news briefs 6/13

Kingdom Hearts 3 and The Rocketeer—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter The highly anticipated game gets a new trailer, and Disney Junior’s upcoming animated series releases a first image… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Kingdom Hearts 3: New Trailer and Official Release Date! This week, gaming fans are gathering at the Los Angeles Convention …

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Mission Force One

5 Out-of-this-Galaxy Reasons You Can’t Miss the Next Episode of Mission Force One

By Beth Deitchman On Disney Junior’s Mission Force One—the newest chapter of Miles from Tomorrowland—Miles Callisto, his sister Loretta, and their friends travel to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, using technology and their imaginations to help keep the universe a welcoming and inclusive place for all species. In “The Space Station Situation,” a brand-new …

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Disney Junior Dance Party

Disney Junior Takes the Shows on the Road

By Beth Deitchman Some of the biggest names in entertainment are taking to the stage for a nationwide concert tour. Put on your dancing shoes and have those cell phones at the ready—the on-stage entertainment is spectacular, but the audience reactions will melt your heart. Mickey Mouse and other beloved Disney Junior characters are headlining …

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The Rocketeer logo

A Brand-New Rocketeer is Coming to Disney Junior

By Beth Deitchman We’re flying high with the announcement that Disney Junior has begun production on The Rocketeer, a new animated adventure series inspired by Dave Stevens’ popular comic books. Geared toward young kids and their families, The Rocketeer is slated to blast on to a TV screen near you in 2019. Stevens’ beloved superhero …

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Disney Junior nursery rhymes

Watch These Disney Junior Nursery Rhymes with the Youngest Fans in Your Life

By Beth Deitchman “Mary Had a Little Lamb”… “Rock-a-Bye Baby”… “Rain, Rain Go Away…” These are among some of the first songs you ever learned and, if you’re a parent, they’re likely among the first that you shared with your children. Disney Junior has now brought its special blend of magic to these iconic nursery …

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The Lion Guard holiday episdoe

Get Ready for Christmas in the Pride Lands on The Lion Guard

By Beth Deitchman It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—even in the Pride Lands, where Kion, Bunga, Beshte, and the rest of the Lion Guard are getting into the holiday spirit with Timon and Pumbaa. On a special episode of Disney Junior’s The Lion Guard, “Timon and Pumbaa’s Christmas,” which debuts Friday, December 8, …

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#HappyBirthdayMickey

Here’s How Mickey Mouse is Celebrating his Birthday

By Nicole Nalty M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! The big cheese’s birthday is November 18, and to celebrate he’s surprising some of his biggest fans in eight destinations around the globe––including Japan, Chile, Canada, China, England and the United States! You’ll be able to see these magical moments on Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook and Instagram. Plus, Mickey will …

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DisneyNOW

9 Reasons Why You Need DisneyNOW This Very Minute

By Beth Deitchman There’s great news for fans of the Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior WATCH platforms: Disney has launched DisneyNOW, an app that consolidates the three into one newly branded app that’s loaded with more content, easier access, and more “Disney magic” than ever before. Live stream Disney Channel, Disney XD, and …

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