Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2025 Edition

[Elijah Abrams]

It's a one-time thing, it sounds like? I hope it does well and we see more Muppets stuff!

Some outlets like Hollywood Reporter say that the special is meant to serve as a backdoor pilot.

 

[BrianL]

Some outlets like Hollywood Reporter say that the special is meant to serve as a backdoor pilot.

In other words - everybody watch it!

 

[sherlockmiles]

Some outlets like Hollywood Reporter say that the special is meant to serve as a backdoor pilot.

I thought I had already heard of a reboot coming honestly.

 

[musika]

I'm not the biggest Sabrina Carpenter fan, but she does have a tongue in cheek style that I think will work really well with the Muppets (plus she's mega popular right now so there's that).

 

[BrianL]

I'm not the biggest Sabrina Carpenter fan, but she does have a tongue in cheek style that I think will work really well with the Muppets (plus she's mega popular right now so there's that).

Also, she's a huge star right now, and that's important. The last attempt at a Muppets variety show only had some B-List celebrities. I took a survey on that show, and I said something like, "Not to knock Linda Cardellini and Danny Trejo, but the Muppets used to book Bob Hope and Elton John!" I think they will need that if they want to succeed with that type of show.

 

[VAtink]

Narrators have been announced for the Candlelight Processional!

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...ay-festival-entertainment/#tab-panel-block3-1

 

[Minnie1222]

Narrators have been announced for the Candlelight Processional!

Wonderful! We will be there Dec 5-8. So glad to see Ralph Macchio again, although I may consider coming a few days earlier to see Jennifer Garner.

 

[samc]

Need help! Our choices are Leslie Uggams or Marlee Matlin??
When do the dining packages usually go on sale? Do they follow the same window as regular dining reservations?
TIA

 

[mfly]

Need help! Our choices are Leslie Uggams or Marlee Matlin??
When do the dining packages usually go on sale? Do they follow the same window as regular dining reservations?
TIA

Don’t know Leslie Uggams, but we saw a candlelight processional with Marlee Matlin and it was incredible - a very moving experience.

Sidenote: I’d highly recommend her film CODA to anyone who hasn’t seen it. Won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022, and it’s one of my favorite films ever.

 

[VAtink]

Need help! Our choices are Leslie Uggams or Marlee Matlin??
When do the dining packages usually go on sale? Do they follow the same window as regular dining reservations?
TIA

Same here! Right now thinking Marlee Matlin since those night fit better in our schedule, but trying to be flexible in case the dining packages are hard to get any of the nights.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Same here! Right now thinking Marlee Matlin since those night fit better in our schedule, but trying to be flexible in case the dining packages are hard to get any of the nights.

Last year the dining plans seemed very hard to get, but persistence seemed to allow everyone to eventually get when (date) they wanted. I think it took me 3-4 weeks to finally get what I was looking for. It was also reported that many locations (esp pub in UK) would often have day-of tickets available, too.

my point is - dont panic.

 

[VAtink]

Last year the dining plans seemed very hard to get, but persistence seemed to allow everyone to eventually get when (date) they wanted. I think it took me 3-4 weeks to finally get what I was looking for. It was also reported that many locations (esp pub in UK) would often have day-of tickets available, too.

my point is - dont panic.

Thanks! The last time we went was 2023, and the NPH nights sold out so fast. All the places we wanted to eat at booked up instantly once it opened, only one of the three we wanted briefly showed availability but when I tried to book it, it was gone. We managed to grab Coral Reef that year, so at least got something! Not the dinner we wanted, but good to get the dining package. Other narrators (at least some others) haven't been nearly as hard to get, NPH really draws a big crowd!

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Not positive. Get well and best wishes Tom.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/36792761/tom-holland-hospital-spider-man-stunt/

 

[BrianL]

Not positive. Get well and best wishes Tom.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/36792761/tom-holland-hospital-spider-man-stunt/

Man, I hope he's okay!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Man, I hope he's okay!

Concussion. He was out of the hospital and attended an event with Zendaya over the weekend.

https://deadline.com/2025/09/tom-holland-hospitalized-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236552019/

 

[BrianL]

Concussion. He was out of the hospital and attended an event with Zendaya over the weekend.

https://deadline.com/2025/09/tom-holland-hospitalized-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236552019/

Yeah, I just saw an article in the Hollywood Reporter that describes it as a "mild concunssion" so that's good. The Sun made it sound much more serious - click bait no doubt. Still, concussions can be tough, so I hope he takes a little time to recover.

 

[crazy4wdw]

1st trailer out for The Mandalorian and Grogu:

 

[crazy4wdw]

Another price increase coming for Disney Plus this October:

https://mickeyblog.com/2025/09/23/being-a-disney-subscriber-is-about-to-get-more-expensive/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/b...ce-hike-amid-kimmel-outrage-cycle-1236377987/

 

[Gabby01]

1st trailer out for The Mandalorian and Grogu:

That AT-AT scene looks impressive.

 

[Brian Noble]

Another price increase coming for Disney Plus this October:

Interestingly, my bundle (D+/Hulu, no ads) seems to be the only one staying put. I also have ESPN+, but that is courtesy of my Fubo subscription, not something I am billed for.