Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Blue Cross Named as Presenting Sponsor of the Frozen Ever After Attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, October 26, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (“HKDL”) is proud to announce its new resort alliance with Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited (“Blue Cross”), a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited, as the presenting sponsor of Frozen Ever After. Frozen Ever After – Presented by Blue Cross is located at the world’s first and…
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10-meter Giant Olaf Tours Asia and Invites Guests to Arendelle
HONG KONG, OCTOBER 25, 2023 — In less than 30 days, World of Frozen, the world’s first and largest “Frozen” themed land, will open at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The royal sisters have appointed the adorable snowman, Olaf, as global ambassador, sending heartfelt invitations to guests from around the globe to visit Arendelle! The sun-loving Olaf…
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New ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Trailer Released
Original Family Holiday Comedy Starring Lil Rel Howery and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to Debut November 17, 2023, Exclusively on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (October 25, 2023) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for the original family holiday comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” which will debut November 17, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. A hilarious and touching story about…
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New Who, New Home! Disney+ Reveals Trailer For New ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Specials Starring David Tennant And Catherine Tate
First Of Three Specials Premieres Nov. 25 New Season To Premiere In 2024 BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2023) Last fall, Disney Branded Television and the BBC announced that they had joined forces to bring fan-favorite series “Doctor Who” to a global audience. Today, the trailer and premiere dates were revealed for the three new “Doctor…
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Last Call for High School Students to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Oct. 17, 2023 – America’s teens have a couple of more weeks to try to dream big next year at Walt Disney World Resort. On October 31, applications close for Disney Dreamers Academy, a four-day career workshop designed for Black teens and students from underrepresented communities. Anyone interested in applying or…
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Walt Disney World Inspires Florida Students with Inside Look at the Technology Behind the Magic
EPCOT transforms into classroom for “National Go on a Field Trip Month,” students discover how innovative technologies power Disney storytelling through STEM. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Walt Disney World hosted students from Evans High School in Orlando for a learning experience focused on innovation at EPCOT for “National Go on a Field…
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Disney Gives Sneak Peek at the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
Across Florida resort, makers of magic – AKA Disney cast members – prepare for the most wonderful time of the year LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2023) – Preparation for the holidays is already in high gear at Walt Disney World Resort as The Most Magical Place On Earth gets ready to celebrate “the…
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Gargoyles Remastered Available Now!
Today, Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Empty Clip Studios launches Gargoyles Remastered, the revival of the classic 2D 16-bit side-scrolling platformer, digitally for PlayStation ® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Steam, and GOG. Two physical editions, a Classic Edition and a Collector’s Edition, including a nostalgic Genesis edition, is also available for pre-order from Limited Run Games.…
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100 Years of Disney: The Disney VoluntEARS are in the Spotlight at Disneyland Paris
The opening ceremony of the celebration of Disney’s 100th Anniversary was an opportunity to honor our Disney VoluntEARS, the generous Cast Members who give countless hours of their free time to participate in Disneyland Paris’ philanthropic initiatives, bringing magic to children and families who need it most. Coming from all sectors of the company, nearly…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate Disney100 Making a Global Impact
On Monday, October 16, The Walt Disney Company celebrated its 100th anniversary across its media networks, theme parks, and beyond. As part of the celebration, Disney100-themed Disney VoluntEARS activations were hosted in multiple locations around the U.S. Volunteerism is deeply rooted in the company’s culture, and the projects that took place in honor of the 100th anniversary…
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Disney Employees Celebrate Disney100 with Special Events and Surprises
Disney commemorated its 100th anniversary on Monday with many magical moments from around the world, including a special event at The Walt Disney Studios. The company’s headquarters in Burbank, California, celebrated in style with music, cherished characters, VoluntEARS projects, and more. Disney CEO Bob Iger spent time walking the lot to enjoy the festivities, including stopping by VoluntEARS activations. He also…
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Tinisha Agramonte Named Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company
Tinisha Agramonte has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) of The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately. As Chief Diversity Officer, Agramonte will report to Sonia Coleman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Agramonte will lead Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, helping the company inspire a world of…
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Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, and Jeremy Renner to Narrate Natural History Series for National Geographic
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ASSEMBLES ITS SUPER-VOICES TO NARRATE UPCOMING PREMIUM NATURAL HISTORY SERIES Nat Geo Turns Blue-Chip Natural History on Its Head With Its Own Champions of Storytelling: Awkwafina Narrates A REAL BUG’S LIFEAngela Bassett Executive Produces and Narrates QUEENSJeremy Renner Narrates INCREDIBLE ANIMAL JOURNEYS (WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCT. 16, 2023) Continuing its leadership in natural history storytelling, National Geographic announced today…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary with 100 Disney Characters in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney officially founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, marking the beginning of a revolution in the entertainment industry and storytelling. For 100 years, France has played an important role in Disney’s history, first in Walt Disney’s life and then through Disney films, through iconic locations and literary and artistic inspiration.…
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‘Only Disney Can Do That’: What Disney Means to Its Cast Members
As The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s important to remember the most vital part of this magical company: its Cast Members and employees. Walt Disney once said that “whatever we accomplish is due to the combined effort.” And while Disney has evolved in many ways over the years, Walt’s vision in the combined…
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How Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Pays Spectacular Tribute to Disney’s Legacy
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new short film Once Upon a Studio makes its streaming debut today on Disney+ and Hulu as part of Disney’s epic 100-year anniversary celebration. The short film will also air today on Disney Channel, Freeform, FX, and other Disney networks. Once Upon a Studio will also play in front of the Disney100 special engagement of Moana, in select theaters through…
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Here’s How a Four-Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company
On Monday, The Walt Disney Company celebrated a momentous milestone: its 100th anniversary. Over the last century, Disney has created magical moments, iconic stories, and a media kingdom that has helped grant wishes both large and small. But all of it—the parks, the blockbusters, even Mickey Mouse himself—started out of a Los Angeles residence with a contract that was hardly four pages…
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The Walt Disney Company, ‘Good Morning America’ and Make-A-Wish Team Up to Celebrate the Power of Wishes for Disney’s 100th Anniversary
For over a century, Disney has created a legacy of making wishes come true, whether it is on a star, from a genie, in a wishing well, or through collaborations with wish-granting organizations like Make-A-Wish. ABC News’ Good Morning America marked The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary by teaming up with Make-A-Wish to celebrate 100 transformational wishes…
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Disney100 Celebrations Continue with “Lifetime” Special Look
The Walt Disney Company continued its 100th anniversary celebrations during tonight’s Monday Night Football broadcast on ABC and ESPN, capping off a full day of global activations, events, and more. During halftime between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers, the two networks presented the new Disney100 “Lifetime” special look. From humble beginnings as a cartoon…
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Honoring Disney Legend Burny Mattinson’s Legacy in Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’
The all-new original short film Once Upon a Studio begins with the artists, storytellers, and technologists at Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California, heading home for the day—and Disney Legend Burny Mattinson, The Walt Disney Company’s longest-serving employee of 70 years, is the last person to walk out the door. When the coast is finally clear,…
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Meet Two Disney Animation Apprentices Behind ‘Once Upon a Studio’
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Once Upon a Studio is a tribute to the generations of fans who have loved the studio’s 100 years of characters and stories. Written and directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, the short film finds a century’s worth of characters assembling for a group portrait. All of the animation in the short…
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The Walt Disney Company Donates To Support Humanitarian Relief Following Terrorist Attacks In Israel
BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 — Following the deadly Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, The Walt Disney Company is donating $2 million to organizations that are providing humanitarian relief in the region. “In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to…