Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney, Lucasfilm and FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators
Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K–12 nonprofit organization FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) are working together to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators through the Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative. On Saturday, April 13, during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, it was announced that Disney and Lucasfilm are providing…
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Pictorial: Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Stars Thrill Fans at South Korea Special Event!
Today, stars Robert Downey Jr., Brie Larson and Jeremy Renner, along with producer Kevin Feige and directors Anthony and Joe Russo, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in Seoul. Check out the photos and feel free to share them with your readers! Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S.…
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Disney Hosts Special Screening of Disneynature’s Penguins in New York City
“Penguins” directors Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, producer Roy Conli and narrator Ed Helms joined special guests, including environmental icon and Disneynature Ambassador Dr. Jane Goodall, at a special screening today hosted by Disneynature and the Cinema Society. The event, which took place at the IMAX® Theater at AMC Lincoln Square, celebrated Disneynature’s new feature film with…
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Disneyland Paris Announces 11-Day “Toy Story Play Days” Celebration Dedicated to Toy Story 4
Disneyland Paris will celebrate the upcoming release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 with the launch of “Toy Story Play Days,” an 11-day celebration dedicated to Buzz Lightyear, Woody and their friends. From 18 to 28 June 2019, guests can be part of this playful Toy Story adventure! In Walt Disney Studios Park everyone…
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LOVE for Wildlife Photo Exhibition Opens in Celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort’s Earth Month Efforts to Encourage Wildlife and Environmental Protection
Shanghai, April 8, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort today began inviting guests to enter the unseen lives of endangered species across the world at the all new LOVE for Wildlife Photo Exhibition at Disneytown’s Lakeshore. To celebrate the grand opening of this new exhibit, the exhibition’s photographer, celebrity, and WildAid Ambassador Jiang Yiyan joined the leadership…
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Photos From Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME U.K. Fan Event!
Today, stars Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth and Paul Rudd, along with directors Anthony and Joe Russo, and executive producer Trinh Tran, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in London. Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26. AVENGERS: ENDGAME Description The grave course of events set…
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PERFECT 10s: Disneynature Marks 10 Years with New Video; “Penguins” Opens in 10 Days
DISNEYNATURE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS “Penguins” Opens Nationwide April 17 For 10 years, Disneynature has transported moviegoers around the world and under the sea, showcasing an array of animals that have touched the hearts of millions. A mama bear treks through snowy Alaskan terrain on a mission to feed her new spring cubs. A tiny orphaned…
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Avengers: Endgame Stars and Disney Team of Heroes Unite to Support $5 Million Donation to Benefit Children’s Hospitals
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson of Avengers: Endgame Assemble at Disney California Adventure Disney, The LEGO Group, Hasbro, Funko and Amazon Donate More than $5 Million in Cash and Toys to Starlight Children’s Foundation – which will benefit children’s hospitals across the country – in Celebration…
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Disney, littleBits and UC Davis Launch Snap the Gap to Teach Girls STEM
The Walt Disney Company today announced a program in collaboration with littleBits, the educational technology company that is reinventing the way kids learn, with the aim of closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) starting at the point of highest leverage: 10-year-old girls. Snap the Gap will kick off with a…
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Explore a World of Flavors and Ignite Your Passion for Cooking at the First Shanghai Disney Resort International Food & Drink Fest
Shanghai, April 3, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort will host its first ever International Food & Drink Fest in Disneytown from April 12 to May 4. Featuring a wide array of fantastic flavors from a number of countries and regions from around the globe, guests of all ages will be able to indulge themselves on an…
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‘Captain Marvel’ Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide
Captain Marvel crossed the $1 billion mark globally, becoming the seventh release from Marvel Studios to reach this milestone. The film has earned $358 million domestically and $645 million internationally through April 2, 2019. In its opening weekend (March 8–10), Captain Marvel had the biggest domestic debut of 2019, with $153 million in the U.S., and its $455…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Earth Month with Fun and Educational Offerings and Leading Environmental Protection Practices
Shanghai, April 1, 2019 – This Earth Month, Shanghai Disney Resort is leading the way to a greener, happier planet with a whole host of amazing and inspiring Environmentality offerings designed to inspire both guests and Cast Members to think green – including environmental recycling initiatives, interactive chats with Xiao Tui, the friendly roaming recycling bin,…
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Magic Meets Music in the Play Disney Parks App with Apple Music – Now Available on Android Devices
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 2, 2019) – From the music of Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park to the soundtrack of Future World at Epcot, Disney Parks are filled with amazing music that guests can enjoy by listening to Apple Music®* playlists in the Play Disney Parks mobile app – available on Apple devices…
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Heroes of all sizes go all-in with Super Heroes and Hong Kong’s unique Marvel character at the world’s first Ant-Man and The Wasp attraction
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! further expands Hong Kong Disneyland as Asia’s Marvel Hub (Hong Kong, March 28, 2019) – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) grew in strength as Asia’s must-visit destination for Marvel experiences today as more than 1,000 guests, including government officials, key Marvel representatives, Marvel fans, media and celebrities, gathered for a…
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New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 29, 2019) – KA-CHOW! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy debuts Sunday, March 31, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This new show experience invites guests into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films as they become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston…
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Disney Vacation Club Member Sales Announced For All-New Disney’s Riviera Resort
15th Disney Vacation Club Resort Offers Deluxe, Unique Accommodations Inspired By Europe, Imagined by Disney CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 27, 2019) — Disney Vacation Club announced that sales of the proposed, all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort are now open exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members until April 15, 2019, at which time sales will open to the…
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A New Fairy Tale Experience: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Opens March 30 at Napa Rose at the Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. – (March 27, 2019) – An all-new, unforgettable experience with beloved Disney Princesses is coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa this spring. Beginning March 30, 2019, the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures will be a unique, one-of-a-kind occasion where families can share special moments with some favorite Disney Princesses while enjoying an…
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10 Ways to Indulge at the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 19, 2019) – Disneyland Resort welcomes the return of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, running now through April 23, 2019. With plenty of decadent delights and special festival entertainment for all ages, guests may indulge at this celebration that commends the Golden State for its unforgettable ingredients, cuisine, beverages…
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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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Jaleo to Debut at Disney Springs March 17 at the Walt Disney World Resort
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup To Open Spanish Flagship at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. (March 14, 2019) – José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that its beloved Jaleo brand will open a new location at Disney Springs, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,…
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Giraffe Calf Joins Herd on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Savanna
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, may be able to spot a new addition on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna. A 2-month-old male Masai giraffe named Jabari has officially joined the giraffe herd. Jabari, which means “brave one” in Swahili, is a bold, curious and courageous calf…
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Pictorial: Disney’s Dumbo Premieres in Tokyo, Japan
Colin Farrell, Tim Burton (director) and Derek Frey (producer) from Disney’s all-new feature film “Dumbo” joined special guests to celebrate the Japanese red-carpet premiere tonight in Tokyo at Toho Cinemas Shinjuku. From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family…
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Discover endless springtime magic and staycation fun during “Carnivale of Stars” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Enjoy the Easter Magicarnival with exclusive play, stay and dine hotel offer for Hong Kong residents HONG KONG (March 11, 2019) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is welcoming the return of the “Carnivale of Stars” from now to June 26, with a rich line-up of spectacular offerings and vibrant decorations all around to celebrate the spring…
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Tim Burton’s Live-Action “Dumbo” Celebrates World Premiere
STARS OF DISNEY’S ALL-NEW, LIVE-ACTION “DUMBO” CELBRATE THE WORLD PREMIERE AT HOLLYWOOD’S EL CAPITAN THEATRE Filmmakers, talent and special guests celebrated visionary director Tim Burton’s all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” tonight at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. Check out images from the world premiere and share them with your readers. Attending the event were the stars from “Dumbo,”…