastime
12:10 p.m.– Home Alone 3
2:15 p.m.– Prancer Returns
4:20 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
6:20 p.m.– Home Alone
8:50 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
11:30 p.m.– Godmothered

Monday, December 18
7:00 a.m.– Prancer Returns
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:35 a.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
2:15 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
4:15 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
6:20 p.m.– Frozen (Disney Animated)
8:50 p.m.– Frozen II (Disney Animated)
12:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way

Tuesday, December 19
7:00 a.m.– Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish
10:30 a.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
12:35 p.m.– Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
3:10 p.m.– Home Alone
5:40 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
8:20 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
12:00 a.m.– Jingle All the Way

Wednesday, December 20
7:00 a.m.– Eloise at Christmastime
10:30 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)
11:00 a.m.– The Santa Clause
1:05 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
3:30 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
5:35 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
8:15 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
9:20 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
9:55 p.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
12:00 a.m.– Home Alone 3

Thursday, December 21
7:00 a.m.– Cricket on the Hearth
8:00 a.m.– Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
9:30 a.m.– Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws
11:30 a.m.– The Search for Santa Paws
1:30 p.m.– Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
3:35 p.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
4:40 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
5:15 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
6:20 p.m.– Home Alone
8:50 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
11:30 p.m.– The Family Stone

Friday, December 22
7:00 a.m.– Prep & Landing (Disney Animated)
7:30 a.m.– Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (Disney Animated)
8:00 a.m.– Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
9:30 a.m.– Toy Story That Time Forgot (Disney-Pixar)
10:00 a.m.– Home Alone
12:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
3:10 p.m.– Noelle
5:15 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
7:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Saturday, December 23
7:00 a.m.– The Simpsons (Holiday Episodes)
8:00 a.m.– Toy Story That Time Forgot (Disney-Pixar)
8:30 a.m.– Unaccompanied Minors
10:30 a.m.– Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
1:05 p.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
3:10 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)
5:10 p.m.– Home Alone
7:40 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
10:20 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
1:00 a.m.– Family Guy (Holiday Episodes)

Sunday, December 24
7:00 a.m.– Unaccompanied Minors
9:05 a.m.– Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas
10:35 a.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1:15 p.m.– Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
2:55 p.m.– Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
5:35 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
6:40 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
7:15 p.m.– The Santa Clause
9:25 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
11:55 p.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Monday, December 25
7:00 a.m.– Disney’s A Christmas Carol
10:30 a.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
11:30 a.m.– The Santa Clause
1:30 p.m.– The Santa Clause 2
3:30 p.m.– Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4:30 p.m.– Frosty the Snowman
5:00 p.m.– Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
6:00 p.m.– Home Alone
8:30 p.m.– Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
12:00 a.m.– The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

Watchlist: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November 3, 2023

By Emily Hewitt

This Native American Heritage Month—and really, all year long—we’re honoring the incredible contributions of diverse Native American and Alaska Native communities. To help celebrate, we’ve compiled content from across Disney-owned platforms featuring Native characters and stories, available to enjoy from the comfort of your own home—or anywhere you can take a favorite streaming device! From the critically acclaimed series Reservation Dogs which follows four Native teens who attempt to go to California, to the thriller Prey, which tells the story of a Comanche woman who confronts an alien predator, there’s sure to be something that catches your eye among the options available to watch this month.

Prey
The seventh installment in the Predator franchise, set 300 years ago, tells the story of a young Comanche woman, Naru, (Amber Midthunder), who stalks and ultimately confronts a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal. Midthunder is a member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes and her co-star Dakota Beavers, who plays Taabe, is also of Native American descent, with his mother’s side having Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo and Apache Nations roots. Jhane Myers, the producer of this film, is from the Comanche and Blackfeet Nations. The Hulu Original film is available to watch in English and has also been dubbed in the Comanche language.

Reservation Dogs
This series follows four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob, and save in order to get to the faraway land of California. The whole writing team and four stars of the show are all of Indigenous descent. D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, who plays Bear Smallhill, is of Oji-Cree descent. Devery Jacobs, who plays Elora Danan, is First Nations from Kahnawake Mohawk Territory in Quebec, Canada. Paulina Alexis, who plays Wilhemina Jack, is another First Nations actress from the Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation Reserve in Alberta, Canada. Lane Factor, who plays Cheese, is of Creek-Seminole and Caddo descent.

Peter Pan and Wendy
Wendy Darling, (Ever Anderson), finds herself and her brothers on a thrilling adventure with Peter Pan, (Alexander Molony), a boy who refuses to grow up, in this Disney+ Original film. Along the way they meet many friends including Native American warrior Tiger Lily, (Alyssa Wapanatâhk). Wapanatâhk is a member of Bigstone Cree First Nation, and she speaks the Cree language in the film.

Alaska Daily
Eileen Fitzgerald, (Hilary Swank), an investigative reporter, leaves New York to join a newspaper in Anchorage, Alaska, where her first assignment is to dive into a case focusing on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women along with Native Alaskan and fellow reporter Roz Friendly, (Grace Dove). Dove is Secwepemc and is from the Canim Lake Indian Band in British Columbia, Canada.

Hawkeye
Avenger Clint Barton, (Jeremy Renner), aka Hawkeye, tries to get back to his family for Christmas in this Marvel Studios series. Maya Lopez, (Alaqua Cox), aka Echo, a deaf martial artist, is introduced in this series as she seeks revenge on Hawkeye for her father’s death. Cox was raised on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin and will also be starring, alongside Devery Jacobs, (from Reservation Dogs), in the mini-series Echo, coming soon to Disney+.

Journey Into the Magic with Hyundai and Disney100

November 3, 2023November 6, 2023

The D23 Team

Drive into the adventure of a lifetime with Hyundai and Disney100! In celebration of Disney’s recent 100th anniversary, our friends at Hyundai Motor America have produced a truly special IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition that will take to the streets beginning in early 2024. This incredible car features unique, Disney-inspired visual accents and entertainment—including colorful lighting and music right out of the iconic Disney songbook. It’s the perfect all-electric vehicle for any Disney fan.

This is the very first time ever that Hyundai designers have created a vehicle with visual creative input from the good folks at Walt Disney Imagineering. News about the car—which will have extremely limited availability—was revealed this past spring at the New York International Auto Show... and up till now, it’s still been kept a bit under wraps. But D23 Members, you’re in luck, because you’ll get to see it up close and personal at this year’s Light Up the Season event on the historic Walt Disney Studios lot on Sunday, December 10!

The IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition features some seriously incredible Disney-related design details, including:

Exterior

Gravity Gold Matte exterior paint
Disney100-exclusive 20” alloy wheels
Disney100 Platinum Edition badges on the front fenders
Black “H” badges on the hood and liftgate
Gloss Black side mirrors

Interior/Convenience

Terra Brown interior color
Disney100 Platinum Edition debossing on front head restraints and center console armrest cover
Disney100-exclusive carpeted floor mats
Door garnish trim featuring “Mickey ears” silkscreen pattern

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition

“At Hyundai, we are always looking for new ways to connect with customers on every mile of their journey,” Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer, Hyundai Motor America, recently said. “And the magic that Disney creates inspires us to deliver moments of delight for our customers. This is the first time that Disney has opened the doors to their design studio and granted access to Disney’s iconic characters for an artistic collaboration with an automaker. The IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s flagship all-electric vehicle, and we are excited to share a limited-edition version that will deliver an unforgettable experience for any Disney fan.”

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Celebrate 10 Years of Disney’s Frozen with 10 Cool Products

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023

By Jennifer Chalifoux

Disney’s Frozen is celebrating its 10th anniversary on November 27. That’s 10 years of thrilling adventures, warm hugs, and icy fun!

Whether you grew up with this beloved tale or grew to love the film’s incredible soundtrack, we will never forget the way Frozen took the world by (snow) storm as a global phenomenon. As we celebrate this exciting anniversary, we can’t forget to say “thank you” to YOU— the wonderful fans!

With Frozen news happening all month long, check out 10 cool products to kick off the celebration!

After the movie Frozen made its debut on the big screen in 2013, Elsa-inspired costumes quickly became one of the most popular items among kids and adults alike. With the Frozen Elsa Snow Queen Gown Classic Girls Costume from Disguise, young fans can dress as their favorite Queen in Elsa’s stunning, icy blue, sparkling dress!

If you like warm hugs, you will absolutely love the Olaf Weighted Plush—perfect for hugs at nap time, bedtime, travel time, and beyond. His super-soft body features felt hair and arms, and a removable 2.5-pound weight to take your daily stress and help you let it go! The story of sisters Anna and Elsa wouldn’t be the same without their adorable pal. This weighted plush and more Frozen-inspired fun can be found at select retail locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and on shopDisney.

Mattel has added new characters to an already stunning line of Disney Collector Dolls! The Frozen 10th Anniversary Disney Collector Anna & Elsa Dolls were inspired by the special bond between sisters Anna and Elsa in the film. In this collector set, Anna and Elsa are garbed in their iconic introductory outfits and styled braids. Anna is dressed in a satin and metallic woven dress with a winter cape and fur-trimmed hat, while Elsa shows off a sparkling detailed icy blue satin gown and cape. The specially designed collector’s box features the Disney Collector logo and recognizable Frozen colors.

Knock, knock, knock-knock, knock. We might not have enough snow right now to build a snowman but come on—let’s go and play! Just like Elsa’s powers, kids can use their own powers to reveal Anna, Elsa, or Olaf in this exciting playset. The Disney Frozen Snow Color Reveal from Mattel features six surprises in every set, including one beloved Frozen character. The package lid is also a fun hair accessory for everyday wear!

Young Frozen fans will find joy in building the LEGO Disney Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Wonderland building set from the LEGO Group. Featuring Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, this set is perfect for kids to role-play their favorite Frozen stories with friends. Its revolving dance floor and hidden treasure chest are sure to inspire creativity!

There are some incredible Frozen-inspired toys and collectibles available just in time for the 10th anniversary celebration, including Pop! Elsa by Funko. It’s the perfect addition to any Disney collection, which also celebrates The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary!

Add a flurry of excitement to your wardrobe with a new Frozen-inspired accessory! The Frozen Loungefly Mini Backpack is a beautiful bag for any Frozen fan, featuring 3D appliqués of Anna and Elsa in front of Elsa’s ice castle. Silver foil snowflakes and other winter designs decorate the exterior, while the interior is lined with a snowflake print pattern. This bag is available at select retail locations at Walt Disney World Resort, and on shopDisney.

Janie and Jack’s new Frozen-inspired collection of winter wear is made for everyone with fearless style. The Disney Frozen Velvet Tulle Dress is inspired by Anna with embroidered gold details and puff sleeves.

The Disney ILY 4EVER Dolls collection has two special friends inspired by Olaf. These ice-skating stars are ready for any icy adventure with their fluffy earmuffs and skates. Inspired by Olaf Dolls are available now, only at Target.

Anna and Elsa share a lot of adventures together, but a new book tells original untold tales from the sisters’ childhood. All Is Found: A Frozen Anthology features creative stories by 10 authors to celebrate 10 years of Frozen. In this book, available now for pre-order, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Sven journey together through the Frozen universe while greeting old friends and making new ones.

To shop Frozen-inspired merchandise from this post and more, visit select Disney Parks retail locations, shopDisney, and other retailers.

Can’t get enough of Disney’s Frozen ahead of this anniversary celebration? We have bonus entertainment for you!

Recently announced, Disney Publishing Worldwide, in collaboration with ABC Audio and Walt Disney Animation Studios have launched the Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Nature. This original podcast extends the storytelling of the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios film as an audio-first offering, complete with new characters and a standalone adventure set after the events of Frozen 2. Fans can listen to Forces of Nature on their favorite podcast listening platform now.

Plus, fans can ice out the competition in the new Frozen-inspired season featuring all-new racers, cosmetics, and Arendelle racing environment—coming this holiday season to Disney Speedstorm!