Here’s What to Watch in June on Disney+

The summer season has arrived, and with it comes brand new Disney+ content to watch! Disney’s Artemis Fowl is this month’s most anticipated addition. It was originally scheduled for a theatrical release but was rescheduled to Disney+ due to our great national shut-in. If fantasy blockbusters aren’t your thing, not to worry, there is a lot of new content from a wide variety of genres. Take a look below and let us know what’s on your summer binge-watching schedule!

Friday, June 5

• Howie Mandel’s Animals Doing Things (S1-2)

• Alaska’s Grizzly Gauntlet (S1)
• America’s Greatest Animals
• Chasing the Equinox
• Secrets of Wild India (S1)
• The Greeks (S1)
• Weird but True! (S1-2)
• Wild Hawaii (S1)

• Women of Impact: Changing the World
• Be Our Chef Episode 111 – “The Spectacular”

In The Spectacular Finale of “Be Our Chef” two of our families face-off in the final rematch! The families must draw inspiration from their favorite Disney film to create a spectacular treat that could be served in the Disney Parks. But they won’t be making just one – they will need to make 24! One family takes inspiration from “Beauty and the Beast” to create a colorful dessert. Another family creates a treat inspired by a suggestion from Genie in “Aladdin.” Mickey Mouse joins in the fun of the Garden Game to show the families how to flip pancakes. They’ll have to catch on quickly if they want to win the Magic Spoon and use the kitchen advantage. The Disney Cruise Line Vacation is on the line and these families will have to impress a lot of people to win the grand prize. They will be judged by some of Disney’s finest chefs – Chef Amanda, Chef Daniel, Chef Douglas, Chef Gregg, and Chef Jean-Marie. It all comes down to this. Who will be the very first winner of “Be Our Chef?”

• Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Episode 106 – “Visualization”
  Much like the original trilogy, The Mandalorian drew influences from both Western and Samurai films. We delve deeper into those influences and discuss how emulating those genres inspired the show.
  

• Disney Family Sundays Episode 131 – “101 Dalmatians: Onesie”
  The Gubaney family and Amber take get to work on a “101 Dalmatians”-inspired project.
• One Day At Disney Episode 127 – “George Montano: Plasterer”
  Disneyland Resort Plasterer George Montano provides a first-hand historical look into the construction of Disney Park’s top attractions. Having spent over 50 years at Disney, George continues his father’s legacy of creating and preserving a magical experience for Park guests of all ages.
• It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 104 – “Disaster Rescue Dogs & A Dog Mayor”
  Bill meets dogs who rescue people in disasters. Then, he visits a dog who is the Mayor of his town.
  
• Disney Insider Episode 106 – “Artemis Adventure, Taste of Disney, Runaway Railway”
  “Artemis Fowl” author,  Eoin Colfer, takes “Disney Insider” on a tour through the Irish countryside. Walt Disney World chefs open the doors to the Flavor Lab for a look at how they created Epcot’s Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. Walt Disney Imagineers peel back the curtain on how they built Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Friday, June 12

• Mighty Med (S1-2)
• The Liberty Story
• The Story of the Animated Drawing
• Walt & El Grupo
• Artemis Fowl – Premiere
  Disney’s “Artemis Fowl,” based on the beloved book by Eoin Colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. In order to pay his ransom, Artemis must infiltrate an ancient, underground civilization—the amazingly advanced world of fairies—and bring the kidnapper the Aculos, the fairies’ most powerful and coveted magical device. To locate the elusive object, cunning Artemis concocts a dangerous plan—so dangerous that he ultimately finds himself in a perilous war of wits with the all-powerful fairies.
  
• It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 105 – “The Surfing Corgi & Bee Dogs”
  Bill hits the beach to meet a surfing Corgi. Then, he visits dogs whose noses help bees survive.
• Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Episode 107 – “Score”
  We meet Ludwig Göransson inside his studio where he details how The Mandalorian’s musical themes were written. We then journey to the scoring stage to witness the live orchestra recording session.
• Disney Family Sundays Episode 132 – “Winnie the Pooh: Bag Toss”
  Amber and the Crownholm family create a game inspired by “Winnie the Pooh and his friends.”
• One Day at Disney Episode 128 – “Scot Drake: Imagineering Creative”
  Scot Drake, Creative Executive of the Marvel Global Portfolio for Walt Disney Imagineering, helps create immersive Super Hero experiences in Disney parks and resorts around the world. From state-of-the-art attractions to groundbreaking character interactions, Scot strives to create once in a lifetime moments for parkgoers that allow these stories to reach audiences in new and thrilling ways.

Friday, June 19

• 101 Dalmatians (1997) (S1)
• Big Sur: Wild California
• Muppet Babies Play Date (S1)
• Schoolhouse Rock (S1)

• Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy
• Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian – Finale – Episode 108 – “Connections”
  Jon and Dave look back at some of the Star Wars characters and props that made their way into The Mandalorian. We also take a moment to showcase the 501st legion.
• It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 106 – “Stunt Dogs & Water Rescue Dogs”
  Bill meets a troupe of performing stunt dogs. Then, he visits a team of water rescue dogs.

• Disney Family Sundays Episode 133 – “Monsters, Inc. Water Bottles”
  The Ruvalcaba family make a craft inspired by Pixar’s “Monsters Inc.” and “Monsters University.”
• One Day at Disney Episode 129 – “Candice Valdez: Radio Disney Host”
  Radio Disney’s Candice Valdez fulfills her dream of being an on-air radio personality. In addition to interviewing some of today’s top musicians, she also has the unique opportunity to help music’s next stars launch their careers. From Miley Cyrus to Ariana Grande, Candice spends her day playing today’s hottest tracks and interacting with listeners.

Friday, June 26

• Man in Space
• Mars and Beyond
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
• Raven’s Home (S3)
• Tarzan
• Tarzan II

• Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 – Series Premiere – All Six Episodes Available
  With the clock ticking and less than a year until the world premiere of Frozen 2, the filmmakers, artists, songwriters and cast open their doors to cameras for a six-part documentary series to reveal the hard work, heart, and collaboration it takes to create one of the most highly-anticipated films in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ near-century of moviemaking. For the first time, cameras were there to capture an eye-opening – and at times jaw-dropping – view of the challenges and the breakthroughs, the artistry, creativity and the complexity of creating the #1 animated feature of all time.

• It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 107 – “Detective Dogs & Truffle Hunting Dogs”
  Bill meets dogs who find lost pets. Then, he visits a truffle-hunting dog.
• Disney Family Sundays Episode 134 – “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
  The Green family and Amber team up for a project inspired by Snow White’s seven dwarves.
• One Day at Disney Episode 130 – “Marc Smith: Story Artist”
  Marc Smith, Director of Story, Frozen 2 at Walt Disney Animation Studios, shows how a drawing can become the key to a moving, emotional story.  As he sketches characters, Smith emotionally engages with his work to create a bond between himself and the character.  Marc blurs the line between fiction and reality, resulting in a lifelike portrayal on the screen.

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Let’s Hear From You

The Japanese will be seeing Disney+ for the first time as the service finally launched there in June.  

What jumped out at you in the June listings? Does the Making of Frozen II sound interesting? Looking forward to watching Tarzan and Tarzan 2 again? Bill Farmer’s charming It’s a Dog’s Life continues in June. We’ll be singing along with Schoolhouse Rock, what about you? and how about Artemis Fowl, it won’t be headed to theaters, but here it is on your TV – Interested? 

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