Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disneyland Paris Begins Operation of First Section of Solar Canopy Plant
As Disneyland Paris celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the resort continues its transformation journey with the implementation of large-scale projects focusing on renewable energy. The solar canopy plant, which was developed through a co-investment with French company Urbasolar, and which started being built in fall 2020, will produce 36 GWh/year by 2023 – equivalent to the annual energy consumption…
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Billie Eilish Partnering with The Simpsons for New Short on Disney+
Today, Billie Eilish revealed on social media that she will appear alongside “The Simpsons” family in the upcoming short titled “When Billie Met Lisa.” The all-new short, featuring OSCAR® and GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, will premiere Friday, April 22, exclusively on Disney+. In “When Billie Met Lisa,” Lisa Simpson is discovered by…
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Walker Scobell of “The Walker Project” to Play Title Role in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”
BURBANK, Calif. (April 11, 2022) – Walker Scobell (“The Adam Project”) has been cast in the titular role in Disney+’s fantastical live action series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” it was announced today by the streaming service. The epic adventure is based on—and closely aligned with—Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan. The Disney Branded Television…
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New Trailer and Art Released for Sneakerella
New High-Energy, Music-Driven Film “Sneakerella” Premieres May 13, Exclusively on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (April 8, 2022) – Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming original movie “Sneakerella,” premiering May 13 on the streaming service. From the studio behind the mega-hit “Descendants,” “High School Musical,” and “ZOMBIES” franchises, this pop/hip-hop musical is set in the…
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Dancing with the Stars is Moving from ABC to Disney+
Fan Favorite Show Receives Two Season Pickup and Will Be First Live Series to Exclusively Debut on the Streaming Service Burbank, Calif. (April 8, 2022) After an impressive 30 seasons on ABC, “Dancing with the Stars” is moving to a new home on Disney+. The hit series received a two-season pickup and will premiere exclusively in the…
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The Walt Disney Company to Share Second Quarter Fiscal Results on May 11
The Walt Disney Company has announced when its next earnings call will be. In a press release today, Disney shared that it will be sharing its second-quarter financial resorts on May 11th at 4:30 PM ET/1:30 PT. The results will be broadcast on a webcast at disney.com/investors. Press Release BURBANK, Calif., April 7, 2022 –…
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Kristina Schake Named Executive Vice President, Global Communications Of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 5, 2022—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has named Kristina Schake as Executive Vice President, Global Communications, reporting to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Geoff Morrell. She will be responsible for the Company’s worldwide communications strategy and operations, while also serving as lead spokesperson. Her appointment is effective immediately. Ms. Schake has spent…
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Disney+ Embarks On An Epic Adventure Like No Other In The Original Hybrid Fantasy-Competition Series ‘The Quest,’ Available To Stream On May 11 
From the Award-Winning Teams Behind ‘The Lord of the Rings,’ ‘The Amazing Race,’ and ‘Queer Eye,’ the Greatest Reality Producers and World’s Best Storytellers Team Up to Create a Thrilling Reality Competition Inside a Richly Scripted WorldTravel to the Fantasy World of Everealm With Eight Real Teens as They Complete a Series of Quests to…
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H2O Glow After Hours Event Brings ‘Light at Night’ to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Beginning Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA Fla. (March 23, 2022)— Just in time to light-up everyone’s summer nights, Disney H20 Glow After Hours returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon during Memorial Day Weekend with new elements designed to “glow up’’ the summer season. The nighttime event starts May 28, and runs every Saturday through August 27. This year’s version will offer unique, vibrant…
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50th Anniversary Celebration Continues at Walt Disney World Resort with New and Nostalgic Merchandise Collections
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 30, 2022) – This spring will see three new product lines unveiled as part of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration. The new lines will invite guests to commemorate their visit by taking a piece of the magic home. Blending new and nostalgic, the merchandise range will put a…
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Jeremy Doig Appointed Chief Technology Officer For Disney Streaming
Will Lead Technical Innovation and Growth for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+ March 30, 2022 – Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organization and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, brings…
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Earth Week Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Brings New Ways to Join in the Fun and Connect with the Magic of Nature
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park shines the spotlight on our beautiful, bountiful planet with its annual Earth Week Celebration, set for April 18-24, 2022. During this popular event, guests are steeped in the wonders of the natural world through family-friendly experiences and special offerings. They become part of the park’s conservation story and connect with…
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Margaret Cho Joins “Prom Pact” Rom Com on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2022) – Today, Disney+ announced that ground-breaking comedian and Emmy nominee Margaret Cho (“Good on Paper”) will join Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Milo Manheim in the Disney+ original movie “Prom Pact,” a romantic comedy set during the emotion and excitement of high school Prom season from Disney Branded Television. Cho has been cast…
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Global Recording Artist Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Trailer And Key Art For Disney+ Original Film ‘OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)’
BURBANK, Calif. (March 17, 2022): Today, multiple GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo revealed on social media (@OliviaRodrigo & @livieshq) the official trailer and key art for her upcoming original film, “OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film).” The film will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25, 2022. For the first time, Olivia takes audiences on a familiar road trip from Salt…
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Disneynature Shares New Conservation Effort Ahead of “Polar Bear” Debut
BURBANK, Calif. (March 10, 2022) – Disney+ debuted a new trailer, poster and image from Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Polar Bear,” which streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning April 22, 2022, as part of the streamer’s Earth Day celebration. Narrated by two-time Academy Award® nominee Catherine Keener (“Capote,” “Being John Malkovich”), “Polar Bear” tells the story of a…
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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Kelly Rowland Among Marquee Celebrities Set to Inspire Students During Disney Dreamers Academy’s Landmark 15th Year
As the 2022 program’s ambassador, Rowland will join other Hollywood stars to help mentor 100 students at the exclusive Walt Disney World Resort event in March that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2022) – Four-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and television executive producer…
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Sales Begin for New Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Sales Begin for New Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Members can purchase points beginning March 3 with general sales opening to the public March 31 ORLANDO, Fla. (March 2, 2022) – Disney Vacation Club® announced that the new villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World…
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HBCU Joins Growing Network Of Disney Aspire Educational Providers
BURBANK, CA., March 2, 2022 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% of tuition paid upfront, has welcomed North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), into its growing network of educational providers. The addition of North Carolina A&T brings a variety of new…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum PresentsWalt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece
Comprehensive exhibition guest-curated by Disney Legend Andreas Deja takes an in-depth look at the legacy of Walt’s groundbreaking final animated film San Francisco, March 1, 2022—The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to announce its next major special exhibition, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece, in celebration of the beloved Disney animated classic’s 55th anniversary. Guest-curated…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Brings New Stories to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort
First-of-its-kind vacation experience deepens immersion of themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests can experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in new ways. Through the Play Disney Parks mobile app on their smart devices, they can unlock new levels of interactivity and engagement across the popular themed land.* On the…
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Disney and Pixar Release Original Song “Nobody Like U” From “Turning Red”
Turning Red Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Features Three Original Songs Penned by Eilish and O’Connell with Score by Oscar®-Winning Composer Ludwig Göransson The Soundtrack for Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” is Set for Release on March 11 Timed to the Film’s Premiere on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (February 25, 2022) –The original song “Nobody Like U” and its companion…
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The Walt Disney Company Reinforces Its Commitment to Use Its Broad Global Reach and Unique Platforms to Promote Social Responsibility
Disney publishes 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report BURBANK, Calif., February 22, 2022 – At The Walt Disney Company, we strive to inspire a better world through the power of stories. Today, we released our 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which details our efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion through stories and storytellers who reflect the rich…
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Disney+ Has All The GOATs
BURBANK, Calif. (February 13, 2022) – Disney+ debuted a new spot during today’s Big Game where Awkwafina shared that the streamer has the greatest movies and shows of all time – the GOATs, literally. The promo takes fans through the Disney+ offices, which are revealed to be the home of the GOATs from Disney, Pixar, Marvel,…
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MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford to Celebrate Dazzling Super Bowl Performance with Magical Trip to Disneyland Resort on Monday Following Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI Victory
‘I’m Going to Disneyland!’ MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford to Celebrate Dazzling Super Bowl Performance with Magical Trip to Disneyland Resort on Monday Following Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl LVI Victory Continuing a long-running Super Bowl tradition, MVP Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald and Matthew Stafford appeared in Disney’s iconic ‘I’m Going to…