Episode Summary:
Do you get nervous when Disney makes a big announcement—like waiting for exam results, hoping for an A but bracing for a fever-dream C-? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar, Scott and Candice dive into everything revealed at the recent D23 event. It wasn’t the splashiest year for announcements, but there was still plenty to pick apart, from blockbuster sequels to nostalgic park updates.
Grab a drink, settle in, and join us as we react—sometimes with joy, sometimes with a healthy dose of side-eye—to all things D23.
What We Cover in This Episode🎬 Movies & Entertainment
The Mandalorian & Grogu — first look at a snowy setting, AT-ATs, and Grogu in the pilot’s seat
Toy Story 5 — stranded Buzz toys, plus Conan O’Brien as a potty-training toy called Smarty Pants
Hexed — a brand-new Disney Animation original about a teen, a Type-A mom, and magic
Sequels galore — Zootopia 2, Ice Age: Boiling Point, Incredibles 3, Coco 2
Originals — Hoppers teased as an animated “Avatar-ish but with cute critters”
🏰 Parks & Experiences
Cinderella Castle Refresh — returning to its original blue/gray/cream color palette
Carousel of Progress — getting a new Audio-Animatronic Walt Disney intro (and maybe more changes)
TRON Lightcycle / Run Overlay — limited-time TRON: Ares version with red visuals + Nine Inch Nails soundtrack
Villains Land at Magic Kingdom — Art Nouveau “Conjured Architecture” concepts revealed
Dinosaur Closing → Indiana Jones — last ride Feb 2, 2026, before Indy takes over Animal Kingdom
Disneyland Handcrafted Documentary — Leslie Iwerks’ behind-the-scenes film debuting on Disney+ this winter
World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris — immersive land opening spring 2026
Novelty Merch — new popcorn buckets, sippers, and mugs (because apparently that counts as an announcement)
Why You Should ListenThis isn’t just a recap—it’s a reaction session. From questioning whether Coco 2 should even exist to getting giddy about a villain-themed land, we’re serving a mix of excitement, skepticism, and Disney-adult humor.
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