As the leaves change and spooky season begins, Disney+ is rolling out a cauldron of new content this October! This month’s lineup is perfect for Halloween fans, featuring a brand-new season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a huge lineup of spooky specials, and the highly anticipated return of Star Wars: Visions. Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ this October.
Wednesday, October 1
SuperKitties (Season 3 Premiere)
Tempest (Hulu Original) (Premiere)
Thursday, October 2
Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Halloween
Friday, October 3
The Balloonist (Premiere)
The Murky Stream (Hulu Original) – New Episodes
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 4) – New Halloween Episode
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Saturday, October 4
Halloween Wars (Three Seasons)
Sunday, October 5
Kiff (Season 2) – New Halloween Episode
Traveling with Snow Man (New Episode)
Wednesday, October 8
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (Season 2 Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Friday, October 10
The Murky Stream (Hulu Original) – New Episodes
Saturday, October 11
Halloween Baking Championship (Three Seasons)
Wednesday, October 15
Electric Bloom (Season 1) – New Episodes
Vampirina: Teenage Vampire (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Friday, October 17
The Murky Stream (Hulu Original) – New Episodes
Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up! (Premiere)
Summer may be winding down, but the new content is just heating up on Disney+! This month, there are some huge releases coming to the streaming service, including the premiere Lilo & Stitch (2025), the chilling four-part Marvel Zombies series, and a brand new LEGO Star Wars series. Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ this September.
Tuesday, September 2
Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel (Season 1 – New Episodes)
The Rich Eisen Show (Premiere)
Wednesday, September 3
Lilo & Stitch (Premiere)
Reminder (Hulu Original) (Premiere – All Episodes)
Thursday, September 4
Project Runway (Season 21 – Episode 7)
Friday, September 5
Road Trip: Shorts (Season 1)
Sunday, September 7
Traveling with Snow Man (Episode 3)
Wednesday, September 10
Tempest (Hulu Original) (Three-Episode Premiere)
To Catch a Smuggler (Season 9)
Thursday, September 11
Project Runway (Season 21) (Episode 8)
Friday, September 12
How Not to Draw: Shorts (Season 4)
Saturday, September 13
Lost in the Jungle
Sunday, September 14
Traveling with Snow Man (Episode 4)
Tuesday, September 16
Dancing with the Stars (Season 34)
Wednesday, September 17
Electric Bloom (Season 1) (13-Episode Premiere)
Tempest (Episodes 4 & 5)
Thursday, September 18
Project Runway (Season 21) (Episode 9)
Friday, September 19
Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Swiped
LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past (Premiere – All Episodes)
Random Rings: Shorts (Season 4) (Premiere)
Sunday, September 21
Traveling with Snow Man (Episode 5)
Tuesday, September 23
Dancing with the Stars (Season 34)
Wednesday, September 24
Lost Treasures of Egypt (Season 6) (Premiere – All Episodes)
Marvel Zombies (Premiere – All Episodes)
Tempest (Episodes 6 & 7)
Thursday, September 25
Project Runway (Season 21 Finale)
Sunday, September 28
The Simpsons (Season 36)
Traveling with Snow Man (Episode 6)
Tuesday, September 30
Dancing with the Stars (Season 34)
Little Angel (Seasons 1-6)
What are you most excited to stream this September? Let me know in the comments!
It’s already been a fantastic year for Lego fans like myself, who have been blessed with some brilliant new sets. Lego Disney sets have been plentiful this year, and just this week, Lego have announced a brand new set which has just jumped up to number 1 on my Lego wish list!
Launching on September 1st, Lego are set to release the brand new WALL-E and EVE! set, featuring the two titular characters, along with fellow robot M-O and WALL-E’s cockroach friend, Hal.
Image Credit: Lego Group
The set looks brilliant and the brick depictions of all of the four characters are instantly recognisable to those of the movie. WALL-E looks great and I particularly like the brush of dirt across his front. Lots of comparisons will be drawn to the WALL-E Lego Ideas set which released back in 2015 and to be fair, I think the 2025 version looks just as good.
The rest of the characters have also really impressed me and I love the little touches and references to the movie. The inclusion of both M-O and Hal really put a smile on my face when I saw this set announced; the set could have simply just been WALL-E and EVE and I would be over the moon, but I really appreciate the inclusion of these side characters.
Image Credit: Lego Group
What is probably the cherry on top of a spectacular set, is the very nice looking price tag. Priced at £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99, I think the set is great value for money, particularly considering the fact that Disney sets generally come at more of a premium than the other Lego lines.
Image Credit: Lego Group
I often refer to 2015’s WALL-E set as “the one that got away”, so I’m thrilled that I can finally get my hands on an official Lego WALL-E set. For me, this is an absolute day one purchase!
The Lego WALL-E and EVE! set releases on September 1st at Lego and other select retailers. What do you think of the set? Will you be picking it up? Let me know in the comments.
August is officially here, and Disney+ is rolling out a new wave of exciting content to keep us entertained. This month features the highly anticipated premieres of the animated series Eyes of Wakanda, the all-new special LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite, and the third season of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ this August.
Friday, August 1
King & Prince: What We Got (Japanese Version)
Outdoor Adventure Stream
Eyes of Wakanda (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Sunday, August 3
Naming the Dead (S1, 6 episodes)
Wednesday, August 6
Christmas Wars (S1-2, 6 episodes)
Low Life (S1, 2 episodes)
Rachael Ray’s Holidays (S1, 4 episodes)
Raising Asia (S1, 13 episodes)
Wild Vietnam (S1, 2 episodes)
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder (Season 3 Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
As part of my predictions for the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi resort announced back in May, I compared the price of tickets across the global Disney resorts and the difference in pricing was quite astounding. I’ve decided to deep dive into this and look at how much each entry to each Disney resort costs, in 2025.
Now, it’s important to note that the majority of Disney Parks employ a dynamic pricing model, meaning ticket prices can fluctuate based on the date of visit, number of days spent at the park, park hopper options, ticket type, add-ons and of course, any additional taxes.
Character experiences are a priceless part of the Disney magic! (Image Credit: Pexels)
For the purpose of this blog post, I’ve focused on the pricing of an adult, for a single park day ticket (dated) on Wednesday 17th September 2025. From what I could find, there are no specific events or reasons why park tickets on these days should incur any additional costs to standard days, though it’s worth noting that some parks often begin their Halloween celebrations in September, which can influence crowd levels and sometimes pricing.
Note: Shanghai Disneyland only allows you to book tickets 1-month in advance, so I have used the standard 1-day ticket price which appears to be consistent across the next few weeks. Given this coincides with the Chinese summer holidays, the data may be a little skewed.
Here’s the breakdown of park ticket costs, from most expensive to least expensive:
Theme Park
USD
GBP
EUR
Magic Kingdom Park (Florida)
$144
£107
€123
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Florida)
$139
£103
€119
EPCOT (Florida)
$129
£96
€110
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Florida)
$119
£88
€102
Disney California Adventure Park
$104
£77
€89
Disneyland Park (California)
$104
£77
€89
Shanghai Disneyland
$100
£74
€86
Hong Kong Disneyland
$85
£63
€73
Disneyland Park (Paris)
$75
£56
€63
Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris)
$75
£56
€64
Tokyo DisneySea
$63
£47
€54
Tokyo Disneyland
$63
£47
€54
Rather unsurprisingly, the US theme parks lead the way in being the most expensive Disney Parks across the world. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is the most expensive Disney park globally at $144 for a single-day ticket, with Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom just behind them. Given that Walt Disney World is the most visited vacation resort in the world, as well as being the biggest by size and the most expensive resort to run, it’s not a huge shock these ticket prices are incredibly expensive.
What is perhaps surprising about the American theme parks, is the vast difference in price compared to their global counterparts. The cheapest Disney Park tickets are found in Japan, at Tokyo’s Disneyland and DisneySea, which offer single day tickets at just $63 – more than half the cost of a ticket to three out of the four Florida parks.
Whilst I am yet to personally visit Tokyo Disney Resort (believe me, it’s on my bucket list!), I’ve heard nothing but good things about the theme park; brilliant shows, fantastic rides and amazing merchandise. The fact that the park tickets are the cheapest globally only compounds how much value for money it is.
On off-peak days, Disneyland Paris comes in as one of the most affordable Disney park tickets globally! (Image Credit: Pexels)
Given the generally lower costs in Asia, the pricing isn’t too surprising. I was pleasantly surprised to see both of the Paris parks coming in at only $75 for a single day ticket, ranking it as the second cheapest Disney resort (on 17th September 2025).
Shanghai Disneyland ranked as the most expensive theme park outside of the United States. This did surprise me, particularly given how much cheaper Hong Kong and Tokyo compare, however I definitely think it’s worth taking Shanghai Disneyland’s pricing with a pinch of salt. As mentioned above, I wasn’t able to look at booking more than 1 month ahead, so I’ve had to use an average price over the next month. Given this coincides with the Chinese summer holidays, this data is probably a little skewed.
What this does emphasise, however, is how using set pricing for park tickets, allows for accurate planning and budgeting for upcoming trips. Tokyo is the only Disney resort that actually has a tiered pricing system for daily park tickets, published well in advance, offering more predictability (excluding special events which increase ticket prices). All of the other resorts use a dynamic pricing range, where ticket prices fluctuate depending on a number of factors. This does mean, and it’s extremely important to note, that the ranking of the park ticket prices can in fact vary day by day.
Below I’ve listed the range of prices for park tickets at the resorts, taken from my Disney Abu Dhabi predictions post back in May.
Disney Theme Parks – 1-Day Adult Ticket Pricing
Theme Park
Local Price Range
USD Range
GBP Range
EUR Range
Walt Disney World (Florida)
$119–$199
$119–$199
£88–£157
€102–€183
Disneyland Resort (California)
$104–$179
$104–$179
£77–£141
€89–€165
Disneyland Paris
€63–€123
$68–$134
£54–£106
€63–€123
Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea
¥7,900–¥10,900
$58–$80
£46–£63
€53–€74
Shanghai Disneyland
¥475–¥799
$66–$110
£52–£87
€61–€101
Hong Kong Disneyland
HK$639 – HK$939
$82-$122
£62-£88
€73-€103
Ultimately, this deep dive into 2025 Disney Park ticket prices reveals a fascinating landscape of value and cost across the globe. While Disney ticket prices in 2025 can fluctuate significantly on a daily basis, my comparison offers a clear guide to where your money goes furthest. Be sure to always check the official park websites for the exact cost on your chosen dates.
Did any of these price differences surprise you? Which park do you think offers the best value for money? Let us know in the comments!
Last month, while heading home from a three-month-long campervan road trip around Europe, I thought it would be rude not to make a quick stop at Disney Village in Paris on my way back to the UK. So that’s exactly what I did.
I’d visited Disneyland Paris earlier this year and at that time, the Disney Village was under a huge amount of construction, with various stores closed as they were refurbished ahead of summer. Renovations were still going ahead during my visit last month, but thankfully, only to a small section of the Village itself and the newly refurbished shops were ready for me to shop in and enjoy the much-needed air conditioning!
Disney Glamour
First up, was the Disney Glamour store, home to various bits of Disney jewellery and expensive branded handbags. The store feels extremely premium and there was an overwhelming number of stunning Disney jewellery pieces. I didn’t hang around for too long in this section of the store, partly because of the price tags, but also because I rather embarrassingly walked into the sliding door by mistake! For reference, the door opens a lot slower than you think!
Some of the beautiful handbags on display!
Disney Style
The Disney Style store sits next to the Glamour store and actually opens up into it, but with Style focusing on clothing and there’s plenty of diversity between children’s and adults clothing. The layout is fairly similar to how it was previously, but the modern and clean aesthetic to the store makes it feel much more refreshed compared to how it was for many years.
A fantastic Up inspired handbag.
LEGO Store
Next up was the LEGO Store, which much like Disney Glamour retained much of its original layout, but all feeling much more refreshed. Outside, there is a brand new LEGO Disney themed statue featuring characters like Woody, Mickey, Minnie, Elsa and Peter Pan – a perfect place for a photo. Inside the store, there is a brand new centrepiece of a LEGO magical Mickey which honestly looks incredible. There are a number of other LEGO Disney statues and display pieces dotted around the store – I’d recommend spending some time looking out for them.
Perfect place for photos!
Deco by Disney
The final refurbished store to visit was Deco by Disney, offering Disney inspired homeware and artwork. This was always one of my favourite stores in the Disney Village as I loved all of the artwork and memorabilia that were on sale. Unfortunately, Deco by Disney appears to be much more focused on the homeware, rather than the one of a kind display pieces that were previously available. There was a small section dedicated to artwork, but I found it rather lacking.
Despite the omission of artwork and memorabilia, the layout of the store is fairly simple and easy to navigate, with wooden beams running along the ceiling, giving the store a vibrant, modern look. This store actually used to be two stories, with a long winding ramp taking shoppers to the 1st floor where the majority of the artwork pieces were showcased. The decision to condense the store does make sense and looks all the better for it, it’s just come at the cost of a severe lack of art and collectibles.
Even in June, there are Christmas decorations for sale!
Final Thoughts
All in all, the newly refurbished Disney Village stores look absolutely fantastic – more modern, inviting, and definitely more in line with the high standards you’d expect at a Disney resort.
It does beg the question though, when will the World of Disney and Disney Store get the same treatment? Compared to these new refurbs, they’re starting to feel pretty dated. With the Frozen-themed land set to open in 2026, I wouldn’t be surprised if those bigger stores are next on the list.
Have you visited the newly refurbished stores at the Disney Village lately? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Pixar has this week released a brand new teaser trailer for their upcoming 2026 movie Hoppers. The story follows Mabel, a young girl whose consciousness is transferred into a robotic beaver, part of a revolutionary experiment to allow humans to communicate with animals. The trailer offers a hilarious glimpse at what could be Pixar’s next big hit.
Check out the trailer and read my first thoughts below.
A Promising Concept with Loads of Potential
Overall, I love the trailer and it’s got me even more excited to watch Hoppers next year! The concept looks brilliant and the potential for Mabel’s animal communication abilities feels immense. Whilst watching the trailer, I really felt some similarities to films like Open Season and The Wild Robot, mainly due to their setting. It will be interesting to see if more biomes and environments are explored in the movie.
Animation That Pops – and Contrasts
The animation too looks excellent, with the fur and hair department doing a great job at making the animals look extremely lifelike. One thing that did really strike me in the trailer was the contrast between the animation style in the human world, versus that of the animal world. In the human world, the characters, particularly Mabel, look like they have taken inspiration from Disney movies like Big Hero 6. In contrast, the animation in the animal world looks more atypical of Pixar movies. It’s great to see Pixar trialling different styles with their upcoming projects.
Image Credit: Pixar
Subtle (and Not-So-Subtle) Easter Eggs
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Pixar trailer without a few Easter Eggs, and speaking of Big Hero 6, could there be an Easter Egg with Mabel? I’ve already mentioned that her artwork and animation look quite similar to what we see in BH6, but interestingly in one scene, we see the name “TANAKA” embroidered onto Mabel’s jacket. In the Disney+ original series, Baymax!, Baymax befriends an elderly lady named Kiko Tanaka – could this be a relation to Mabel? Pixar-to-Disney Easter Eggs are fairly rare to see, but they do exist.
Could Mabel have connections to the Big Hero 6 universe? (Image Credit: Pixar)
One of the more obvious Easter Eggs (if you can even call it that!) in the trailer, is where Mabel describes the mind transfer concept “is like Avatar!”. Typically, Disney and Pixar references to other movies and franchises are much more subtle, so it’s super interesting to see a reference as on the nose as this!
All in all, the teaser trailer is a brilliant, first look at what we can expect to see from Hoppers – charm, humour and no doubt, a beautiful message at the heart of it all.
What do you think of the Hoppers teaser trailer? Let me know in the comments.
Pixar rarely ever gets it wrong when it comes to their movies and TV series, and the same can be said for some of the shorts they’ve published over the years. Believe it or not, there are nearly 50 different Pixar shorts available to watch on Disney+, ranging from movie-related spin-offs like Toy Story’s Small Fry, through to Pixar originals like The Adventures of André & Wally B — which was actually Pixar’s first ever production, all the way back in 1984.
Here are 5 Pixar shorts you need to watch on Disney+:
Piper (2016)
Piper is an Academy Award-winning short that released alongside Finding Dory, back in 2016 and honestly, it’s one of my favourite Pixar shorts ever released. The premise is simple; it follows a baby sandpiper learning to overcome fear and feed herself at the shoreline.
Despite the simple premise, the animation is absolutely breath-taking, with many viewers actually mistaking it for live-action at first glance!
There’s also an Easter egg where Piper appears in the background of one of the final scenes in Finding Dory — it’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, but a lovely touch for fans paying close attention. (Pixar hasn’t officially confirmed it’s the same sandpiper, but the resemblance is pretty clear!)
Bao (2018)
Bao is a heartwarming story about a lonely Chinese-Canadian mother who gets a second chance at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes to life. Yes, the premise is a little bit quirky that at first you may raise an eyebrow, but by the end you are an emotional wreck.
It’s a real testament to Pixar that they are able to explore topics like love, parenting and letting go, all through a dumpling!
Purl (2019)
Purl is a must watch for anyone who has ever worked in any kind of office environment! It follows a ball of pink yarn (again, stick with it!) who tries to fit in at a toxic, male-dominated corporate office. The tone of Purl is a little edgier than the vast majority of Pixar’s other works, but it does a great job of tackling a number of social issues.
It’s part of Pixar’s SparkShorts initiative – a platform where studio artists can tell more personal, experimental stories – and this one really hits the mark.
Kitbull (2019)
Kitbull is another absolutely fantastic short from Pixar, which is probably more relevant to watch now than ever! Kitbull brings together a fiercely independent stray kitten and an abused pitbull in a story about friendship and healing. As an animal lover, Kitbull really does tug at the heartstrings and I can’t recommend it enough.
Uniquely, it’s animated in 2D – which is rare for Pixar. With the recently announced Gatto (a new Pixar film set in the world of Luca) also using 2D animation, Kitbull is a great taste of what’s to come.
Luxo Jr. (1986)
Of course, I can’t recommend Pixar shorts without mentioning Luxo Jr., starring the studio’s very own mascot. The short follows a curious baby lamp playing with a ball under the watchful eye of its parent.
It may only be 2 minutes long, but Luxo Jr. is emotionally rich and hugely significant — it’s considered a massive breakthrough in computer animation. It was also the first CGI film ever nominated for an Academy Award, making it a must-watch for animation fans and Disney historians alike.
Final thoughts
While Pixar’s incredible feature films get most of the spotlight, their shorts are equally powerful, offering compact, creative storytelling packed with emotion and artistry. Whether you’ve only seen a few or you’re deep-diving into the full library, these five are a great place to start.
What’s your favourite Pixar short? Let me know in the comments!
July is officially here, and Disney+ is rolling out a fresh wave of exciting new content to keep you entertained. This month features the premiere of the highly anticipated Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, a unique new series of Disneyland Resort P.O.V. Walkthroughs, and multiple seasons of the popular Project Runway. Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ this July.
Tuesday, July 1
Critter Fixers: Country Vets (S6, 12 episodes)
Lost Treasures of Egypt (S5, 10 episodes)
Ironheart (Premiere, episodes 4-6)
Wednesday, July 2
Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (S6, 8 episodes)
ZOMBIES (Sing-Along Version)
ZOMBIES 2 (Sing-Along Version)
ZOMBIES 3 (Sing-Along Version)
Sunday, July 6
Investigation Shark Attack (S1, 6 episodes)
Shark Quest: Hunt for the Apex Predator (S1, 2 episodes)
Sharks of the North
Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Super Shark Highway (S1, 6 episodes)
Wednesday, July 9
Ancient Aliens: Origins (S1, 12 episodes)
People and Places: Shorts (Premiere):
The Academy
Camp Alec
I Scream, You Scream
Sophie and the Baron
Thursday, July 10
Summer Baking Championship
Suspicious Minds (Premiere)
Friday, July 11
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires (Premiere)
Thursday, July 17
America’s Funniest Home Videos (S13-15, 67 episodes)
Pixar surprised fans on social media yesterday with a major announcement: a new film set in the world of Luca, plus new images and concept art for their upcoming projects.
New Pixar Movie Gatto Announced!
Image Credit: Pixar
Slated to arrive in cinemas in 2027, Gatto comes from Luca director Enrico Casarosa and returns to Italy, whilst following a black cat named Nero. Pixar’s post states that Nero is “Indebted to a feline mob boss, he finds himself forced to forge an unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose…”.
I’m thrilled we’re heading back to the world of Luca! I’ve always felt the film flew under the radar due to its pandemic release, but I also like the fact that Gatto is a completely new original story, set in the world of Luca, rather than a direct sequel. I wonder if Nero will cross paths with Machiavelli, Giulia’s dads cat?
The image released alongside of the announcement shows the main character Nero exploring the streets of what looks to be Venice. At first glance, the image looks like concept art — but it’s actually the final animation style of the entire movie! This is super refreshing to see and credit to Pixar for trying something new.
The whole concept of a main cat protagonist in an animated movie is especially interesting, given that earlier this year the animated movie Flow won the Academy Award, as well as countless other awards. It may just be a coincidence, but those animated movie cat lovers out there are in for a treat!
New Image From Hoppers
Image Credit: Pixar
Pixar also released a brand new image from Hoppers, an upcoming Pixar film scheduled for release in March 2026. The image shows two joyful-looking beaver-like creatures, one wearing a crown and holding a stick. Whilst we don’t know a great deal about Hoppers just yet, the Pixar website states that the basic premise is that ‘scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!’.
Of course, the new image doesn’t reveal much in terms of plot, but I must say, the animation looks fantastic. Just look at how fluffy the beavers’ fur is!
New Concept Art Image From Toy Story 5
Image Credit: Pixar
Toy Story 5 is also set for a 2026 release, and Pixar has released a concept art image. The image depicts Buzz, Jessie and Bullseye facing off with a tablet, which again coincides with what we know about the premise of Toy Story 5: ‘it’s Toy meets Tech’. Again, the image doesn’t really give us anything more than what we already know, but it’s another sign that we’re edging ever closer to seeing Woody, Buzz and the gang back together!
Which upcoming Pixar film are you most excited for? Let me know in the comments.
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