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A child of the 80's, Zanna climbed trees and roller-skated till the streetlights came on. She sipped her her first iced coffee at age 10 and never looked back. Growing up outside of Boston, all of these things shaped her life, as did the original EPCOT Center, which brought her where she is today.

Zanna is the mother of 2 adult humans, a 13-year old (also human), and 6 (yes, 6) cats. She is also the wife to one husband, who lovingly puts up with all of the above. Zanna tries to find that one little spark in everything, and thanks you very much for taking the time to read this.

Hocus Pocus Cottage in Salem, MA Airbnb – Book this Unique Stay for October 20, 2022

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Being an Orlando local, we have a lot of themed vacation rental homes in the area, but this one-themed to the amazing Sanderson Sisters cottage in Hocus Pocus, really caught my eye! The attention to detail here is incredible. I’m originally from Massachusetts, and love Salem so much, so I would love to stay here myself! This cottage will be available soon for an exclusive $31 stay on October 20th. Read on for all the details and how you can book this Hocus Pocus cottage on Airbnb:

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

The Sanderson Sisters Invite Brave Souls to Book a Stay at the Hocus Pocus Cottage, Now on Airbnb

  • For the first time ever, guests can book a recreation of the Hocus Pocus cottage in Salem, Massachusetts for a stay this Halloween season – if they dare.
  • To mark their highly anticipated return in Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2, the infamous sisters are inviting guests to enter a land of enchantment with a once-in-a-lifetime stay at their creaky old cottage.
  • Discerning ghouls and goblins can request to book this exclusive $31 stay beginning Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. ET.

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

It’s all a bunch of Hocus Pocus at the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage, where, for the first time ever, guests can run amok this Halloween season when the soul-stealing, spellbinding trio invites visitors to get into the Halloween ‘spirit’ with an overnight stay at the scene of their scheming.

Nestled in the remote woods of Salem, Massachusetts, the Sanderson Sisters’ cottage has been recreated as though it’s been frozen in time for 300 years – just in time for the siblings’ highly anticipated return in Hocus Pocus 2, streaming on Disney+ beginning Sept. 30 (rated PG, Disney+ subscription required, must be 18+ to subscribe).

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

“We all know that the Sanderson Sisters’ story might not have ended when we turned to dust, nor did our shenanigans,” said Kathy Najimy, who plays Mary Sanderson in the beloved films. “What better way to celebrate the season than to host guests at the trio’s historic haunt for a night they’ll remember for years to come?”

The Sanderson Sisters will host the timeworn cottage for an exclusive stay on Oct. 20 for two guests, at only $31* a night in celebration of All Hallows’ Eve. Wooden boards that groan under the weight of curious cats and cupboards filled with blood of owl and herb that’s red (and even a hair from Winifred’s head) await those who dare to explore the cottage’s dark corners. Prior to slumbering in the sisters’ humble abode, guests can:

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

  • Try their hand at enchantments enshrined in the ancient spellbook that guided the sisters in all their mischief. (Maybe just don’t expect to turn anyone into cats as a result.)
  • Explore the dark, rich history of Salem with visits to some of the town’s most haunted properties.
  • View a special screening of Hocus Pocus 2, streaming on Disney+ beginning Sept. 30.

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

Guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Salem, by broomstick or otherwise. Those looking to book should note that this stay requires strict adherence with applicable COVID-19 rules and guidelines.

Hocus Pocus airbnb cottage Salem MA

To support the next generation of the historic city, Airbnb will make a one-time donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, which aims to ensure that success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors.

Those looking for an especially eerie Halloween season can request to book this stay beginning Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. ET at airbnb.com/hocuspocus2.

*Plus taxes and fees. This one-night stay is not a contest. The cottage is privately owned and operated.

Airbnb is closely monitoring Salem COVID-19 infection rates and government policies and will offer booking guests a refund of the booking fee ($31) and $1,000 USD Airbnb travel credit if Airbnb determines it is necessary to cancel the stay.

 

How cool is that?? I really wish I was staying there myself!! Let me know if you book this stay!

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LIVE Updates from the 2022 D23 EXPO in Anaheim California

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All of the previews and coverage is finally coming to its ultimate goal – the D23 Expo 2022 is almost here! After you’ve read all of our D23 Expo 2022 updates up to now, bookmark this page for D23 Expo 2022 live coverage during the 3-day event. We’ll be sharing D23 Expo news as we get it on social media – especially twitter and instagram stories, but check back here for the major updates of the day! We’ll keep you informed with photos, news and more live updates right from the D23 Expo taking place in Anaheim, California September 9-11, 2022.

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D23 Expo 2022 live coverage – watch this space:

Friday, September 9, 2022 Updates

Major Presentation:

  • 3:30 p.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar (Hall D23)

Saturday, September 10, 2022 Updates

Major Presentation:

  • 10:00 a.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios (Hall D23)

Sunday, September 11, 2022 Updates

Major Presentation:

  • 10:30 a.m. – A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (Hall D23)

After the D23 Expo 2022 live coverage weekend, we’ll be discussing all of the news and announcements on our Up the Waterfall podcast, making its triumphant return with the topic that started our first episode 2 years ago. Stay tuned!

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Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I Airplane Makes its West Coast Return for D23 Expo 2022

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Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I Airplane Makes its West Coast Return for D23 Expo 2022 The historic aircraft will be on display at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, from September 9 through 11 in an all-new exhibit from D23, the Walt Disney Archives, and D23 Expo Platinum Sponsor Amazon.

D23 Expo 2022 Walt's Plane

Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I plane is making a cross-country journey to Anaheim, California, where it will be on display for fans attending the sold-out D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa from September 9 through 11. D23 and the Walt Disney Archives, along with D23 Expo Platinum sponsor Amazon, have restored the plane’s exterior for guests to see in a specially curated exhibit in the Arena of the Anaheim Convention Center called Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane presented by Amazon. The exhibit will highlight the history of the plane—also known as “The Mouse”—and showcase its significance in The Walt Disney Company’s history.

The newly repainted plane with updated wing edges and windows will be on view along with never-before-exhibited items from the aircraft’s interior, including a customized instrument panel originally located near Walt’s favorite onboard seat that allowed him to monitor flight conditions; a telephone handset that gave Walt a direct line of communication to the pilot in the cockpit; a flight bag featuring an image of Mickey Mouse sitting on the tail of the iconic plane; and more. Walt’s plane will return to the West Coast for the first time since October 8, 1992, when the plane landed on World Drive in Orlando, Florida, at Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney’s Hollywood Studios), where it resided as a part of the Studio Backlot Tour until 2014. The recent exterior repaint and finishing work, along with the cross-country move of the aircraft, was made possible thanks to collaboration and support from Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt's plane D23 Expo 2022

In 1963, Walt acquired the iconic Gulfstream that would come to be known as “The Mouse.” The interior of the plane, initially designed with creative input from Walt and his wife, Lillian, seated up to 15 passengers and included a galley kitchen, two restrooms, two couches, a desk, and nods to the mouse who started it all, including matchbooks and stationery adorned with a silhouette of Mickey Mouse. Mickey’s initials were eventually included in the tail number of the plane, too, as N234MM, in 1967. Throughout its 28 years of service to The Walt Disney Company, the plane flew 20,000 hours and transported an estimated 83,000 passengers before it was grounded.

D23 Expo will kick off Disney100, a celebration of the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company, and in this all-new exhibit, guests will be invited to “take to the skies” and learn about the role this iconic plane has played throughout the company’s history:

  • In 1963, Walt, members of his family, and company executives took off on a demonstration Gulfstream aircraft to explore potential locations, including Central Florida, for a proposed development often referred to as “Project X.” After Walt received his own Gulfstream in early 1964, he made several trips to Florida that ultimately laid the foundation to bring the magic of Walt Disney World to life.
  • Walt’s plane flew a total of 277,282 miles back and forth between Burbank and New York to oversee preparations before and during the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair, an event that brought iconic attractions such as “it’s a small world” to an East Coast audience and, later, to Disneyland.
  • The plane also took Disneyland to new heights as Walt found inspiration for the look of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction as he flew over the El Moro fortress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, while conducting research for the now fan favorite.
  • “The Mouse” has a star-studded past, having been used for promotional tours for Disneyland as well as for classic movies such as The Jungle Book (1967), as well as making appearances in The Walt Disney Studios films The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) and Now You See Him, Now You Don’t (1972), both of which starred Disney Legend Kurt Russell. The aircraft has also transported notable guests including Disney Legends Julie Andrews and Annette Funicello, as well as former U.S. Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
  • Painted blue and white in 1985, Walt’s plane embarked on goodwill tours and character visits to children’s hospitals, adding to the company’s history of giving back to the community.

Disney fans attending D23 Expo are invited to shop, browse and play at Amazon’s immersive space on the showroom floor with in-person peeks at custom merchandise related Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane.

D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo [LIVE]. For more information, visit D23Expo.com.

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Lilly Singh and Raven-Symoné To Host ‘Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!’

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Lilly Singh (@lilly) and Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) To Host ‘Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!,’ Presented by Disney Branded Television, Saturday, September 10, During the Ultimate Disney Fan Event D23 Expo 2022

  • Star-Studded Showcase Will Feature Exclusive First Looks at Upcoming Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior Series, Movies and Documentaries with Exciting Announcements and Epic Performances
  • Stars Scheduled to Appear Include Tim Allen, Laurence Fishburne, Brie Larson, Kal Penn, John Stamos, Michelle Yeoh, Catherine Zeta-Jones and More!
  • Plus Cast and Producers From ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘The Muppets Mayhem,’ ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians,’ ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ and ‘ZOMBIES 3,’ AND a Special Performance by the Detroit Youth Choir and Much More!

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Lilly Singh, Raven-Symoné

Photo credits: Shayan Asgharnia, Jonny Marlow

Disney Branded Television, home to some of the most iconic stories and characters in the Disney canon, is bringing its Disney magic to kids and families and Disney fans of all ages with its first-ever D23 Expo showcase, “Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!,” hosted by Raven-Symoné (@ravensymone) and Lilly Singh (@lilly) on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, at 3:30 p.m. in Hall D23.

This fan extravaganza will feature big news, big stars, big musical performances and big previews of upcoming series, movies and specials across Disney+ (@disneyplus), Disney Channel (@disneychannel) and Disney Junior (@disneyjunior). D23 Expo, the ultimate event for Disney fans, presented by Visa, takes place SEPTEMBER 9 THROUGH 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Plus, this epic presentation will also be available as part of D23 Expo [LIVE], which will livestream many of the biggest D23 Expo panels and presentations throughout the weekend.

Scheduled to appear during “Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza!” are the stars and creative teams of some of the biggest upcoming titles from Disney Branded Television across Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior, including the following:

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  • “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”: Donald Faison (@donald_faison)
  • “Firebuds” and “Alice’s Wonderland Bakery”: Yvette Nicole Brown (@yvettenicolebrown)
  • “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” and “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”: John Stamos (@johnstamos)
  • “Mickey Mouse Funhouse”: Harvey Guillén (@harveyguillen)

In addition to the Hall D23 showcase, select casts from multiple hit Disney Branded Television series will participate in events throughout D23 Expo, including panel sessions with popular current and upcoming series. The schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

“Hamster & Gretel”
4:30-5:30 P.M. | Location: Backlot Stage
Join the cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s “Hamster & Gretel” as they share a behind-the-scenes look at what went into making the music-filled animated series and content from the show.

Guests scheduled to appear include Dan Povenmire (creator and executive producer), Joanna Hausmann (co-producer/story editor), Michael Cimino (Kevin), Meli Povenmire (Gretel), Carolina Ravassa (Carolina), Brock Powell (Lyle aka FistPuncher), Karina La Voz (La Cebolla) and Thomas Sanders (Neighslayer).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”
11:45 A.M.-12:45 P.M | Location: Hyperion Stage
Watch an exclusive sneak peek of the premiere episode of “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” followed by a Q&A with cast and creative team, ahead of the 2023 debut on Disney Channel and Disney+.

Guests scheduled to appear include Diamond White (Lunella/Moon Girl), Fred Tatasciore (Devil Dinosaur), Libe Barer (Casey), Laurence Fishburne (executive producer), Steve Loter (executive producer), and Pilar Flynn (producer).

“The Santa Clauses”
6:00-7:00 P.M | Location: Premiere Stage
Join “The Santa Clauses” cast and creatives for a lively panel as they discuss the return of the beloved franchise and share a first look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series.

Guests scheduled to appear include Tim Allen (Scott Calvin), Elizabeth Mitchell (Carol), Kal Penn (Simon), Elizabeth Allen-Dick (Sandra), Austin Kane (Cal), Matilda Lawler (Betty), Devin Bright (Noel), Rupali Redd (Grace), Jack Burditt (executive producer), and Jason Winer (executive producer).

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

“The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder”
10:30-11:30 A.M | Location: Premiere Stage
The cast and creative team of the Disney+ animated series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” gather to discuss the acclaimed revival of the groundbreaking series “The Proud Family” and share an inside look at the upcoming season.

Guests scheduled to appear include Bruce W. Smith (creator and executive producer), Ralph Farquhar (executive producer), Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Cedric “The Entertainer” (Uncle Bobby), Keke Palmer (Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins), EJ Johnson (Michael Collins), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), and Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer).

Additionally, Disney Branded Television series and talent will also appear on the Expo Live Stage, the Disney Bundle Stage and at Talent Central throughout the weekend.

D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo [LIVE]. For more information, visit D23Expo.com.

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ICE! To Return to Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando for 2022

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Become part of the story at Gaylord Palms ICE 2022 featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole  Christmas!

ICE! is back at Gaylord Palms. Don the signature, blue parka and step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of two million pounds of colorful ice. You’ll see the story of the Grinch in larger-than-life sculptures and even plunge down slides made entirely of ice in this Gaylord Hotels original experience.
Gaylord Palms Atrium Christmas Lights
My family and I have been attending ICE every year since around 2007 and it is so exciting to see the wonderful Gaylord Palms ICE 2022 back in full swing in Kissimmee. This year it’s all about that mean, green, Christmas-stealing machine, the Grinch!
ICE! 2022 Gaylord Palms Grinch
You can see some of our past coverage, photos and videos of Gaylord Palms ICE! while you wait to experience this season’s event in 2022!
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DIS Con 2022 Fan Expo Will Take Place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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With Give Kids the World  now operating at full capacity and the Night of a Million Lights no longer taking place, we wanted to share another way to support this great community and cause. DIS Con 2022 (formerly DIS Family Reunion) will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort September 30th-October 1st, and will be THE place to be for Disney fans! 

DIS Con 2022

In addition to all of the convention offerings, DIS Con is hosting a separately ticketed After Hours Party in EPCOT on the park’s 40th anniversary! Guests will have access to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Mission: SPACE, and they’ll have the chance to enjoy special desserts, entertainment, and character meet and greets. And the best thing about the whole weekend is that it’s all to benefit Give Kids The World. What’s not to love about that?!

 

DIS Con will feature celebrity panels, meet and greets, unique vendors (with twice as many artisans as last year!), amazing photo ops, and a HUGE memorabilia silent auction. There will be another auction closer in to the event date, so you can join in on the DIS Con fun by heading to gktw.org/disauction and bidding from home. 

DIS Con 2022

Thanks to the way Zannaland and our followers have been wonderful partners to the Village in the past, Give Kids the World is saying thank you by sharing discount code DISCON15 for 15% off convention tickets and EPCOT After Hours Party tickets! 

DIS Con 2022

You can find all of the DIS Con 2022 details, as well as ticket options, at gktw.org/discon. The event schedule can be found at gktw.org/discon/schedule.php. 

We had so much fun at last year’s convention, we can’t wait to see what’s in store this year! Last year we gave away tickets to the event, so you can read more about it here:

DIS Family Reunion to Benefit Give Kids the World Ticket Giveaway!

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Disney+ to Highlight Upcoming Content Throughout D23 Expo Panels

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The latest D23 Expo 2022 announcement has to do with Disney+ today. After recent news of price increases, this latest update has Disney+ highlighting its upcoming programing. This includes Disney+ hosting Dancing with the Stars special season 31 celebration and highlighting other upcoming content throughout D23 Expo panels. Here’s the official info:

Disney+ D23 Expo

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ make their return to D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, showcasing the ultimate streaming lineup of live and on-demand content. During the three-day Ultimate Fan Event, presented by Visa, attendees can enjoy immersive experiences, talent appearances, and photo opportunities at The Disney Bundle Pavilion along with live demos of the latest features on Disney+, special perks for Disney+ subscribers across the show floor, and much more.

This year, the global celebration of Disney+ Day returns on Thursday, September 8, leading into D23 Expo from Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11. To continue the festivities, attendees can look forward to news, first looks, and talent appearances from upcoming Disney+ Originals as part of the highly anticipated Hall D23 showcases including the Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Live Action presentation on Friday, September 9, and the Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Disney Branded Television presentations on Saturday, September 10. Throughout the weekend, Disney+ subscribers attending D23 Expo will be able to unlock special giveaways or promotions at Offer Spots on the show floor when they present their Disney+ subscriber pass, which can be picked up at D23 Expo starting on Thursday, September 8.

In honor of Dancing with the Stars’ new home, Disney+ ​​invites guests to step back into the ballroom for a special celebration on the Backlot Stage on Sunday, September 11. Co-hosts Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro will be joined by a panel of executive producers and judges to share their favorite memories from the show and reveal new details about Season 31, premiering Monday, September 19 on Disney+.

The Disney Bundle Pavilion
On the show floor, The Disney Bundle Pavilion will showcase the unprecedented collection of entertainment and sports content offered across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ with special programming and experiences.

Disney+ will exhibit two unique installations for fans to experience. A lenticular installation offers guests an opportunity to look for their reflection among the moving images, while a Disney+ holographic display will surprise guests with beamed-in appearances by their favorite characters.

Hulu invites guests to “Check in to Their Obsessions” as they walk through the iconic Hulu green vessel and are transported to a world filled with all their Hulu favorites, offering something for every type of viewer— whether they’re a pop culture aficionado or reality TV buff, or if their watch list is filled with adult animation or critically-acclaimed dramas. They will be able to join the Belchers for a Bob’s Burgers family photo opportunity, and put themselves in the hot seat of a confessional from their favorite reality TV shows, as they navigate a variety of immersive experiences.

ESPN+ offers fans a backstage pass that will give them a close-up look at some of the most iconic memorabilia in sports, including the College Football Playoff trophy, the UFC Championship belt, an El Clásico game ball, and more. Then, fans can complete their VIP fan experience by snapping a photo sitting behind a sports news desk.

The Disney Bundle Pavilion Stage Programming
Additionally, The Disney Bundle Pavilion stage will host three full days of panels, trivia, activities, fan-favorite screenings, and more, highlighting the diverse offering of shows, movies, and sports from Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

Highlights of the tentative schedule are as follows with times subject to change (all times PT):

Friday, September 9
11:35 a.m. – Pixar’s Onward Story Presentation by Story Supervisor Kelsey Mann
12:00 p.m. – To the Edge of the Unknown from National Geographic with Jimmy Chin and Alex Honnold
12:35 p.m. – Sketch with an Animator: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Eric Goldberg
1:55 p.m. – The History of Cars: Road Trip from the Original Film to New Series Cars on the Road with Creative Director Jay Ward
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Hispanic Voices Panel
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Saturday, September 10
12:10 p.m. – A Conversation with Frozen Filmmakers with Academy Award® Winners Chris Buck (Director) and Peter Del Vecho (Producer)
1:10 p.m. – Sketch with an Animator: Solar Opposites’ Lindsay Carrozza
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Made by Her Panel
4:50 p.m. – Meet the Muppets: The Muppets Mayhem Conversation Hosted by Tahj Mowry
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m. – A Conversation with Encanto Filmmakers with Academy Award Winners Jared Bush (Director/Writer), Clark Spencer (Producer), and Yvett Merino (Producer)
3:50 p.m. – Across the Bundle Spotlights: Black History Always Panel
6:25 p.m. – Hulu Dance Party

Stage Presentations featuring Disney+ Content
Continuing the Disney+ Day celebration, fans will be treated to exclusive first looks at some of the new movies, series, specials, and shorts coming to Disney+ in 2023 and beyond during the following panels, including the newly announced Dancing with the Stars 31st Season Celebration on September 11:

Friday, September 9
10:45 a.m. – The Simpsons! (Premiere Stage)
3:30 p.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar (Hall D23)
5:45 p.m. – National Geographic and Disney+ Special Screening: Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory (Hyperion Stage)

Saturday, September 10
10:00 a.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios (Hall D23)
3:30 p.m. – Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! (Hall D23)
5:45 p.m. – National Geographic and Disney+ Special Screening: Limitless with Chris Hemsworth (Hyperion Stage)
6:00 p.m. – The Santa Clauses: Conversation with Cast and Creators (Premiere Stage)
6:00 p.m. – Sneak Peek at Zootopia+ from Walt Disney Animation Studios (Backlot Stage)

Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m. – Disney Original Documentary’s Sneak Peek of Mickey: The Story of a Mouse (Backlot Stage)
10:30 a.m. – The Cast and Creators of the Disney+ Series The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Premiere Stage)
6:00 p.m. – Dancing with the Stars’ 31st Season Celebration (Backlot Stage)

Disney+ Innovation Lounge Presented by IMAX® Enhanced
The Disney+ Innovation Lounge Presented by IMAX Enhanced will feature innovations from across partners and products in a dedicated space to learn and explore the future of the streaming service. Fans can stop by the lounge to see demos of new Disney+ product features and get an inside look at how IMAX comes to life on Disney+ with IMAX Enhanced.

In the Disney+ Innovation Lounge, Disney+ subscribers and D23 Gold Members will receive a Disney+ Collectible Card pack featuring custom illustrations celebrating some of the most popular current and upcoming Disney+ movies and shows.

See our other D23 Expo 2022 coverage here.

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D23 Expo 2022 Full Schedule Lineup – Including Muppets Christmas Carol

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The official D23 Expo 2022 Schedule has been released! Let’s take a looks at the D23 Expo lineup for 2022 – taking place September 9-11. As always, D23 will keep adding to this schedule so check back for updates!

D23 Expo Schedule – Friday, September 9, 2022

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  • 10:00 a.m. – Sounds Delightful! – An Illustrated Audio Adventure (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 10:15 a.m. – Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog (Hyperion Stage)
  • 10:30 a.m. – Disney Legends Awards Ceremony (Hall D23)
  • 10:30 a.m. – Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (Backlot Stage)
  • 10:45 a.m. – “The Simpsons!” (Premiere Stage)
  • 11:45 a.m. – traceback: Celebrating the People of Walt Disney Animation Studios (Hyperion Stage)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Who is Honored with a Window on Main Street, U.S.A.? (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 1:30 p.m. – ABC’s “Home Economics” (Backlot Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – National Geographic’s Superhero Women of STEM (Hyperion Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – A Very ’90s Afternoon Special with the “All New” Mickey Mouse Club (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 2:30 p.m. – “Disney For Scores” Podcast Live Celebrates Marvel Music (Backlot Stage)
  • 3:30 p.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 1: Celebrate the Magic of Disney and Pixar (Hall D23)
  • 3:45 p.m. – Behind the Scenes: ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: a 30th Celebration” (Hyperion Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. Disney Legends in Conversation (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 4:30 p.m. – The Cast and Creators of Disney Channel’s “Hamster & Gretel” (Backlot Stage)
  • 5:45 p.m. – National Geographic Special Screening: Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory (Hyperion Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – D23 Expo “Mousequerade” 2022 (Premiere Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – Walt’s Plane: Taking Flight Through Disney History – Presented by Amazon (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 6:30 p.m. – Here for the Laughs (Backlot Stage)

D23 Expo Schedule – Saturday, September 10

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  • 10:00 a.m. – Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios (Hall D23)
  • 10:00 a.m. – The Making of Disney100: The Exhibition (Backlot Stage)
  • 10:00 a.m. – A Peek Behind the Curtain with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 10:15 a.m. – Women in Disney Fashion (Hyperion Stage)
  • 10:30 a.m. – Talkin’ Pets with the Vets of National Geographic (Premiere Stage)
  • 11:45 a.m. – “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” (Hyperion Stage)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Bob’s Burgers (Backlot Stage)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Uncovering Treasures from the Marty Sklar Collection (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 1:00 p.m. –  Magic in the Air: 30 Years of The Muppet Christmas Carol (Premiere Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – MARVEL COMICS: Celebrating 60 Years of the Amazing Spider-Man (Backlot Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – A Century of Storytelling at Walt Disney Animation Studios (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – It’s a Small Disney World: Celebrating the Art of Disney Parks (Hyperion Stage)
  • 3:30 p.m. – Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase: The Musical: The Extravaganza! (Hall D23)
  • 3:30 p.m. – A Celebration of Disney Animation’s “Encanto” (Premiere Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. – Dreaming, Designing, and Bringing to Life the Disney Wish (Backlot Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. – “Cautionary Tales” with the Disney Villains: The Imagination of Ridley Pearson (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. – ABC’s On the Red Carpet’s Storytellers Spotlight (Hyperion Stage)
  • 5:45 p.m. – National Geographic Special Screening: “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” (Hyperion Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – The Santa Clauses (Premiere Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – Sneak Peek at “Zootopia+” from Walt Disney Animation Studios (Backlot Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. Building Walt’s Florida Project: Walt Disney World from Dream to Reality (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m.  D23 Disney Stars Trivia Showdown (D23 Expo Live Stage)
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D23 Expo Schedule – Sunday, September 11

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  • 10:00 a.m. – Disney Original Documentary’s Sneak Peek of “Mickey: The Story of a Mouse” (Backlot Stage)
  • 10:00 a.m. – Nat Geo & Disney: 100 Years of Exploring the World Through Storytelling (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 10:15 a.m. – Revisiting Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century (Hyperion Stage)
  • 10:30 a.m. – A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (Hall D23)
  • 10:30 a.m. – The Cast and Creators of the Disney+ Series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Premiere Stage)
  • 12:00 p.m. – Back to the Grid: 40 Years of Tron Presented by Enterprise (Backlot Stage)
  • 12:00 p.m. – An Animated Conversation: Celebrating 90 Years of Goofy (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 12:15 p.m. – Join National Geographic Books on 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime (Hyperion Stage)
  • 1:00 p.m. – Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of Making the Impossible, Possible (Premiere Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – 100 Years of Treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library (Backlot Stage)
  • 2:00 p.m. – “The Main Street Electrical Parade” — 50 Years of NIghttime Magic & Imagination (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 2:15 p.m. – 100 Years of Hollywood Magic: A Disney Tour of the UCLA Film & Television Archive (Hyperion Stage)
  • 3:45 p.m. – Explore the World with the Next Generation of National Geographic! (Premiere Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. – FX’s “AHS: Behind the Screams” (Backlot Stage)
  • 4:00 p.m. – The Disney Parks Through the Decades: A Disney Ambassador Perspective (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 4:15 p.m. – “Disney Princess – The Concert” Live at D23! (Hall D23)
  • 4:15 p.m. – The World of Duffy & Friends Revealed (Hyperion Stage)
  • 5:00 p.m.  D23 Disney Stars Trivia Showdown (D23 Expo Live Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – Conversations with Disney Character Voices (Premiere Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – “Dancing with the Stars” 31st Season Celebration (Backlot Stage)
  • 6:00 p.m. – Memories of Walt Disney World: Framing A Portrait of 50 Magical Years (Walt Disney Archives Stage)
  • 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Conversations with Disney Character Voices (Premiere Stage)

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Don’t forget to download the D23 Expo app so you can pick your favorites, set up notifications, and view the full schedule during the Expo. This is also how you’ll join virtual queues. You can view our additional D23 Expo 2022 coverage as well!
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LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party

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LEGOLAND Florida is one of our family’s favorites (I feel like I start every article out that way, but it’s true!) and Brick-or-Treat is such a fun way to kick off the not-so-spooky season in Central Florida. This year they are adding something new – Monster Party! Keep reading to find out more:

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The biggest, fun-est (yes, we said it!) party of the year will be even more monstrous this fall at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort when Brick-or-Treat presents Monster Party! Families will be screaming in excitement as they enjoy more candy, more LEGO® characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before with 12 nights of Halloween fun – each Saturday and Sunday, beginning September 24 through October 30. This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with amazing NEW experiences, live shows, spooky LEGO® decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes.

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NEW! Monster Mania IRL and in 4-D!

Monsters are taking over LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Enjoy a host of thrilling meet and greets with never-before-seen LEGO® Monster characters, including Zombie Cheerleader, Plant Monster and Tiger Woman. Then, catch these ghoulish characters on the big screen in the ALL-NEW, hauntingly hilarious, 4D movie “The Great Monster Chase” complete with some sneaky special effects.

 

NEW! Eerily-Awesome Entertainment & Attractions

BRAND-NEW live shows will cast that BOO-tastic Halloween spirit! Lord Vampyre will have all the little skeletons grooving at his V.I.M. (Very Important Monsters) Dance Party in Fun Town. An UnbeLEAFable musical mystery takes the LEGO® City Stage when a strange plant grows out of control. The jack-o-lantern trio, Jammin’ Jacks, are also back with an all-new chorus of monster melodies. Step aboard the Disco Dragon Coaster and get ready to jive with a groovy monster jam and party lights. The Monster Party howls on with a Pirate Pool Party at Pirate Island Hotel and special entertainment at the Beach Retreat on select nights.

 

More Candy, More Fun!

Brick-or-Treat throughout the streets of LEGOLAND Florida! Wander across the park to collect more candy than ever before! Beware the Curse of the Pharaoh as you creep through the Graveyard of Ghouls to the new Desert Desserts candy station on the way to the costume parade in MINILAND USA.

 

Inclusive Family Experiences

Creating inclusive experiences for families during their visit is a resort priority no matter the season. As a Certified Autism Center, LEGOLAND Florida is designing Brick-or-Treat specific sensory guides for families and will offer alternative treats, available through Guest Services. Team members will also be equipped with Halloween-specific information related to autism sensitivity and awareness to better understand needs around the celebration.

 

Dastardly Fireworks in Pirates Cove

Pirates Cove is under siege! In the cover of darkness, witness 3D LEGO® brick-bursting fireworks come to life with ghoulish delight and hear tale of Captain Dreadbeard! This lakeside spectacle is the sweetest way to end the Monster Party on all event nights!

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Ghoulish Goodies & Sweets

The Monsters are in the kitchen whipping up some spookily delectable, limited-time goodies for Brick-or-Treat! Nothing says fall like a Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life Shake or the Great Monster Cake. Pick up some Wacky Witch’s BBQ Wings for a spooky, savory treat. Enjoy the ghoulishly green Brick Blast Coca-Cola Freestyle flavor exclusive to LEGOLAND parks, a recipe that fits perfectly into any Halloween celebration. And be sure to grab an order of Rockin’ Frankenstein’s electric purple apple fries with crushed candy and peanut butter dip, a new twist on a LEGOLAND classic

Brick-or-Treat is one of many exciting events included with LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park general admission and select Annual Passes, starting at less than $11/month with a small down payment. Learn more at LEGOLAND.com/Florida.

You can see our previous coverage of LEGOLAND Florida’s Brick-or-Treat days for a look at more of the fun!

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Marvel Pavilion at the 2022 D23 Expo

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With just over a month until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo presented by Visa in Anaheim, California, kicking off September 9, Marvel is unveiling a can’t-miss lineup of panels, stage events, guest appearances, exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and more!

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Fans will be able to explore the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor to experience an awesome costume display, exclusive giveaways, a photo activation, and other surprises. Elsewhere on the show floor, the shopDisney booth will spotlight exciting Marvel merchandise featuring the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, along with a variety of other products at retailer booths during the show.

Throughout the weekend at D23 Expo, fans won’t want to miss Marvel’s panels and stage events diving into what’s next for Marvel Studios, a celebration of 60 “Beyond Amazing” years of Spider-Man, an exciting current look at Marvel Games, and more! These include:

Marvel DRAW Live!
Friday, September 9, 2–2:30 p.m. PT and Saturday, September 10, 1:30–2 p.m. PT | D23 Expo Live! Stage
Join Brian Crosby, Marvel’s Director of Themed Entertainment, for a real-time, step-by-step tutorial session on how to draw some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and villains!

Hall D23 Presentation
Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m. PT | Hall D23
As previously announced, filmmakers, celebrity talent, and surprise guests from Marvel Studios will join Lucasfilm and others onstage in Hall D23 to showcase theatrical and Disney+ titles. Going behind the scenes of these studios’ highly anticipated films, specials, and series, attendees will see exclusive footage and be among the first to learn what’s in the works.

Marvel Comics: Celebrating 60 Years of the Amazing Spider-Man
Saturday, September 10, 2–3 p.m. PT | Backlot stage
Celebrate sixty spectacular, sensational, web-slinging years of Spider-Man! From his humble debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, he wall-crawled his way to international super-stardom. Now, join Marvel’s Executive Spider-Editor Nick Lowe and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski as they team up to trace the comics history of the web-head across six decades—and BEYOND! Tantalizing trivia about the webbed wonder will be shared in this can’t-miss panel, so be sure to swing by! Fans attending will also receive a special exclusive giveaway (while supplies last), to be revealed in the coming weeks!

Signings with Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Editor Nick Lowe
Saturday, September 10, 5:30–6:30 p.m. PT | Talent Central
Swing by Talent Central to meet Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Executive Spider-Editor Nick Lowe for a signing opportunity!

D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for guests at D23 Expo Live! For more information, visit D23Expo.com.

Additional event details, including D23 Expo plans for Marvel Games, will be released in the coming weeks and made available on the D23 Expo app. Stay tuned to Marvel.com and D23Expo.com for more information!

Schedules and talent are subject to change.

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