BONUS: D23 Expo 2026 Debrief: Frozen III, Oswald, Hexed + More

Stop the press! Before the Comeback Era continues, film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers present a bonus episode – discussing the big news, revelations, and early footage from D23, the Disney Expo in Anaheim, California. Not only was the 2026 show packed with looks ahead at Disney Animation (and Pixar, and the theme parks and more) but Ben was there IRL, and has returned with tales to tell of every exciting thing he saw. Get ready for discussions of Frozen III’s first footage, the return of Oswald The Lucky Rabbit, the next Disney animated feature Hexed, an unlikely Heinz collab, and much, much more.

Next up: Winnie The Pooh (2011)

Disniversity is brought to you by Ben Travis (@benstravis) and Sam Summers (@samsummers0), with art by Olly Gibbs and music by Nafets. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @disniversity. This podcast is not affiliated with Disney.

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Welcome to Disniversity, the podcast crash course through the history of Disney’s animated classics, with film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr. Sam Summers. Each week, we’ll be moving forward in time through the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue, watching every feature film in chronological order – from Snow White to Zootropolis 2. Watch along with us, and listen as we explore each film’s historical context, advances in animation and lasting legacy, and talk about how they stand up today.