A new version of the classic series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will air in 2025. Special holiday episodes of current favorites can also be expected. There’s also good news for Ariel fans – a new preschool age-appropriate show about the young mermaid will be coming up, too.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 2.0 is the most exciting announcement for most people. Of course, it will feature classic Disney characters, catchy tunes, jokes, and much more. However, we can expect some upgrades too. Minnie will have her own area of the clubhouse, and we’ll get to see Duffy the Disney Bear more often. With Halloween coming up, there will also be a cute stop-motion Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats special, being released on October 1st.

SuperKitties, Mickey Mouse Funhouse, and Pupstruction will also have Halloween episodes. There is also a Rosh Hashanah-themed episode of Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends, airing on September 15th, and a Dia de los Muertos episode of Mickey Mouse Funhouse on October 6th.

The casts of the eagerly anticipated new animated series Ariel for Disney Junior, starring Mykal-Michelle Harris in the title role, Amber Riley from Glee as Ursula, and Taye Diggs as King Triton, were also revealed at the event. In 2024, Ariel swam onto Disney Junior and Disney+.

Then, there is the truly impressive guest star cast of the new show RoboGobo, which stars Cynthia Erivo, Valerie Bertinelli, Alan Cumming, Susan Kelechi Watson, Ana Gasteyer, Alison Pill, and Dulé Hill, and is about a boy who adopts five pets and gives them superpower suits. Additionally, Disney Junior and Disney+ will debut RoboGobo in 2024.

Mattel recently released a new model of their renowned kids’ toy, called My First Barbie. The model is slightly different from the original doll, making it ideal for preschoolers. What can parents expect from this new model? Here, we’ll give you an in-depth look at the new version of one of the world’s most popular children’s toys of all time.

Barbie Now Available for Preschoolers

Since her debut more than six decades ago, Barbie has gone through all kinds of changes. The beloved doll has been an astronaut, architect, and anything else you can think of. But there’s never been a version that’s suitable for younger children. Well, there wasn’t one until now.

My First Barbie is aimed at children as young as three years of age. Mattel, the company behind the timeless doll, prides itself on working in constant collaborations with many parental organizations in order to make the perfect design that’ll fit anyone.

So, what to expect from the new version of our beloved plaything? Well, for one thing, the new doll is slightly bigger than older models, as the brand has received many complaints that young kids couldn’t play with the original Barbie. So, the doll has grown to 13.5 inches, two inches taller than the initial model.

My First Barbie: New Features

Mattel knew younger kids wouldn’t be able to deal with the clothing if it wasn’t altered to fit their skills. So, My First Barbie has clothing that is made with Velcro, running down the entire length of the garment. So, even preschoolers will be able to put on the outfit of their favorite toy. Another aspect that was changed was the doll’s eyes. They are slightly bigger than those of the original toy.

It’s not just the eyes that got amended, though. In fact, the entire facial features of the new Barbie model are more childlike. There are also various themed accessories available, including birthdays, school, and bedtime.

As Mattel put it, the new doll model had to reflect the needs of young children, touching upon themes and events in their own lives. Some of the brand’s representatives have said the aim of the doll is to help children learn more about their routines by putting their dolls to bed, helping them dress up for school or kindergarten, etc.

In any case, one can’t deny that Mattel remains innovative by listening to parents. Many of the previous Barbie dolls reflect modern society. And now, with this new model designed especially for preschoolers, the brand will empower even more children to play with the classic doll we all love.