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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8 “Stunning” Ann Taylor Dresses I’m Shopping For Spring

Ann Taylor’s spring dress collection is just too good. They always nail polished styles that still have the perfect amount of playfulness! From fun prints to more basic colorways, these stunning spring dresses from Ann Taylor can take you practically anywhere in style.

Scroll on to shop 8 Ann Taylor dresses I'm definitely eyeing for spring!

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Belted Sheath Dress

Springtime is prime time for pastels, and this light pink number nails the seasonal color. It's pretty polished in the details throughout, plus it's all cinched together oh-so nicely with the thin belt around the waist.

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Studio Collection Silk Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress

Oh, yeah. The ruching on the side of this silky midi is nothing short of flattering – I could definitely see this style working wonderfully as a wedding guest dress.

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Striped Pleated Sweater Tank Dress

With contrasting vertical and horizontal stripes, this sweater-y (but still lightweight) tank dress doesn't have to work too hard to make a statement. Thus, you can easily pair it with some basic black shoes and a colorful cardigan to complete your spring look.

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Tweed Sheath Dress

This color, though! Aside from the stunning buttons and modest coverage, I love the bold shade of this dress for spring. Again, it really speaks for itself, so you shouldn't have to dress it up too much to pull a 'fit.

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Square Neck Flare Dress

Easy-wearing and oh-so soft thanks to the light material it's made of, this midi dress is practically begging to become your everyday piece this spring. A square neckline is always flattering, plus this design's skirt is the right amount of casual.

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Dotted Crepe Column Midi Dress

Polka dots are the pattern to rock this season, so I'm obviously eyeing this chic silhouette. It's fairly free-flowing, but comes with a sleek belt at the waist to gather your look together.

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Denim Sheath Dress

Denim dresses are everything to me, and I love that this one makes a more formal departure from the other casual denim pieces in my closet. It definitely has a workwear quality to it – I'd wear it with ballet flats and a polished cardigan for an easy, yet put-together spring outfit.

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Striped Smocked-Waist Midi Flare Dress

Hello, waistline! This midi comes complete with a smocked waist that flatters your bod to a tee.

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Yay! Kylie & Jason Kelce Just Had Baby No. 4!

As much as we love talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce...Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce deserve their time in the spotlight too! They have a loving and hilarious dynamic that's somehow made room for not one, but three kids. And guess what? They recently welcome baby number 4! From their very funny announcement to everything they've said since, there's a lot of fun to unpack here.

Here's everything to know about Jason Kelce & Kylie Kelce's exciting pregnancy!

OMG, when did Kylie Kelce give birth?

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Kylie and Jason welcomed their fourth daughter March 30, according to PEOPLE, but an official announcement was shared via the couple's joint Instagram post on April 1. "Whoop, there she is! Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce 3/30/25," reads Kylie's caption and we think it's the cheekiest way to describe her arrival.

The subsequent photos of Finnley are just as cute as she's seen wearing the cutest floral onesie and being held by her parents. Call us biased, but she has the most precious face we've ever seen. Even her uncle Travis thinks so!

PEOPLEalso reports the NFL player incredulously told his brother how much he wanted to see Finnley after the latter asked how he felt. "Yes, I want to see my new niece, Jason! You only sent one picture. You didn’t even tell me what name you picked yet."

But his complaints stopped the minute Jason showed him Finnley during their latest New Heights podcast episode. Travis immediately melted and said, "Hey, little muffin! Look at you. You hanging out with Mom? Tell Ky I said hello. I’m glad everything’s going great." He even thinks her name is "adorable."

When did Jason and Kylie announce she's pregnant?

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Kylie Kelce shared the huge news on Instagram November 22nd! Of course grandma Donna Kelce was the first to leave a comment. She wrote, "🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍 Love it!!!" Brittany Mahomes also commented by writing, "Ahhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!🥹🤍."

How did Jason and Kylie's other daughters react?

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In Kylie's same Instagram post, her and Jason's daughters can be seen expressing a range of emotions. There's an 'Eek' expression from their oldest daughter Wyatt, a happy look from their middle daughter Elliott, and pure tears from baby girl Bennett. Kylie wrote, "I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page! 🤷♀️"

How did Jason and Kylie prepare to be a family of six?

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Jason Kelce took the news of being an official girl dad like a champ. He told E! Newshe's "got it pretty easy" because "the clothes are all going to be hand-me-downs or already bought." Not only that, but they'd already secured a baby crib prior to their newborn's birth.

“I love my kids so much, and especially my daughters,” he added. "I was telling somebody out there because they're expecting their first — and they look at you. They smile at you. There's just a way that kids have to warm your soul in a way that nothing else can.”

He also shared his excitement about watching his daughters grow up with a new sibling. "And hopefully we'll welcome a fourth into this world, and we'll be able to watch them fight and tear each other apart and all the good stuff."

He even appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he joked, "I'm screwed [in] like in 10 years. The moment they’re all in middle school, I feel like it’s just gonna be chaos." He also hopes Wyatt "can start helping out a little bit more." But, he's still looking forward to it! "I obviously have not had a son, but there is something about a daughter in the way I think as a dad, you feel an extra amount probably of protection and love toward that child," he shared.

What did Kylie say about her fourth pregnancy?

Kylie previously opened up on her new podcast, Not Gonna Lie, about her feelings on her fourth pregnancy. At the time, she said she was "so incredibly grateful to be able to get pregnant, but it is a means to an end." She further said, "When I tell you that I cannot stand being pregnant, I mean it. I don't have a a fun time."

If that sounds a little uh...negative, it actually makes a lot more sense when she explained more! She elaborated, "I am nauseous for most of my pregnancy. It tapers off a little after the first trimester, but I continue to have nausea throughout my pregnancy." Woof, I know that's tough!

Kyle continued by explaining she hasn't even really had the fun, wacky cravings many pregnant people get — instead she had more "aversions" in each of her pregnancies. I'll take cravings over aversions any day!

The podcast host then joked, "When you're super pregnant and someone comes up to you and says, 'Isn't this just the most beautiful thing ever? 'I want to punch you in the face. I'm not going to, but I want to."

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Did Natalia Grace's Parents Go To Jail? Here's What Really Happened To The Barnetts

Ever since Good American Family premiered on March 19, there has been renewed interest in the real-life adoption case of Natalia Grace.

The latest Hulu series stars Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett, who adopted an orphan from Ukraine with her husband, Michael Barnett. However, after taking in Natalia, who had a rare form of dwarfism, Kristine began to suspect that she was an adult pretending to be a child.

New episodes of Good American Family are being released on Wednesdays, but as we wait to see what happens next in the TV dramatization, many fans are wondering whether Natalia's adoptive parents ever faced jail time. Here's everything we know.

Scroll to find out what happened to Natalia Grace's adoptive parents, Kristine and Michael Barnett...

Who is Natalia Grace Barnett?

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For those unfamiliar with the infamous case, Natalia was born in Ukraine in 2003 and was first adopted by a different couple, Dyan and Gary Ciccone, back in 2008. She only lived with the Ciccone family for two years before they claimed her behavior was disruptive and relinquished their parental rights.

This led Natalia to be placed up for adoption again, and in 2010, the Barnett family welcomed her into their Indiana home. She was thought to be 6 or 7 years old at the time, but soon afterward, the Barnetts claimed Natalia had adult traits, such as adult teeth and body hair, and believed she wasn't actually a little girl.

Additionally, they alleged Natalia was a "sociopath" and had tried to harm them and their biological children, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

What happened to Natalia Grace and the Barnetts?

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The Barnetts ultimately petitioned an Indiana court in 2012 in order to change her birth year from 2003 to 1989. Legally, this made Natalia 22 years old, and she was placed in a Lafayette, Indiana, apartment by herself; meanwhile, the Barnetts relocated to Canada with their three sons, Jacob, Wesley, and Ethan.

Afterward, the Barnett family reportedly cut contact with Natalia, who moved in with another couple, Cynthia and Antwon Mans, about one month later. The Mans family petitioned to become her legal guardians in 2016, and by 2023, they were able to legally adopt Natalia.

What happened with Natalia Grace and the Mans?

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Nonetheless, Natalia wound up leaving Cynthia and Antwon's home by the end of 2023 after alleging they were controlling. She currently lives in upstate New York with the DePaul family and appeared in the docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. There, she called the Barnetts abusive and alleged Kristine had hit her with a belt and pepper-sprayed her.

What happened to Kristine and Michael Barnett?

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Following their move to Canada, Michael and Kristine eventually got divorced but maintained that Natalia had exhibited violent behavior. Some allegations include that she'd appeared at the foot of their bed with a knife in her hand and attempted to poison Kristine's coffee.

Despite the fact that they filed the petition to change Natalia's age in 2012, Michael and Kristine weren't charged until 2019. They faced multiple counts of neglect, but Michael was found not guilty in 2022, and the charges against Kristine were subsequently dropped in 2023 after Michael testified in her pretrial.

Kristine Barnett reportedly wrote in a since-deleted Facebook post, "If there had been any abuse of Natalia or evidence of it, I would have been found guilty of it, and I would be in jail. I believe Natalia takes advantage of that sympathy to manipulate people."

Michael filed for divorce in 2014 and later appeared on The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks. As for Kristine, she has mostly flown under the public radar.

Still, following the finale of the docuseries, Kristine shared a long post on Facebook, responding to allegations against her.

"Natalia was a very much loved and cared for member of my family. She was not abused by anyone in my family. Let's get straight to these allegations. Nobody ever took a belt to Natalia, and the allegations that she was 'beaten' are just plain false. Any discipline of Natalia was very minimal and not out of the bounds of normal parenting," she wrote.

Natalia went on to call the docuseries "highly sensationalized," adding, "Michael Barnett and Natalia Barnett may have the same monster, but that monster is not me. That monster, whether it's mental illness, sociopathy, or whatever it actually is, may be different for each of them. But it's within their own psyche."

Who plays Natalia Grace Barnett today?

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In Good American Family, Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia Grace, and Mark Duplass depicts Michael Barnett. Ellen Pompeo has said the latest series intends to show both sides of the adoption story in an "intentional and thoughtful" way.

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