Category: PRESS RELEASE
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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.…
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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…