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disney junior announces new lineup

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Mickey Mouse’s cutest fanswill have no shortage of entertainment this fall.

On Friday Disney Junior revealed a stacked lineup of programming announcements — including a new iteration of their iconic seriesMickey Mouse Clubhouse(new episodes are set to arrive in 2025) — at a Disney Junior & Friends Playdate event at Disney California Adventure Park.

According to a press release, new additions toMickey Mouse Clubhouse2.0(the show’s working title) include a brand-new clubhouse area for Minnie and the addition of Duffy the Disney Bear (Mickey’s teddy bear sidekick).

In October parents and their preschoolers can start their trick or treating early withMickey and Friends Trick or Treats(premiering Oct. 1), a stop-motion special that will see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy land in the “spookiest” mansion the crew has ever seen. (In addition,Mickey Mouse Funhouse,SuperKittiesandPupstructionwill have special Halloween episodes this fall.)

Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friendswill also have a Rosh Hashanah-themed episode drop on Sept. 15, while aDia de los Muertosepisode ofMickey Mouse Funhousewill be available Oct. 6.

Raven’s Home’s Mykal-Michelle Harris will take on the lead role of Ariel inDisney Junior’s Arielnext year, and stars including Cynthia Erivo, Valerie Bertinelli, Alan Cumming, Susan Kelechi Watson and more will appear in guest starring roles for the network’s upcoming new seriesRoboGobo.

“Disney Junior captures thehearts and imaginationsof preschoolers and their families everywhere withstories and characters filled with magic, wonder, adventure and heart,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, onstage at the fête, where kids were welcomed onto the dance floor and got a sneak peek at the upcoming programming.

source: people.com