20+ New Movies, Shows, and Experiences Coming From Disney (and We Can't Wait)

Sep 06, 2019

Every couple years, the Walt Disney Company throws a huge party called the D23 Expo, a massive three-day event at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles that draws Disney fans from all over the world (seriously, people camp out overnight to attend). You can deep dive into Disney history, such as a behind-the-scenes look at how the Haunted Mansion was created to a tribute to the Little Mermaid for its 30th anniversary, and/or bask in the glory of all the beloved company’s offerings, both past and present. This year, Disney made a crazy amount of star-studded announcements about their upcoming animated movies, live-action films, TV offerings, cruise lines, and park enhancements coming to Disneyland, Disney World and beyond. We’ve whittled down our favorite Disney entertainment to check out!

The Movies: There was an epic and star-studded presentation of the upcoming films from Disney Studios, Disney Animation, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Angelina Jolie, Kristen Bell were just a few of the big names there to hype new titles. Here are some of the movies we’re looking forward to most.

Onward: Pixar is currently finishing up two new original films (not sequels!). The first is Onward, coming out in March 2020, which features Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as teenage elf brothers along with the always-amusing Julia Louis-Dreyfus as their mom.

Soul: Just three months later — in June 2020 — we'll see the release of Soul. Directed by Pete Docter, Soul is based on this premise: “Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it that makes you … you?” Yeah, deep. Jamie Fox and Tina Fey star as disembodied souls alongside Questlove, Phylicia Rashad, and Daveed Diggs.

Raya and the Last Dragon: The Disney animation original — Raya and the Last Dragon — is said to be “inspired by the culture of Southeast Asia,” and features Cassie Steele as Raya and Awkwafina voicing Sisu the dragon. The script hails from Crazy Rich Asians writer Adele Lim and the film comes out in November 2020.

Jungle Cruise:Jungle Cruise, starring The Rock and Emily Blunt, will be a MUST for Disneyland fans. This adventure movie in the vein of Indiana Jones and Romancing the Stone will be released in the summer of 2020.

Disney also teased the upcoming live-action Mulan (sadly, with no singing but it does look stunning) as well as Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer playing opposite Angelina Jolie. And last but not least, there are two sequels that very different fan bases are anxiously awaiting: Frozen 2 (coming out November 22, 2019) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (December 20, 2019).

Disney+: This November, Disney will debut Disney+. This new streaming service will include pretty much everything that Disney has ever done, from Snow White to The Avengers: Infinity War. Not only will they have all their movies and Disney Channel offerings available to watch, but they’re creating an eclectic array of new programming just for Disney+ subscribers. Here are a few of the ones we can’t wait to watch.

Lizzie McGuire is back and will star the one, the only, Hilary Duff! No longer 13, Lizzie is now entering her 30s. “Lizzie has also grown up. She’s older, she’s wiser, she has a much bigger shoe budget,” Duff declared. The other scripted series that has a unique angle is High School Musical, The Musical: The Series, where current students (who go to the same high school where High School Musical took place) are enlisted to perform the classic teen hit as their school’s drama production.

Star Wars fans will be thrilled that Ewan McGregor will be returning to play Obi-Wan Kenobi for an untitled Disney+ series. Additionally, Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and the untitled Rogue One spin-off featuring Diego Luna’s character, Cassian Andor. Oh, and Marvel will be creating a whole bunch of programs exclusively for Disney+, including Loki, Falcon and Winter Soldier, WandaVision, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and Moon Light.

Along with their scripted shows, they also will be airing reality-based programs. Two of the highlights include The World According to Jeff Goldblum, where the charming star delves into a subjects that interests him, and Encore, a heartwarming series from Kristen Bell where they reunite adults who starred in high school shows together to perform their school production one more time. Another one that piqued our interest is Pixar in Real Life, where they surprise street goers with outrageous scenes from Pixar movies.

Their feature film productions will be worth the price of a subscription. The live-action Lady and the Tramp is a beautiful ode to the original and Noelle, starring Anna Kendrick, looks to be a great addition to the holiday movie scene.

Disney Parks and Destinations: One of the biggest revelations was about the Marvel area coming to California Adventure called Avengers Campus. There will be a Spiderman attraction, the Pym Test Kitchen, and experiences with Dr. Strange, the Black Widow, Black Panther and more. They’re hard at work on this new area (which replaces Bug’s Land), and it is set to open next year. Later, during phase two, they will add another big attraction: guests board a Quinjet and soar off to Wakana (home of the Black Panther) during which, of course, chaos ensues.

Epcot will see big changes in the upcoming months and years, and they promise “more attractions, more stories, and more shade.” The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to Epcot finally has a name – Guardian Cosmic Rewind. There will be a Moana water-themed experience as well as four reimagined neighborhoods based on discovery, nature, celebration, and play. For dining, the Mission Space restaurant will be taking passengers in the winter of 2019.

The big news for Epcot is the announcement that they’re developing a Mary Poppins attraction in a new area based on Cherry Tree Lane. This new addition will be placed in the United Kingdom pavilions in World Showcase.

At Walt Disney World, there will be a couple of new places to spend the night, one that’s truly out of this world. Reflections, a nature-inspired lakeside resort, will open in 2022 and will have a Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant.

Star Wars fans will want to book the Galactic Starcruiser, which offers a two-day immersive experience that promises to dive you deep into the story and include you in the action. Guests will eat, sleep, and play in the Star Wars world for two days and two nights.

Cirque du Soleil fanatics will want to visit Disney Springs at Walt Disney World just for this upcoming show. Cirque du Soleil has partnered with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering to create a show featuring classic Disney characters mashed up with Cirque du Soleil’s signature style.

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line had some news too. They're currently building three new ships; their newest vessel called Wish will start departures in January of 2022. To complement their popular Castaway Cay — Disney’s private island — they’re adding Lighthouse Point, which will pay tribute to the culture of the Bahamas. This project is being spearheaded by famed Imagineer Joe Rohde, who helped design Walt Disney World’s Pandora and Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

Yup, there's a whole lot happening at the Walt Disney Company these days. What are you most looking forward to?

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10 Ways Your Home Office Design Is Killing Your Productivity

I've been working from home since long before it became the norm. And my "office" has evolved from a spindled-back chair at the kitchen table to an airy home office with a view. Back then, my productivity took a hit without essentials like adequate storage space, comfortable seating, and a bit of privacy. While it has its perks, working from home comes with its fair share of challenges; your home office setup doesn't need to be one of them.

Here are 10 ways to redesign your home office for better productivity!

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1. Bad Lighting

Dim or harsh overhead lighting can strain your eyes and limit your focus. Try to get close to a window for natural light or use daylight bulbs to mimic sunlight to boost your mood, creativity, and focus. Find a desk lamp that works for you too!

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2. Clutter Everywhere

A cluttered desk equals a cluttered mind, IMO. Reduce the stress that comes with a disorganized and cluttered desk by bringing in shelves and organizers; finding sleek cable-management solutions; and removing any unnecessary items to reduce visual distractions.

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3. Uncomfortable Furniture

If you're sitting most of the day, it's so important to invest in a good desk chair. An unsupportive chair or poorly sized desk can be uncomfortable, making it harder to stay focused for long periods of time. Your back will thank you!

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4. No Boundaries Between Work and Home

Distractions at home like kids and partners can kill your productivity. Avoid blurring the line between work and home life by designating a private space, separate from high-traffic spaces, for your work hours if you can. Use rugs, curtains, or acoustic panels to reduce noise too.

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5. Lack of Storage

I get it, they're not the best-looking pieces in your home, but without proper filing systems you’ll waste time hunting for important documents or supplies. Invest in modern storage options that look good too from Mustard Made and The Container Store.

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6. Unoptimized Tech Setup

Slow Internet or outdated tech tools can make you feel totally frustrated and can slow down your productivity. Upgrade your Internet to a faster connection, and refresh your tech gadgets and programs to make sure you work more efficiently.

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7. Awkward Desk Placement

Placing your desk in a spot with too much noise, traffic, or distractions — like facing a TV — will guarantee to disrupt your concentration. Find a more zen spot where you can focus on the tasks of the day.

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8. Ignoring Ergonomics

Check your monitor height, keyboard positioning, and add a wrist rest so you don't lead to feeling uncomfortable and fatigued, cutting your workday short.

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9. Lack of Personalization

A sterile, uninspiring office design does your motivation and creativity no favors. Make work feel less like a chore by adding personal touches through artwork, personal photos, candles, some fresh flowers or plants. Greenery can improve air quality and actually reduce work stress. Add a little snack station for quick energy boosts and keep water handy. Also, your Zoom backgrounds should reflect your personality!

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10. No Inspiration

No matter what you do — whether it's a creative work or something more analytical — you want to feel inspired. Personalization can help, but dive into vision boards, books, magazines, quotes that inspire your work and help you bring fresh ideas to your workday. Color psychology can help too: blues and greens encourage focus and reduce stress while pops of yellow or orange can spark creativity! Break out the paint if needed!

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Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag Break Down In Tears About “Life Changing” Public Support After $2.5 Million Home Burned Down

The world watched as the devastating L.A. fires swept away home after home last week — including reality TV icons Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's. To say it was heartbreaking for the L.A. community would be a gross understatement, and these two have been very open about the toll it's taken on their family. In an interview with Good Morning America, the couple opened up to share about their experience — and share the incredible way friends and fans have come together to support them.

Looking for ways to help L.A. after the devastating fires? Here's a very helpful list of resources you can donate to!

Here's how fans are helping Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag after the L.A. fires

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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt joined Good Morning Americaon January 15, 2025 to talk about how the L.A. fires continue to impact them. The couple shared what it was like having to quickly leave their home in a moment's notice. Heidi explained that Spencer told her to grab anything she wanted to keep, so she ended up grabbing her kids' teddy bears because she was so flustered.

When their $2.5 million home actually caught fire, Spencer got choked up talking about watching their kids' rooms burn on their cameras. He said, "Our son’s bed started just burning in the shape of a heart. The fire started in the shape of a heart. I was like, ‘This is like, out of body insane.’"

Outside of that, the couple detailed the loss beyond the material items of it all. Spencer opened up about the memories lost throughout it all, too. He said, “I feel like a ghost. I don’t have a single photo now from before an iPhone existed. I don’t have any of the dumb little things that are on your shelves in your parents’ they’re all gone. Not a single nothing.”

And to Heidi, their home was more than a physical place to live. She shared, “It’s a place that you love that you live, it’s a refuge from the world. And to have that be gone, it’s a really difficult concept to continue to daily deal with."

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In the midst of the devastation, fans and friends have banded together to support Heidi and Spencer in a really unique way. After Spencer posted on TikTok that people should stream Heidi's 2010 album Superficial, so they can generate revenue to rebuild their lives with, people took that and ran with it. The song eventually hit #1 on iTunes, and Spencer even shared that there's potential for it to hit Billboard's Hot 100 Dance Chart, too.

And it's not just fans blasting this throwback song. Friends and fellow celebrities like Paris Hilton and Flava Flav both posted the song on TikTok. Plus, former The Hills co-stars shared the song as well, including Brody Jenner, Kristin Cavallari, and Audrina Patridge.

Heidi said, “The fan support has been such a light in such a darkness for us. It’s life-changing.”

We're sending love to Heidi and Spencer — and all the families impacted by the terrible L.A. fires this year.

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OMG, Netflix Just Confirmed The ‘You’ Season 5 Release Date (With New Video)

Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is back for another season of snooping and stalking in New York City, and thanks to the new You season 5 teaser, we know exactly when this new TV show is returning. In addition to showing us characters from the past like Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail), Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), and Marienne Bellamy (Tati Gabrielle), Joe straight-up says goodbye to the one person who's always been there: you. Yep, Netflix went there.

“Every season they manage to find new space to make it interesting and relevant,” Penn Badgley told Tudum. “And this season, I think somehow coming back to where it started allowed for it to just become grounded in the way that it needs to also have this kind of spectacular finish.”

Here's a breakdown of that brand new You season 5 teaser.

"Hello, you. Do you remember me? Cause I remember you," Joe asks in the You season 5 teaser, over shots of New York City and Mooney's Books. "Here we are together again, back to where it began."

"A lot has happened these many years together," he continues. "Identities, cities, loves, complications." The trailer is a walk down memory lane for viewers and for Joe as he remembers Beck, Love, and Marienne — and locking them up. Plus some fights and escapes he made along the way.

"All that led me here to now, to where I as always meant to be," he says. "And the one constant, the one thing that has always been there for me, is you. You who have been there the whole time and will be there with me to the end. Goodbye, you."

Okay, this is totally giving me Black Mirror, metaverse vibes, especially since Joe's in his creepy underground bunker with all that blue lighting. I have chills down my spine just watching this!

Is season 5 of You coming out?

Yes, You season 5 is dropping on Netflix April 24, 2025.

We've been waiting for new episodes since season 4 premiered in 2023, but the writers and stars have been planning Joe's ending for much longer. "We have some ideas that we've been talking about pretty much from the beginning," Sera Gamble told EW when she was showrunner in 2023. "It's really the debate about what kind of justice would be fair and appropriate for a guy like Joe. And then do we believe that he would get that kind of punishment? My short answer is like, maybe not from the American system. But there might be other ways. So that's the stuff we're talking about."

But whatever these writers and directors have up their sleeves, Penn Badgley promises You season 5 will come to a "perfect" conclusion. “I would love for people to just be like, ‘Wow, it’s over and I feel good and I don’t want to watch it again,'" he told Harper's Bazaarin March of 2023. And honestly, a perfect ending is all TV fans can hope for these days, right?

Who's in the You season 5 cast?

The final season of You stars Penn Badgley, Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp, Charlotte Richie, and Griffin Matthews.

Are you excited for the final season of You? I cannot wait to see the way Penn Badgley and Netflix bring the show to a close. Follow us on Facebook for the latest You season 5 news — and updates on all your favorite TV shows!

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