As we prepare for this weekend's Destination D23 event and witness significant streaming platform developments, this week brings us new content premieres, Disney Cruise Line news, continued seasonal preparations, and anticipation for what announcements may come. From recent Marvel animation debuts, the upcoming Princess Stream event, and major platform integration testing, Disney+ continues expanding its content ecosystem.

Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney takes place August 29-31 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. This year's event notably omits the traditional Disney Parks panel that has historically featured major theme park announcements from Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro.

The event will feature D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon on Saturday, August 30, celebrating 25 years of Disney Animation's The Emperor's New Groove with exclusive after-hours access for all ticket holders. While no dedicated parks panel is scheduled, a Disney Villains presentation remains on the agenda, potentially offering updates on Magic Kingdom's planned Villains Land expansion.

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New fall 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries were announced for California and Texas, with early bookings opening August 25 for Castaway Club members and the general public September 2, 2025. Here’s a list of other highlights in the article:

Full Article: New Disney Cruise Line Itineraries
Browse 2026 and 2027 Itineraries: DisneyCruise.com

Halloween Time at Disneyland begins August 22 through October 31, with Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure running August 22 through November 2. The comprehensive seasonal transformation represents one of the resort's most extensive annual celebrations.

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August marks a significant milestone as Disney+ standalone subscribers gain access to a sampling of Hulu and ESPN content for the first time. This integration test includes Hulu series like "Solar Opposites" and "Good American Family," films including "The Proposal" and "Napoleon Dynamite," and ESPN live events such as the US Open and Little League World Series Championships.

The integration represents a major step toward the unified streaming experience outlined in Disney's strategic vision, providing Disney+ subscribers access to premium content across all Disney platforms without additional subscriptions.

Notable Premieres and Programming

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Disney has had a steady stream of Halloween and Fall-themed goodies release so far! Whether you’re shopping in the parks or at DisneyStore.com, get in the spirit and shop these thrills and chills before they disappear! See what we did there?

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