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Freeform

Everything Airing on Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas 2026

Robbie Bulus - November 3, 2026

Wicked Lit

Review: Wicked Lit Shines With Chilling Tales

A mother and daughter looking through a Shutterfly photo book of their Walt Disney World vacation photos

Shutterfly Named Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani

Disneyland

Disneyland Candy Cane Dates 2026: When and How to Get One

Disney+ and Hulu

Everything Coming to Disney+ and Hulu in November 2026

More News

Chance Theater

Scrooge! The Musical Returns to Chance Theater November 27 – December...

Robbie Bulus - November 2, 2026

Chance Theater brings back its sold-out holiday hit Scrooge! The Musical, with Bruce Goodrich returning as Ebenezer Scrooge. Previews begin November 27, with opening night December 5 and performances through December 27 in Anaheim.

Día de los Muertos

Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Orange County

October 23, 2026

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Help Save Christmas at SEA LIFE Aquarium with The Elf on...

October 23, 2026

Scout Elves dressed in The Elf on the Shelf's Disney collection: Mickey and Minnie pajamas, a Disney Princess dress and vanity, and Marvel Spider-Man outfits

The Elf on the Shelf Launches Disney Collection with Mickey &...

October 20, 2026

Lord of the Rings

BoxLunch Lord of the Rings 25th Anniversary Collection

October 19, 2026

Disney+ News & Features

Super Bowl

Super Bowl LXI Is Getting a Star Wars Animated Telecast on...

Disney+ and Hulu

Everything Coming to Disney+ and Hulu in November 2026

A Proud Family Wizmas

‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Holiday Special Premieres November 14 on Disney+

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Theatre & Reviews

Chance Theater

Scrooge! The Musical Returns to Chance Theater November 27 – December...

Dear Evan Hansen

Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen

Wicked Lit

Review: Wicked Lit Shines With Chilling Tales

The Bed Trick

Chance Theater Treats Audience to “The Bed Trick”

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Review: Little Shop of Horrors Blossoms in La Mirada

Water for Elephants

Theatre Review: Water for Elephants

Jagged Little Pill

Musical Review: Jagged Little Pill

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Musical Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Puppet Up

Brian Henson’s “Puppet Up!” at The Montalbán for Eight Performances Only

ANASTASIA

Theatre Review: Anastasia – The Musical

Travel

Pacific Surfliner

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Brompton Show How to Travel Car-Free From...

Ireland

Experience Halloween Where It Began: Ireland, the Home of Halloween, Invites...

Disneyland Tickets

Last Chance: Lock In Pre-Increase Disneyland Ticket Prices Before Monday Night

Desert Oasis

Luxury and Lagoons: A Family Escape to the Desert Oasis

Limited-edition Alex Vesia bobblehead holding a Double Char burger from Habit Burger & Grill

Habit Teams Up with Dodgers Pitcher Alex Vesia for Limited-Edition Bobblehead...

Family with Chip and Dale aboard a Disney Cruise Line sailing from San Diego

Disney Cruise Line San Diego Sailings: 2026–2028 Itineraries

Walt Disney

California Visionaries Exhibition Honors Connection Between Walt Disney and Forest Lawn

Presidio

Historic Luxury and Golden Gate Views at The Lodge at the...

Catalina Island

A Storybook Getaway to The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island

Disney

Disney Very Merrytime Cruises: Ultimate Guide to Holiday Cruises

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

D23

D23 Honors Stars and Visionaries at Disney Legends Awards

D23

Mickey’s of Glendale at D23 2026: Exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering Merch...

Disney Worldbuilders

Disney Worldbuilders Coming to Disney+ in August

D23

How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

D23

D23 New Shopping Experiences and Exclusive Merchandise Available to Fans

Disneyland Resort

Shutterfly Named Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani

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Disneyland Candy Cane Dates 2026: When and How to Get One

October 19, 2026

Last Chance: Lock In Pre-Increase Disneyland Ticket Prices Before Monday Night

October 17, 2026

Plaza Inn Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package Bookings Now Open

October 9, 2026

Savi’s Workshop Debuts New Protection and Defense Lightsaber Theme with Upgraded Blade Effects at Disneyland

October 5, 2026

Walt Disney World

Disney Cruise Line

Shutterfly Named Official Photo Gift Partner of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and Aulani

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Opening Day Cast Members Model WDW 55th Anniversary Merch

September 29, 2026

AccuWeather and Disney Team Up to Deliver Weather Forecasts

May 28, 2026

Disney Blockbuster Summer Brings the Best in Storytelling and Experiences

May 18, 2026

Destination D23 2025 Recap: All the Disney News

September 2, 2025

Universal Parks

Harry Potter

The Elf on the Shelf Debuts Harry Potter Collection for the Sorcerer’s Stone 25th Anniversary

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Universal Studios Hollywood Dazzles for the Holidays

October 9, 2026

Universal Pictures Announces One-Day-Only Back to the Future Theatrical Re-Release

September 21, 2026

BoxLunch Launches Exclusive Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary Collection

August 7, 2026

New ‘Jaws’ x Seaav Apparel Collection Launches at Universal Studios

July 20, 2026

Merchandise

Frozen Fan Fest

Disney’s Frozen Fan Fest Kicks Off Today: New Products, Animated Short...

Disney Halloween

Disney Embraces Adult Horror This Halloween: Alien, Treehouse of Horror, Edward...

Disney Store

Disney Store’s Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection

Pedro Pascal

This Is the Way: Pedro Pascal Celebrates Father’s Day with ‘Star...

Summerween

Kick Off a Spooky Summer: Disney Store’s Summerween Event + New...

Easter

Create a Magical Easter Basket with Disney Delights

Bambi

Thumper’s Tail! Bambi Collection Arrives with H&M Home & Sanderson

Lion King

Gift Guide: LEGO, Pandora & More Celebrate The Lion King!

BOYHOOD

Disney and BOYHOOD Reveal New Mickey Mouse Figure

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MINISO Unveils 200th U.S. Store in Santa Monica

Mid-Summer / Halloween Coverage

Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House

Festival Fright Nights at Winchester Mystery House Review

Spooktacular

Celebrate a Spooktacular Season at the El Capitan Theatre

Día de los Muertos

Forest Lawn Brings Día de los Muertos Traditions to Southern California

loungefly Disney and Mando

The Ultimate Halloween Gift Guide: Funko, Loungefly, and Mondo Horror Collectibles

Winchester Mystery House

Festival Fright Nights Returns to Historic Winchester Mystery House

Video Games

Oogie Boogie has arrived to Disney Dreamlight Valley

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Kingdom Hearts IV Releasing in Late 2027

August 15, 2026

Apple Arcade adds Six new Games in April, including RollerCoaster Tycoon!

March 11, 2025

New Nintendo Switch 2 Coming Later this year

January 16, 2025

D23 Coverage

D23 Honors Stars and Visionaries at Disney Legends Awards

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Mickey’s of Glendale at D23 2026: Exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering Merch Revealed

July 27, 2026

Disney Worldbuilders Coming to Disney+ in August

July 22, 2026

How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

July 22, 2026

Television

Everything Airing on Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas 2026

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Netflix Renews The Diplomat for a Fifth Season

October 29, 2026

NBC Debuts Trailers for ‘St. Denis Medical’ and ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’

October 13, 2026

What’s New On HBO Max This August

July 22, 2026

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