Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Halloween at Disney California Adventure Park Brings Monster Mayhem to Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Popular Attraction Transforms Nightly as a Halloween Time Exclusive at the Disneyland Resort, Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019 Anaheim, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2019) – Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! has been thrilling guests with its wild drops and irreverent storyline since the attraction opened in 2017 at Disney California Adventure Park. Now, exclusively for…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney and Pixar’s ‘Coco’ and Presents Festivities Inspired by Día de los Muertos, Sept. 6-Nov. 3, 2019
For the first time, Miguel greets guests following ‘A Musical Celebration of Coco’ – part of Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park, featuring live entertainment, delicious food and interactive experiences Disneyland Park features a special tribute to Día de los Muertos at Zócalo Park in Frontierland ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug 30, 2019) –…
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The Walt Disney Company Sells Its Interest in the Yes Network to Investor Group Including Yankee Global Enterprises and Sinclair Broadcast Group
BURBANK, Calif., August 29, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (“Disney”) today announced that it has sold its equity interest in the YES Network (“YES”) to a newly formed investor group that includes Yankee Global Enterprises (the “Yankees”) and Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) (“Sinclair”), among others. The group acquired the 80 percent…
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Cirque du Soleil and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Announce Tickets Are on Sale Now for New Show Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
New Cirque du Soleil production to premiere spring 2020 at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 25, 2019) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products have announced tickets are on sale for the highly anticipated new show coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.…
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Fathom Events Brings the Blockbuster Comedy Ghostbusters Back to the Big Screen for Its 35th Anniversary
On October 6 and 10 Only, There’s Something Strange in Your Neighborhood Movie Theater as the Iconic 1984 Hit Returns, and Reunites Key Cast Members DENVER – August 28, 2019 – Paranormal activity never looked as good, or as funny, as it did in the summer of 1984, when “Ghostbusters” became a pop-culture phenomenon – and 35…
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D23 Expo 2019 – Grammy Winner Regina Belle Surprises Fans With “A Whole New World” In Celebration of Aladdin In-Home Release
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER REGINA BELLE & NORM LEWIS SURPRISE D23 EXPO FANS WITH “A WHOLE NEW WORLD” PERFORMANCE AT “A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF ALADDIN” AT D23 EXPO ARENA IN ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019 Legendary GRAMMY Award-winning singer Regina Belle surprised D23 Expo fans and closed out “A Musical Celebration of Aladdin”…
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Disney Movie Rewards Announces New Name and App
The Walt Disney Studios’ premiere loyalty program, Disney Movie Rewards, is becoming Disney Movie Insiders. Aug. 25, 2019 (ANAHEIM, Calif.) — Last evening at a special member celebration at Disney California Adventure® Park during D23 Expo weekend, Disney Movie Rewards announced their new name and program, Disney Movie Insiders. Launched in 2006, Disney Movie Rewards…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals the Next Generation of Storytelling at Disney Parks at the D23 Expo
New details shared on the Avengers Campus coming to both California and Paris, the transformation of Epcot, the expansion of Disney Cruise Line, and uniquely Disney experiences beyond the parks ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2019) – Today at D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled details on how Disney is…
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Disney Channel Greenlights Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, An Original Animated Series Based on Marvel’s Hit Comic Books
Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Steve Loter to Executive-Produce Disney Channel has ordered “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an original animated series based on Marvel’s hit comic books, from Disney Television Animation. Executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s “black-ish”),…
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Toy Story 4 Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 8th
BURBANK, Calif. (August 22, 2019) — This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and…
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Disney Aspire Marks an Incredible Life-Changing First Year
One year ago, The Walt Disney Company’s groundbreaking education investment program, Disney Aspire, began turning dreams into reality for eligible cast members and employees who do the same every day for guests and fans around the world. Disney Aspire, the most comprehensive program of its kind, launched with a five-year, $150 million investment to create…
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“Cooking with Cookie Summer Party” Encourages Leftover Food Appreciation
HONG KONG, August 20, 2019 – One of the most beloved and popular Disney friends in the Duffy and friends franchise — Cookie, who celebrates the first anniversary at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), is always seen wearing her chef’s hat and is a big food lover. Today, she joined hands with 160 parents and kids from local charity…
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New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the U.S., on November 12 and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19. DTCI also announced that Disney has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel
Search for panelists open Sept. 5-12, 2019, at MomsPanelSearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – Disney Destinations is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel – an online question and answer forum for planning Disney vacations. Each year for the past decade, thousands of hopeful candidates…
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From Girls Who Code to Inspiring Women Creating Magic
On Friday, August 2, Disney’s fourth Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program drew to a close. Throughout the seven-week program, this year’s class of 20 participants was introduced to computer science topics and had the opportunity to explore different careers in technology at The Walt Disney Company. For many of these high school students, the…
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Toy Story 4 Passes $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
Yesterday, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 became The Walt Disney Studios’ fifth billion dollar release for 2019. Through August 14, the film has earned an estimated $1.0017 billion worldwide. Toy Story 4—which is now the No. 8 biggest animated movie of all time—joins Incredibles 2, Finding Dory and Toy Story 3 to become the fourth Pixar film and second Toy Story film to reach the…
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New Mid-Day Magic Ticket Invites Guests to Enjoy an Afternoon and Evening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Fun After 12 p.m.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – With the Aug. 29 debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24thEpcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket, available starting today, is a great value for…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce Comprehensive Distribution Agreement
New Multi-Year Deal Delivers Full Suite of Sports, News and Entertainment Networks from Walt Disney Television and ESPN to Spectrum Customers Contemplates Future Distribution of Hulu, ESPN+, and Upcoming Disney+ Streaming Services Will Distribute ACC Network at Launch on August 22 Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2019 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company…
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Disney Aspire Welcomes University of Arizona to Its Network of Educational Providers
Fourteen additional degree programs now available to Disney’s 90,000+ eligible hourly employees and Cast Members in the company’s 100% tuition-paid education initiative BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2019 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 90,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes University of Arizona to its network of…
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Disney’s Live Action Lady and the Tramp to Appear on Cover of Fall Disney twenty-three Magazine!
BURBANK, Calif. – August 13, 2019 – This fall, Disney+ launches with a specular slate of original programming, and to celebrate, D23 is giving fans a sneak peek at some of the streaming service’s most highly anticipated programming, including the live-action adaptation of Lady and the Tramp. The film’s stars, voiced by Tessa Thompson and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces “Duffy Month” as Duffy the Disney Bear Takes to the Skies on China Eastern Airlines
Guests will experience “Duffy’s Heartfelt Moments” throughout September at Shanghai Disney Resort, with all-new Duffy and Friends shows, exclusive merchandise, cute food and beverage offerings, special ticket offers, and much more Shanghai, August 12, 2019 – A new aircraft depicting Duffy and Friends took off on its maiden flight today in celebration of the upcoming Duffy…
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National Geographic Offers D23 Expo Fans the Exclusive First Look at Scripted Series The Right Stuff
LAST MINUTE ADDITION TO D23 EXPO! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OFFERS D23 EXPO FANS THE EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT SCRIPTED SERIES THE RIGHT STUFF Adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s Bestseller Recounts Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race Cast Attending Include: Jake McDorman as “Alan Shepard” Colin O’Donoghue as “Lt. Gordon Cooper” Aaron Staton as “Wally Schirra” Michael…
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NBA Experience Grand Opening Is a Slam Dunk at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger joined by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver along with NBA and WNBA players to officially unveil first-of-its-kind destination at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2019) – It was a championship-worthy celebration Monday morning at Disney Springs for the grand opening of NBA Experience. Amid cheering fans and…
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Amidst Period of Record Expansion for Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Contributed More Than 7,000 Jobs to the Central Florida Area
Largest single-land expansion in Disney Parks history set to open in Orlando August 29, 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2019) – With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge set for August 29, Walt Disney World Resort continues its position as being a “force” for Florida and the economy, contributing more than 7,000 jobs to the Central Florida region since…