5 Things You Didn’t Know About TRON Lightcycle / Run

By Alison Stateman

TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise® welcomed guests to the Grid when the attraction officially opened on April 4 at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Inspired by the groundbreaking movie TRON (1982) and its sequel TRON: Legacy (2010), the attraction is among the fastest roller coasters in any Disney Park—reaching a top speed just shy of 60 miles per hour.

So, before you take part in a high-stakes race as a member of heroic Team Blue against villainous Team Orange aboard a Lightcycle, here are a few scintillating facts that may surprise you.

1. The story behind TRON Lightcycle / Run takes place after the events of TRON: Legacy.
The attraction picks up where moviegoers last saw Sam Flynn, son of computer genius Kevin Flynn, and Quorra, the Isomorphic Algorithm he rescued and brought back with him to the real world. The couple are now creating permanent gateways to promote and support increased interaction between Programs and Users, also known as humans.

A train of Lightcyles traverse the indoor portion of the illuminated track at night.

2. TRON Lightcycle / Run is the second Disney Parks coaster inspired by the groundbreaking film.
The first coaster dedicated to the sci-fi classic, TRON Lightcycle Power Run,debuted with the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in 2016, following a nearly decade-long development process. “The beauty of this attraction is yes, there is a sister attraction that exists,” Chris Beatty, Portfolio Creative Director for Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), shared. “So, we always like to say that’s the first portal into the Grid in Shanghai, and the second one is here in Orlando.”

3. The past and future intersect at TRON Lightcycle / Run.
The Walt Disney World WDI team was guided by the work done by Imagineers behind the Shanghai attraction, but there were changes needed to bring the attraction to Florida. Chief among them was the fact that the Walt Disney World Railroad—the painstakingly resorted vintage steam train attraction dating back to the park’s opening in 1971—cut through the site. In order to accommodate the Opening Day attraction, the building site had to be raised about 10 feet so the train could run under and then through TRON Lightcyle / Run. Jerold Kaplan, Executive Ride Project Engineer, WDI, shared “Most of the changes were made to things that are blind to the guest. Subtle changes to the structure that help our maintenance crews keep the reliability up to where we want it.”

4. A whole new score.
The attraction’s location in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park required the WDI team to create additional music to help differentiate it from neighboring Space Mountain. Fun fact: The team enlisted composer Joseph Trapanese, who worked with Daft Punk on the Grammy®-nominated TRON: Legacy soundtrack as well as the music for the TRON attraction in Shanghai, to create the new soundtrack.

Guests aboard their Lightcycle train smile excitedly as they experience racing on the Grid.

5. This race is a team sport.
In the TRON films, riders compete as individuals on their own Lightcyle, but for the attraction it’s a team sport. This was done to avoid long wait times for guests. Fourteen guests ride on each train of Lightcycles which are paired side-by-side. Three transfer-accessible vehicles enable guests with disabilities to board and enjoy the attraction as well. Lockers are available for guests to stow larger items before boarding, with compartments available on board to secure smaller items, such as phones and glasses.

Disney D23 Rewind—Week of April 3

By Courtney Potter

The promotional poster for Suga: Road to D-Day, coming soon to Disney+, features BTS star SUGA wearing a bright-green jacket as he stares up towards the sky. He’s set against a darker-green background, as well as the words “SUGA: Road to D-Day” in light gray.

BTS Star SUGA to Release New Documentary Suga: Road To D-Day on Disney+

After collaborating with some of the world’s biggest artists—including Coldplay, Steve Aoki, The Chainsmokers, and Halsey—BTS star SUGA is heading out on a musical journey… travelling the world to work on his solo album, in SUGA: Road to D-DAY, coming April 21 on Disney+.

The upcoming documentary will follow SUGA as he journeys around the globe from Seoul to Tokyo, Las Vegas, and beyond in search of musical inspiration for his upcoming album D-DAY. Throughout the film, viewers will see the star at his most vulnerable, as he discusses his writer’s block with other musicians, and delves deep into his most traumatic memories to pen lyrics for several of his latest songs. SUGA: Road to D-DAY also includes exclusive live clips of songs to be featured on the album.

With the documentary slated for an April 21 release, fans can also visit Disney+ (or Hotstar) for lots of other K-Pop fun—including BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LA, an exclusive cinematic 4K concert film featuring BTS’ live performance at Los Angeles’ Sofi Stadium in November 2021; j-hope IN THE BOX, a behind-the-scenes documentary showcasing the creation of BTS star j-hope’s first solo album; and IN THE SOOP: Friendcation, an original travel reality show with a star-studded cast including V of BTS, Itaewon Class’ Park Seojun, Parasite star Choi Wooshick, Soundtrack #1’s Park Hyungsik, and Peakboy, as the five friends venture off on a surprise trip and enjoy a host of activities together.

ILMxLAB Debuts Physical Edition of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition

Apropos of Star Wars Celebration Europe happening as we speak (type?), news from ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive storytelling studio: The physical edition of the incredible virtual reality game Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition has just hit shelves!

Exclusively for PlayStation®VR2 (PS VR2), and released in collaboration with publisher Perp Games, the physical edition offers fans and collectors an additional way to own the experience for themselves…

Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition is a sweeping adventure with multiple styles of gameplay and difficulty settings for both seasoned gamers and new players. It follows a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure after crash landing on the planet Batuu—the same setting as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive land featured in U.S. Disney Parks.

The Enhanced Edition has been rebuilt to capitalize on the hardware capabilities, including eye tracking and foveated rendering, headset feedback, adaptive triggers, haptic feedback with PS VR2 Sense controllers, and dynamic 3D audio. Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge was originally released on Meta Quest, with Part I debuting in November 2020 and Part II in September 2021.

During their adventure, players will meet fan-favorite characters including R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), Dok-Ondar (Cory Rouse), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). They will also meet new characters developed for the experience like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson), and First Order commanding officer Lt. Gauge (Daman Mills).

While at Seezelslak’s Cantina, the Azumel bartender will transport players to other places and times in the Star Wars galaxy through his legendary Tales. Through him, they will live out the story of the Padawan-turned-Jedi Ady Sun’Zee (Ellie Araiza) in “Temple of Darkness” and “The Sacred Garden.” In “The Bounty of Boggs Triff,” players will take on a peculiar bounty while playing as the class four assassin droid IG-88 (Rhys Darby).

Players will encounter and work with familiar characters like Mubo (Matthew Wood), the owner of Black Spire Outpost’s Droid Depot, who will set them up with equipment and items throughout their journey.

The game is available at major American retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart. Copies can also be ordered directly from the Perp Games Store, and a list of global retailers can be found here. Fans interested in the digital version of the experience can purchase it from PlayStation™Store.

ICYMI: 5 Things to Know About Disney and Pixar’s Elemental

With Disney and Pixar’s Elemental heading to theaters in just a few months, it’s time to start getting familiar with Element City and its truly unique citizens… Hear directly from director (pun intended) Peter Sohn right here at D23.com about the inspiration behind the characters; which live-action films fueled the look and feel of Elemental; and more.

Disney Cruise Line’s DisneyBand+ to Preview This Summer

If you’re planning to take a Disney Cruise Line summer vacation, here’s something extra fun (on top of all the amazing fun!) to look forward to: They’ll soon be debuting DisneyBand+, the same wearable technology as the MagicBand+ offered in U.S. Disney Parks.

Our friends at the Disney Parks Blog recently announced that the DisneyBand+ will preview this summer on select Disney Wish sailings before its official release, just in time for Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

With three designs to choose from, DisneyBand+ combines the convenience of hands-free technology with extra magic moments. Just a tap of the wrist will unlock your stateroom door; charge food or souvenirs to your credit card; or link onboard photos to your account. Children can also use their bands in lieu of the Oceaneer Club Band to access kids’ clubs, including the onboard Disney’s Oceaneer Club and Scuttle’s Cove at Castaway Cay.

The DisneyBand+ is waterproof and rechargeable, so it’s perfect for future Disney vacations—including more Disney cruises and trips to Disney Parks. Visit DisneyCruiseLine.com for more info, and as further details are revealed.

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

It’s a spring holiday weekend, and there’s lots to watch from around the worlds of Disney… the network premiere of Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, the series finale of The Owl House, and the Raven’s Home Season 6 premiere, all on Disney Channel; a special presentation of Cruella on Freeform; and more where that came from.

New Trailer for Hulu Original Drama Series Saint X 

Hulu has shared the official trailer for Original drama series Saint X. Based on Alexis Schaitkin’s novel of the same name, the series premieres Wednesday, April 26, with three episodes and will debut a new episode weekly thereafter.

Saint X, which is told via multiple timelines, upends the girl-gone-missing genre as it explores how a young woman’s mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.

The eight-episode series stars Alycia Debnam-Carey, Josh Bonzie, West Duchovny, Jayden Elijah, Bre Francis, Kenlee Anaya Townsend, Betsy Brandt, and Michael Park.

Get Ready to Rock: The Muppets Mayhem Debuts May 10!

We’ve got a feeling this’ll crash Disney+… in the best way possible! The Muppets Mayhem unleashes an all-new batch of chaos beginning Wednesday, May 10, when all episodes debut on the streaming service. See the new teaser trailer for the series—if you haven’t caught it already, or even if you have (it deserves manyviewings)—below:

The Disney+ Original series follows The Electric Mayhem Band—Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet—on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of driven young music executive Nora (Lilly Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current day music scene…

The Muppets Mayhem also stars Tahj Mowry as Moog and Saara Chaudry as Hannah, with recurring guest star Anders Holm as JJ, and features Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, and Matt Vogel as Floyd.

Based on characters created by Disney Legend Jim Henson, the series was developed and written by executive producers Adam F. Goldberg, Barretta, and co-executive producer Jeff Yorkes. And keep those ears peel for some sure-to-be-amazing original music by executive music producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry!

In a still from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones—wearing his signature fedora—leans out of a doorway on a ship that’s sailing on the ocean. He’s looking at something off-camera to the left.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Yes, it’s true: Indiana Jones will return to the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny on Thursday, May 18. The highly anticipated final installment of the beloved franchise, starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero archaeologist and directed by James Mangold, will screen out of competition.

“In 1995, I was honored to come to Cannes with my first film as part of Directors’ Fortnight,” Mangold recently said. “Twenty-eight years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand-new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you!”

Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen.

The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and Disney Legend George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, has once again composed the score.

Look for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theaters beginning Friday, June 30!

Marvel Studios Reveals New Secret Invasion Trailer and Premiere Date

Baseball fans were among the first to view it, but in case you, dear reader, haven’t had the chance yet… we’re here to help: The latest trailer for Marvel Studios’ espionage thriller Secret Invasion—seen above—debuted during ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball broadcast last weekend. The live-action, original series premieres on Wednesday, June 21, exclusively on Disney+.

In Secret Invasion, set in the present-day Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies—including Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), and the Skrull Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), who has made a life for himself on Earth—and together they race against time to thwart an imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.

Secret Invasion also stars Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, and Katie Finneran, with Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle.

Don’t Miss These Reasons to Get Excited for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Fan-favorite video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is getting a sequel, and we’re less than a month away from its release! Read up on what to expect—including some easier location-switching, an evolved cinematic style, and the fact that you can pet boglings (!!)—from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor right here at D23.com.

New Trailer for National Geographic’s Limited Series A Small Light

This week, National Geographic released the trailer from the upcoming eight-part limited series A Small Light. The powerful series will have a multinetwork launch on Monday, May 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a two-episode simulcast across National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, and Lifetime. Then, on Saturday, May 6, Freeform will encore the premiere episodes at 8 p.m. ET/PT. For the full series run, two episodes will debut every Monday thereafter at 9 p.m. ET/PT on National Geographic; stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu; and be available on the Nat Geo TV and ABC apps.

Based on an inspiring true story, Miep Gies (Bel Powley) was young, carefree, and opinionated—at a time when opinions got you killed―when her boss Otto Frank (Liev Schreiber) asked her to help hide his family from the Nazis during WWII. Without hesitation, Miep agreed. For the next two years, she and her daring and devoted husband Jan (Joe Cole)—with several other everyday heroes—watched over the Frank, van Pels, and Pfeffer families hiding in the secret annex.

The cast of A Small Light includes Amira Casar as matriarch Edith Frank, with Billie Boullet and Ashley Brooke playing Edith and Otto’s daughters, Anne and Margot. Andy Nyman plays Hermann van Pels, Caroline Catz plays Auguste van Pels, Rudi Goodman plays Peter van Pels, and Noah Taylor plays Dr. Fritz Pfeffer, all of whom hid in the annex with the Frank family. Eleanor Tomlinson plays Tess, Miep’s best friend. Miep’s co-workers are played by Sally Messham as Bep Voskuijl, Ian McElhinney as Johannes Kleiman, and Nicholas Burns as Victor Kugler. Liza Sadovy plays Mrs. Stoppelman, Laurie Kynaston plays Casmir, and Sebastian Armesto plays Max Stoppelman.

How The Crossover Blends Poetry with Basketball

By Andie Hagemann

Based on the best-selling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, the new Disney+ Original series The Crossover introduces Josh “Filthy” (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan “J.B.” Bell (Amir O’Neil)—twin middle school basketball phenoms who eat, sleep, and breathe basketball.

Filthy is a laser-focused athlete, determined to be the next LeBron James, while J.B. is content to dutifully go along for the ride. But as J.B.’s interest in basketball wanes, the brothers’ tight-knit bond is put in jeopardy.

Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Filthy (voiced by Daveed Diggs) narrates the story of their coming-of-age, on and off the court, as their father, Chuck (Derek Luke), adjusts to life after professional basketball and their mother, Dr. Crystal Bell (Sabrina Revelle), finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own. As the brothers navigate life’s growing pains, they make the startling discovery that there might be more to life than basketball.

“The Crossover is about resilience,” Alexander says. “It’s about these kids being told ‘no’ after having been told ‘yes’ all their life.”

Alexander, who serves as co-showrunner and executive producer, wrote the novel in verse 12 years ago. However, it took nearly six years and 22 rejections before a publisher recognized his book’s potential impact with young people. “My journey with this book is really a metaphor for this television series and where we are trying to go,” he says. “I heard nos everywhere, and in my head, I said, ‘This is a good book, Kwame; you’ve got to believe in it; you’ve got to say yes to yourself.’”

Based on the best-selling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, the new Disney+ Original series The Crossover introduces Josh “Filthy” (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan “J.B.” Bell (Amir O’Neil)—twin middle school basketball phenoms who eat, sleep, and breathe basketball.

Adapting The Crossover for the screen challenged co-showrunners and executive producers Damani Johnson and Kimberly A. Harrison to channel their “inner Kwame” and seamlessly weave Alexander’s poetry into the series. “It was a learning experience for all of us,” Harrison recalls. “There’s a special rhythm to The Crossover that comes straight from the poetry. It’s the special sauce for the show.”

Because poetry is a big component of the story, the series’ creatives knew the voice of adult Filthy would require both gravitas and a sense of playfulness. So, when it was time to cast the role, there was only one man who met the criteria: Diggs. “Daveed has one of the best voices that you’ll ever hear, and one of the best cadences,” Johnson says. “Every time you hear his voice, it brings a smile to your face. We would make him do extra takes sometimes just so we could hear him say it one more time.”

The Crossover also highlights the resilience of the Bell family’s matriarch, Crystal, who balances being a school principal, wife, and mother, all with grace and strength. Alexander, Johnson, and Harrison wanted the series to reflect their own upbringing and show a “loving family” that audiences aren’t used to seeing onscreen.

In a scene from an episode of The Crossover, actors Derek Luke and Sabrina Revelle stand side by side inside a residential home. Luke wears a black tracksuit with three white stripes down the arms of the jacket and the side of the pants. Revelle wears a denim dress.

“Generally, the women in our cultures and in our communities are strong,” says Alexander. “There’s this poem, ‘The full potential of a nation cannot be realized unless the full potential of its women is realized / Only fools limit their women.’”

Adds Harrison, “I also think being able to see all the different types of hats that Crystal wears and how she’s able to put out these fires or be in the stands to root on J.B. and Filthy  gives the audience the kids’ perspective to see what parents go through in a day.”

When Harrison screened the series early for her kids, they too recognized the many hats she wears daily in addition to being their mom. “They said, ‘Mom, you do the same type of thing that kind of Crystal does. I didn’t realize that you went from work to the basketball game,’” she recalls.

The Crossover also stars Deja Monique Cruz as Maya, the Bell brothers’ best friend, who is not so secretly in love with Filthy; Trevor Raine Bush as Vondie, the brothers’ teammate and best friend; and Skyla I’Lece as Alexis, a childhood friend who recently returned to town and catches the eye of both Bell brothers. Phylicia Rashad guest stars as the boys’ grandmother and Chuck’s mom, Barbara, who is a fountain of love and wisdom.

All episodes stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning Wednesday, April 5.

Icons of Disney Storytelling: Kerry Washington

By Zach Johnson

Whether in front of or behind the camera, Kerry Washington is a superb storyteller.

The multihyphenate’s first job with The Walt Disney Company came in 1994, when she appeared in an episode of the ABC After School Special anthology series. Twelve years later, she returned to Disney, this time playing Julie Benson in Touchstone Pictures’ Bad Company, toplined by Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock. But it was Washington’s starring role as crisis manager Olivia Pope in ABC’s Scandal (2012–18) that had viewers on the edges of their seats every Thursday night. Not only did Washington break barriers by becoming the first Black woman since 1974 to lead a network television drama—for which she was nominated for two Primetime Emmy® Awards and a Golden Globe®—but she made her directorial debut with the series’ seventh and final season.

In 2016, Washington launched her production company, Simpson Street, and soon after signed an overall deal with ABC Studios (which was renewed in 2020). She also voiced a statistical analyst, Natalie Certain, in Disney and Pixar’s Cars 3 (2017); executive produced and starred in Hulu’s Little Fires Everywhere (2020), for which she received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie; executive produced and starred in ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: “The Facts of Life” and “Different Strokes” in 2021, receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Variety Special (Live); and executive produced Hulu and Onyx Collective’s Reasonable Doubt in 2022, in addition to directing the pilot, “Can’t Knock the Hustle.” That same year, she guest starred as Rayshelle Peyton, a teacher at Springfield Elementary School, in The Simpsons—a role she has reprised multiple times since. Most recently, she executive produced and starred in Hulu and Onyx Collective’s UnPrisoned (2023), playing Paige Alexander, a relationship therapist and single mom.

Of course, Washington has plenty more stories to tell. Next up is the Disney Branded Television original movie From the Desk of Zoe Washington, based on Janae Marks’ book, which she’s been developing in partnership with Gamechanger Films since 2021.

Recently, she joined D23: The Officially Disney Fan Club for a wide-ranging Q&A...

In Scandal, a barefoot Kerry Washington sips a glass of red wine.

D23: How has Disney’s legacy of storytelling impacted your own work?
Kerry Washington (KW): What we try to do at my company, Simpson Street, is affirm the idea that every single one of us is the protagonist in the story of our lives. We are each the hero at the center of our own journey, and nobody should be living as a supporting character all the time. We can always make the choice to be a supporting character in other people’s lives, and we should often be of service in that way. But that should be a choice. We should know that fundamentally we are the protagonist in the story of our lives, and we have the power to be the hero of our own journey.

What I love about the Disney ethos is that idea gets lived out, again and again, in narrative after narrative. You see so many different kinds of protagonists of different ages and races—whether your protagonist is a toy, a princess, a chief, or a car. We see these stories affirm the idea that so many different kinds of people, places, and things are heroes, and it opens up ideas about who matters and who doesn’t. It really affirms the idea that we all matter.

It’s been fun for me to live in this world, because I gravitate towards the Disney narratives and storytelling. It’s been such a huge part of my life, and it’s the perfect place for my company to be, because what we do at Simpson Street is so in alignment with that overall Disney idea of: “We are all heroes, we all have adventures, we all get to wish, we all get to live boldly toward the fulfillment of our dreams—because we all deserve it, no matter who we are, where we’re born, who we love, what race we are, or what zip code we come from.” Each of us deserves that.

D23: What made you want to get into producing in addition to acting?
KW: I love producing because it’s kind of like being the Olivia Pope of any set. You’re there to fix problems, to make things better, to protect people, and to create space for people to soar. The first project my company produced was a film I made with ABC Studios/ABC Signature for HBO called Confirmation, where I played Anita Hill. I felt like it was important for me to produce that, because I felt like I had something unique to offer as a Black woman, in terms of my perspective. I wanted to make sure I had a seat at the table and the capacity, capability, and agency to really be able to do that. I came onto that project as an actor and a producer and fell in love with producing—the fixing and problem-solving and opportunity building. And I just have not turned back!

On the set of Reasonable Doubt, Kerry Washington directs a scene.

D23: What’s it been like to create projects for Onyx Collective?
KW: The focus is really uplifting and shining a light on creators of color—presenting work to the world that is created by folks of color about our experiences. And it’s a wonderful collective to be a part of, [where I am] able to support other artists who are offering their unique perspectives, as people of color. To be able to champion their work as a producer—like on UnPrisoned, as a producer and actor—is just so exciting.

D23: We have to talk about Scandal. Do you have a favorite episode or storyline?
KW: Oh, my goodness... I couldn’t even begin to pick a favorite storyline, because it all means so much to me—every episode. I mean, I guess there was the fantasy episode where Fitz [Tony Goldwyn] and Olivia got married. That was just so fun to shoot, because I knew how thrilled our fans would be with that. I love the lawn chair episode; I thought that was really poignant. I love the flashback episode, “The Trail,” which was our first window into the past and how this all went down; Tom Verica, who became our directing producer, directed that. So, obviously, I can’t pick one—there’s a bunch!

In Little Fires Everywhere, Kerry Washington sips a glass of white wine.

D23: You also lit up Hulu in Little Fires Everywhere, thanks to your on-screen rapport with Reese Witherspoon. Off-screen, it seemed like there was a little lovefest going on!
KW: “Lovefest” is the word! I love Reese Witherspoon with all my heart. I just adore her. Doing that project together was a delight. Very early in my career, when I knew I wanted to get into producing and start a production company, I called her, because she had started Hello Sunshine. I knew she had two production companies before that, so I thought, “She must have learned some stuff. She has been iterating and evolving, and she’s at a point in her producing where she has a lot of wisdom to offer. I’m going to ask her for some advice before I go into this overall development deal with ABC.” When I called, I said, “I just want to pick your brain and ask you what mistakes you’ve made and what you’ve learned.” And she said, “Nobody’s ever done that before. No other woman has ever called me to do that. I love this!” She was like, “I have so much to share. I have so much to tell you.” And from that moment, we became fast friends.

We always said we were looking for something to do together. I’ll never forget the day that she emailed me and said, “I think I have it. Give me a call.” She had just finished reading Little Fires Everywhere and knew she would be picking it for her book club. She felt like it would be a fun project to do together—and, as always, Reese was right!

D23: What’s harder for you: drama or comedy?
KW: I don’t know! It’s all a joy and it’s all a challenge. I love what I do, and I love being able to change it up. I’ve really loved playing Paige and doing this show [UnPrisoned] because it allows me to use all of the keys on the piano. I love doing serious dramatic work. Obviously, I’ve done a lot of that at Disney and elsewhere, with Scandal and other opportunities... So, it’s really fun for me to do material that’s like a real dramedy.

In UnPrisoned, Kerry Washington cooks a meal over a stovetop.

D23: Speaking of UnPrisoned, what intrigued you about this story?
KW: This show is inspired by the life of an incredible woman named Tracy McMillan. She’s an awesome comedy writer, marriage and family therapist, and just all-around awesome human being. I’m a fan of hers, and when I heard she was writing a show inspired by her life, I was intrigued. And then, honestly, I read the script and I realized, “Wow, we have an opportunity to really shed light on an entire portion of the population that often gets marginalized in our narratives.”

There are 80 million people in America with criminal records, and those people are all surrounded by family and friends who love them dearly. All of those folks are deeply impacted by the criminal justice system, and we’re just not telling that story as often as I think we should be, given how many of us there are. We tell lots of stories about people going into prison and what it’s like in prison, but being a returning citizen and the unique challenges that people face when they become un-prisoned, when they are trying to un-prison their hearts and minds, along with their family members? It’s a real privilege tell that story.

D23: UnPrisoned aside, what’s it like to voice a character on The Simpsons?
KW: It’s such a trip! It’s so much fun and it’s so exciting. For the most part, I’m really playing my mother, because she was an elementary school teacher for many decades and then became a professor of education. So, the character is entirely inspired by my mom. It’s obviously a comic extension of my mother, and so that’s a joy. It’s also just really fun! A lot of the stuff I do isn’t age appropriate for my kids—but The Simpsons is!

In Cars 3, Natalie Certain films a Racing Sports Network segment.

D23: Before The Simpsons, you also voiced a character in Cars 3...
KW: Yes! I will tell you that when we’re at Disneyland, my kids will wait in line until we get the Natalie Certain car! We will wait for the maroon Natalie Certain car, or we will see who gets in it and we will race each other. We are definitely Cars fans in my family!

D23: Lastly, what makes Disney the perfect home for you to tell your stories?
KW: There is something about this ethos of wishing upon a star, of believing in your dreams in the pursuit of an adventure beyond your reef—to borrow words from Moana—that is so core to how I think about life and what I think is important about storytelling. I’m a true, true fan of the Disney ethos and this kind of aspirational wish fulfillment that lives in everything we do. That’s not without the full wisdom of the complexity of the history of the company...

There used to be images that were more limiting for women and more limiting for people of color, and the company has continued to grow and evolve to be a company where you could click on something on Disney+ that’s “problematic,” where the platform invites you to have complicated conversations with your family. This is the company that put the first Black woman at the center of a one-hour network drama after almost 40 years of not having one. ABC and Disney took that “risk” when other networks were saying, “Absolutely not. We’re not putting a Black woman as No. 1 on the call sheet.”... Look at how the company continues to grow, to evolve, to be more inclusive, and to reflect more wish fulfillment—for everyone. I’m really proud to be a part of that legacy and that journey.

Want more? Listen to Washington’s interview on the D23 Inside Disney podcast.

You Can Pet the Boglings Now—Plus, 5 More Reasons to Get Excited for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

By Jocelyn Buhlman

We’re less than a month away from the release of the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to the fan-favorite game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The video game continues to follow Cal Kestis, a Jedi who survived Order 66, in a third person galaxy-spanning action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. This narrative-driven, single-player title picks up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and follows Cal’s increasingly desperate fight as the galaxy descends further into darkness.

Cal Kestis kneels on one knee, with BD-1 on his back, to pet a bogling. The squirrel-like alien leans its head into his touch. They are standing in a desert-like area, surrounded by rocks and plant life.

Set in between the films Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: A New Hope, this game brings all of action and excitement of its predecessor, plus all-new features and enhancements sure to take you on a lightspeed jump to fun! It’s not just about new fight styles or ways to travel—you can also make some adorable new friends. “Oh, you can pet the bogling in this one,” Narrative Technical Director Joanna Robb tells us. Before you start searching your ship for the tiny, squirrel-like creature native to Bogano, check out what else you can look forward to in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

1. Experience Cal as a Jedi Knight
In 2019, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order introduced us to Cal as a Padawan, but he has grown much more confident. Robb explains, “As we were jumping years ahead, Cal goes from Jedi Padawan to Jedi Knight, and we were so excited to think about how that is going to change the character and change the gameplay. We really looked at everything in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order holistically and broke down how to improve every mechanic and every system, and how to evolve it for the new era that that Cal finds himself in, where the Empire is only growing stronger.” 

Cal Kestis, with his back to the camera, crosses blades with an unknown enemy. Cal wields a blue lightsaber, while his armor-clad opponent wields a yellow-bladed lightsaber.

2. An Evolved Cinematic Style
Cinematic Director Dori Arazi promises a game that is as stunning to look at as it is to play—but also, visuals that reflect where Cal is, emotionally. “Cal’s story is in a very dark place, and we take the story into some interesting twists that I’m really looking forward for players to discover,” Arazi says. “We’ve also changed the cinematic style. It’s a lot more visceral, immersive, gritty—almost found footage. The whole design of the game is to really pull you in and make you experience these dark times.

3. Dual Wielding, Plus More “Uncivilized” Weaponry
Part of Cal’s growth? New ways to challenge foes. The game offers five different styles of lightsaber stances: Single, Dual Wield, Double-Bladed, Crossguard, and Blaster. “We were building on the foundation of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, so one no-brainer for us was more lightsaber stances, and more ways to fight as a Jedi,” Arazi explains. “In this game, we added the dual wielding stance, and that allows you to just be very aggressive in how you fight—which is awesome! Then, later in the game you’ll find a blaster stance, which gives you some ranged combat options, and then also a crossguard stance, which allows you to trade speed for power.”

Cal Kestits and BD-1, their backs to the camera, look out over an expansive landscape of rock formations and greenery, while the sun rises off in the distance.

4. Fast Travel Across the Galaxy
As you explore through Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, you might find yourself compelled to revisit the locations you’ve already traversed. Luckily for you, hopping from location to location is easier than ever! “We made the Holomap better; that’s the tool that you used to orient yourself in the world.” Arazi tells us. “Stuff like that and fast travel removes obstacles, so you can enjoy the experience of going back to areas you’ve already been through, but now you understand them in a different way because of a new tool or power you’ve learned.” Keep a note of that hint—as you grow and learn throughout the game, you should revisit old locations and see if your new skills lead to new discoveries!

A close up of Cal Kestis, wielding his blue lightsaber with BD-1, his droid, perched on his back.

5. We Explore a “Compelling Place, Psychologically” With Cal
After surviving Order 66—and the tough decisions he had to make afterwards—Cal is experiencing a complex range of emotions, which we’ll see through his actions as we experience the game. Robb elaborates, “He’s very hardened by the last five years and the toll that that has taken, because he cannot give up this fight. It’s so important to him. He’s carrying the guilt of everyone that he’s ever lost, so he cannot stop fighting, but at the same time, he isn’t winning. The Empire only gets stronger and now he’s one of the last Jedi survivors. So, it’s a really compelling place psychologically.” Although he may feel alone in the galaxy, he still has something to fight for—and the path of a Jedi to follow. “It boils down to the pure conflicts between good and evil and the ramifications of those conflicts,” Robb says. “What does it mean to be a Jedi in the ramifications of these conflicts?”

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be available to play April 28, 2023, on PC, Xbox, and PS5. You can pre-order the game and learn more about it here.

D23 March Hare Mania 2023 Winner

This year marks the platinum anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, and we’re celebrating Disney100 in a major way. D23’s March Hare Mania is the chance for Disney fans to share THEIR opinions on their Disney favorites, so to celebrate 100 years of Disney, we’re taking a look at the mouse that started it all... That’s right—for 2023, we’re asking you to vote on your favorite era of Mickey Mouse! From his steamboat days to Kingdom Hearts, we’ve rounded up 16 iconic Mickey Moments, and now it’s up for you to decide: Which Mickey will win?

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Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey! Thanks to a flood of votes from fans, this iconic Mickey, who first appeared in Fantasia, swept the competition. Thank you everyone for voting for your favorite Mickeys, and we'll see you next year for another magical bracket.

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Behind the Scenes of General Hospital’s 60th Anniversary Celebration

By Andie Hagemann

ABC’s daytime drama General Hospital celebrated its milestone 60th anniversary on Saturday, April 1, 2023. For six decades, the Emmy® Award-winning daytime drama has shared engaging stories about the lives of the diverse and evolving residents of Port Charles, New York. From steamy romances to unparalleled family drama, General Hospital continues to impact and resonate with viewers around the country with its trailblazing storylines.

The series kicked off its anniversary programming with a special episode honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played head nurse Epiphany Johnson since 2006. The iconic Nurses Ball—a fictional glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion and breathtaking musical performances—returns this week and includes many star-studded appearances. And the dynamic Jane Elliot returns to Port Charles as the legendary Tracy Quartermaine later this month.

Amid the celebration, General Hospital showrunner and executive producer Frank Valentini joins D23: The Official Disney Fan Club to discuss the milestone and tease what’s to come on the longest-running American soap opera.

In a scene from an episode of General Hospital, actors Donnell Turner, Robert Gossett, Michael Easton, Dioni Michelle Collins, and Marc Samuel sit in church pews as Rebecca Herbst gives a speech.

D23: We offer our deepest condolences for the loss of Sonya Eddy. What is your favorite memory with Sonya either in front of the camera or behind the scenes?
Frank Valentini (FV): Sonya was a very special human being, and she and I were very close. We bonded over music. When I brought back the Nurses Ball, I wanted her to sing some songs. Every year I would go to her and say, “I want you to sing this song.” She would start laughing and say, “I love that song. How do you know?” One year I wanted her and the other actors to sing “Everyday People” by Sly and the Family Stone. She said, “I can’t believe you’re picking that song; it’s one of my favorites.” She was just one of the warmest, loveliest people.

D23: How does General Hospital plan to honor her legacy and Epiphany’s?
FV: I thought the best way is to highlight some of her most incredible moments on the show within the tribute episode as the cast recalls different things about Epiphany. Showing Sonya at her best feels, to me, like the best way to honor her and also bring a certain amount of comfort to the audience, to the cast and crew—but, more importantly, to her family. She was a joy to be with on set, always laughing and smiling, and such a terrific character.

In a scene from an episode of General Hospital, actor Chandra Wilson holds a microphone and interviews actors Kirsten Storms and Jacklyn Zemen on the Nurses Ball red carpet. 

D23: Chandra Wilson returns to General Hospital as a guest star for the highly anticipated Nurses Ball episodes. What was it like to have her back on set?
FV: When she first guest starred, I was lucky enough to direct her scenes. She played a patient in the hospital who had severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Chandra is such a talented actor that she was able to deftly portray the ethos, pathos, and struggle of someone with OCD. Another time she played a family counselor, and she was so incredible that we knew we needed her back as the co-host of the Nurses Ball. This year, with the reintroduction of the Nurses Ball, I thought it would be fun for her to host it herself. The day we filmed, she was filming for Grey’s Anatomy as well, so she had seven or eight hours on our set before doing another eight on her own show; she’s so hard-working. I can’t say enough nice things about her, both personally and professionally. She’s one of the nicest, most professional, and talented people I’ve ever met.

D23: What can you tease about the Nurses Ball, which returns after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
FV: While it’s an incredible amount of work, the Nurses Ball is a return to the fun and the comradery between the technical side and the creative side, while bringing in artists and creators who we don’t work with on a regular basis. Cris Judd did all the choreography, and he did such a beautiful job. Our technical team handles all our screens and the images on those screens, along with the in-house crew, to help bring the Nurses Ball to life with jib cameras, spa lights, and extra equipment on a giant ballroom set with 50 people dressed to the nines. There’s so much work, but when it all comes together, it’s like having dessert at the end of a really nice dinner party you host.

General Hospital actors Josh Kelly, Charles Shaughnessy, Sofia Mattsson, Carolyn Hennesy, Tristan Rogers, Lynn Herring, James Patrick Stuart, Kin Shriner, Finola Hughes, Jacklyn Zeman, Robert Gossett, Donnell Turner, Brook Kerr, Nicholas Chavez, Tabyana Ali, Dominic Zamprogna, Kelly Monaco, Avery Kristen Pohl, Kathleen Gati, Cynthia Watros, Eden Mccoy, Evan Hofer, Maurice Benard, Gregory Harrison, Genie Francis, Jon Lindstrom, Cassandra James, Kirsten Storms, Laura Wright, Cameron Mathison, Roger Howarth, Bradford Anderson, Nancy Lee Grahn, Michael Easton, Jophielle Love, Maura West, Lisa Locicero, Rebecca Herbst, Wally Kurth, Tajh Bellow, Haley Pullos, Jane Elliot, Lexi Ainsworth, Amanda Setton, Viron Weaver, Chad Duell, Katelyn Macmullen, Parry Shen, Josh Swickard, Lydia Look, William Lipton, Vernee Watson, Tanisha Harper, Kristina Wagner, and John J. York.

D23: Can you tease what (and who) viewers can expect to see onscreen in the upcoming months?
FV: We find out what Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy) has been up to and a continuation of the Ice Princess storyline. The climax will have great impact on the canvas to the rest of the spring and summer. ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith will return as a guest star. He’s fantastic and has a fun story arc coming up. Also, fan-favorite Emma Samms will reprise the role of Holly Sutton this month.

D23: ABC announced a stage on the Prospect Studios lot will be dedicated to General Hospital to honor the 60th anniversary. How did you react upon hearing this news?
FV: It’s virtually impossible to encompass the memories, experiences, and stories that have been on the show over the last 60 years. This dedication, however, is a beautiful symbolic way to honor the past, present, and future of General Hospital. Everything about this building is General Hospital, so to be honored is almost like receiving the Stanley Cup, an Oscar®, and an Emmy in your own home. We’re so appreciative and honored.

General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and is available to stream on Hulu.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

From aspiring basketball superstars to a reluctant advice columnist, here’s everything coming to your TV—and assorted streaming devices—this week. Beginning Wednesday, binge all episodes of The Crossover on Disney+, and then watch an all-new episode of The Goldbergs airing that same night on ABC. A new episode of Good Trouble debuts Thursday on Freeform, which includes an appearance by two beloved characters. All episodes of Tiny Beautiful Things launch Friday on Hulu, and a new episode of Secrets of Sulphur Springs airs that night on Disney Channel.

In a scene from an episode of The Crossover, actor Derek Luke leans over a couch to speak to actors Jalyn Hall and Amir O’Neil.

The Crossover—Wednesday, April 5, on Disney+
Based on the bestselling novel by Kwame Alexander, the Disney+ Original series follows twin brothers and middle school basketball phenoms Jordan “J.B.” (Amir O’Neil) and Josh “Filthy” (Jalyn Hall) Bell as they struggle with growing up, growing apart, and finding themselves—on and off the court. Filthy is determined to be the next LeBron James while J.B. is content to dutifully go along for the ride. But as J.B.’s interest in basketball wanes, the brothers’ tight-knit bond is put in jeopardy. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Filthy (voiced by Daveed Diggs) narrates the story of their coming of age, on and off the court, as their father, Chuck (Derek Luke), adjusts to life after professional basketball and their mother, Dr. Crystal Bell (Sabrina Revelle), finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own. As the brothers navigate life’s growing pains, they make the startling discovery that there might be more to life than basketball. All episodes are available to stream at launch.

In a scene from an episode of The Goldbergs, actor Tim Meadows stands in a hallway and wears an orange and tan argyle sweater vest, tan pants, and a peach, button-down shirt.

The Goldbergs—Wednesday, April 5, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on ABC
In the all-new episode, Erica (Hayley Orrantia) and Geoff (Sam Lerner) search for a place to enjoy a moment alone, though their quest is not without some unexpected hiccups along the way. Elsewhere, Adam (Sean Giambrone) visits Pop-Pop’s old apartment, and discovers an item from the past, and realizes they have more in common than he thought. The series also stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Troy Gentile, Judd Hirsch, and Tim Meadows. The episode is available to stream the next day on Hulu.

In a scene from an episode of Good Trouble, actor Cierra Ramirez hugs actor Sherri Saum as they stand outside on a balcony.

Good Trouble—Thursday, April 6, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Freeform
As Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) mulls a big decision, she returns home to ask her moms, Lena (Sherri Saum) and Stef (Teri Polo), for guidance. Meanwhile, Joaquin (Bryan Craig) questions whether Jenna (Maiara Walsh) is ready to bring Silas (Graham Sibley) to justice, and Alice (Sherry Cola) grows impatient with her much-older fellow writers at work which jeopardizes her productivity. The episode is available to stream the next day on Hulu.

In a scene from an episode of Tiny Beautiful Things, actor Kathryn Hahn talks to actor Elizabeth Hinkler and wears a denim jacket and a yellow, graphic T-shirt.

Tiny Beautiful Things—Friday, April 7, on Hulu
Based on the bestselling collection by Cheryl Strayed, the new series—intended only for mature audiences—follows Clare (Kathryn Hahn) a floundering writer who becomes a revered advice columnist while her own life is falling apart. Through Dear Sugar, Clare explores her most pivotal moments from childhood through present day, and excavates the beauty, struggle, and humor in her unhealed wounds. She shows her readers and herself that we are not beyond rescue. The series also stars Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, and Tanzyn Crawford, and guest stars Owen Painter, Merritt Wever, Elizabeth Hinkler, and Michaela Watkins. All episodes are available to stream at launch.

In a publicity still for Secrets of Sulphur Springs, actors Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, and Elle Graham sit on a staircase.

Secrets of Sulphur Springs—Friday, April 7, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel
The mysterious ghost in Room 205 continues to wreak havoc around the Tremont. After the kids discover the evil presence has been privy to their conversations, the ghost is forced to make changes to his devious plans. The series stars Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham, Kelly Frye, Josh Braaten, Landon Gordon, Madeleine McGraw, Diandra Lyle, Johari Washington, and Eugene Byrd.

Live-Action Reimagining of Disney’s Moana in Development

By Zach Johnson

What can we say except, “You’re welcome!”

Dwayne Johnson had Disney fans hooked when he revealed today in a recorded message from Hawaii that a live-action reimagining of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2016 hit feature film Moana is in development. The announcement was shared by Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger during The Walt Disney Company’s Meeting of Shareholders Webcast.

The new film is produced by Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia via their Seven Bucks Productions and Beau Flynn via Flynn Picture Co. Executive producers include Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana, and Scott Sheldon of Flynn Picture Co. Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller (who is of Samoan heritage) will also take part in the production. Bush, who was a director and co-writer of Disney’s Oscar®-winning film Encanto and a writer and co-director on Disney’s Oscar-winning film Zootopia, wrote the screenplay for Moana (2016).

Like its animated predecessor—which grossed nearly $644 million at the global box office and was among the Top 15 movies streamed in the U.S. in 2022—the live-action reimagining of Moana will celebrate the islands, communities, and traditions of Pacific Islanders as seen through the eyes of a young woman eager to pave her own path. Moana’s journey of self-discovery and reflection on the lives of her ancestors won hearts worldwide, as did her newfound friendship with an exiled demigod named Maui.

“I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen,” said Johnson, who plans to return to the fictional world to set sail with Moana. “This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui—inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia—is one that runs very deep for me. I want to thank my partners at Disney for their strong commitment to this special endeavor, because there is no better world for us to honor the story of our people, our passion, and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people.”

Cravalho, a Native Hawaiian actor who helped shape the protagonist in the original film, said Moana’s reach is sweeping. “She has had such a profound impact on how we think of Disney princesses,” Cravalho explained. “Moana’s strength and perseverance are inspiring—to audiences around the world, to me, and to everyone who helped bring her to life. I’m looking forward to sharing her story in a whole new way.”

Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production (Disney Live Action), said the film will join a successful lineup of live-action adaptations that includes Beauty and the Beast (2017), Aladdin (2019), and the highly anticipated The Little Mermaid, opening in theaters May 26. “It’s still early,” Bailey said, “but the idea of working with these fantastic partners to tell such a meaningful story on a live-action canvas, particularly as we celebrate 100 years of storytelling at Disney, is thrilling.”

QUIZ: Prove You’re the Ultimate Ms. Marvel Fan

By Jocelyn Buhlman

Kamala Khan is one of the biggest Marvel fans we can think of—and we know a lot of fans!— but there’s one thing we don’t know: Who is the biggest Kamala Khan aficionado? If you’re a devotee of Marvel’s most famous fangirl, we challenge you to take this Ms. Marvel quiz, inspired by the series, starring Iman Vellani in the title role, that you can stream now on Disney+! Will your super trivia knowledge help you save the day? Take our quiz to find out:

Where does Kamala Khan live?

Correct! Wrong!

What is the name of Kamala’s YouTube channel?

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What is the name of the Avengers convention she attends?

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Where did the Clandestines originally find Kamala’s bangle?

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What does DODC stand for?

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How does Kamala Khan know about the battle at the end of Avengers: Endgame?

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What is the name of Kamala’s guidance counselor, Gabe Wilson, Jr. a reference to?

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Which episode title references the very first Ms. Marvel comics run?

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What music plays when Kamala learns that she has a mutation?

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What does Yusuf say that the name “Kamal” means?

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When Kamala first develops her powers, she accidentally knocks the head off a statue of which Avenger?

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Who originally owned the bangle that allowed Kamala to access her powers?

Correct! Wrong!

Prove You’re the Ultimate Ms. Marvel Fan
Either you clicked on this quiz thinking it was about Carol Danvers, or you were just hoping for an excuse to be told to binge watch all of Ms. Marvel. Either way—you should probably start up Disney+ now. We’ll wait. Once you finish, come back and take the quiz again, and we’re sure you’ll soar to new heights of knowledge!
It’s ok, you don’t need to know it all! That’s Kamala’s job, at least when it comes to Super Hero knowledge. If you aspire to be as big of a fan as her someday, keep brushing up on your facts. You’ve got the potential to be a trivia hero in no time.
We’re marveling at your knowledge of Ms. Marvel! You know your stuff, but there’s still room to justify one… more… rewatch of the series. Just make sure to finish creating your Captain Marvel cosplay while you’re at it.
Either you’re the ultimate Ms. Marvel super fan… or you’re Kamala Khan herself! Don’t worry, we’ll keep your identity a secret. Congrats on your impressive knowledge—we’re sure we’ll see you at the next AvengerCon!