Freaky Friday (television) A contemporary musical update of the classic comedy story, this Disney Channel Original Movie premiered Aug. 10, 2018. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom, Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes, and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad, who passed away a few years ago, …
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Kids Are Alright, The (television) Half-hour series on ABC, premiering Oct. 16, 2018, and ending May 21, 2019. A traditional Irish-Catholic family in the 1970s, the Clearys, navigate big and small changes during one of America’s most turbulent decades in a working-class neighborhood outside Los Angeles. Mike and Peggy raise eight boisterous boys who live …
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Million Little Things, A (television) Hour-long series premiering Sep. 26, 2018, on ABC. Friendship is not one big thing; it is a million little things, and that is true for a group of friends from Boston who bonded under unexpected circumstances. Some have achieved success, others are struggling in their careers and relationships, but all …
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Rookie, The (television) Hour-long series on ABC, premiering Oct. 16, 2018. John Nolan, a small-town guy who, because of a life-altering incident, has to start over in life. He is pursuing his dream of being a Los Angeles police officer, but as the force’s oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups. He has …
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Single Parents (television) Half-hour comedy series on ABC, premiering Sep. 26, 2018. A group of single parents lean on each other to help raise their 7-year-old kids and maintain some kind of personal lives outside of parenthood. The series begins when the group meets Will, a 30-something guy who’s been so focused on raising his …
See moreParadise Gardens Park Area of Disney California Adventure inspired by classic Pacific Coast amusement parks with thrilling rides and seaside restaurants. It is the new name for a section of the former Paradise Pier area as of Jun. 23, 2018. Attractions include The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, the Golden Zephyr, Goofy’s Sky School, and …
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Woody’s Lunchbox Counter-service restaurant in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; opened Jun. 30, 2018. Guests order meals from a vintage Woody’s Roundup-themed lunchbox, which Andy has set up in his backyard.
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Slinky Dog Dash Family coaster attraction in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; opened Jun. 30, 2018. Guests board the coils of Slinky Dog—whom Andy has placed on the track of his Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster Kit—for a rip-roaring ride around the backyard.
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Pixar Pier Boardwalk area based on Pixar characters and films; opened Jun. 23, 2018, replacing a section of Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure. Pixar stories are presented through themed neighborhoods, including Incredibles Park (featuring the Incredicoaster), the Toy Story Boardwalk (home of Toy Story Midway Mania! and Jessie’s Critter Carousel), and Pixar Promenade (including …
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Pixar Pal-A-Round Ferris wheel attraction in Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure; opened Jun. 23, 2018, replacing Mickey’s Fun Wheel. The attraction celebrates the stories and friendships from Pixar films, with each of the 24 gondolas featuring a different Pixar character.
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