Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney VoluntEARS Program Marks 35 Years at Disneyland Resort
Celebration at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Honors 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year and 10 Million Hours of Volunteer Service Around the World ANAHEIM, Calif. June 8, 2018 – From building playgrounds to packing military care packages and providing meals for the local community, the 2018 Disney VoluntEARS of the Year were recognized…
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Disneyland Resort offers 36 percent increase in starting wages over three years for Master Services cast members — one of the most significant increases in its history
Resort offers $15 per hour, two years ahead of California’s minimum wage and continues to drive So Cal economy, creating more than 10,000 jobs in last decade Anaheim, Calif., May 31, 2018 —The Disneyland Resort announced today that it has proposed a wage offer that includes an increase to minimum rates of 36 percent over…
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It’s a Dandy Time for Dads this Father’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort is the place to give Dad the special treatment this Father’s Day. Day or night, it’s all about celebrating Dads, husbands and all the special guys who deserve the very best on their special day. DAYTIME WITH DAD If Dad’s an adrenaline junkie, start the day…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story Flies to Theaters Tonight With a New Featurette Today!
Solo: A Star Wars Story is coming to theaters tonight! The movie which shows a much younger Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Millennium Falcon coming together on a grand adventure! Along with the movie arriving, a new featurette has been released. Scoundrels Solo: A Star Wars Story Description Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a…
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Disneyland Resort Serves Food and Beverage with a Pixar Twist and a Dash of Character at Newly Reimagined Pixar Pier
New Lamplight Lounge Offers Gastro-Pub Cuisine Overlooking the Bay; Pixar Stories Inspire Creative Snacks and Treats ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – New culinary experiences, a bayside lounge and Pixar- themed treats are part of the storytelling at Pixar Pier, opening June 23, 2018, at Disney California Adventure Park. The newly reimagined land of Pixar…
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Hold on to Your Super Suits! Disneyland Resort Debuts the Thrilling Incredicoaster as Pixar Pier Opens June 23 at Disney California Adventure Park
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – The thrilling Incredicoaster opens June 23, 2018, at Disney California Adventure Park, bringing guests the first ride-through attraction in the world to feature characters from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles.” Anchoring the newly reimagined land of Pixar Pier, the Incredicoaster takes guests on a super adventure with the Parr family to…
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Edna Mode Arrives At Pixar Pier at the Disneyland Resort
Just in time for the opening of “Incredibles 2” in theaters on June 15, celebrated designer Edna Mode is jetting over to greet guests at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort, as part of the first-ever Pixar Fest. The iconic super suit designer, from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and the upcoming “Incredibles 2,” will…
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Adventures by Disney Debuts All-New Japan Vacation, Robust Line-up of Worldwide Itineraries in 2019
BURBANK, Calif. (May 3, 2018) – Today Adventures by Disney, a leader in guided group travel worldwide, announced their line-up of 2019 vacation options, including an all-new itinerary to Japan. This exciting first-time destination is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of more than 50 world-class family vacations across six continents. Journey to The…
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Incredibles Day Celebrated With Giveaways, New Products, and Super Activities by Filmmakers and Fans!
BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2018) – Kicking off the one-month countdown to “Incredibles 2” opening day, 25 content creators will dust off their super suits and join filmmakers and fans to celebrate INCREDIBLES DAY. Throughout the day, fans will get a look at new “Incredibles 2” content and product, have the chance to win prizes,…
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6 Ways to Get Married Like a Royal at Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 9, 2018) — With the highly anticipated Royal Wedding right around the corner, lots of couples are looking to add a bit of royalty to their lives. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers so many easy ways for a bride and groom to add royal touches to their special…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Brunch, Bangles and Bags at Disney Springs
Delightful dining, unique gifts and family activities make it easy to honor Mom at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests can add a little extra pixie dust to this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations with a great mix of dining, shopping and entertainment at Disney Springs. A memorable brunch is the perfect…
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Alaska Airlines Unveils Incredibles 2 Themed Plane
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers’ favorite family of “Supers.” The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska’s first Disney•Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines’ Seattle hangar. The Incredibles…
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Chewbacca Challenges Fans to ‘Roar For Change’
Star Wars: Force for Change to Donate Up To $1 Million to Support UNICEF Disney store Offers ‘Roar in Store’ Discount on all Star Wars Products to Celebrate Star Wars Day https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DEIcgRoJBGVk%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&source=gmail&ust=1525472842470000&usg=AFQjCNEHEZJxmj6SZgHZNTeqzszMA_VvOQ LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2018) —Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change today announced Roar For Change, a global challenge in support of…
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“New Species of Theme Park.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Marks 20-Year Anniversary in Special Earth Day Ceremonies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2018) – Disney’s theme park of exploration is a place unique in all the world. Here Walt Disney World guests can venture to the snowy flanks of Mt. Everest, raft down a rainforest river, view wildlife on an African savannah and travel light years to an alien planet where…
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Disney Twenty-Three Goes to the Movies With This Summer’s Edition!
This summer Disney is going to the movies, and so is D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. The summer edition of Disney Twenty-Three will focus on the plethora of movies that are being released this summer by the Walt Disney Company. This includes Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Incredibles 2, Ant-Man and…
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Production Begins on Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel!
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY ON MARVEL STUDIOS’ “CAPTAIN MARVEL” PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY HAS BEGUN IN LOS ANGELES FOR MARCH 8, 2019 RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (March 26, 2018) – Marvel Studios has begun principal photography in Los Angeles, California, on its newest film, “Captain Marvel.” The production is shooting in and around the greater Los Angeles area, which…
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D23 Expo Returns in August 2019 and Brings All of Disney’s Wonderful Worlds Together in Anaheim, CA
ALL OF DISNEY’S WONDERFUL WORLDS COME TOGETHER AT D23 EXPO—THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT— AUGUST 23–25, 2019, IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. Advance Tickets on Sale August 23, 2018, for the Biggest Disney Fan Event Ever. BURBANK, Calif. – March 26, 2018 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Company Commits More Than $100 Million to Bring Comfort to Children and Their Families in Hospitals
Expanded Program Will Also Increase the Number of Disney Wishes Granted Each Year HOUSTON, TX., and BURBANK, Calif., March 7, 2018 – Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the…
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Exciting New Experiences and Entertainment Highlight an Incredible Summer that Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
Fun includes new entertainment in all four theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th anniversary celebration, a new Typhoon Lagoon nighttime party and the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – From Super Heroes to an intergalactic concert, from eye-popping shows to a nighttime beach party to get your…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…
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Cast of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Gather in Hollywood for Press Conference
Today, the cast and crew of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time came together in Hollywood to participate in a press conference. Director Ava DuVernay led the discussion and was joined by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Zach Galifianakis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Storm Reid, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, Rowan Blanchard and screenwriter Jennifer Lee. A Wrinkle…
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Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time Stars Surprise Fans at Disneyland Resort
The stars of Disney’s upcoming “A Wrinkle in Time,” Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Storm Reid, made a surprise appearance on stage at Disney California Adventure Park’s Sneak Peek Theatre following an exclusive preview of the studio’s upcoming epic adventure directed by Ava DuVernay. They later posed with “A Wrinkle in Time” fans…
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A Wrinkle in Time Soundtrack to be Released on March 9th
A WRINKLE IN TIME ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE RARE NEW RECORDING FROM SADE AND END CREDIT TRACK BY DJ KHALED FEATURING DEMI LOVATO, PLUS NEW SONGS BY SIA, KEHLANI AND CHLOE X HALLE SOUNDTRACK PRODUCED BY AVA DuVERNAY SCORE BY COMPOSER RAMIN DJAWADI WALT DISNEY RECORDS SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 9 Burbank, Calif.…
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Game of Thrones Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to Write & Produce a New Series of Star Wars Films
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are going from Winterfell to a galaxy far, far away. It was announced today that Benioff and Weiss, creators of the smash-hit, Emmy Award-winning television series Game of Thrones, will write and produce a new series of Star Wars films. These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and…