Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney+ Announces Holiday Programming
2023 Happy Holidays Collection Features Beloved Classics and Timeless Disney+ Originals “The Santa Clauses” Season Two, “Dashing Through the Snow,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever,” “Home Alone,” “Christmas with Walt Disney,” and More Subscribers Can Also Enjoy The Biggest Streaming Premieres of the Holiday Season Including “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “Indiana Jones and…
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Enter an Enchanting Winter Fairytale with the Disney Winter Frostival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, November 6, 2023 – As the days get colder and the nights draw in, winter magic is beginning to fill the air with the arrival of much-anticipated festivities! This season, there’s no better place to feel this enchanting winter spirit than at Shanghai Disney Resort, where the Disney Winter Frostival is set to return from…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China Announce Multi-Year Alliance
Shanghai, October 31, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China, one of the most well-known leading global food companies, announced today that the two companies have entered into a multi-year resort alliance. Designated as the resort’s official confectionary provider, Mars China is set to bring its iconic brands including Dove and M&M’S etc. to Shanghai…
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Doris Burke on Calling the NBA’s Inaugural In-Season Tournament for ESPN
Doris Burke has covered nearly everything in her more than 30 years at ESPN. However, this Friday she will take on something new: the NBA’s first ever in-season tournament. Burke alongside Mike Breen and Doc Rivers will be a part of the announcing team for the in-season tournament, which has NBA squads facing off for the NBA Cup and…
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ESPN BET to Debut with a Planned Launch on Nov. 14
ESPN BET, a newly-branded online sportsbook for fans in the United States, is set to debut with a planned launch on Nov. 14. Subject to final approvals, ESPN BET will go live in 17 states, which include: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and…
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runDisney Signs Multi-Year Partnerships with Fitness Leaders Echelon and MISSION
Fans of runDisney have a new reason to look forward to the race events coming up in 2024 and beyond. Fitness industry innovators Echelon Fitness and MISSION have each signed multi-year sponsorships with runDisney that will provide exciting new opportunities to race participants. The new agreements will mean that Echelon connected fitness equipment will be…
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New Short, “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song,” Now on Disney+
“Now And Then” Music Video, Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker Peter Jackson, to Launch on Disney+ November 3 BURBANK, Calif. (November 1, 2023) – “Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles…
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How Many Disney Parks Are There?
Featuring iconic attractions, characters and events, each Disney theme park is a world of its own. In total, 12 Disney theme parks make up the six Disney Resorts in North America, Europe and Asia, and every park offers its own unique blend of entertainment, imagination and adventure. What are the six Disney Resorts? Disney’s six…
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Disney-Themed Delivery Helps Kids at Children’s Hospitals Nationwide Get into the Halloween Spirit
This Halloween season, The Walt Disney Company collaborated with the non-profit Starlight Children’s Foundation to deliver Disney-themed costumes, wheelchair covers, toys, and books to children’s hospitals nationwide. To celebrate the delivery, pediatric patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington were treated to a fun-filled day of films, costumes, and a chance to meet Mickey Mouse himself.…
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Disney Cruise Line Embarks on Inaugural Season from Sydney, Australia
Inaugural sailing kicks off a season that includes cruises from four home ports across Australia and New Zealand SYDNEY, Australia (Oct. 28, 2023) – Disney Cruise Line reached a new milestone on Oct. 28, setting sail from the shores of Australia for the first time and embarking on an inaugural season of ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ cruises…
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Disney+ Expands Advertising Automation and Measurement Capabilities, 10 Months After Successful AVOD Launch
Approaching the one-year anniversary of its ad-supported tier, Disney+ has doubled down on delivering deeper ways for advertisers to reach audiences at scale with the most flexible solutions in the industry. Advanced audience targeting; additional programmatic marketplaces; expanded ad formats and enriched measurement across verification, identity, effectiveness and attribution are now all available on the service. “Consistent with…
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Zootopia, ‘Disney Wonder’ to Australia and Other Amazing Attractions Coming Soon to Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products
This week was a big one for Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products with major announcements regarding upcoming attractions. In fact, there was so much that it may have been a little hard to keep up. To help lay out all the amazing things that guests can expect in the coming weeks and months, here’s a…
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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…