Category: Disney
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Disney+ Releases First Look at Upcoming Documentary “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”
Today Disney+ has released the official trailer for its upcoming documentary Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. With the trailer came key art as well. This docuseries will give a comprehensive look at the making of The Mandalorian for Disney+. During the course of its 8 episodes, many different parts of the show and how it was made…
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Living Legends of the Haunted Mansion Free Livestream Event Coming this Sunday
There’s no doubt that The Haunted Mansion is one of the most classic Disney attractions of all time. If you want to come together to celebrate the legacy of this attraction with other Disney fans, you are in luck! This Sunday, April 26, at 5pm PST Haunted Orange County is hosting the Living Legends of…
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The Magic of Nature Found in Disney Parks and Beyond on Earth Day!
Today marks the 50th Earth Day! It also happens to be the anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This beautiful park at Walt Disney World Resort opened on April 22, 1998. Covering 580 acres, it is the largest Disney theme park in the world! It is a park that is devoted to experiencing…
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Journey Into Imagineering with a Look at the Research and Development Department
It’s time to take another journey into Imagineering! This week, we get a look into the Research and Development wing at Walt Dinsey Imagineering and we get a chance to see where the next great ideas come from! As Mike Honeck leads us through this leg of the tour, we get a chance to see…
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The Walt Disney Company Honors the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Special Programming
Wednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which has become the world’s largest civic event and inspires more than a billion people each year to protect and honor our planet in a variety of ways. This year, Earth Day comes at a time of great uncertainty for people across the globe, and…
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Disney+ Releases Earth Day Viewing Suggestions
Earth Day is on April 22nd. This marks the 50th anniversary of the holiday. Ahead of it, Disney+ has released several playlists that are appropriately themed from Disneynature, National Geographic, Disney, and more. Check out the playlists below and then share how are you going to celebrate Earth Day in the comments! National Park Week…
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The Disney Family Singalong Now Streaming on Disney+
Burbank, Calif. (April 21, 2020) — Disney+ subscribers can now sing along again and again to their favorite Disney songs with star-studded performances in the ABC television special “The Disney Family Singalong.” Now available on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, the magical one-hour television special is hosted by…
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Disney Offers Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen Digital Download for Free For a Limited Time
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen is another look at the story of Snow White, from the perspective of the wicked queen. In this book, the backstory behind the wicked queen is explored leading up to the events of Snow White. As this story is explored more is learned about the evil queen and…
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Disney Executives Named to California, Florida Economic Recovery Task Forces
California Governor Gavin Newsom had named former governors, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Disney Chairman Bob Iger, and other business executives and politicians to help guide the state’s economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Unemployment continues to climb, and millions of Californians are seeking financial support. The governor said his chief of staff, Ann O’Leary,…
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Disney Theatrical Productions Offers Free Home Access to The Lion King Experience
Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that it has released a free virtually accessible version of The Lion King Experience. This educational program shows how theater is made through the Broadway production of The Lion King. The Lion King Experience is being offered for free by Disney Theatrical Productions. This program was launched in 2015 and targets…
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Disney Furloughs Go Into Effect for 100,000 Employees
Today marks the start of furloughs for employees of The Walt Disney Company. These furloughs include over 100,000 employees. This is about half of Disney’s employees. This drastic action to cut costs for The Walt Disney Company is said to save approximately $500 million per month. This comes five weeks after all of its theme…
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Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+ in May!
Since arriving in November 2019, Disney+ has grown drastically in subscribers and also in offerings. Each month it continues to add more programming on Disney’s streaming service. In May, there will be multiple offerings coming from across the Disney portfolios and also some Disney+ original programming. Take a look below at what is being released…
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Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time
We all remember hearing our favorite bedtime stories right before going to bed. Now children of all ages can hear special messages from their favorite Disney characters. ShopDisney has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere. Beginning today, fans can hear…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Tours Continue With Look at The DISH
As the Disney Parks continue to be closed due to the coronavirus, Disney has been offering some #DisneyMagicMoments for guests to experience a little Disney magic at home. Imagineering now is sharing a look at the DISH, or Digital Immersive Showroom. This tool allows Imagineers to previsualize attractions and experience digitally. Think of it like…
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Disney and Target Team Up to Launch FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE
Disney and Target are coming together to present FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE. This aims to bring more entertainment with less interruptions to families as they are staying home. FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE began on April 10th and will continue through May 1st. Different movies will be presented on ESPN, Freeform and FX. These include family favorites like…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 15, 2020—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board. “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex…
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Disney Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Via Webcast
The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on May 5, 2020. During the webcast, we will hear about how each division…
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Walt Disney Studios Offers Select Films for a Limited Time at a Special Price on Digital in April and May
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFERS FLASH SALE FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY THE FILMS THEY LOVE AT HOME Special Themed Collections Available on Digital in April and May BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that movie lovers will be able to purchase a selection of their favorite films on digital at a…
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Disney+ to Give Unprecedented Look at the Making of The Mandalorian with Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
Today it was announced that Disney+ will be celebrating May the 4th with the release of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian and also the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian is a behind the scenes look at the making of The Mandalorian. Executive Producer Jon Favreau will be joined by both…
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Happily Ever After Hours Virtual Tours Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
In the past few months, many companies have adapted to the new way of the world. Though many businesses have had to close physical locations, they have found ways to bring hope and fun to guests at home. While The Walt Disney Family Museum closed at the beginning of March, they are now introducing Happily…
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Disney Signs $5 Billion Credit Agreement
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues on, Disney has entered another credit agreement. The agreement with Citibank is for 364-day revolving credit for as much as $5 billion. The agreement, which matures on April 9, 2021, may be extended with the lender’s consent. This comes after other recent credit deals by Disney as it weathers…
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Disney+ Gives Viewing Suggestions for People to Study as They Continue to Shelter in Place
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause people to shelter in place, Disney+ has released some more suggested playlists for different topics. This gives four different playlists for families to enjoy at home while watching Disney+. They include History 101, Science 101, Snacktime, and After-School Activities. Check out these suggested playlists below! Which one do…
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As Crisis Continues Bob Iger Comes to Disney’s Rescue
In March when Bob Iger announced his retirement from the position as CEO of The Walt Disney Company lots of questions and speculation rippled around the entertainment world. Many speculated that there was some underlying reason that must be the reason that he was leaving. Perhaps he saw the coronavirus crisis coming. Or maybe he…
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Pixar’s Soul and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon Get New Release Dates
The coronavirus continues to impact the release schedule for The Walt Disney Company. Today it was announced that Pixar’s Soul and Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon both have new release dates. The announcements came on social media from different Disney handles. Pixar’s Soul will now be arriving in theaters on November 20, 2020. Disney’s Raya…