March 2018 Disney Highlights

March 1

It is a special TGIT Crossover night on ABC. Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder interact while characters from the upcoming Station 19 appear on Grey’s Anatomy. You can get all the details in our story.

March 2

The 2018 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine is set to begin. With festival marketplaces, culinary presentations, and a slate of signature events, you should check out our guide for all of the details for your visit.

March 3

Atlanta Braves Spring Training is in the midst of its pentultimate year at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Today, the Braves take on the Cardinals at 1:05 ET

March 4

It’s Oscar night. As you watch the broadcast on ABC, visit LaughingPlace.com for our take of the festivities from a Disney perspective.

March 5

The thrilling and inspiring galactic adventures of the Ghost crew will conclude on Disney XD in an exciting 90-minute grand finale of the critically-acclaimed animated series Star Wars Rebels.

March 6

The Last Jedi Novelization is released today. According to the film’s director Rian Johnson, the book will feature “deleted scenes” of moments not seen in the film.

March 7

Infinity Countdown #1 brings Marvel’s heroes together in a battle for power, leading our heroes down a dark path towards the world’s possible inevitable end

March 8

Today is The Walt Disney Company’s Shareholder Meeting. Expect lots of questions about the future of the company and the acquisition of 21st Century Fox. Follow LaughingPlace.com for full coverage.

March 9

A Wrinkle in Time is released today. An epic adventure from visionary director Ava DuVernay based on Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless classic, takes audiences across dimensions of time and space, examining the nature of darkness versus light and, ultimately, the triumph of love. Through one girl’s transformative journey led by three celestial guides, we discover that strength comes from embracing one’s individuality and that the best way to triumph over fear is to travel by one’s own light.

March 10

On a new episode of Elena of Avalor, Elena uses a magical potion to shapeshift into a jaquin to go after Shuriki and becomes framed by another jaquin for a crime she didn’t commit.

March 11

American Idol makes its big debut on ABC. Will Disney be able to revive this television institution?

March 12

Women’s Day on Broadway: Celebrating Stories By, For, & About Women” will be held on Monday, March 12th.  The symposium will take place at the St. James Theatre, home of Broadway’s new musical Frozen.  This first-of-its-kind Broadway event will welcome some of the most accomplished women on Broadway and in the entertainment industry, in addition to a host of up-and-coming professionals, for a variety of panel discussions.

March 13

For the People debuts on ABC. Set in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, aka “The Mother Court,” this new Shondaland drama follows brand-new lawyers working for both the defense and the prosecution handling the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country – all as their lives intersect in and out of the courtroom.

March 14

In The New Mutants: Dead Souls #1, The New Mutants are launching themselves headfirst into some of the creepiest corners of the Marvel Universe, going on the missions no one else will. But does the team know what they are really hunting for? And what are they willing to do to get it?

March 15

As part of Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival, join Flora Springs vintner Nat Komes for a four-course meal expertly prepared by Steakhouse 55 Chef Marcel St. Pierre. Each course is created to pair harmoniously with selected Flora Springs wines. After each course, Nat will visit your table to share stories about his family’s vineyards and winery, located in beautiful Napa Valley, California.

March 16

On a new episode of Puppy Dog Pals, The Pugs travel to Ireland in search of a four-leaf clover to bring Bob good luck.

March 17

While you enjoy your corn beef and cabbage, you can watch Chicken Little on Freeform. They don’t really connect, but it still works somehow.

March 18

Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale is at PaleyFest today. Fans can head to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to hear from Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Samira Wiley, Alexis Bledel, Max Minghella, Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle, Amanda Brugel, Bruce Miller and Warren Littlefield.

March 19

Steve Harvey is set to begin broadcasting a week of shows from Epcot.

March 20

On the season premiere of Freeform’s Shadowhunters, secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders try to get back to normal after Valentine’s death.

March 21

Marvel is releasing Iron Man: Hong Kong Heroes #1, a comic book that ties into the Iron Man Experience at Hong Kong Disneyland.

March 22

Frozen is having its debut on Broadway. This will be our first chance to hear what the critics have to say about Disney Theatrical’s latest endeavor.

March 23

Muppet Babies debuts today on Disney Channel. Based on the original Emmy Award-winning series, the all-new CG-animated series chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of the young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin. The series will feature guest appearances by fan-favorite Muppets including: Statler and Waldorf, Bunsen and Beaker, Rowlf the Dog, Rizzo and Dr. Teeth.

March 24

D23 Members will view the Frozen musical as part of a special night.

March 25

Little River Band, known for the song “Reminiscing,” will be performing at Epcot as part of the Garden Rocks concert series.

March 26

Today marks the first day of Spring Break for several schools around the nation. As a result, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders might want to double check these calendars before heading to the parks because weekday blockouts begin for many pass types.

March 27

Iconic comedy series Roseanne returns to ABC with nine new episodes featuring the complete original cast – Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman and Lecy Goranson. Sarah Chalke, who played the character Becky in later seasons, will also appear in another role.

March 28

Alex Inc debuts on ABC. Based on the podcast StartUp, Alex Schuman (Zach Braff, “Scrubs”) is a brilliant radio journalist, husband and father of two who is about to do something crazy – quit his job and start his own company. He quickly discovers it’s going to be a lot harder than he thought.

March 29

Treasures from the Disney Vault returns to TCM. Look for full coverage on LaughingPlace.com

March 30

As part of Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival, Celebrity Chef LIVE!: Guy Fieri is being held at the Hyperion Theatre. Check out our guide for more information.

March 31

The Orchestra, starring former members of ELO, known for the song “Evil Woman” performs at Epcot as part of the Garden Rocks concert series.