August 1
A selection of new Hasbro Star Wars Black Series, including BT-1 are now available at shopDisney.com
August 2
The final chapter in the Disney Descendants saga, Descendants 3 debuts tonight on Disney Channel and the DisneyNOW app. See how the VKs react to the latest unexpected threat to Auradon
August 3
If you missed it last night, see the return of Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland Park.
August 4
The jrNBA Championship kick-off is held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Follow LaughingPlace.com for full coverage.
August 5
The penultimate episode of FX’s Legion is described as being the beginning of the end.
August 6
Disney is set to announce their quarterly earnings. This is the first full quarter since the 21st Century Fox acquisition as well as our first insight into how Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge has impacted attendance at the Disneyland Resort.
August 7
ESPN: The Ocho returns to ESPN2 to shine a light on seldom seen sports such as the Acrobatic Pizza Trials and Cherry Pit Spitting.
August 8
Disneyland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion with a special overnight event.
August 9
The Art of Racing in the Rain is released. Based on the best-selling novel, the film is a heartfelt tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his bond with his owner, Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition and understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life – his wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), their young daughter Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo.
August 10
Toronto FC takes on Orlando City SC which will be available on ESPN+
August 11
The annual CHOC Walk is held at the Disneyland Resort to benefit the Children’s Hospital Orange County
August 12
The NBA Experience has its grand opening at Disney Springs. Follow us for full coverage.
August 13
Mary Blair’s Unique Flair: The Girl Who Became One of the Disney Legends is released by Disney Publishing. It tells the story of Disney Legend Mary Blair in a fun and illustrated way.
August 14
In Gwenpool Strikes Back #1, Gwen Poole is desperate not to disappear into comic book limbo, so she’s going to make an impact on the Marvel Universe. First up: Unmask Spider-Man
August 15
It is one of the last Disney H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon for the season.
August 16
It is the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2019. This year, the event will include a new fireworks show, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular”
August 17
The Disney Wisdom collection continues with this quote from Bambi: “If you can’t say something nice. Don’t say anything at all.”
August 18
Today is the 30th Anniversary of Cheetah. If you haven’t seen it the movie is about two teenagers help raise a cheetah and protect it from dangerous poachers and later merchants who want to use the animal for racing.
August 19
Looking for some After Hours fun? Disney’s Animal Kingdom is hosting the specially ticketed event this evening.
August 20
The I Love You 3000 Tour stops in Cleveland. Fans can meet the Russo Brothers and receive a signed exclusive print. In addition, they can join a trolley tour of the city visiting filming locations of your favorite Marvel Studios’ fims.
August 21
In Marvel’s Ghost-Spider #1, Gwen Stacy travels to the main Marvel Universe. The newest student at ESU is about to get a crash course in multiversity as she splits her time between the world she loves and the world she’s just getting to know.
August 22
ESPN’s latest channel the ACC Network launches. Fans of the conference now will have access to more broadcasts than ever before.
August 23-25
The biggest Disney event of the year, the D23 Expo is held in Anaheim. Follow us all weekend for all the news and fun from the event. If you are attending, stop by our booth!
August 26
If you missed it while attending the D23 Expo, Fox Searchlight has released Ready or Not. The film follows a young bride (Samara Weaving) as she joins her new husband's (Mark O'Brien) rich, eccentric family (Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowell) in a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal game with everyone fighting for their survival.
August 27
Friend of LP Dave Bossert is releasing the special edition of his book Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: The Search for the Lost Disney Cartoons. This new version features update text, newly discovered film images, a foreward by Bob Iger, and six collectible prints.
August 28
Marvel Comics #1000 will tell the ultimate story celebrating 80 years of the Marvel Universe, with each page contributed by one of the 80 luminary creative teams.
August 29
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opens at Walt Disney World.
August 30
In addition to Batuu, Walt Disney World is debuting this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
August 31
Marvel’s 80th Celebration is kicking into high gear with special events and offerings at retailers such as Box Lunch and Disney Store