Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Hidden Gems and Attention to Detail Create Authenticity in an Epic New Land
With more than four decades of films, television series, novels, comic books, video games and more, Star Wars has a deep history that has inspired generations of devoted fans. In creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm were driven to fulfill the dreams of anyone who ever imagined visiting this galaxy far,…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Invites Guests to Be Heroes of Their Own Adventures in Groundbreaking New ‘Living Land’
In Star Wars films, exotic locales function almost like characters unto themselves, setting the tone for the adventures to come. In the same way, exploring the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be an attraction experience all its own when the epic new land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.* It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 10 Must-Do Experiences Inside the New Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in when the land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park,* here are 10 “must-do” experiences for guests…
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Disney’s Live-Action Adventure – DUMBO – Arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K June 25
A Disney Legend for a New Generation Comes Home On Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Movies Anywhere June 25 Extras explore how one of cinema’s most imaginative filmmakers and an award-winning cast and crew collaborated with Disney to bring to life this beloved classic for the entire family BURBANK, Calif. (May 29, 2019) —…
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Advance Tickets for “TOY STORY 4” On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. Watch Woody in this new clip as he introduces Forky to everyone in Bonnie’s room for the first time. https://youtu.be/o2VVueD2TcU Fans can catch Woody and the gang a day before “Toy Story 4” officially…
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New Details Released for Disneyland Paris Expansion
While the start of major construction is expected by the end of the year, Disneyland Paris presents new details on its expansion project, which includes the establishment of a lake constituting the most important natural scene from Walt Disney Studios Park. Imagine a sparkling body of water, lakeside walks, beautifully landscaped shorelines, waterfront restaurants, and…
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Eight Tips to ‘Know Before You Go’ to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the highly-anticipated new lands coming to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will invite guests to step into the Star Wars universe for the very first time and live their own Star Wars adventures. To help guests plan ahead and prepare for their visits to Star…
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19 Super Cool Ways to Have Fun This Summer at the Disneyland Resort – Including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
June celebrates new magical experiences and milestone anniversaries, following the May 31 debut of the epic new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AHAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Beginning this June, it’s a summer to remember at the Disneyland Resort, where sunny days are filled with cool new adventures, new shows, new Disney character interactions…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Makes History with Epic Debuts at Disneyland Park in California on May 31, 2019, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on Aug. 29, 2019
New lands invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they take the controls of the Millennium Falcon, enjoy galactic food and beverages, and engage with the lands using the Play Disney Parks app ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the epic new land inside Disneyland Park, opens May…
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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort Available June 4
Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can…
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Disneyland Paris to broadcast exclusive “making of” feature from behind-the-scenes at the The Lion King & Jungle Festival
This summer, Disneyland Paris will bring to life two Disney masterpieces The Lion King and The Jungle Book. Be prepared for The Lion King and Jungle Festival, from 30 June to 22 September 2019. To celebrate the event, Disneyland Paris is capturing a special documentary that goes behind-the-scenes, starting with the initial development and creation of the…
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Disney Releases Triptych Poster for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
On the heels of the “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” teaser trailer which arrived earlier this week comes a special triptych poster from the sequel to the global box-office hit “Maleficent.” Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning reprise their roles as the dark fairy Maleficent and Princess Aurora, respectively, and are joined by Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor,…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2019
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported quarterly earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased 81% to $3.53 from $1.95 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 13% to $1.61 from…
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How DisneyResearch|Studios’ Technology and Industrial Light & Magic Artistry Helped Reinvent Hulk in Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’
For as long as The Hulk has appeared on the silver screen, he’s been either Bruce Banner or “the other guy”—never both. But Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, the epic conclusion of the Infinity Saga, introduced a character who’d managed to marry the two. “One of the biggest challenges of Avengers: Endgame was the creation of the new Hulk,”…
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Cast Continues World Tour in Berlin
Follow Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie & Alan Menken on their Magic Carpet Ride around the World at #MagicCarpetTour The cast and filmmakers of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin,” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Navid Negahban, Numan Acar, director Guy Ritchie and composer Alan Menken, participated in a photo call and…
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Painted Sky: HI Style Studio Opens for Magical Makeovers at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
KO OLINA, Hawai’i – Parents can help their child or “keiki” get ready to start an epic adventure, celebrate a milestone, or swim off on their own island journey at the Waikolohe pool in style at the newly designed Painted Sky: HI Style Studio, at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. In this luxurious studio,…
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Disney Parks to Release Limited-Release Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Ears by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, The Blonds, Betsey Johnson and More
New Disney Parks Designer Collection Celebrates Legendary Mouse Duo, Available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Online at shopDisney.com BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2019) – Today, Disney announced an exclusive, limited-release collection of Mickey ear hats and Minnie ear headbands designed by notable celebrities, designers and artists extending the stories of fan-favorite Disney Parks…
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Stars of Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Continue World Tour With Stop in London
WILL SMITH, MENA MASSOUD, NAOMI SCOTT, GUY RITCHIE & ALAN MENKEN ATTEND EUROPEAN GALA AT ODEON LUXE THEATRE On the heels of Wednesday’s gala screening in Paris, the stars of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, director Guy Ritchie, producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich and composer Alan…
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24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Expands to 87 Days Global Dining Delights and Festival Fun on Tap Aug. 29-Nov. 23
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 9, 2019) – A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation will bring irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 29-Nov 23, 2019. This year, the celebrated summer-into-fall festival at Walt Disney World Resort will add a dozen extra…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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ZAYN and Zhavia Ward to Perform Oscar and GRAMMY-Winning Song A WHOLE NEW WORLD as Featured in Disney’s ALADDIN
ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE CLASSIC SCORE AND ORIGINAL SONGS BY COMPOSER ALAN MENKEN, LYRICISTS HOWARD ASHMAN AND TIM RICE, PLUS A NEW SONG WRITTEN BY MENKEN, BENJ PASEK AND JUSTIN PAUL WILL SMITH AND DJ KHALED TO PERFORM NEW UPDATED RENDITION OF OSCAR-NOMINATED SONG “FRIEND LIKE ME” DIGITAL ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE MAY…
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors Top Disney VoluntEARS with $2,500 Grants to Gift to the Nonprofit Organizations of Their Choosing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2019—While Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are recognized year-round for their dedication to serving the Central Florida community, it’s only once a year top Disney VoluntEARS receive the highly sought-after title of “VoluntEARS of the Year.” Each year, Walt Disney World Resort honors a VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEARS…
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Cast from Disney’s Live-Action ALADDIN Kick Off Magic Carpet World Tour in Paris with French Gala and Photo Call
Follow Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie & Alan Menken as They Continue Their Magic Carpet Ride around the World at #MagicCarpetTour The cast and filmmakers of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin,” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, director Guy Ritchie and composer Alan Menken, participated in a photo call and attended a…