Our guide to keep you up-do-date with all the latest Disney news on stage and online!

Welcome to our ultimate guide for all you Disney fans out there that will ensure the magic and joy is always at your fingertips. From the latest on sales and new releases on Disney+ to fun features, videos, casting news and everything in between - some from the archives and some hot off the press!

Our pick of the latest news

Encanto
Theatre News
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Disney confirms details about musical film Encanto, with tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda
The film is set to be released next autumn
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Theatre News
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical to embark on 2021 tour with dates and venues announced
The musical is based on the cult classic Disney film
Daveed Diggs and Javier Bardem
Theatre News
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Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid confirms further casting
The news comes from a bumper evening for Disney
Beauty and the Beast
Theatre News
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New Beauty and the Beast musical production confirms 2021 tour dates and creative team
The piece will premiere at Curve in Leicester in May
The Lion King
Theatre News
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The Lion King sequel in the works with Barry Jenkins directing
A "live-action" sequel to the recent new Lion King film!
Beauty and the Beast
Theatre News
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Beauty and the Beast to embark on 2021 UK and Ireland tour
The tale as old as time is getting a new lease of life!
Aguilera
Theatre News
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Listen to new Christina Aguilera version of "Reflection" ahead of live-action Mulan release
Aguilera records a new version of her hit single for the live-action film.
Josh Gad and Luke Evans in the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast
Theatre News
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Details about Beauty and the Beast prequel series revealed by Alan Menken
The series will be called Little Town
Tangled
Video
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Disney releases entire Tangled cruise musical on Youtube
A great Disney fix while the pandemic continues
Once on this Island, during its hit revival
Theatre News
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Disney Plus working on Once On This Island musical film
The iconic musical will head to the streaming platform
The cast of the film version of Hidden Figures
Theatre News
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Disney working on new Hidden Figures stage musical
Plans for a stage show have been revealed
The cast of Frozen
Theatre News
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Frozen West End lead cast and company announced
See who will be starring in the hit production!
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Theatre News
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Frozen stage show delays West End premiere to April 2021
The hit musical will arrive months later than originally planned
Howard Ashman
Theatre News
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New Howard Ashman documentary to be released on Disney Plus
The special drama is being released next month
Beyoncé from “Black Is King”
Video
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Beyoncé to release new visual album inspired by The Lion King
The album is available from the end of July
The Jungle Book
Theatre News
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Disney working on new Jungle Book musical, Beauty and the Beast, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and more
The news comes as the company ends the Broadway production of Frozen
Daveed Diggs and Javier Bardem
Theatre News
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Alan Menken confirms casting for Little Mermaid live action movie
While the production is currently locked down he stated that a number of cast members already got a chance to sing

Fun features to keep you entertained

Daveed Diggs as Thomas Jefferson and ensemble in the Broadway production of Hamilton
Features
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Stage shows, musical films and more for theatre fans on Disney Plus
As you might expect, Disney has done a lot to keep musical fans happy
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo in Hamilton
Theatre News
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New video shows how Hamilton's "Helpless" and "Satisfied" sync up perfectly
Since the show's been released on Disney Plus, it's possible to see just how elaborate the staging is
Caissie Levy (Elsa) and the cast in the Broadway production of Frozen
Features
Editor's Pick
Seven Disney films that belong on stage
Frozen, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Beauty and the Beast may be on their way to UK stages, but here are seven films that have to make the leap to the theatre
Phillipa Soo
Theatre News
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Phillipa Soo explains what Eliza's gasp means at the end of Hamilton
The Hamilton lead has spilled the beans
John Boyega
Features
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10 actors who could play Hercules in the live-action film
We dream-cast the brand new live-action film
Patti Murin (Anna) and Caissie Levy (Elsa) with Jacob Smith and cast in Frozen
Blogs
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Mean Girls and Frozen on Broadway: we're in for treats in the West End
Alun Hood reports back from Broadway and the two shows tipped to arrive on these shores soon
Five times Hamilton references other stage musicals
Features
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Five times Hamilton references other stage musicals
Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical is peppered with references!

What Time Is It? Yep - It's Showtime! All You Need To Know About Hamilton Streaming On Disney+

Hamilton on Disney Plus – how to watch and all your questions answered
Features
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Hamilton on Disney Plus – how to watch and all your questions answered
You might have questions, but we've got answers
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Video
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Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton stars discuss the new Disney film
Hamilton arrives on Disney Plus this week
The cast of Hamilton
Reviews
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Review: Hamilton (Disney Plus stream)
The musical makes its way online for all to see
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Quizzes
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Quiz: Can you put Hamilton's "Ten Duel Commandments" in the right order?
The musical is being released on Disney Plus tomorrow

Frozen: our favourite videos & interviews

Samantha Barks as Elsa at the Royal Variety Performance
Theatre News
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Watch Samantha Barks sing "Let It Go" as Frozen's Elsa ahead of West End run
Barks took on the iconic role
The Frozen commercial
Theatre News
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Watch the Frozen musical West End advert ahead of release
The advert will be shown on UK screens
Frozen
Video
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Watch Disney Cruise's hour-long Frozen stage musical now
The floating venue has released a version of the classic film
Samantha Barks
Video
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Video: Meet the West End cast of Frozen ahead of UK premiere
The show has moved its run to April 2021
Steph McKeon and Samantha Barks
Features
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Who are Stephanie McKeon and Samantha Barks – Frozen's West End Anna and Elsa?
The pair will be leading the West End production when it opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon
Video
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Meet Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon – the new stars of Frozen in the West End
The pair answered some rapid-fire questions!
Caissie Levy in Frozen the Musical
Video
Disney's Frozen releases Broadway trailer
Michael Grandage directs this musical adaptation of the hit Disney film

The Lion King: our favourite videos & interviews

Lebo M
Interviews
The Lion King turns 20 in the West End – exclusive interview with composer Lebo M
South African musician and producer Lebo M has been involved with The Lion King since the very beginning
Gugwana Dlamini as Rafiki
Interviews
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The Lion King turns 20 in the West End – four Rafikis look back on their times in the show
WhatsOnStage talks to four of the women who have played the iconic role of The Lion King's Rafiki – Josette Bushell-Mingo, Sharon D Clarke, Gugwana Dlamini and Lindiwe Mkhize
The Lion King
Video
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The Lion King London at 20: industry figures pay tribute to the show
A tribute video was shared at the WhatsOnStage Awards this year about the remarkable musical which is celebrating 20 years in the West End
Meet The Lion King's new Simba
Video
Meet The Lion King's new Simba
Nicholas Afoa used to be a professional rugby player, now he's starring on the West End

Mary Poppins: our favourite videos & interviews

The cast of Mary Poppins during the curtain call
Video
Opening night at Mary Poppins in the West End – meet the cast and guests at the Prince Edward Theatre
The iconic musical is back in London!
Anthony Drewe (music/lyrics), Cameron Mackintosh (producer/co-creator), Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins), Charlie Stemp (Bert), Thomas Schumacher (producer) and George Stiles (music/lyrics)
Photos
Mary Poppins' Zizi Strallen, Charlie Stemp and team celebrate opening night in the West End
The show is currently booking at the Prince Edward Theatre until 3 May 2020.
Charlie Stemp and Zizi Strallen
Video
Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp talk all things Mary Poppins
The musical returns to the West End at the Prince Edward Theatre
Five "Practically Perfect" reasons to see Mary Poppins in the West End
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Five "Practically Perfect" reasons to see Mary Poppins in the West End
We asked Zizi Strallen to give us five reasons to be excited for the return of Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre

Mary Poppins Returns: our favourite videos & interviews

Mary Poppins Returns releases full trailer featuring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Video
Mary Poppins Returns releases full trailer featuring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Meryl Streep will all feature in the film
Emily Blunt, James Corden and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Audrey II
Video
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt and James Corden perform 22 musicals in 12 minutes
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt are currently promoting the premiere of Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns: first listen to Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the film
Video
Mary Poppins Returns: first listen to Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda in the film
The film has unveiled two songs ahead of the show's public release!
Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'It's not every day you get to dance with penguins and Meryl Streep'
Video
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Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'It's not every day you get to dance with penguins and Meryl Streep'
We chat to the Hamilton star and director Robert Marshall about the upcoming release of Mary Poppins Returns

Aladdin: our favourite videos & interviews

Exclusive: Aladdin's two Genies perform "Somebody's Got Your Back"
Video
Exclusive: Aladdin's two Genies perform "Somebody's Got Your Back"
The West End and Broadway actors team up for a special rendition of the song
Cynthia Erivo at Aladdin opening night
Video
Opening night: Cynthia Erivo, Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen at Aladdin
We chatted to the stars and cast at the opening night of Aladdin
Meet London's new Aladdin and Jasmine
Video
Meet London's new Aladdin and Jasmine
We took our Magic Carpet to New York to chat with Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen
Alan Menken performs Aladdin songs medley
Video
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Alan Menken performs Aladdin songs medley
Menken is the composer and lyricist behind many Disney hits including Aladdin

Your favourite Disney shows will be back soon!

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The Lion King
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Mary Poppins
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Frozen
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Performances begin: 27 August 2021
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