If you thought March was big with the Zootopia 2 arriving on Disney+, April is looking to keep that momentum going strong. This month is all about the “Shadows” – from the return of one of the most iconic Star Wars villains to the continued gritty action in Hell’s Kitchen.
Whether you are ready to wield a lightsaber or you’ve been waiting for Spidey to finally swing onto the service, the April lineup is absolutely packed with heavy hitters and some really unique specials.
Here is the breakdown of what’s hitting Disney+ this April:
Wednesday, April 1
Dear Killer Nannies (Full Season) – Hulu Original Premiere
Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations – Premiere
O11CE: New Generation – New Episodes
Secrets of the Bees – National Geographic Premiere
Saturday, April 4
Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts – New Episode
Sunday, April 5
Inside Out Classic: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers – NHL Animated Special
Monday, April 6
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – Premiere (Chapters 1 + 2)
American Idol (Season 9) – New Episode
In Your Radiant Season – New Episode
Tuesday, April 7
Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) – Episode 4
Wednesday, April 8
Hey A.J.! – Premiere
How Not to Draw: Shorts (Season 5) – New Episodes
Friday, April 10
Perfect Crown – Hulu Original Premiere
RoboGobo (Season 2) – New Episodes
Monday, April 13
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – Chapters 3 + 4
American Idol (Season 9) – New Episode
Tuesday, April 14
Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) – Episode 5
Meet Iron Man and his Awesome Friends – Premiere
Wednesday, April 15
Spider-Man: No Way Home – Streaming Premiere
O11CE: New Generation – New Episodes
Friday, April 17
Little Margo Stories: Shorts – Premiere
Perfect Crown – New Episode
Monday, April 20
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – Chapters 5 + 6
American Idol (Season 9) – New Episode
Tuesday, April 21
Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) – Episode 6
Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Orangutan (Disney+ Original) – Premiere
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ – Season 2 Premiere
O11CE: New Generation – New Episodes
Friday, April 24
The Prep School Disappearance – Premiere
Saturday, April 25
Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Bananas – Live Stream
Monday, April 27
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – Chapters 7 + 8
Disney Animation’s “Songs in Sign Language” – Original Premiere
Tuesday, April 28
Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) – Episode 7
Wednesday, April 29
SuperKitties (Season 3) – New Episodes
Thursday, April 30
Project Runway All Stars (Seasons 5-7) – New to Library
April is shaping up to be a massive month for fans of the “darker” side of Disney. Plus, having No Way Home finally join the library makes the MCU collection feel almost complete!
What are your thoughts on the April lineup? What are you most looking forward to watching? Let me know in the comments!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and Disney fans of all ages – welcome! 2025 proved to be a whirlwind year for the Walt Disney Company, with a massive slate of releases across both TV and film. From live-action remakes that redefined nostalgia to original hits that broke the mould, it has been a year of big risks and even bigger magic.
The votes are in, the envelopes are sealed, and the stage is set. Without further ado, welcome to the Steamboat Charlie 2025 Disney Awards!
1. Best Original Song
The Criteria: This category celebrates the track that defined the year’s musical landscape – the one that felt like an instant Disney classic.
🏆 The Winner: Waiting on a Wish (Snow White)
Why it won: Despite the box office flop that Snow White proved to be, it’s hard to disagree that the soundtrack was incredibly catchy! “Waiting on a Wish” was absolutely the pick of the bunch, becoming an instant Princess powerhouse ballad. It’s little surprise to hear that the song was written by Pasek & Paul, the legendary songwriters behind The Greatest Showman. This was the track I found myself playing late into 2025, and it serves as proof that even when a movie is divisive, Disney can still deliver a timeless musical masterpiece.
Notable Mentions:“Burning Love” (Lilo & Stitch) by Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm, “Zoo” (Zootopia 2) by Shakira.
2. The Sidekick Spotlight (Best Side Character)
The Criteria: This award is for the supporting character who stole the show, often overshadowing the lead with pure charisma or heart.
🏆 The Winner: Glordon (played by Remy Edgerly in Elio)
Why it won: In a year filled with live-action remakes and sequels, Pixar’s Elio went a little under the radar in 2025 – which is a shame, as the film is great fun! One character who did not go under the radar, however, was Glordon, Elio’s worm-like alien sidekick. It’s a classic Pixar move to take a “scary” alien and make him the sweetest character on screen. His willingness to be Elio’s “bargaining chip” was the funniest and most endearing part of the movie, and his friendship with Elio was the real emotional anchor of the story.
Notable Mentions:Pleakley (played by Billy Magnussen in Lilo & Stitch), K-2SO (played by Alan Tudyk in Andor)
3. Biggest Surprise Hit
The Criteria: I’m looking for the project that beat the odds, exceeded the hype, or simply proved the sceptics wrong.
🏆 The Winner: Pixar’s Win or Lose
Why it won: When I first heard that Pixar was creating a feature-length television series, I naively thought it wouldn’t quite live up to the Pixar magic we’ve come to expect from their movies and that this would simply end up a failed experiment. I couldn’t have been more wrong! Win or Lose got me gripped and engaged right the way through the series. There was absolutely so much I loved about it, from the unique and relatable characters to simply how compact and wild of a ride each episode ended up being! The series genuinely blew my expectations out of the water and ended up being one of my favourite watches of 2025.
Notable Mentions:Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action), The Fantastic Four: First Steps
4. Most Disappointing Release
The Criteria: Not necessarily a “bad” project, but the one where the final result didn’t quite live up to the massive potential or expectations.
🏆 The Winner: Snow White
Why it won: I guess it’s no surprise that Snow White comes in as the most disappointing release of 2025, given its poor box office results and negative reviews among critics. I’ll preface this by saying that I don’t actually think the film was as bad as it’s made out to be; I found the soundtrack to be incredibly catchy and the performance of Rachel Zegler was near faultless, in my opinion. I was, however, disappointed with the overall story and direction of the film. A live-action remake of one of the biggest Princesses in Disney’s IP should have felt fresh and exciting, but instead, Snow White ended up feeling like a poorly written pantomime put on the big screen.
Notable Mentions:Captain America: Brave New World, Tron: Ares
5. Best Performance
The Criteria: This award goes to the actor who gave the most nuanced, powerful, or memorable performance across Film or TV this year.
🏆 The Winner: Diego Luna as Cassian Andor
Why it won: There were a few brilliant performances across 2025, but in truth, there was only ever one winner for this award: Diego Luna and his portrayal of Cassian Andor in Season 2 of Andor. His performance throughout the series was delivered with a fantastic amount of depth and grit, and his character development from a cynical survivor to the rebel leader we see at the end of the series is sensational. Some of his quiet, tense interactions with Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård) are among the best dialogue-led scenes in Star Wars history.
Notable Mentions:Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock (Daredevil: Born Again), Rachel Zegler as Snow White (Snow White)
6. The Golden Streamer for Best Series
The Criteria: My pick for the most well-rounded, addictive, and high-quality storytelling found on Disney+ or Hulu.
🏆 The Winner: Andor (Season 2)
Why it won: Again, maybe there are no surprises here with my pick for Best Series, given it picked up a whopping five Emmy wins out of 14 nominations. Andor Season 2 may just be one of the best series that Disney and Star Wars have released in the past 10 years, let alone in 2025! There’s just so much depth to the show, and it explores themes and narratives we’ve never-before-seen in any Star Wars media. The cast is faultless, the soundtrack is exquisite, and it serves as the perfect prelude to Rogue One. I can’t recommend the series enough!
Notable Mentions:Pixar’s Win or Lose, Daredevil: Born Again
7. The Platinum Mickey for Best Film
The Criteria: The big one. My favourite movie released under the Disney umbrella in 2025.
🏆 The Winner: Lilo & Stitch
Why it won: This was probably the toughest category to pick a winner in, and on any other day, Zootopia 2 or Elio could have taken the crown. However, I have to say, I absolutely loved the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake! These remakes often fail to live up to the original (see Snow White for example!), so I went in a little sceptical, worried that it would tarnish the legacy of the 2002 animated classic. Thankfully, my concerns were short-lived.
The film perfectly encapsulated all the charm and fun of the original while managing to feel like its own unique experience. The blend between live action and animation worked seamlessly – which was one of my biggest fears going in – and the bond between Lilo and Stitch felt more grounded and real than ever. It wasn’t a flawless film by any means, and critically Zootopia 2 was arguably “better,” but the sense of nostalgia and euphoria this movie gave me was unmatched. It made me feel like I was six years old again, falling in love with Stitch for the very first time. In a year of massive blockbusters, this was the one that truly captured the Disney magic.
Notable Mentions:Elio, Zootopia 2
Do you agree with my winners? What was your favourite movie or series released by Disney in 2025? Let me know in the comments below!
Every week, I round up some of the best Disney related deals to be found online. From a new Disney+ perks programme, to discounted Disneyland California tickets, here are some of this week’s best deals (for the roundup of last week’s deals, check them out here).
Disney+ Launches Always-On Perks Programme, Hulu Joins This Summer!
Disney+ has just rolled out its new always-on Perks programme, offering subscribers rewards ranging from sweepstakes to discounts. Hulu will join the fun from June 2, 2025, with weekly benefits all summer long. These programmes are designed to give fans everything from access to unique experiences and sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts.
Highlights of Disney+ Perks at Launch (US):
A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday world premiere.
An opportunity to win a four-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship.
A six-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash (for new members).
Enjoy 20% off on adidas.com and in the adidas app.
Receive 15% off purchases at Funko.com and Loungefly.com.
Plus, take advantage of special summer savings at Walt Disney World Resort! Get rates starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort when you stay two nights or longer at select Disney Resorts Collection hotels.
Unlock Hulu Perks This Summer (US):
Beginning June 2, Hulu subscribers can look forward to new weekly offers including:
Chances to win tickets to popular events like Lollapalooza and Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Opportunities to win passes to Comic-Con® in San Diego.
Sweepstakes for exclusive items inspired by Hulu favourites such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Only Murders in the Building.
Unfortunately, at launch, these perks are exclusive to the United States. Fingers crossed they roll out across the globe sooner rather than later! For those of you in the States, you can check out these exciting new benefits here.
FREE Dining & Drinks for your 2026 Walt Disney World Trip
Planning a 2026 holiday to Walt Disney World in Florida? You could snag FREE Disney Dining & Drinks when you book a Hotel & Ticket package for selected dates between January and December 2026.
This amazing deal also includes 14 days of Disney Magic Tickets for the price of just 7 days, giving you more time to explore all the parks! Plus, if you book by July 1st, 2025, you can save up to £300 on your total holiday cost.
Free dining and drinks on 2026 Walt Disney World holidays!
Depending on your Disney Resort hotel, your free dining could range from quick-service meals to a full Disney Dining Plan, saving you hundreds of pounds (up to £1,119 per adult for a two-week stay!). Children aged 3-9 also get a free dining plan if an adult buys one.
Booking direct with Disney also offers perks like low deposits (from £50pp) and flexible payments, as well as those valuable magic hours!
Learn more about the promotion and book your trip to Walt Disney World here.
Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer – Visit for as Low as $100 Per Day!
For those of you planning a summer visit to Disneyland in California, this is a deal you won’t want to miss! For a limited time, you can visit the Disneyland Resort for as low as $100 per day with a special 4-day, 1-park per day ticket (totalling $400). Prefer a shorter trip? Grab a 3-day ticket for as low as $120 per day ($360 total).
These specially priced tickets are valid for visits between May 16 through August 14, 2025. This offer perfectly coincides with the exciting Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, so you can immerse yourself in all the new entertainment and decorations!
Just a heads-up: These tickets are subject to theme park reservation availability, so be sure to check your preferred dates before purchasing. You can also add Park Hopper and Lightning Lane Multi Pass upgrades for additional fees.
Check out this special anniversary ticket offer and book your magical trip to Disneyland Resort here.
Amazon Disney deal round up
As usual, there are tons of Disney-related deals available over on Amazon, from big savings on Disney LEGO sets to a Stitch slush maker that looks perfect for summer, I’ve picked out some of the highlights below. Note, as an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases – this really helps to grow my blog!
Funko have launched their summer sale, with discounts available across both Funko products and Loungefly, ranging from savings of between 10% up to 50%. The summer sale is active on both the US Funko site, as well as Funko Europe. From Bitty Pop 4 packs as low as £3, to some really funky full-size Stitch Pops, there are plenty of deals available across Disney, Star Wars and Marvel.
FREE Lady & the Tramp 70th Anniversary Key with Disney Store UK Orders over £30
To celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Lady & the Tramp, shoppers who spend over £30 on Disney Store UK can receive a free special anniversary key with their order. The free gift should automatically apply to all baskets over £30, however if it doesn’t show, use the code KEY at checkout. This freebie aligns nicely with some of the sale items the Disney Store are currently running, including 25% off on Toy Story action figures, plus a fresh new range of Lilo & Stitch merchandise.
This offer runs until June 9th (or whilst stocks last). Check out the full details here.
Up to 50% off at the US Disney Store + FREE shipping on orders over $85
Over on the US Disney Store, Disney’s ‘Twice upon a year sale’ is now live, with a number of items available at big discounts. The website states that shoppers can get up 50% off certain items, but I’ve seen some products available with discounts as big as 75%! Some of my personal favourite picks are the Ahsoka Tano mask for kids ($7.98 down from $44.99), an awesome Home Alone mug ($4.98 down from $19.99) and some rather stylish Cinderella platform Crocs ($59.98 down from $99.99)
Shoppers can also get free shipping on orders over $85 using the code SHIPMAGIC at checkout.
Huge savings on Star Wars Young Jedi bundle (save £182!)
For young Star Wars fans based in the UK, retailer The Entertainer currently have an amazing offer available on a bundle of Star Wars Young Jedi toys. The bundle, retailing at £247.97, is currently priced at £65 and contains 7 Young Jedi products, from playsets to lightsabers. Be quick though, their website currently states that they have low stock of this bundle!
Disneyland Paris has announced a brand-new seasonal outdoor terrace, Lounge Lightspeed, coming to Discoveryland from 31 May to 17 September 2025. Guests will be able to enjoy refreshing drinks or Star Wars-themed snacks before their journey “to a galaxy far, far away.”
According to the news article released on the Disneyland Paris news website, the lounge will have a capacity for 50 guests and will offer a unique view of the X-Wing, as well as the wider Discoveryland. The article goes on to say that the lounge will be directly linked to the attraction Star Tours: The Adventures Continues, and guests will be able to meet BDX droids, as well as other Star Wars characters.
It’s so refreshing to finally see some innovation and new ideas coming to Disneyland Paris! Discoveryland has for too long been at severe risk of becoming one of the blander areas of the Disneyland Park, so I’m very happy to hear of this new lounge, especially with it being Star Wars themed!
Looking at the concept art and images by DLP, it appears as if the lounge is going to be primarily based on the terrace area which sits above the Starport, underneath the large X-Wing model and next to the Star Tours: The Adventures Continues ride. Most recently, the Starport was being used as a Darth Vader character encounter, but looking at the digital DLP map, it appears as if this is no longer there (note, the Disney Photopass Service is still showing on the map there).
I do wonder if the Starport’s base will serve as the bar before guests take their drinks to the terrace. Of course, this is just speculation, but I’m keen to see how the lounge integrates with the Star Tours: The Adventures Continues experience and how Disney Imagineers utilise the existing space around the ride.
There’s no news yet on what to expect with the drinks or snack menus, but hopefully, this can match some of the unbelievable themed Star Wars offerings available at Galaxy’s Edge. The article does state that the lounge will be hosted by Coca-Cola – Wompa Cola anyone?
The only downside? Lounge Lightspeed is currently only planned as a seasonal offering. Here’s hoping it proves popular enough to become a permanent addition!
Following a fantastic start to the year, May 2025 is set to bring another exciting wave of content to Disney+! Highlights include the debut of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, the milestone 100th episode of Big City Greens, and the epic conclusion to Doctor Who Series 2. Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ this May.
Thursday, May 1
Rise Up, Sing Out (Shorts) (S2, 7 Episodes)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Friday, May 2
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols (S1, 6 Episodes)
Saturday, May 3
Doctor Who (S2, Episode 4)
Sunday, May 4
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | Disneyland® Resort (Premiere)
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland® Resort (Premiere)
Tuesday, May 6
Andor (S2, 3 New Episodes)
Wednesday, May 7
Broken Karaoke (S3, 2 Episodes)
Firebuds (S2, 2 Episodes)
Hamster & Gretel (S2, 12 Episodes)
Big City Greens (S4, 1 Episode – 100th Episode)
Friday, May 9
History’s Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning (S1, 8 Episodes)
The Toys That Built America (S3, 12 Episodes)
The UnXplained (S7, 6 Episodes)
WWE Rivals (S2, 10 Episodes)
WWE Rivals (S4, 6 Episodes)
Saturday, May 10
Doctor Who (S2, Episode 5)
Tuesday, May 13
Andor (Season 2 Finale)
Saturday, May 17
Doctor Who (S2, Episode 6)
Monday, May 19
Tucci in Italy (Premiere – All Episodes Streaming)
Tuesday, May 20
Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel (Season 1 Premiere, 5 Episodes)
Saturday, May 24
Doctor Who (S2, Episode 7)
Wednesday, May 28
Me & Winnie the Pooh (S2, 6 Episodes)
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (S2, 5 Episodes)
Saturday, May 31
How Not to Draw (S3, 4 Episodes)
Doctor Who (Season 2 Finale)
While the movie selection might be a little lighter this month, I’m personally most excited to see how Season 2 of Andor plays out! But let me know in the comments, what are you most looking forward to streaming this May?
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