Maria H. (ndm#130) (3406 Posts)

A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin' wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today. A firm believer in the Power of Pixie Dust, she is the owner of The Disney Driven Life - A Community for Neurotic Disney People & a d.i.y. crafty blog, Carousel of Projects - create~inspire~share.

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals. This newsletter provides regular updates on upcoming original films and series, the latest episodes, and new library titles joining the service in the U.S. Library title availability varies by region. Content subject to change.

Wednesday, November 27

New Library Titles

• The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live!

Friday, November 29

New Library Titles

• Coco
• Coco (en Español)

Live-Action Series

• The Mandalorian
  • Chapter 4 – The Mandalorian teams up with an ex-soldier to protect a village from raiders.
• High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
  • Episode 104 – “Blocking” After Nini discovers that E.J. isn’t who she thinks he is, Ashlyn gets caught in the middle. Gina and E.J. team up as “wonderstudies,” and Ricky gets an unexpected visitor at home.

Nonfiction Series

• Encore!
  • Episode 104 – “Grease” Twenty-eight years ago, classmates from Hackensack High School in Hackensack, New Jersey performed the Broadway classic “Grease.” Now, the cast returns to reprise the roles of their youth with the help of Broadway professionals.
• Marvel’s Hero Project
  • Episode 104 – “Here Comes Hailey” When Hailey’s grandmother started to suffer from Alzheimer’s, Hailey was afraid she would lose the close bond they shared. So Hailey found a way to connect. Through the power of puzzles, Hailey teaches other kids dealing with their loved ones’ dementia how to make connections for a strong family. Now, Marvel will recognize her compassionate work as she becomes part of Marvel’s Hero Project.
• The Imagineering Story
  • Part 4 – “Hit or Miss” After a tragic downturn, Michael Eisner steps back from creative stress and hires business minded managers to fill the void. The pendulum swings from art to commerce. The Imagineers enter an era of austerity. While some projects enjoy enormous success, others are cancelled, and still others, disappoint. The pattern seems irreversible.
• The World According to Jeff Goldblum
  • Episode 104 – “Denim” Jeff Goldblum slips into the tight-fitting world of DENIM to explore its transformation from a workman’s uniform to an empowering statement of identity. He adventures down abandoned mine shafts with “Indiana Jeans;” seeks out vintage denim at America’s biggest flea market; and joins Texan denim-clad line dancers all while he uncovers the fascinating history of the garment that took over the world.

Short-form Content

• Forky Asks A Question
  • “What is Time?” Rex uses the age of real dinosaurs as an example to give Forky an understanding of the concept of time.

Sunday, December 1

New Library Titles

• Henry Hugglemonster (seasons 1-2)
• Miles From Tomorrowland (seasons 1-3)
• Sheriff Callie’s Wild West (seasons 1-2)
• Star vs. The Forces of Evil (seasons 1-4)
• The Lion Guard (season 3)
• Expedition Amelia
• Garfield
• Glory Road
• The Incredible Dr. Pol (season 15)
• The Incredible Dr. Pol: Blue Ribbon Kids
• The Incredible Dr. Pol: Jingle Pols
• Incredible! The Story of Dr. Pol
• Just Like Me! (seasons 1-2)
• Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts
• Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors – Heart of Iron

Tuesday, December 3

Nonfiction Series

• One Day At Disney
  • Premiere – One Day At Disney is a spectacular collaboration between Disney Publishing Worldwide and Disney+. The new, 224-page coffee table book and the documentary series will both arrive on December 3, highlighting the talented men and women who bring life to some of Disney’s most beloved stories.

Disney+’s 52-episode documentary series will launch with a feature length film, with new shorts releasing weekly.

Discover the fascinating and inspiring personal stories of 10 incredible people behind the enduring magic of Disney. Through the lens of CEO Bob Iger, we follow each subject, including a legendary animator, the woman leading the next generation of Imagineers, and GMA’s Robin Roberts, throughout their day for an intimate glimpse into their unique journey.

Thursday, December 5

New Library Titles

• Thor: Ragnarok

Friday, December 6

Live-Action Series

• The Mandalorian
  • Chapter 5 The Mandalorian helps a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head.
• High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
  • Episode 105 – “Homecoming” Miss Jenn organizes a girl’s night out with Kourtney and Nini to help Nini shake off the boy drama, while the rest of the theater kids attend the East High Homecoming dance, where Carlos learns to dance like everyone’s watching.

Nonfiction Series

• Encore!
  • Episode 105 – “Annie Get Your Gun” Twenty-one years ago, high school classmates from Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida performed the Broadway classic “Annie Get Your Gun.” Now, the cast returns to reprise the roles of their youth with the help of Broadway professionals.
• Marvel’s Hero Project
  • Episode 105 – “Mighty Rebekah” Rebekah is on a mission to shield others from hate, and make the world a safer, more loving place for everyone. Raising awareness for LGBTQ youth and putting herself out there as a role model for other kids has made her a hero. She doesn’t know it yet, but Rebekah is being initiated into a small group of extraordinary kids, as she joins Marvel’s Hero Project.
• The Imagineering Story
  • Part 5 – “A Carousel of Progress” Bob Iger returns Imagineering to the foundation of Disney DNA – quality wins out. He modernizes the formula. By strategically investing in creative content, international expansion and new technology, he empowers the Imagineers to plus the existing parks worldwide, especially the recent ones that fell short of expectations. After a decade, the parks never looked better.
• The World According to Jeff Goldblum
  • Episode 105 – “BBQ” Jeff Goldblum embarks on a mouth-watering tour of all things BBQ and discovers a whole new subculture and language behind this primordial culinary tradition. He joins the BBQ Pit Boys for a Connecticut cookout and visits a cutting-edge farm facility to learn about an unusual meat alternative –insects! Jeff then puts his new skills to the test as his grills up a July 4th feast.

Short-form Content

• Forky Asks A Question
  • “What is Love?” Forky attempts to understand the concept of love from Bonnie’s elder toys who believe they’ve been there, done that.

Wednesday, December 11

New Library Titles

• Alice: Through the Looking Glass

Friday, December 13

Live-Action Series

• The Mandalorian
  • Chapter 6 The Mandalorian joins a crew of mercenaries on a dangerous mission.
• High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
  • Episode 106 – “What Team?” When Miss Jenn is placed on temporary leave and rehearsals are put on hold, the students rally together to defend their drama teacher.

Nonfiction Series

• Encore!
  • Episode 106 – “Oklahoma!” Twenty-eight years ago, students at Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia planted their Southern roots in the classic musical “Oklahoma!” Now, the alumni reunite with the help of Broadway professionals to restage it for an encore performance. The cast comes together and turns their struggles into a sensation, while learning more about themselves and each other in five days. Tony award-winning Broadway actress Ali Stroker appears in this episode.
• Marvel’s Hero Project
  • Episode 106 – “Make Way For Jahkil” Jahkil wanted to help the homeless people he noticed in his city, so he started distributing his Blessing Bags full of essential items. As he sets new goals to reach even more people who could use his support, Jahkil never strays from his original goal – to show people, no matter their situation, that they deserve kindness and dignity. That’s what makes Jahkil a true Marvel Super Hero.
• The Imagineering Story
  • Finale – Part 6 – “To Infinity and Beyond” Bob Iger personally shepherds his labor of love, the Shanghai Disney Resort. The Imagineers customize an ambitious new theme park to fit China’s culture, a symbol of patience and collaboration. Meanwhile, through innovative technology and immersive placemaking, the beloved pop culture worlds of Avatar, Marvel and Star Wars come to life.
• The World According to Jeff Goldblum
  • Episode 106 – “Gaming” Jeff Goldblum plugs in to the world of GAMING as he discovers that video games are far more than a mindless past time. From the high-octane world of e-sports to game-design sound engineering and Live Action Role Roleplay (LARP), Jeff witnesses how gaming can be a vehicle for empathy, cooperation and confidence building, which has an impact far beyond the virtual sphere.

Short-form Content

• Forky Asks A Question
  • “What is a Computer?” Trixie explains to Forky what a computer does as they experience the common stresses of technology.
• SparkShorts
  • “Wind” Set in a world of magical realism, “Wind” sees a grandmother and her grandson trapped deep down an endless chasm, scavenging debris that surrounds them to realize their dream of escaping to a better life.