Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disneyland Paris Welcomes a Star-Studded Gathering of European Celebrities for the Grand Re-Opening of Iconic Five-Star Disneyland Hotel
This weekend, a host of celebrities came to Disneyland Paris to celebrate the grand reopening of Disneyland Hotel in a five-star event. Actors Nicola Coughlan, Virginie Efira, Lucas Bravo and designer Christian Louboutin were among the many celebrities who were given the opportunity to take part in a royal experience and historic ceremony. From Friday,…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month, Disney will honor and ‘give flowers’ of recognition to creators, storytellers, and magic makers for their contributions to culture The Walt Disney Company is committed to celebrating and inspiring a more inclusive world through the creation of authentic stories, experiences and products that capture the imagination of all people. Disney is celebrating Black heritage…
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Disney Heads into the Future on the Apple Vision Pro
“Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” The Walt Disney Company has been a pillar of creativity since its inception in 1923. However, as Walt’s words above show, the company has also been at the forefront of technological advancements for more than 100 years. From…
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Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named For 2024 Cohort
The Walt Disney Company and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced the 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing high-achieving students from four-year institutions across the country, including many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The scholars will receive financial support, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
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World-famous Pianist Lang Lang Made His Debut at “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, JANUARY 28, 2024 — Last night, Hong Kong Disneyland was filled with the enchanting sounds of piano music as the world-famous pianist Lang Lang presented his one-night-only event, “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang,” on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time. Inspired by the theme song…
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The Walt Disney Company Highlights Strength of its Highly Qualified Board and Clear Strategy to Deliver Growth and Shareholder Value
BURBANK, Calif., February 1, 2024 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) today sent a letter to shareholders outlining the strength of the Board of Directors and its oversight of Disney’s strategy and management team as the Company navigates a new era of building that will drive meaningful growth and shareholder value creation well into the…
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How Sleeping Beauty’s Storybook Helped Set Its Animation Apart 65 Years Ago
In the mid-1950s — as scaffolding rose on Disneyland and Walt Disney further became a household name for TV viewers across the country — work was underway on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next major fairy tale: 1959’s Sleeping Beauty, which celebrates its 65th anniversary on Monday. “Today, Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the most artistically-acclaimed and important films…
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‘A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Coming to Disney+ on January 30
Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Special Available Immediately Following Season Finale of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” BURBANK, Calif. (January 26, 2024) Immediately following the season finale of the smash hit Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” fans can discover the magic behind the scenes in the original documentary special “A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy…
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Disney Ultimate Toy Drive 2023 Sets New Holiday Records
For over 75 years, Disney has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Program to help deliver millions of toys to children and families in need during the holiday season. This year, we continued the tradition with the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, including toy collections at Disney stores, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, Disney Springs…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 20 Oscar® Nominations
Nominations for the 96th Oscars® were announced today, with films from across The Walt Disney Company combining to earn 20 Academy Award® nominations. Congratulations to the teams at Walt Disney Studios, including 20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and Searchlight Pictures, as well as Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic Documentary…
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Disney Animation/Kugali Original Series “Iwájú” To Stream On Disney+ Beginning February 28
All Six Episodes of “Iwájú” Stream on Disney+ Beginning Feb. 28, 2024 Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Iwájú: A Day Ahead,” Produced by ABC News Studios and Disney Animation, Also Debuts Feb. 28, 2024 Walt Disney Animation Studios’ collaboration with Pan-African entertainment company Kugali has culminated in the all-new six-part series “Iwájú,” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning Feb. 28,…
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Disneyland Hotel Grand Reopening on January 25, 2025: A New Step in the Transformation of Disneyland Paris Hotels
The third largest hotel owner-operator in France[1], Disneyland Paris blends magic, service excellence and immersive storytelling with families in mind, at seven distinct Disney hotels Chessy, Jan. 22, 2024 – Disneyland Hotel is officially reopening its doors on Thursday after a two-year reimagining, marking a new milestone in the ongoing transformation of Disneyland Paris hotels and…
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The Walt Disney Company Nominates 12 Directors For Election At Upcoming Annual Meeting Of Shareholders
BURBANK, Calif., January 16, 2024— The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors disclosed its recommended slate of 12 nominees for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders in preliminary proxy materials filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote for Mary T. Barra, Safra…
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America’s Teens Set to Dream Big at 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in April. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2024) – They want to build rocket ships that soar through the galaxy; teach people nationwide…
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Adventures by Disney Announces New Holland and Belgium River Cruise with Two Tour Options Beginning in 2025
Guests will sail through countries celebrated for their art, architecture, canals and dazzling floral displays CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Adventures by Disney continues its commitment to family travel with two new itineraries to Holland and Belgium. Beginning in 2025, families can embark on an enchanting river cruise and become immersed in Dutch culture, history…
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Ten New Episodes of ‘Bluey’ Now on Disney+
*Source: Nielsen Media Research time spent viewing for CY2023 to-date; 12/26/22-10/29/23 based on total hours viewed for Kids 2-11 across linear and streaming combined, versus all other series tracked by Nielsen. ** **Source: Nielsen Media Research Data for Total P2+ time spent viewing on streaming, versus all programs tracked by Nielsen. (Based on being #1 wks…
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The Walt Disney Company Receives 50 People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Today, The Walt Disney Company received 50 People’s Choice Awards nominations, with Hulu and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building leading in the television categories. Voting across all 45 categories is open until Friday, January 19. Winners will be announced Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, in a ceremony hosted by Simu Liu.…
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Disney Debuts Future of Entertainment and Advertising at Fourth Annual Tech & Data Showcase at CES
At their fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase – live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney touted its transformative technology and upcoming innovations. The media and entertainment powerhouse hosted major brands, agencies and journalists at the iconic Chelsea Theater in The Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas. “Disney connects our clients to world-class entertainment, sports and programming…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Tickets to Go On Sale In March
Today, during Disney Advertising’s Global Tech & Data Showcase at CES® 2024, Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer for The Walt Disney Company, announced that tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale starting March 26. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with fans of…
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Inside ‘Echo,’ Marvel Studios’ Gritty and Grounded New Series
Marvel Studios’ Echo is set after the events of 2021’s Hawkeye, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) exacted her revenge on Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), thereby putting herself in grave danger. That climactic conflict is revisited in Echo, a self-contained five-episode series that follows Maya’s pursuit of payback and power. Before filming began at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Ga., in…
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This Spring Festival, Celebrate the New Year with Mushu the Dragon at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2024 – As the countdown to the Year of the Dragon begins, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up for an enchanting and immersive Year of the Dragon celebration, welcoming guests from Shanghai and beyond to enjoy traditional reunions with family and friends sprinkled with Disney magic! From January 18 through February 24, guests…
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Brazilian Runner Outduels Countryman to Win Walt Disney World Marathon
Brazilian runner’s victory marks the country’s 17th win in the last 19 Walt Disney World Marathons; Michigan runner claims women’s title; race caps a four-day event weekend featuring beloved Disney entertainment, cool merchandise, industry-leading medals and classic Disney characters LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2024) – The magical rivalry between two Brazilian training partners continued…
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ESPN and NCAA Reach New, Eight-Year Media Rights Agreement
ESPN and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have reached a new, eight-year agreement beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for NCAA championships media rights. The deal includes domestic rights to a record 40 NCAA championships – 21 women’s and 19 men’s events – and international rights to those same NCAA championships plus the Division I men’s…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., January 3, 2024 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2024 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 7, 2024. To listen…