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New Mickey Mouse Series Announced for Disney Junior

Oh boy! Disney Junior has announced that production has begun on new series called Mickey Mouse Funhouse.

Mickey Mouse Funhouse is described as “a whimsical animated series for preschoolers and their families” that features Mickey along with classic characters Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto. The series, set to debut in 2021, also introduces Funny, an “enchanted talking playhouse who leads the Sensational Six” on imaginative adventures.”

The show, geared to kids ages 2-7 and their families, will feature two 11-minute stories along with dance break separating the two stories. The series aims to teach “imaginative play, encourage wish fulfillment and impart age-appropriate social and emotional lessons about friendship, creativity and ingenuity.”

“Preschoolers around the world love Mickey Mouse and friends, and we are eager to showcase these beloved characters as they are transported to magical new destinations in each episode, encouraging kids to expand their own worlds using their imaginations,” said Joe D’Ambrosia, senior vp original programming, and general manager at Disney Junior. “We can’t wait for our young audience to meet Funny, who is a dynamic and playful addition to the treasured world of Mickey Mouse.”

The show follows other animated adventures with Mickey on Disney Junior that have included Mickey and the Roadster Racers and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

October 4, 2020
New Socially-Distanced Disney Junior Dance Party Show Debuts at Disney World

After a disagreement with the Actors’ Equity Association, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has debuted a new modified version of the Disney Junior Dance Party.

The new show is called “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” It is shorter in length and has social distancing measures in place. Once inside, you’ll see markers on the floor for each party to stand on and dance around called “party zones.”

This modified show brings DJ DeeJay along with Doc McStuffins, Timon, Vampirina, and Roadster Mickey Mouse in a new, high-energy dance jam.

The new show is a result of an ongoing battle between Disney and the Actors’ Equity union. The show now features only non-equity performers, despite many of the equity performers speaking out against the union and willing to return to work.

Performances will take place approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day beginning at 11:15am located in the Animation Courtyard.

July 31, 2020
Marvel Announces New Spider-Man Animated Series For Disney Junior

Friday, During Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment’s panel at Disney’s D23 Expo, Marvel announced a new original preschool animated Spider-Man series for Disney Junior.

Marvel’s “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” marks the first full-length Marvel series for Disney Junior.

“Preschool kids already love Spidey, so they’ll be delighted to have Peter Parker thwipping across their screens in this new series” Cort Lane, SVP, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, said in the announcement of the new series.

In Marvel’s “Spidey and His Amazing Friends,” Peter Parker, who is used to working solo, must discover what it takes to become a truly amazing super hero: being a spider friend who works well with others. Together with his friends Miles Morales and Gwen AKA Ghost-Spider, they will team up with heroes such as Hulk, Black Panther and Ms. Marvel, to defeat evil foes and learn that teamwork is the best way to save the day.

The new Disney Junior Spider-Man series is set to debut in 2021.

August 24, 2019
‘Sofia The First’ Show Ending Its Run In September with Special Extended Series Finale

Some sad news for fans of Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First”. Disney announced this week that the Emmy Award winning show will be ending after nearly six years, four season and two record-breaking specials.

Sofia the First is an animated television series that premiered on November 18, 2012. The show follows the adventures of Sofia, played by Ariel Winter. Sofia becomes a princess when her mother, Miranda, marries King Roland II of Enchancia. The show features songs by John Kavanaugh and Erica Rothschild and a musical score by Kevin Kliesch.

In the finale episode, as Sofia, and siblings Amber and James, prepare for their graduation from Royal Prep Academy, Sofia is called back to the Mystic Isles to face an evil witch named Vor, who is trying to take over the kingdom of Enchancia. Presented with her biggest challenge yet, Sofia must figure out a way to defeat Vor and save her family and the people of Enchancia. Sofia the First: Forever Royal features recurring guest stars Eric Stonestreet as Minimus, Bonnie Hunt as Aunt Tilly, Andrew Rannells as Skye, Megan Hilty as Prisma, Ellie Kemper as Crackle, Ming-Na Wen as Vega, Colin Salmon as Orion, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Chrysta, Paty Lombard as Vor and Hugh Bonneville as the Voice of the Secret Library.

“Sofia the First” has more that 100 episodes and continue to air on Disney Junior and Disney Channel platforms around the world. The special extended finale of “Sofia the First”, titled “Sofia the First: Forever Royal,” debuts on Disney Junior on September 8th at 11 a.m. EST.

August 25, 2018
Disney Junior Star Vampirina Is Coming to Disney Parks for Halloween Time

If you have little ones who love Disney Junior then you know who Vampirina is and now she is making her way to Disney Parks, just in time for Halloween!

After debuting last fall on Disney Channel and Disney Junior, “Vampirina” has become one of the newest hit series for kids and families, ranking among the top five series on TV among girls ages 2 – 5.

Starting September 30, Vampirina will begin making visits to Walt Disney World Resort, where she’ll join her pals for breakfast at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine. Later this fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll have a chance to meet her in the Animation Courtyard, and of course, she’ll be part of the fun at the all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!”

Vampirina will be arriving at Disneyland Resort this fall for Halloween Time as well. You’ll get to meet her at Disney California Adventure park starting September 7, and Vee will also be making special appearances during the Frightfully Fun Parade at Mickey’s Halloween Party, offered select nights September 19 through October 31. Later this year, she will also join the high-energy cast of “Disney Junior Dance Party!”

“Vampirina” blends spooky fun, heartfelt storytelling and Broadway-caliber music in stories that follow Vampirina (aka “Vee”) as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town, including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.

August 3, 2018