In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: Bob Iger walks back previous comments, we get a special look at the Disney Adventure, plus our first sign that Christmas is on the way!
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of June 8, 2025.
Disney Casting for Jollywood Nights, Confirming Event’s 2025 Return: Disney has posted two casting calls for vocalists and dancers, with auditions due by 11:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025. While Disney has not officially announced that Disney Jollywood Nights will return for 2025, the posted casting calls suggest that the event will return.
New Stern Characters Being Installed on Disney Adventure: The latest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, The Disney Adventure, will begin sailing on December 15, 2025. Disney Cruise Line has just shared a look at the new Disney Adventure stern characters being installed on the cruise ship: Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie!
On Sale Now! Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration: The first launch of anniversary collections in celebration of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary launches today! Fans can begin shopping at DisneyStore.com, and there is even more magic heading your way!
Bob Iger Says Disney Will ‘Hold On To’ Linear Networks: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney CEO Bob Iger has walked back from previous considerations of spinning off the company’s TV assets from its streaming business.
Biggest Disney news this week: Iger’s update on TV assets or the new look at the Disney Adventure?