Disney+ Archives

Gran Destino Tower at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Will Feature Interactive, Personalized Smart TV Systems with Free On-Demand Movies

June 24, 2019

Walt Disney World Resorts are finally learning to embrace smart technology, and no, I’m not just talking about those jumbotrons in the newly-refurbished rooms across Disney’s Pop Century, All-Star Movies, and Coronado Springs Resorts. With Gran Destino Tower opening its doors to its first guests ever in the next few weeks, they’ll also be debuting … Read more

D23 Expo 2019 to Feature "The Simpsons" Panel and Autograph Signing with Producers Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, and More!

June 24, 2019

Welcome, synergy! Springfield will be taking over Anaheim as “The Simpsons” make their D23 Expo debut this year! Disney has just announced that Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith will be at the D23 Expo with an entertaining panel, autograph signing, and more! This comes on the heels of Disney’s recent … Read more

New Chip 'n' Dale Animated Series Announced for Disney+

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

We hope you’re in for even more kooky animated fun when Disney+ debuts, because it appears the lineup of animated series set to premiere with the streaming service just got better. According to What’s On Disney Plus, a brand-new Chip ‘n’ Dale comedy series was just announced for Disney+ at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film … Read more

UPDATE: "Legend of The Three Caballeros" to Make US Debut on Disney+, Release Date to be Determined

June 12, 2019June 9, 2019

UPDATE: Thanks to an update from Scott Gustin, we’ve learned that Disney has removed the passage announcing the show’s debut from the D23 article. Gustin has reported that the show is still coming to Disney+, but it may not be when the service launches on November 12th. Keep reading WDWNT for more on this developing … Read more

Disney's Launchpad: Shorts Incubator Program Will Bring Original Diverse Short Films To Disney+

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

“DISNEY LAUNCHPAD: SHORTS INCUBATOR” INVITES FILMMAKERS TO SHARE DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES IN ORIGINAL LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILMS Immersive Program Pairs Directors With Disney Executive Mentors to Create Shorts for Proposed Initial Exhibition on Disney+ Application Now Open Through July 2 at Launchpad.Disney.com The Walt Disney Company today announced applications are open for its first Disney Launchpad: Shorts … Read more

RUMOR: The Muppets to Star in Variety Shorts Series Coming to Disney+

May 21, 2019

After some recent struggles to capture attention, it looks like the Muppets may be returning to the format that made them stars. According to The DisInsider‘s Cami Cabrales, the felt-y, fuzzy, and funny troupe will star in a series of variety shorts coming to Disney+. The unscripted series is rumored to feature three different segments, … Read more

Walt Disney Animation Studios "Short Circuit" Experimental Films Premiering on Disney+ in Spring of 2020

May 17, 2019

Disney+ news seems to be coming in droves recently, with our last piece of news being that Disney gained full control of Hulu after the deal with Comcast. We still don’t know how this will affect the Disney+ Streaming Service. We do know for sure that Disney+ will have tons of new content, including some … Read more

Disney Gains Full Control of Hulu After Deal with Comcast

May 14, 2019

Disney and Comcast have announced a deal which results in Disney gaining full operational control over Hulu, beginning immediately. The deal promises that Comcast will sell its Hulu stake to Disney within the next five years for a sum of at least $9.2 billion. However, this is not without consequence for Hulu subscribers. Comcast’s NBCUniversal will … Read more

Disney+ To Exclude "Song of the South" and Jim Crow Scenes in "Dumbo" From Movie Library

April 23, 2019

It’s the question that’s been on every old school Disney fan’s mind, ever since the announcement of Disney+. Will “Song of the South” be included in their vast and (until now) all-encompassing movie library when it launches on November 12th? If you’re like me, you have vague memories of seeing Uncle Remus in the classic Disney … Read more

Natalie Portman to Narrate Disneynature's "Dolphin Reef" Documentary, Airing Exclusively on Disney+

April 22, 2019

A few weeks back, we got the full scoop on the full slate of original programming and movies that are coming to Disney+ when it launches this November. Well, today, Disney has released further information on one of the exclusive Disneynature documentaries to air on the streaming service: “Dolphin Reef”. And best of all, it’s … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Return of the Otters, Runaway Railway Announcements, and So Many Easter Cupcakes

April 21, 2019

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, along with all the entertainment and media announcements, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 15-21 2019! WDWNT News Join … Read more

VIDEO: Watch As Ahsoka Takes On Darth Maul In The First Trailer For "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" Season 7

April 15, 2019

Ahsoka returns for new adventures in this trailer for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 will air exclusively on Disney+. Source: Star Wars HQ

WDWNT Weekly Recap: All The Star Wars News, More Disney+ Details Revealed and A Nighttime Show Preview

April 14, 2019

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from April 8-14 2019! WDWNT News Join WDWNT for Stage 89 – a celebration of all things … Read more

"Magic of the Animal Kingdom" Documentary Series Coming to Disney+

April 12, 2019

Some of the unsung heroes of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrated in a new documentary series coming to Disney+. “Magic of the Animal Kingdom” will be produced by National Geographic for Disney+, set at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot’s SeaBase Aquarium. Viewers will get to see backstage and see how these conservationist Cast Members … Read more

Original Voice Cast of "Monsters, Inc." Returning for "Monsters at Work" Disney+ Spinoff Series

April 9, 2019

Monsters, Inc. is coming to the Disney+ streaming service and in a whole new way! “Monsters at Work”, an animated series set six months after the original movie will feature the entire original voice cast, including John Goodman as Sulley, and Billy Crystal as Mike Wazowski, John Ratzenberger as the Yeti, Jennifer Tilly as Celia … Read more

Disney+ Streaming Service to Feature Studio's Entire Film Library, Smashing Open "Disney Vault"

March 7, 2019

As exciting as it is to hear about new projects on Disney+ like The Mandalorian or the Lady and the Tramp remake, die-hard Disney fans like myself have been hoping to hear about how much of Disney’s vast back catalog of films and television programs would be on the new streaming service. And on Thursday … Read more