September 1
The excitement builds for Star Wars: The Last Jedi with today’s Force Friday II. Today is the first time that we get to see the merchandise that supports the film and starts the unofficial countdown to the film’s release in December. Follow Laughing Place all day for our coverage of the event.
September 2
The College Football season is officially underway and ABC and the ESPN networks have a wide slate of games. But there is no question that the headliner of the Kickoff Weekend is #3 Florida State vs #1 Alabama. This is the marquee Saturday Night game on ABC at 8 ET.
September 3
At Epcot’s What’s Cooking with Shaun O’Neale, the winner of Master Chef will show guests how he makes squid ink and lobster ravioli. The celebrity chef has ties to Disney as he visited Epcot when he was a baby and the park just opened. For reservations and more info visit DisneyWorld.com
September 4
ESPN will televise a Major League Baseball afternoon doubleheader. At 1 p.m. ET, Joey Votto and the Cincinnati Reds will host Travis Shaw and the Milwaukee Brewers in a full national telecast from Great American Ball Park. Then, the defending World Series Champion Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant will visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates and Andrew McCutchen at 4 p.
September 5
Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation tells the story of the earliest women in Disney Animation.
September 6
Marvel takes us to the final moments of The Force Awakens and the destruction of Starkiller Base to learn the fate of Captain Phasma. Captured by the Resistance and thrown into a garbage masher, Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Captain Phasma #1 follows the chrome-adorned warrior from the site of the First Order’s biggest defeat to the doorstep of this holiday season’s biggest blockbuster.
September 7
La Hacienda de San Angel Inn is hosting a Mexican Tequila Lunch. As you indulge in the authentic aromas and gourmet ingredients of a 4-course Mexican meal, you’re invited to celebrate your senses as you sample from a diverse range of tequila selections—each carefully chosen to complement the spices found in these unique, regionally themed dishes. For more info visit DisneyWorld.com
September 8
For three nights The Muppets Take the Bowl will take you on a sensational, inspirational, celebrational journey from impossible, humble beginnings to improbable, amazing Hollywood stardom. Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Animal, Sam Eagle, Pepé the King Prawn and the entire Muppet cast – some of who have not been seen in over 35 years – along with Thomas Wilkins, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and special surprise celebrity guests, for a once-in-a-lifetime event you’ll never forget.
September 9
The Paley Center is holding a preview of ABC’s new fall shows. First, there will be a screening and panel for The Mayor followed by screenings of The Good Doctor and Ten Days in the Valley. Visit the Paley Center for more information.
September 10
The 2018 Miss America Competition will showcase the intellect, grace and exceptional talent of 51 accomplished women representing their home states (and District of Columbia) to compete for the coveted title of Miss America. The show begins at 9 on ABC.
September 11
While The Great Movie Ride has ended, Treasures from the Disney Vault lives on. Join us as we live tweet some Disney classics and some hidden gems.
September 12
Elena is back with all-new adventures coming to DVD with the release of Elena of Avalor: Celebrations to Remember. Join Elena and her friends and family as they celebrate holidays that honor the past, cherish the present and look forward towards a magical future! In these new adventures, Avalor celebrates Navidad, Dia de los Muertos and Carnaval.
September 13
Dream Big Tiana as The Princess and the Frog begins a limited engagement at the El Capitan Theatre through September 20. Guests will be able to take a picture with Tiana after each show.
September 14
Disney may be pulling their movies from Netflix in 2019, but for now, you can find many Disney classics and latest films on the service. Today, Pocahontas becomes available on the service, so watch it while you can.
September 15
Halloween Time Begins at Disneyland Resort. This year, the Resort is focusing on Disney California Adventure with Haul-o-ween in Cars Land, Nightmare Before Christmas decor on Buena Vista Street, and the headlining Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark. Join Laughing Place as we live blog the first day of all the spooky fun.
September 16
Disney XD is airing some all-new episodes of Spider-Man. After the terror of the symbiote, Spidey is off to the Stark Expo in his old costume. When Ghost hijacks the event, Spidey’s only chance to save lives is to unleash the symbiote.
September 17
The Emmys are tonight. While ABC/Disney may not win any major awards, we will be live blogging the show from a Disney perspective.
September 18
Dancing with the Stars returns for its 25th season. Rumor has it, that there will be a Disney night this season. Which songs would you like to hear?
Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite
September 19
The heroes and villains from two popular franchises come together in a new video game as Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite hits stores today.
September 20
In Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1 Ms. Marvel’s falling out with her idol Carol Danvers, a.k.a. the Mighty Captain Marvel just took a bizarre turn!.Kamala suddenly finds herself as an intern at Woman Magazine – Carol’s former place of employment. Between cozying up to her boss, filing back issues, and her usual super-heroing, how will Kamala find time to figure out what got her here in the first place?
September 21
Dream Big Rapunzel as Tangled begins a limited engagement at the El Capitan Theatre through September 26. Guests will be able to take a picture with Rapunzel after each show.
September 22
In a new episode of Raven’s Home on Disney Channel. When Booker has a vision of Tess getting her heart broken, he and Levi try to prevent it from happening.
September 23
In the DuckTales series premiere on Disney XD, the nephews take Webby to Funso’s Fun Zone and have a dangerous run-in with the Beagle Boys. Margo Martindale from The Americans will voice Ma Beagle.
September 24
Want to feel old? Boy Meets World debuted 25 years ago today.
September 25
The Good Doctor premieres on ABC. Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome, relocates from a quiet country life to join the prestigious St. Bonaventure hospital’s surgical unit. Alone in the world and unable to personally connect with those around him, his only advocate, Dr. Aaron Glassman (Richard Schiff), challenges the skepticism and prejudices of the hospital’s board and staff when he brings him in to join the team. Shaun will need to work harder than he ever has before, as he navigates his new environment and relationships to prove to his colleagues that his extraordinary medical gifts will save lives.
September 26
Disney Publishing’s push to release books inspired by Disney Parks continues with Tales from Adventureland: The Keymaster’s Quest. Andy Stanley has never met his famous grandfather, renowned archaeologist and explorer Ned Lostmore. Then Ned goes missing on the search for a hidden temple deep in the Amazonian jungle, and everyone assumes he’s dead. But when Andy receives a mysterious letter and key from his grandfather, he is drawn into a quest to stop several lost, magical artifacts from falling into the wrong hands.
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Following its IMAX release, Marvel’s Inhumans makes its ABC debut tonight. The limited series explores the never-before-told epic adventure of the royal family, including “Black Bolt,” the enigmatic, commanding King of the Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a city. After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them but Earth itself.
September 30
On today’s new episode of DuckTales, after crashing Ma Beagle’s birthday party, Webby and new mysterious friend Lena must fight their way through Beagle Boy turf to get back home.