Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Honors Jimmy Kimmel with Courage to Care Award
Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, received the Courage to Care award from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) at the hospital’s “From Paris With Love” gala event on Saturday evening, October 20. Kimmel was honored for his compassion and dedicated support for the hospital, which has made a difference in…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates World Okapi Day with Newborn Calf
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) – In honor of World Okapi Day, Walt Disney World Resort today announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds. Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within…
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2018 Disney Accelerator Demo Day Spotlights New Ways for Consumers to Connect
Connection is at the heart of the Disney Accelerator program, which provides a select group of start-up companies access to all the creativity, imagination and expertise of The Walt Disney Company and its businesses. Leaders from across the worlds of Disney lend their mentorship and support to these growing companies and enable them to reach…
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Disney’s Christopher Robin To Warm Hearts in Homes on Digital Download and Blu-Ray on November 6!
This summer Disney warmed hearts with the most recent incarnation of Winnie the Pooh. Christopher Robin, starring Ewan McGregor, will be coming to Digital Download and Blu-Ray on November 6. In this film, a grown-up Christopher Robin needs to be saved from himself and be reminded of what truly is important. And who is the best…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces New Organizational Structure for its Media Networks Business, Conditional Upon Closing of 21st Century Fox Acquisition
21st Century Fox executives to assume leadership roles at Disney business segment once acquisition closes Peter Rice to become Chairman, Walt Disney Television and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks Dana Walden to assume new role of Chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment John Landgraf to serve as Chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions Gary E.…
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Deadline Approaching Soon to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Oct. 31, 2018, will be last day to apply for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across…
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Disneyland Resort Continues its Commitment to Cast with $15 Minimum Wage, Three Years before California’s Increase
Disneyland Resort Continues its Commitment to Cast with $15 Minimum Wage, Three Years before California’s Increase Agreement provides minimum wage increase of 40 percent over the next two years Resort to also offer new affordable healthcare option in addition to free education program for all hourly cast members ANAHEIM, CALIF. – Sept. 23, 2018 –…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Participate in Shanghai Tourism Festival for the Fifth Consecutive Year
SHANGHAI (September 3, 2018) – Shanghai Disney Resort will participate in Shanghai Tourism Festival for the fifth consecutive year, marking the occasion by leading the float parade with its newly designed float – “Mouse Party”. The brand new float is designed to be a magnificent celebration, led by the most renowned mouse in the world –…
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Freaky Friday: A New Musical on Disney DVD September 25th!
From the Network That Brought You the Teen Beach and Descendants Franchises as well as the Latest Hit Zombies! FREAKY FRIDAY: A NEW MUSICAL On Disney DVD September 25th Featuring Exclusive Bonus Content Including Bloopers, Deleted Scenes and Audition Tapes! Synopsis: A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on…
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Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 Arrives Digitally Oct. 23 and on Blu-ray Nov. 6
Disney Pixar’s “Incredibles 2,” the sequel to 2004’s beloved Oscar®-winning “The Incredibles,” received a mega-strong reaction from critics and audiences — earning a 93 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, rocketing atop the list of highest-grossing animated films, and surpassing $1 billion at the global box office. Family members of all ages will be hypnotized…
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Jack-Jack Escapes Again During CANstruction Orange County
Disneyland Resort Engineers Transform 8,900 Canned Goods into a Disney·Pixar Character to Fight Hunger ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – The Disneyland Resort Design and Engineering team CAN make an incredible difference for the Orange County Food Bank. Overnight on Aug. 31, they transformed 8,900 canned goods into a towering 10-foot Jack-Jack, and his cookie…
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The Nightmare Before Christmas 25th Anniversary Edition Arrives on Digital and Blu-ray™ Sept. 2
The new edition of the cult classic treats viewers to stunning stop-motion animation, memorable music, edgy extras and for the first time—a full sing-along! BURBANK, Calif. (July 31, 2018) — Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” the stop-motion animated musical-fantasy following Pumpkin King Jack Skellington’s misguided mission to make Yuletide his own, was hailed as…
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Guests’ Favorite Disney Characters are the Inspiration for New Couture Makeovers at Walt Disney World Salons
Disney style goes to the next level with hair, makeup and nails inspired by beloved Disney heroes, villains and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From Ursula and Bambi to Cinderella and Minnie Mouse, guests are now indulging in an array of custom character-inspired makeovers at salons across Walt Disney World Resort. Disney’s new Character…
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The 25th Anniversary Edition of Hocus Pocus available on Digital, Movies Anywhere and Blu-ray 9/2
It’ll Put a Spell on You. “Hocus Pocus” 25th Anniversary Edition Appears on Digital and Blu-ray™ Sept. 2 For the first time ever, Disney’s classic comedy will bewitch audiences with We ♥︎ Hocus Pocus: Trivia and Treats Edition an exciting way to watch the movie! BURBANK, Calif. (July 31, 2018) — One quarter of a…
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Tickets for D23 Expo: 2019: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Go On Sale Thursday, August, 23, 2018
Actress Yvette Nicole Brown and Fashion Designer Ashley Eckstein Return to Judge the Mousequerade Costume Contest D23 Gold Members Enjoy Additional Savings and Member-Only Benefits Plus, D23 Expo 2019 Design Challenge Themed to Haunted Mansion BURBANK, Calif. – August 16, 2018 – On Thursday, August 23, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling…
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Production Begins on Disney’s New Live-Action Adaptation of Animated Classic Mulan
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON DISNEY’S LIVE-ACTION “MULAN” Epic Tale of Legendary Chinese Warrior Comes to Life with Cast Including Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee with Gong Li and Jet Li Directed by Niki Caro BURBANK, Calif. (August 13, 2018)—Production on Disney’s “Mulan,” a live-action adaptation of the studio’s 1998 animated feature, has begun. The…
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New Spooky Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – There are more nights and new reasons to celebrate the spooky season this year during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This special-ticket event runs select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31, 2018, at Magic Kingdom Park – the earliest it has ever started. New twists and treats this year include: On Pirates of…
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Disney Empowers Aspiring Young Filmmakers to Create Global #DreamBigPrincess Video Series Celebrating Female Trailblazers
Disney today announced a new global project giving 21 talented young women from different corners of the globe the chance to make digital shorts telling the stories of inspiring female role models. The #DreamBigPrincess series will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million…
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Slinky Dog Dash Strrretches the Fun in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
New multi-launch, family-friendly coaster delivers a Disney first LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Jumping on the coolest canine toy ever, guests are in for a rollicking good time as Disney’s Hollywood Studios unleashes Slinky Dog Dash in the new Toy Story Land at the Walt Disney World Resort. This multi-launch, family-friendly roller…
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Woody’s Lunch Box Offers Modern Take on Timeless Menu Favorites for Guests at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tasty meals with a side of sentimentality debut June 30 with new land LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Fun extends to food in the new Toy Story Land opening June 30 at the Walt Disney World Resort. Here, mealtime comes with a heavy helping of nostalgia, as Woody’s Lunch Box serves up…
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Alien Swirling Saucers Takes Guests for a Spin in New Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 28, 2018) – Three-eyed Toy Story Aliens take guests on a whirling flying saucer ride in toy rocket ships as part of Alien Swirling Saucers, one of the new attractions inside Toy Story Land, opening June 30 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As guests become “honorary toys” in the new land,…
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Toy Story Land Continues Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Lightning McQueen to star in new Cars experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, joining a host of upcoming new attractions, restaurants and more throughout the resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 29, 2018) – As Toy Story Land is about to become part of the Incredible Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney executives today provided…
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The Walt Disney Company Signs Amended Acquisition Agreement To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., For $71.3 Billion In Cash And Stock
New $38-per-share acquisition gives 21st Century Fox shareholders option to elect cash or stock in the combined entity BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2018—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today announced that it has signed an amended acquisition agreement with Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. (“21st Century Fox” —NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX), for $38 per share in cash…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Splashing Summer with Cool New Entertainment, Seasonal Offerings and More
Guests to soak up the fun of summer with new shows, fresh food and beverage menus and exclusive new merchandise for endless summer fun SHANGHAI (June 11, 2018) – This summer, Shanghai Disney Resort is celebrating its second anniversary and welcoming guests to enjoy endless summer excitement with new seasonal sensations rolling out across the resort.…