Star Wars Meets College Sports in New Apparel Line

Whether a member of an undefeated empire or part of a rebel alliance, collegiate sports fans know what it means to be part of a legacy. Now college sports fans can celebrate their school pride with the power of the Force by sporting a new collection of apparel and accessories, which features iconic designs from the Star Wars saga.

Everything you need for an intergalactic sports showdown

—T-shirts, caps, throws, outerwear, lunchboxes, coolers and more—featuring participating college’s unique graphics and favorite Star Wars characters like Yoda, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers. Gear up the friends and family for the next home game or make the jump to lightspeed with your own Star Wars tailgate at a campus not too far, far away.

The new collection of apparel and accessories is available for more than 50 schools including marquee universities such as Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, LSU, Nebraska, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. The apparel is available now at top retailers such as Kohls and Old Navy, and the entire range will roll out to campus stores nationwide this fall.

For a complete list of participating schools, visit StarWars.com.

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron‘s Official Synopsis, Upcoming Frozen Attraction at Epcot, Plus More in News Briefs

September 17, 2014March 17, 2017

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Official Synopsis Revealed

Marvel Studios has released an official synopsis for its upcoming feature, Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron will be released in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2015.

Save the Date!

Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:

D23 and Walt Disney Archives
Summer and Fall 2014
D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration
September 27
D23 Member Night at Aladdin on Broadway
October 11
From the Vaults: Sleeping Beauty
November 8
Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour
November 11
The Hunchback of Notre Dame VIP Experience
November 22-23
Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World
Through January 4, 2015
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
August 14-16, 2015
D23 Expo 2015 returns to Anaheim, California
Television
September 29
Phineas and Ferb—“Lost in Danville” premieres on Disney XD at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.
October 13
Star Wars Rebels premieres on Disney XD at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
October 20
Kirby Buckets debuts on Disney XD at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Parks
September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28; and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom Park
September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort
November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, and 30; and December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom Park
Studios
October 10
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day opens in theaters.
November 7
Big Hero 6 opens
December 25, 2014
Into the Woods opens in theaters
March 13, 2015
Cinderella opens in theaters
June 19, 2015
Inside Out opens in theaters (along with the short Lava)

Plans for Frozen Attraction Underway at Epcot

Last week Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that Walt Disney World will undergo a deep freeze with the addition of a Frozen attraction in the Norway Pavilion in Epcot.

Visit D23.com to learn more about the “cool” developments that are getting underway. ►

New Poster Revealed for Into The Woods

Into the Woods, a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, is released in theaters on December 25. Disney has released a new poster for the film, showing Meryl Streep as the witch. Also starring Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, and Chris Pine, Into the Woods is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Watch a New Season 2 Preview for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Coulson and his team face the epic task of rebuilding their organization when Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. returns for a second season on Tuesday, September 23 at 9 p.m. ET. Check out this new preview featuring the returning agents along with some new faces—as well as a couple of not-so-friendly faces for good measure.

See a Sneak Preview of Big Hero 6 at Disneyland Beginning September 26

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest feature, Big Hero 6, opens in theaters in 3-D on November 7, 2014, but in the meantime, guests to Disneyland Park will be able to catch an early look at the film. For a limited time beginning September 26, the Big Hero 6 Sneak Peek will be presented in 4-D with special in-theater effects at the Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland.

The Walt Disney Studios Main Theatre Honors Frozen

D23 Members who have visited the Walt Disney Studios Main Theatre know that the art on the landmark building’s façade changes every year in honor of Disney’s contributions to the art of feature animation. On Friday, September 12, Frozen directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck and producer Peter Del Vecho joined The Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, and Andrew Millstein, executive vice president and general manager, Walt Disney Animation Studios, to reveal the new marquee featuring Frozen‘s famous sisters, Anna and Elsa.

Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Adding Falcon and Yondu

Disney Interactive has announced two more additions to the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) line-up. Guardians of the Galaxy‘s Yondu will be playable in both the Toy Box 2.0 and the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Play Set, and he’ll also make an appearance in the Marvel Team-Up: Yondu Power Disc. And Captain America’s closest ally Falcon is an indispensable addition to the Marvel’s Avengers Play Set and Toy Box 2.0. Other characters can also fly like Falcon when players use the Falcon’s Wings Power Disc.

Meet Anna and Elsa at Disneyland in a New Way With Return Time Tickets

Disneyland Park is instituting a new virtual wait system for guests who want to meet Frozen‘s Anna and Elsa at their special location in Fantasyland. Instead of waiting on a standard queue, guests can present their valid park ticket or Annual Passport to obtain a Return Time Ticket, which assigns a 20-minute window to return later in the day to meet with Arendelle’s princesses. Once all return times for the day are distributed no more return times will be issued. This new system allows guests to enjoy other attractions while they wait for their royal appointment.

Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2015 Cover Revealed

StarWars.com previewed the cover for the upcoming Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2015 magazine, hitting newsstands on November 11, 2014. The cover photo is a vintage shot taken during production of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. The Special Edition issue will include a new interview with Dee Bradley Baker, voice of the clone army in Star Wars: The Clone Wars; along with classic Star Wars Insider articles as well as new material that features chats with supporting players and some of the behind-the-scenes people who helped bring the saga to life.

New Into the Woods One-Sheet Released

Starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine, Into the Woods is a humorous and heartfelt musical that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

Catch the film in theaters on December 25.

Disney Interactive Unveils Full List of Power Discs for Disney Infinity (2.0 Edition)

The countdown is on for the September 23 launch of Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) in North America, and today Disney Interactive announced the full lineup of Power Discs—the circular and hexagonal discs that allow gamers to customize their play experiences in the game. From slipping into Spider-Man’s costume to flying on Aladdin’s Magic Carpet, players will have access to more than 80 special powers, gadgets, themes and vehicles.

The company will launch 82 Power Discs from both Disney (42) and Marvel (40). Circular discs will add costumes, area of effect attacks and team-ups. Hexagonal Power Discs will add new weapons, vehicles and sky and terrain customizations. Stack up to three together and receive triple the benefits!

Walt Disney Looks Dapper as Ever in These Disneyland Photos

On many of Walt Disney’s trips to Disneyland, whether it was for work or pleasure, he always arrived in style. We combed through the Walt Disney Archives to bring you a look at a few of those visits for inspiration, so you can look as dapper as Walt.

As you’ll see, dressing up for a day at Disneyland is a tradition that dates to the opening of the park.

Walt poses in Town Square at Disneyland during construction of the park.

Walt Disney with some well-dressed Mouseketeers — Walt with some well-dressed Mouseketeers.

Walt Disney at the Peter Pan's Flight attraction at Disneyland. — Walt at the *Peter Pan’s Flight* attraction at Disneyland.

Walt Disney stands near the Central Plaza, ready to capture another gorgeous Disneyland day on film. — Walt stands near the Central Plaza, ready to capture another gorgeous Disneyland day on film.

Meet the Winner of D23’s Disney Side Sweepstakes, Plus See Our Favorite Photos

This summer, D23 Members had the chance to snap a selfie of their Disney Side to win an incredible prize package:

a vacation to Disneyland Resort and D23 Expo 2015!

Hundreds of entries poured in featuring members in homemade costumes, buried in piles of plush Disney critters, and even sporting tattoos of their favorite characters, but alas, there could be only one winner. The lucky D23 Member randomly selected was Karla Amaya from South Gate, California!

Karla’s winning photo: herself as the Queen of Hearts.

“My Queen of Hearts photo shows my creative Disney Side, the child in me,”

. . . says Karla. “She’s such a mischievous person, and is anything but ordinary.”

Karla couldn’t believe she won when she got the email notifying her of her prize. She’s never been to D23 Expo before, and she can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2015 and be surrounded by everything Disney! Plus, she’s looking forward to taking in as many rides and attractions as possible at Disneyland next August. “It doesn’t matter how old you are, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth!” says Karla.

We couldn’t resist showing you some of our other favorite entries. Enjoy this gallery of our 23 favorite Disney Side selfies!

Philip Iannitti from Bronxville, New York

Natalie Stuart from Cooper City, Florida

Mary Jo Collins from Lenoir City, Tennnesee

Denise Collantes from Chula Vista, California

Blair Morgan from Greensboro, North Carolina

Vanessa Estes Di Julio from Issaquah, Washington

Kristal Mallonee-Klier from Towson, Maryland

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween Time 2014 Now Through October 31

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a one-of-a-kind celebration of chilling, family-friendly fun.

From Friday, September 12, through Friday, October 31, guests will explore their spooky Disney Side with special Halloween transformations of Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain; encounter Disney villains conjured by a magic cauldron; dance to the Mad T Party band and meet Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes.

An additional Halloween Time highlight is the separate-ticket, after-hours Mickey’s Halloween Party, where adults and children show their Disney Side by dressing in costumes, trick-or-treating at Disneyland Park and enjoying an array of special entertainment, including the exclusive Halloween Screams fireworks spectacular.

New to Halloween Time at Disneyland this year are the latest twists at Haunted Mansion Holiday and additional entertainment experiences at the Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch, with more mysterious fun joining the Astounding Cauldron of Magic.

Spooky Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy in Tomorrowland is one of the guest favorites during Halloween Time. The unique Halloween-themed experience begins as a typical Space Mountain adventure, but suddenly launches voyagers into a haunted section of the universe. Ghosts appear out of the starry darkness and swirling galaxies of Space Mountain, reaching out as if to grab guests as they speed through space. The exhilarating drops and curves are punctuated by piercing screams, creepy sound effects and haunting music.

Jack Skellington returns to Disneyland to take over the Haunted Mansion and brings Haunted Mansion Holiday back to New Orleans Square. Transformed with a mix of Halloween spookiness and Christmas cheer, Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by the classic animated film Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.

Guests find new surprises within the Mansion every Halloween, including the 2014 Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house. This year’s creepy creation adds a little whimsy with a hapless gingerbread zombie who is trapped inside—surrounded by frightening spikes that are very sharp, red-and-white candy canes. This is the 14^th original gingerbread design since Haunted Mansion Holiday debuted in 2001. The design also features opening and closing doors and special lights.

In Disney California Adventure Park, Halloween Time offers frightful fun for guests of all ages, with favorite attractions such as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, where a “supernatural” event happened on Halloween evening 1939, 75 years ago, forever haunting the building with spine-tingling fun. Also at Disney California Adventure, the nighttime Mad T Party in Hollywood Land gets some new Halloween spice. Tweedledee and Tweedledum welcome guests as the Mad Hatter offers some devilishly delicious All Hallows Eve fun featuring new Halloween music and a chilling new look for the Mad T Party band.

Disney Announces Frozen Attraction Coming to Epcot

Today Walt Disney Parks and Resorts melted Disney fans’ hearts with the news that a Frozen attraction will be coming to Epcot.

Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that construction is starting at Walt Disney World Resort on a brand-new Frozen attraction at, fittingly, the Norway Pavilion in Epcot. The new attraction replaces Maelstrom and will take guests to Arendelle and immerse them in many of their favorite moments and music from the film. The pavilion will also include a royal greeting location where Anna and Elsa can meet guests. “We think these Frozen elements are great complements to the Norway Pavilion, which showcases the country and region that inspired the film,” Staggs explained.

The Frozen characters will also have a bigger presence at Magic Kingdom Park this holiday season. Queen Elsa’s powers will transform Cinderella Castle into an ice palace very night, beginning in early November; and Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf will also appear in Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

In addition, though summer may be ending, some of your favorite elements of Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! will remain into the coming seasons. Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will still be able to sing along to Frozen songs with Elsa and Anna as well as frolic in real snow—in Florida, no less—at Wandering Oaken’s, which will set up shop closer to the show through the holiday season.

We’re so happy, we can’t help but let it go!

Where We Left Off Last Season…

Once Upon a Time (New Season Premieres Sunday, September 28)

After being pulled into Zelena’s time portal, Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and Hook (Colin O’Donoghue) find themselves in the past in the Enchanted Forest, where they see the Evil Queen/Regina (Lana Parrilla) being, well, evil. As much as she wants to help, Hook urges Emma not to change anything in the past or the future may not happen. Leave it to Emma to nearly ruin her parents’ meeting and love connection. Luckily, Hook helps her make everything right—well, maybe not everything. While imprisoned by Regina, the duo meet a young woman sentenced to death who Emma just can’t help but save. As the trio show up to the naming of Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin) and David’s (Josh Dallas) son—and Emma’s brother—at Granny’s, they don’t realize that three’s a crowd. Turns out the woman is Maid Marian, and Robin Hood—who has connected nicely with Regina—is now going to be forced to make a choice. The kind of choice that could make Regina really, really upset. And no one wants that, right? But the biggest shocker of all was that the trio didn’t come back alone. They brought with them one Disney superstar, extra chilly, as Elsa was revealed to be coming out of the portal in the show’s final scene.

See What’s Coming Next In Our Once Upon A Time Season Four Preview ►

Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (New Season Premieres Tuesday, September 23)

Thanks to the events that took place in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, S.H.I.E.L.D. collapsed in HYDRA’s wake, leaving all the agents wanted by law enforcement—and, in some cases, pitted against each other. The finale saw Coulson (Clark Gregg) and team ultimately defeat a seemingly unstoppable Garrett (Bill Paxton), with a little help from Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Not as lucky were agents Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) and Simmons (Elizabeth Henstridge) who—thanks to a Hydra-following Ward (Brett Dalton)—ended up on the bottom of the ocean. Fitz risked his own life to save Simmons, and while he is alive, last we knew, he was in critical condition after being oxygen deprived. But nothing could prepare us for Coulson—now Director Coulson, per Fury—unable to sleep, mindlessly drawing what look like extraterrestrial schematics.

D23 Gold Members received a special preview of the new season of Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in the Fall 2014 issue. Not a member? Join today!

Castle (New Season Premieres Monday, September 29)

In the Season 6 finale, as Castle (Nathan Fillion) is driving to his much-anticipated nuptials, an ominous black SUV bores down on him. Then, when he doesn’t show up at the wedding, Beckett (Stana Katic) is called to an accident scene where she sees Castle’s car in a ravine, engulfed in flames. Who or what caused the car crash? Is there anyway Castle could have survived? Season 7 will pick up at the scene of that accident, right where the finale left off, in a premiere that promises to put Beckett through the toughest case of her career.

Modern Family (New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 24)

After a few fires—both literal and metaphorical—Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Eric Stonestreet) finally made it down the aisle in the wedding of the season. But there was a terrific blend of sweetness and sassiness along the way, including Sal (Elizabeth Banks), their original officiant, having her water break before the ceremony—luckily, Phil (Ty Burrell) stepped up to the plate. Haley (Sarah Hyland) helped Andy (Adam DeVine) see that his girlfriend was treating him badly—and while she was forming a crush on him, younger sister Alex (Ariel Winter) convinced her to let Andy down easy, knowing Haley would eventually break his heart as well. And after losing not one but three wedding locations, Jay (Ed O’Neill), who Mitch has thought was not supportive of his nuptials to Cam, came through with an idyllic country club setting for their I dos. So will all be happily ever after?

The Goldbergs (New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 24)

Last season leaves off as Murray (Jeff Garlin) learns his high school free throw record has been broken so he begrudgingly attends a banquet as the guest of honor, shoots, and misses. Reliving his glory years, his school spirit is re-energized until the crowd mocks him. Elsewhere at home, Barry (Troy Gentile)decides to throw a party where he quickly loses the spotlight and it’s up to Erica’s (Hayley Orrantia) friend Lainey (AJ Michalka) to help him get it back. When Murray and Bev (Wendi McLendon-Covey) show up, Barry is allowed one moment to bask in the glory of his party, and is then grounded for the summer. The family comes together at the end on the basketball court to discuss life.

Grey’s Anatomy (New Season Premieres Thursday, September 25)

While she may not have been all warm and fuzzy, saying farewell to Dr. Christina Yang (Sandra Oh) was one of the hardest things we had to watch. But there’s plenty of drama to keep the hospital running. While Miranda (Chandra Wilson) was assured she’d get a seat on the hospital’s board after Yang’s departure, the future wasn’t so clear after Yang left Karev (Justin Chambers) a package giving him her seat. After Derek (Patrick Dempsey) landed a plumb job in Washington, D.C., Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) wasn’t so sure she wanted to relocate, leading to a standoff that could destroy their marriage. As if that wasn’t enough, possibly the biggest surprise was when the love child of Meredith’s mom, Ellis, and Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) showed up. The Grey family tree just keeps growing!

Last Man Standing (New Season Premieres Friday, October 3)

This season, Mike (Tim Allen) continues to be surrounded by forces seeking to challenge his ideals on just about everything in which he believes. As he and his wife Vanessa’s (Nancy Travis) three daughters grow up and move on, they’re forced to confront that quintessential parenting dilemma about how much they can still influence their three daughters. As usual, Mike tries to escape any female drama at home in the warm, manly embrace of his job at the Outdoor Man store.

The Middle (New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 24)

While Sue (Eden Sher) counts down the days until the Hecks depart on their road trip to Walt Disney World (she won the trip in a “Hands on a Hard Body” contest), Brick (Atticus Shaffer) begs his parents to take a detour to North Carolina so he can meet his online girlfriend, and Axl (Charlie McDermott)anxiously awaits the posting of his final grades as a college freshman. Then, when the Hecks arrive at Walt Disney World, a good time may not be had for all when a series of misfortunes threatens to put a damper on their trip.

Nashville (New Season Premieres Wednesday, September 24)

There was so much drama in the season two finale of Nashville, someone should write a country song about it. Oh wait. Anyway, Maddie (Lennon Stella) continues to be a brat. No cliffhanger there. Scarlett (Clare Bowen) decides it’s time for her to pack up and leave town and is pretty much thisclose to hitting the road when she stops at the Bluebird where Gunnar (Sam Palladino) sings a pretty love song to her and asks her to stay. With those eyes, how could she say no? In other news, Jeff (Oliver Hudson) continues to torment Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) about their tryst, threatening to expose them to her boyfriend Avery (Jonathan Jackson). After getting crazy drunk, and threatening to leave Rayna’s (Connie Britton) label Highway 66, Juliette finally comes clean with Avery—who is already super angry since Gunner told him first. Oops. But in the end, it looks like they’ll patch things up. Meantime, despite Jeff’s numerous attempts to derail Rayna’s album from succeeding, it looks like she is going to crush Will Lexington’s (Chris Carmack) debut, which could destroy his career. He starts cracking up, and Gunnar encourages him to come clean about being gay to Layla (Aubrey Peeples). Will does so, unaware that the “hidden” cameras capturing their “romance” for a reality show are recording every moment. Luke (Will Chase) proposes to Rayna—in front of 70,000 people, so it would have been hard to say no (and did you see the size of that ring?). But naturally Deacon (Charles Esten) comes by her house that night with the ring he was going to originally give her when he was set to propose years before. He kisses her. She kisses back. Cue a country song.

Revenge (New Season Premieres Sunday, September 28)

So there was a lot more death than we anticipated in the Revenge season finale. But here were the big moments in a show that was pretty much only big moments: Nolan (Gabriel Mann) teamed up with Margaux’s (Karine Vanasse) brother Gideon (Daniel Zovatto) to get back the MyClone program so they can make a fortune. Gideon catches Daniel (Josh Bowman) in a compromising position that gives him some power. A seriously ticked off Charlotte (Christa B. Allen) has Jack (Nick Wechsler) arrested for kidnapping her, even though it was Emily’s (Emily Van Camp) idea—as pretty much everything is. A seriously ticked off Victoria (Madeline Stowe) murders Aiden (Barry Sloane) and leaves his corpse as a gift for Emily, before getting carted off to a mental asylum. Oh right, and Emily’s presumed-dead father, David (James Tupper) is actually alive. And he kills Conrad (Henry Czerny).

Scandal (New Season Premieres Thursday, September 25)

The amount of crazy that took place in the season three finale of Scandal had our heads reeling. Let’s start with the easy stuff. Charlie (George Newbern) breaks things off with Quinn (Katie Lowes), knowing she been, well, licking Huck (Guillermo Diaz). But as a parting gift, he provides proof that Huck’s family is still alive. Huck, being Huck, doesn’t handle the news so great, but by the end comes face-to-face with his family. No major characters died in the bombing so it looked like VP Sally (Kate Burton) was going to win the election, which made it probably as good a time as ever for Olivia (Kerry Washington) to tell Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) about Mellie (Bellamy Young) being raped by his father—and possibly being Jerry IV’s son. Mellie and Fitz share a moment, he decides he can’t leave her for Liv (again). That’s the easy part of the story. Let’s just say, Olivia and Jake (Scott Foley) take off in a plane just in time to miss the outcome from the following: Olivia’s dad Eli (Joe Morton), who she though might be good, is really, really evil. He has Jerry IV (Dylan Minnette) killed and frames Olivia’s mom Maya (Khandi Alexander), so that he can put her back in “the box.” This also seals Fitz’s election win and re-establishes Eli as the head of B613. If we were Olivia, we wouldn’t turn the plane around any time soon.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is Coming to Disney California Adventure and Much More in News Briefs

Oswald is Coming to Disney California Adventure

You’ve worn the rabbit ear hats; you’ve tasted the Oswald ice cream sundaes at Clarabelle’s. Now, beginning September 14, one of Walt Disney’s earliest cartoon stars, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, will be on hand to meet guests at Disney California Adventure Park in the area between the park’s main entrance turnstiles and the Hyperion Bridge, from the time the park opens until 7 p.m. Oswald made his film debut September 5, 1927 in the cartoon short Trolley Troubles and appeared in 26 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit shorts, before Walt Disney lost the rights to the character in 1928. Oswald returned to the Disney family in 2006 and made his first Disney Parks appearance earlier this year at Tokyo DisneySea.

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

D23 and Walt Disney Archives
Summer and Fall 2014
D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration
September 13
From the Vaults: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
September 27
D23 Member Night at Aladdin on Broadway
October 11
From the Vaults: Sleeping Beauty
November 8
Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour
November 11
The Hunchback of Notre Dame VIP Experience
November 22-23
Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World
Through January 4, 2015
Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
August 14-16, 2015
D23 Expo 2015 returns to Anaheim, California
Television
September 29
Phineas and Ferb—“Lost in Danville” premieres on Disney XD at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT.
October 13
Star Wars Rebels premieres on Disney XD at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
October 20
Kirby Buckets debuts on Disney XD at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Disney To Begin Production on The Finest Hours

Disney has announced that production is set to begin in September on The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine (Star Trek), Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck (The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), and Holliday Grainger (Cinderella). Craig Gillespie directs the thriller based on the true story of a 1952 U.S. Coast Guard Rescue. To learn more about The Finest Hours, visit D23.com.

Alexander Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order, Includes Original Songs and Movie’s Score

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day hits theaters October 10, 2014 with a soundtrack that includes an original end-credit song from The Vamps, plus original songs from two of the film’s stars and score by Christophe Beck (Frozen, The Hangover). The six-song EP will be released in the U.S. by Walt Disney Records on October 7, 2014. The Vamps perform the end-credit song “Hurricane” and also filmed a music video for the song that features a cameo by Bella Thorne, who appears in the film. A sneak peek of the video will debut on Disney Channel September 12, followed by the full video premiere on VEVO. Dylan Minnette, who plays big brother Anthony in the film, co-wrote the song “Surf Surf Don’t Drown,” which is performed by Minnette’s band, The Narwhals, and also appears in the film. The other cast member who provides a song for the soundtrack is Kerris Dorsey, who portrays big sister Emily. She wrote and performed the song “Best Worst Day Ever” along with her sister Justine Dorsey. Fans can pre-order the soundtrack beginning today.

See Super Heroes in Action in a new Disney Infinity Trailer!

The release date for Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) is almost here. But in the meantime, check out this latest rockin’ trailer that features Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Rocket Raccon, and more! Save the world in play sets for The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Create your own universe with the newly enhanced Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 Edition. Bring on the Super Heroes!

Cast Announced for The Hunchback of Notre Dame at La Jolla Playhouse

La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast for its upcoming U.S. premiere musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which will run October 26–December 7, 2014 in the Playhouse’s Mandell Weiss Thetre. The cast features Michael Arden (Broadway’s The Times They Are A-Changin’, Big River) as Quasimodo, Patrick Page (Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, The Lion King, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) as Frollo, Ciara Renée (Broadway’s Pippin, Big Fish) as Esmeralda, Andrew Samonsky (Playhouse’s Little Miss Sunshine, Broadway’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood) as Phoebus, and Erik Liberman (Broadway’s Lovemusik) as Clopin. The Hunchback of Notre Dame features a score by the multiple Academy®, Grammy®, and Tony® Award-winning team of composer Alan Menken (Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors) and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), book by Peter Parnell (The West Wing, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) and direction by Scott Schwartz (Playhouse’s Jane Eyre, Broadway’s Golda’s Balcony).

Disney XD Announces Kirby Buckets

Disney XD has announced that Kirby Buckets will debut Monday, October 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The single-camera series, a mix of live-action and animation, introduces viewers to the vivid imagination of charismatic 13-year-old Kirby Buckets, who dreams of becoming a famous animator like his idol Mac MacCallister. With his two best friends, Fish and Eli, by his side, Kirby navigates his eccentric town of Forest Hills, where the trio usually find themselves trying to get out of a predicament before Kirby’s sister Dawn and her best friend, Belinda, catch them. Along the way, Kirby is joined by his animated characters, each with their own vibrant personality that only he and viewers can see. Jacob Bertrand (Marvin Marvin, Bubble Guppies) stars as Kirby, and the series also features Mekai Curtis (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) as confident and smooth Fish, Cade Sutton (The Neighbors) as naïve nice guy Eli, Olivia Stuck (Good Luck Charlie) as Kirby’s crafty older sister Dawn, and Tiffany Espensen (Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures) as Dawn’s whip-smart best friend Belinda.

Original Hoop-Dee-Doo Cast Reunites for Show’s 40th Anniversary

When the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review made its debut at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort on September 5, 1974, the Pioneer Hall Players were college students. They couldn’t help but return to Fort Wilderness for the show’s 40th anniversary, and the Disney Parks Blog shared the video above to commemorate the event.
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Marvel Announces Super Hero September

Disney Consumer Products and Marvel are encouraging kids and their families to “Power Up Like a Marvel Super Hero” with the launch of Marvel Super Hero September. Visit MarvelSuperHeroSeptember.com to find Super Hero content and activities, including a national photo sweepstakes contest. There will also be in-store events and promotions at retailers like Walmart, Target, Payless, and Disney Store, to name just a few. And, of course, Marvel Super Hero September takes to the airwaves on Disney XD with the debut of Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man Web-Warriors and the season two premiere of Marvel’s Avengers Assemble animated series.

New Dancing with the Stars Cast Announced

A brand-new cast of celebrity dancers will be gracing the ballroom floor for the first time on live television during the two-hour season premiere of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars on Monday, September 15 (8–10:01 p.m. ET).
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Dogs Show Their Disney Side at Magic Kingdom

Some of Disney’s favorite dogs, such as Pluto, Bolt, and Dug, were joined by Disney fans’ favorite dogs on September 3 for the first-ever Disney Side Dog’s Day at Magic Kingdom Park. More than 100 dogs and their owners walked the green carpet down Main Street U.S.A. for the event, which included a costume contest, a doggie dance party, and a first-of-its-kind dog walk through Cinderella Castle, led by none other than Goofy. Highlights from the event will be included in an Animal Planet Disney Side edition of America’s Cutest Pet, scheduled to air in October.

Get Ready for ABC Family’s 13 Nights of Halloween

ABC Family is bringing the thrills and chills this October with 13 Nights of Halloween. This popular programming event, now in its 16th year, starts Sunday, October 19 and concludes on Friday, October 31. This year’s fright fest features brand-new Halloween-themed episodes of Melissa & Joey and Baby Daddy, an all-new Pretty Little Liars fan appreciation special, plus the hilariously scary prank specials Freak Out. The 13 Nights of Halloween will also include the network television premieres of Dark Shadows and ParaNorman.

New Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks

Summer may be coming to a close on the calendar, but the Disney Parks still have new pins and accessories available for purchase in August and September. The latest arrivals include a four-pin set that features Carl and Ellie from Up and new pins that feature Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and other characters from Tangled.

Walt Disney Animation Studios Announces Frozen Fever

Last week, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced the new animated short Frozen Fever, welcoming back to the big screen Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf.
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Watch a Two-Minute Clip from Big Hero 6

Viewers who watched the ABC special, The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic were treated to a two-minute clip from Big Hero 6, which opens in theaters in 3-D November 7. Check out the video above to see Hiro and Baymax in action.

Disney Store Launches Holiday Sketchbook Ornament Collection

Leading into the holiday season, Disney Store has launched the Sketchbook Ornament Collection, which celebrates Disney artists and their creations that each began with a sketch. The fully sculpted ornaments feature a 2014 Disney Store logo charm and several styles include musical and light-up components. The pieces range from $12.95 to $16.95 and are available in select Disney Store locations and online at DisneyStore.com.