It’s Friday and time to take a look at what’s new on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, which includes lots of classic Disney shorts.

Here’s the rundown:

BONE TROUBLE (1940)

This first official entry in the Pluto cartoon series finds our intrepid pup on the run after stealing a bone from Butch the bulldog, and finding refuge in a carnival “Hall of Mirrors.”  His initial fear of the distortions leads to a fun-filled adventure where he takes advantage of the mirrors to fend off Butch.

MERBABIES (1938)

Walt Disney enlisted former colleagues Hugh Harman and Rudy Ising to help create this underwater Silly Symphony.  Ocean waves form merbabies who are summoned to an aquatic circus playground on the ocean floor, where they interact with a parade of seahorses, starfish and other marine life, before disappearing into the surface from which they came.

MICKEY’S KANGAROO (1935)

Mickey and Pluto spring into action when an Australian friend sends a boxing kangaroo and her child their way.  Pluto is hopping mad at first when the visitors wreck his new doghouse and eat his food, but Mickey welcomes the opportunity to have a boxing partner.  All’s well that ends well as they come together as a most unusual extended family.

PLAYFUL PLUTO (1934)

Pluto tries to help Mickey with some spring cleaning and leaf gathering, but the day descends into chaos with the arrival of a whirlwind, a leaky hose with a mind all its own, and a fly invasion.  Pluto gets into a sticky situation with a roll of flypaper, which leads to some of his most memorable scenes.

PLUTO, JUNIOR (1942)

Pluto and Pluto Junior are enjoying a lazy afternoon snooze when the playful pup tangles with a ball, a balloon, a worm, a bird, and a clothesline.  Pluto rescues his son from a precarious situation, gets hung up in the process, but manages to land with a splash.

THE BARN DANCE (1929)

Minnie Mouse has to choose between two dance partners, as clumsy Mickey competes with the more experienced Pete for the pleasure of her company.  Mickey uses balloons to make himself lighter on his feet, but gets busted and comes up short.

Master & Apprentice: A Special Look at Ahsoka

Dive into the new Star Wars master-apprentice legacy with the cast and filmmakers of Ahsoka

The First Responders (S2, New Episode)

A detective, a fireman and a paramedic work together to help people. Detective Jin Ho Gae solves the cases with his special skills as a detective. Bong do Jin plunges into fires as a fireman. Song Seol treats bodies and minds as a paramedic.

What are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ this weekend? Let us 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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