What's Coming to Disney Plus in October 2021

What's Coming to Disney Plus in October 2021

October is looking to be a fun month on Disney Plus.  On Oct. 1, the streamer is premiering LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales, then on Oct. 6 we’ll see the season one premiere of Among the Stars, a six-part docuseries with fly-on-the-wall access to the wider world of NASA.

Muppets Haunted Mansion arrives on the platform on Oct. 8th. In it, The Great Gonzo — world famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth … The Haunted Mansion.

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Oct. 1

  • Alvin And The Chipmunks
  • Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip
  • Just Roll With It: You Decide Live!
  • The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular!

LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales (Premiere)
After the events of The Rise of Skywalker, Poe and BB-8 must make an emergency landing on the volcanic planet Mustafar where they meet the greedy and conniving Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is renovating it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel. While waiting for his X-Wing to be repaired, Poe, BB-8, Graballa and Dean (a plucky and courageous young boy who works as Graballa’s mechanic) venture deep into the mysterious castle with Vader’s loyal servant, Vaneé.  Along the way, Vaneé shares three creepy stories linked to ancient artifacts and iconic villains from across all eras of Star Wars. As Vaneé spins his tales and lures our heroes deeper into the shadowy underbelly of the castle, a sinister plan emerges. With the help of Dean, Poe and BB-8 will have to face their fears, stop an ancient evil from rising and escape to make it back to their friends.

Oct. 6

  • Black Widow
  • Disney Junior The Chicken Squad (S1) Ep. "The Surprise Party Surprise"/"U.F. Oh-No"
  • Drain The Oceans: The Mississippi River & Arctic War (S1)
  • Drain The Oceans (S4)
  • The Ghost And Molly McGee (S1), five episodes
  • Impact With Gal Gadot (S1)
  • Muppet Babies (S3), nine episodes
  • Puppy Dog Pals (S4), five episodes
  • Spidey And His Amazing Friends (S1) Ep. "Rocket Rhino"/"Trick Or Trace-E"

Among the Stars (Season One Premiere, All Episodes Streaming)
A six-part docuseries with fly on the wall access into the wider world of NASA, with cameras on Earth and in space. NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy is on a quest to get back in his spacesuit for one last mission. This series follows Chris and the wider team who take on missions that risk life, limb and reputation for the greater good of humankind. Join them as their missions unfold.

Turner & Hooch (Season Finale, Episode 112 “Bite Club”)
On the heels of getting captured in episode 111, Scott is desperate to escape and reunite with Hooch. With no way out, he realizes his only hope is to team up with Nuke, an angry pit bull who badly needs a friend. Laura rounds up every person and every dog she can find to rescue her brother, stop Walton and pull off a daring rescue before it's too late.

What If...? (Season Finale, Episode 109)
What If...? flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; AC Bradley is head writer.

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life (Episode 111 “Night of the Pizza Moon”/“Who's Your Granny?”/“Summer Sidekick Syndrome”)
Chip and Dale venture into the city! An old lady squirrel squats in the chipmunk's home. Dale wants to do things on his own.

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Episode 105 “Dunk Cost”)
Clara is determined to lock down the Chief of Staff position. While she tries to win over the outgoing Chief of Staff, Dr. Choi, Benny learns that Lahela is pursuing a new passion. She’s intrigued with DripFlip, a website sneakerheads use to buy and sell limited-edition shoes for profit. He jumps at the chance to enjoy quality time with his daughter and impart wisdom from his stock-trading days. When Lahela takes it too far, Benny shares a lesson about balance and what’s most important in life.

Oct. 8

  • Disney Junior Mickey’s Tale Of Two Witches
  • Under Wraps

Muppets Haunted Mansion (Premiere)
The Great Gonzo — world famous daredevil artiste, has done it all, seen it all and survived it all. But on Halloween night, the fearless Gonzo takes on the greatest challenge of his life by spending one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth … The Haunted Mansion. 

Oct. 13

  • Apollo: Back To The Moon (S1)
  • Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (S1) Ep. "The Spooky Spook House"/"Clarabelle’s Banana Splitz!"
  • Secrets Of The Zoo: North Carolina (S1)
  • Secrets Of The Zoo: Down Under (S2)
  • The Wizard Of Paws (S1)
  • Zombies: Addison’s Moonstone Mystery Shorts (S1)

Just Beyond (Season One Premiere, All Episodes Streaming)
Inspired by the writings of R.L. Stine, Just Beyond is an eight-episode anthology series that tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. Each episode introduces viewers to a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes.

Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life (Season Finale, Episode 112 "Delivery Duck"/"Dark in the Park"/"Choppin' Dale")
Chip and Dale order food from Donald. Donald is stranded in the park at night. The chipmunks make a deal with Donald. 

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Episode 106 “Career Babes”)
Lahela struggles to figure out where she fits in; she’s not a normal doctor or a typical teen. She’s too young to attend Dr. Lee’s party with her medical colleagues, yet she’s hosting an alumni booth for career day at her former high school. When Lahela decides to join the popular dance team at the high school, tension builds with Steph. At the hospital, Lahela tries to reconnect two estranged sisters for a kidney transplant, and finally realizes where she’s fit in all along. 

Oct. 15

  • Lost Cities With Albert Lin: The Great Flood
  • Megacity Of The Maya Warrior King

Oct. 20

  • Disney’s Magic Bake-Off (S1), four episodes
  • PJ Masks (S5), six episodes
  • The Wild Life Of Dr. Ole (S1)

Disney Insider (Episode 108 “Drawn To Life, Muppets and the Haunted Mansion, Our Very Own Studio Tour”)
See the art of Disney animation come to life in the new Cirque du Soleil show, Drawn to Life. Go behind the scenes of Muppets Haunted Mansion to discover how the Muppets and the Haunted Mansion, inspired by all four of the iconic Disney Haunted Mansion attractions at various Disney theme parks across the globe, came together for the epic Halloween special.  Be our guest on a tour of the history of the Walt Disney Studio Lot, where there is magic around every corner.

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Episode 107 “Mom-Mentum”)
Lahela and Clara work in sync and share a vision for their medical careers. That abruptly changes when Dr. Arthur Goldstein, a Seattle surgeon on the cutting edge of medical technology, visits the hospital. Benny is gearing up for his favorite surf competition only to discover that he’s been placed in the seniors division. While Lahela contemplates a fellowship to study alongside Dr. Goldstein, Benny considers surfing 12-foot swells with Walter and his buddies to show he’s still got it.

Marvel Studios: Assembled: The Making of Black Widow
Assembled is an immersive documentary series examining the creation of Marvel Studios’ thrilling new shows and theatrical releases. 

Oct. 22

  • Rookie Of The Year
  • Thumbelina

Oct. 27

  •  Port Protection Alaska (S4)

Disney Insider (Episode 109 “Harmonies of Harmonious, Tiana's Cuisine, Galaxy's Edge Expands … Virtually”)
Disney Insider takes viewers behind the making of the new EPCOT nighttime spectacular Harmonious, a eautifully crafted medley of classic Disney music and visuals reinterpreted by 240 culturally diverse artists from all around the world, including Luis Fonsi, Lindsey Stirling, Máiréad Nesbitt, Ndlovu Youth Choir from South Africa, among others. Disney Cruise Line chefs from “Tiana’s Place” on the Disney Wonder give viewers a taste of the creole-inspired cuisine from Princess and the Frog. Travel the galaxy into Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, ILMxLab’s latest VR adventure game, to see how voice actor Bobby Moynihan's character "Seezelslak was created. 

Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Episode 108 “Talk-Story”)
Lahela is touched by the love between an elderly patient and his new bride, and can envision a future with Walter. But Noelani forces Lahela to question the long-term viability of a teen doctor and a surfer/skater, encouraging her to accept an invitation to a poetry reading from a young college-bound hospital volunteer. When all-business Clara learns she has to schmooze with colleagues to win the Chief of Staff job, Benny encourages her to show them her fun side by teaching her to “talk story.”