Disney has announced details on its plans for the upcoming New York Comic Con, which takes place from October 17th-20th at the Javits Center in New York City.

Many of Disney’s studios, including 20th Television Animation, Disney+, Disney Branded Television, FX and Hulu will be attending the event to promote upcoming shows such as “Futurama,” “Goosebumps,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “The Simpsons” and “What We Do in the Shadows,”. The event will feature panels, exclusive sneak peeks, and special appearances.

Here are some details on the panel sessions taking place at NYCC:

THURSDAY, 17th OCTOBER:

3:30-4:30 p.m. – “Busted! Behind the Scenes with the Creators of “Phineas and Ferb” (Disney Branded Television/Disney Channel/Disney+) – Room 405

The inventive brothers Phineas and Ferb are officially making a splash at New York Comic Con with a sneak peek and exciting news about the highly anticipated new season. Join creators and executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, along with special guests, as they reunite for the first time in a decade to celebrate the return of this beloved animated series.

FRIDAY, 18th OCTOBER:

4:45-6:15 p.m. – “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX/Hulu) – Empire Stage

THE BATS ARE BACK! FX’s Emmy Award-nominated vampire comedy “What We Do in the Shadows” returns to New York Comic Con by popular demand! Join America’s favorite vampire roommates as they continue their farewell tour with an unforgettable LIVE discussion with the cast and creative team, and be among the first to see the first two episodes from the sixth and final season. “What We Do in the Shadows” is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of vampires who’ve “lived” together for hundreds of years. Season six premieres Oct.21 at 10 p.m. EDT/PDT on FX and streams the next day on Hulu. Raise your fangs as the Staten Island vampires take the stage in New Yawk Citay one last time!

SATURDAY, 19th OCTOBER:

11:30 a.m.-12:30p.m. – “The Simpsons” (20th Television Animation/Fox/Disney+) – Main Stage

The Simpsons are coming to New York City! America’s Favorite Family will be visiting New York Comic Con, bringing their unique, subversive, 35-year-old brand of humor to the Big Apple for the first time. The show’s producers, actors, special guests – as well as series creator Matt Groening himself – will share never-before-told stories, show never-before-seen exclusive clips, and give away never-before-given-away prizes. This is it, New York fans; you’ve been choo-choo-chosen to experience the live Simpsons panel thrills that up until now only have only been enjoyed by fans at San Diego Comic Con. It’s unpossible! It’s embiggened! It’s “The Simpsons” in New York!

SUNDAY, 20th OCTOBER:

11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. – “Futurama” (20th Television Animation/Hulu) – Main Stage

Sci-fi-comedy classic “Futurama” has exploded back into existence! With new seasons now streaming on Hulu, the heroic Planet Express crew is infinitely less canceled than usual. Please join creator Matt Groening and “Futurama” cast and crew LIVE for sneak peeks and spoilers lovingly smuggled back from the year 3024. If there ever was a ever panel to see twice, this is it!

2:30-3:30 p.m. – “Goosebumps:” New Mysteries, New Cast, Same Thrills” (Disney Branded Television/Disney+) – Main Stage

Join the cast and creative team behind the highly anticipated new season of the Disney+ anthology series “Goosebumps,” based upon R.L Stine’s worldwide bestselling book series, as they share a never-before-seen sneak peek and discuss the new mysteries to come. Panelists include the following (subject-to-change): cast members David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Sam McCarthy, Jayden Bartels, Elijah M. Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, Francesca Noel and Stony Blyden; as well as executive producers Hilary Winston and Rob Letterman.

Will you be attending any of these panels at NYCC?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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