Category: PRESS RELEASE
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The Walt Disney Company Television Earns 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award Nominations
Collectively, The Walt Disney Company has earned 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award nominations* across content brands and studios ABC News, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic. News category winners will be revealed on Wednesday, September 27, while the documentary category winners will be announced on Thursday, September 28. A total list of The Walt Disney…
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Delicious Adventures Await as the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins at Walt Disney World Resort
Indulge in a global epicurean celebration as the fan-favorite foodie event returns July 27 with delectable delights around every corner LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2023) – It’s the tastiest time of the year as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort July 27, 2023, and continues…
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Hulu Debuts ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Trailer
Hulu has released the trailer for Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The Emmy Award®-nominated series returns with two episodes on Tuesday, August 8, with new episodes streaming weekly. Season 3 finds Charles (Disney Legend Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show.…
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New “High School Reunion” Video From “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Released
Season 4 Soundtrack Set To Release Aug. 10, the Day After Season 4 Debuts on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (July 25, 2023) – Disney+ and Walt Disney Records are giving viewers a sneak peek at season four of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” with the music video debut of “High School Reunion,” available today on…
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Underprivileged Children Invited to Disneyland Paris From Secours Populaire Français
In the tradition of over 30 years of collaboration with Secours Populaire français, Disneyland Paris is welcoming 5,000 underprivileged young people from all over France throughout the summer – an opportunity for young people who don’t have the chance to go on holiday to enjoy a day of escape, magic and fun. Last Wednesday, 500…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Kicks Off 50th Anniversary with New Mazes and Nostalgic Nods to Infamous Haunts of the Past
Celebration Launches with Ticket Sales Opening on Monday -100 Days Until Halloween BUENA PARK, CA. – This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott’s Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition isSouthern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb…
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20th Century Studios Debuts Chilling ‘A Haunting in Venice’ Trailer
20th Century Studios released a chilling trailer for A Haunting in Venice, an unsettling supernatural thriller directed by Oscar® winner Kenneth Branagh, based upon the novel Hallowe’en Party by Agatha Christie. The film, which stars Branagh as famed detective Hercule Poirot and features a brilliant acting ensemble portraying a cast of unforgettable characters—including Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan,…
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A New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Materializes
Today, Walt Disney Studios released a new trailer for the frighteningly fun adventure Haunted Mansion. Directed by Justin Simien, the film will open in theaters on Friday, July 28. Haunted Mansion features an all-star cast ensemble cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, and Daniel Levy, with Jamie…
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Children and Young People with Burns Spend Magical Day at Disneyland Paris
Last week, the non-profit organization Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris invited about 30 children and young people with burns to spend an unforgettable and magical day at Disneyland Paris. It was not the first time that Pinocchio and Disneyland Paris joined forces. The children, from Flanders and Wallonia, were invited to spend a day full of fun and…
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Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer Join Forces
ORLANDO, Fla. – July 13, 2023 – Mears Connect and the Sunshine Flyer today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge two complementary services into one combined entity to provide exceptional guest transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Walt Disney World® Resorts. The new service, Mears Connect…
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Disney Extends CEO Bob Iger’s Contract by Two Years
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Iger’s contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted that Iger’s extension provides continuity of leadership during the…
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Disney Entertainment Earns 163 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
Disney Entertainment proudly announces 163 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC, ABC News Studios, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic, Onyx Collective, Searchlight Pictures, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney Studios (20th Century…
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Disney CEO Robert A. Iger To Appear On CNBC’s “Squawk Box” From Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference July 13
BURBANK, Calif., July 11, 2023 – Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will appear on CNBC’s Squawk Box in an interview with David Faber from Allen & Company’s Sun Valley conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET/ 5:00 a.m. PT. To watch live, please visit CNBC.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Opens at No. 1 with $130.6 Million Worldwide
Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny topped the global box office in its opening weekend, earning $130.6 million. The film, which sees Harrison Ford reprising his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist, currently has an 88% Rotten Tomatoes-verified moviegoer rating (2,500+ reviews) and strong PostTraks scores (4.5/5 parents and kids; 4/5 generals). Domestically, Indiana Jones and…
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Disneyland Paris Announces New Exhibit Honoring Heroes as Avengers Campus Celebrates First Anniversary
An Exclusive Photo Exhibit Featuring Thirteen Portraits of “Heroes” One year ago, Marvel Avengers Campus was preparing to open its gates at Disneyland Paris and welcomeguests to become recruits, diving into the heart of the action and embarking on epic adventures alongsidetheir favorite Marvel Super Heroes. Since its grand opening, the Campus has become a can’t–missexperience where guests of all ages can unleash their inner hero! To celebrate its first anniversary, Disneyland Paris is putting…
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How ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Embarked Upon a Real-Life Global Adventure
Building upon its legacy of globetrotting exploits, Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny—now playing in theaters—was filmed on location in Morocco, Sicily, and the U.K., providing multiple backdrops for the whip-smart archeologist’s unforgettable final adventure. Says director/co-writer James Mangold, “Part of what we expect in an Indiana Jones film is a tumbling menagerie of characters coming…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy Applications Opening Date at ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Gospel singing sensation Pastor Mike Jr. joined the announcement Sunday after serving as one of the many celebrity speakers at last year’s event NEW ORLEANS – (July 2, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort was centerstage Sunday at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture to announce the opening of applications and nominations for the 2024 Disney Dreamers…
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Emilie and Michel Recognized as Disney VoluntEARS of the Year 2022
Emilie (assistant project leader) and Michel (from the concierge desk of the Disney Newport Bay Club) have been awarded the title of Disney VoluntEARS of the year 2022! This recognition celebrates the outstanding commitment and dedication that these Cast Members demonstrate in making a positive impact on children and families who need it the most.…
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“TOMORROW X TOGETHER: OUR LOST SUMMER” Arrives July 28 Exclusively On Disney+
Join TOMORROW X TOGETHER as They Take Viewers Along on Their First Ever World Tour in This Upcoming Disney+ Original Documentary BURBANK, Calif. (June 28, 2023) – After a successful debut that saw TOMORROW X TOGETHER (pronounced “tomorrow by together”) take over the airwaves, the group are preparing to embark on their first world tour in TOMORROW X TOGETHER: OUR…
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Disney Celebrates The ‘Power Of Joy’ At The 2023 Essence Festival Of Culture™ In New Orleans
Talent From Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka,’ ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary,’ Onyx Collective’s ‘Searching For Soul Food,’ ABC News and More Are Set To Take the Stage, With Hulu Serving as the Official Streaming Destination for ‘ESSENCE Fest Primetime’ As the major entertainment sponsor of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival…
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Magical Moments Unfold at the “We Did It!” Award Ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, June 26, 2023 – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) and the Committee on Home-School Co-operation (CHSC) co-hosted a ceremony for the “We Did It!” Award Scheme 2022/23, a program aimed at recognizing students across Hong Kong who show enthusiasm and an active desire to develop their interests by engaging in non-academic school-based activities…
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The Ultimate Guide to a Wildly Fun Summer at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort from June to September
HONG KONG, June 23, 2023 — Dive into summer fun with an unforgettable visit to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. A wildly fun summer like no other awaits, starting today until September 3, 2023! Disney’s Hollywood Hotel will make a grand return on July 14 with a brand-new look for its lobby and dining experience. Whether you’re…
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How Disneyland Paris Preserves Water And Protects Our Planet
As summer is fast approaching, water conservation is more than ever a top environmental priority. This vital resource – which is a key element of the experience delivered at Disneyland Paris – is also an integral part of the magic, as it enables us to take care of our green spaces, preserve biodiversity and local…
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Walt Disney World Resort Hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson Event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 22, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort was once again Florida’s largest event site Thursday for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson – an annual event designed to promote safe water practices worldwide. More than 650 Florida youth from six nonprofit organizations took part in the event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and at…