Category: PRESS RELEASE
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CookieAnn Gets a New Name and an Exclusive “Bespoke” Merchandise Collection Available October 29 at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) announced a new “Bespoke” merchandise collection to celebrate Cookie’s new name, “CookieAnn,” available on October 29, 2019. CookieAnn is a puppy who enjoys sharing her delightful recipes as she cooks up different culinary combinations. The food-lover charms fans with her optimism, and her penchant for inventing delicious new treats for…
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Disney Channel and A Place Called Home Inspire Young Latinx Women to “Discover Your Voice”
Earlier this week, Disney Channel hosted a very special screening, bringing a talented and impassioned group of young Latinx women, along with their families and special guests, to The Walt Disney Studios lot for the big-screen premiere of a short film created by these six high school students. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces the Return of the Disney Imaginations Shanghai Design Competition
SHANGHAI (October 11, 2019) – Shanghai Disney Resort today announced the long-awaited return of Disney Imaginations Shanghai, following the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition. This year’s contest brings a new project challenge, an expanded set of participating universities, and more opportunities for full-time students to let their creativity flow and design innovative concepts…
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New Trailer, Poster, and Images Released for Disney-Pixar’s Onward!
Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” which hits theaters March 6, 2020, unveiled a new trailer, poster and images this morning. Set in a suburban fantasy world, “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt), who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little…
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Tom Fitzgerald Shares About New Experiences at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
A whole new dimension of chills has dropped into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ this fall at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared with us a first-hand account of the three new storylines he and his team brought to this iconic attraction. How…
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Disney Cruise Line Recognized as the No. 1 Cruise Line in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2019) – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Disney Cruise Line recognized as the No. 1 Top Large Cruise Line in the World for the eighth consecutive year. This year, more than 600,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers from across the globe rated their…
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Star Wars and Frozen Fans Around the World Celebrate Unprecedented Global Product Launch
More than 500,000 Retail Locations Worldwide Kick Off Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest Activity on Oct. 4 with New Products, Giveaways, Promotions and Family Friendly Activities GLENDALE, Calif.—Oct. 4, 2019 – After months of anticipation, retailers around the world are celebrating Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest as all-new products from a…
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Disney Conservation Fund Awards $6 Million in Grants to Support Wildlife and the Environment
BURBANK, Calif., October 3, 2019 – The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) has awarded $6 million in grants to 80 nonprofit organizations working to save wildlife, inspire action and protect the planet. Since the fund’s creation in 1995, Disney has provided nearly $86 million total in grants to protect the magic of nature together with communities…
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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Honored with Save the Children’s Centennial Award
On Wednesday, October 2, the international humanitarian organization Save the Children honored Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger with its Centennial Award. Iger received the award during Save the Children’s West Coast centennial celebration in Beverly Hills, California, for his continuous efforts to improve and protect children’s lives, every day and in times of crisis,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Presents the Epcot Experience: Peek into a Bright Future for the Beloved Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2019) – At Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot continues the biggest transformation of any Disney theme park in history, developing groundbreaking attractions, magnificent new landscapes and unforgettable entertainment spectaculars. Guests are now invited to see an enticing glimpse into this bright future when they visit Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot…
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Lucasfilm Joins Forces with Eight Iconic Brands to Launch Unparalleled Promotional Campaign in Support of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
PORSCHE, BOSE, UNITED AIRLINES, GENERAL ELECTRIC, MCDONALD’S, SAMSUNG MOBILE, GENERAL MILLS, AND DANNON JOIN THE INITIATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (October 2, 2019)—Lucasfilm announced today that they are joining forces with eight of the world’s most iconic and best-in-class brands—Porsche, Bose, United Airlines, General Electric, McDonald’s, Samsung Mobile, General Mills, and Dannon—for the launch of a massive global promotional…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Premieres to the World in Hollywood
The stars of Disney’s upcoming “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” celebrated the film’s world premiere in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theatre earlier tonight. Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skein and Jenn Murray joined director Joachim Rønning, screenwriters Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and producers Joe Roth and…
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Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children”
Children’s Palliative Care Foundation’s 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort: “A magical celebration of Children” Supporting seriously ill patients and caregivers to create precious family moments HONG KONG, September 29, 2019 – For children with life-threatening and life-limiting illnesses, their treatment is often a long and arduous journey. Their caregivers, including parents, family members and healthcare professionals often face endless challenges and selflessly…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., September 25, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2019 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 7,…
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Special Offers Invite Canadian Residents to Enjoy Discount on Theme Park Tickets for Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2019) – With a magical holiday season just around the corner and even more excitement planned for both resorts in 2020, this is a great time to visit Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. To make a visit even more magical, Canadian residents…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans, Popular Itineraries to Tropical Destinations in Early 2021
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas,…
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‘Free Solo’, ‘Fosse/Verdon’ Drive Disney’s Portfolio of Brands to 22 Emmy® Wins for 2019
On Sunday night, during the prime time 2019 Emmy Awards telecast, wins in the acting categories for Patricia Arquette, Billy Porter and Michelle Williams brought the total number of Emmys® received to 22 for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of brands, which includes ABC, FX, 20th Century Fox Television, National Geographic and Hulu. The platforms…
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Disney+ Public Pre-Order Now Live
Monthly and Annual Subscriptions With 7-Day Free Trials Available for Early Sign-up at Disneyplus.com BURBANK (September 22, 2019) — Consumers residing in the U.S. can now sign-up early for Disney+ and be among the first to start streaming on November 12 when the service makes its debut. Pre-order is now live for the general public through launch…
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How NASA Helped Shape the Worlds of ‘Ad Astra’
Ad Astra, a paranoid thriller set in space, opens in theaters nationwide today. Directed by James Gray, from a screenplay by Gray and Ethan Gross, the latest production from 20th Century Fox follows astronaut Maj. Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) on a mission across a merciless solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Pricing Information for Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc.
BURBANK, Calif., September 17, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) (NYSE: DIS) announced today the pricing information of the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer”) of Disney and its indirect subsidiary, 21st Century Fox America, Inc. (“21CFA”), to purchase outstanding notes of Disney listed in the table below (the “Disney Notes”),…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home Arrives on Digital Download Today!
Everyone’s favorite neighborhood Spider-Man has arrived on Digital today and in celebration of the release, Sony has released a special trailer featuring Night Monkey! SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME PRESS RELEASE COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION WITH SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING AN ORIGINAL SHORT, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ALTERNATE AND EXTENDED SCENES AND MUCH MORE! CULVER CITY, Calif. (September 3, 2019) – The…
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Disney Store “Disney Bedtime Hotline” Returns and Introduces Disney Bedtime Adventure Box to Infuse Magic into Bedtime for Families and Fans
Call 1-877-7-MICKEY to hear six special messages from Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna & Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man GLENDALE, Calif –Beginning today, families and fans can once again add a little Disney magic into the bedtime routine with the Disney store “Disney Bedtime Hotline.” For the second year in a row, fans and families can…
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Disney’s The Lion King Arrives on Digital Oct. 11th and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 22nd
The Global Phenomenon Comes to Life Like Never Before Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Oct. 11 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Oct. 22 With over an hour of bonus extras that showcase the cutting-edge technology behind the stunning savanna and a special look at the…
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There’s Magic in the Air with New Disney Skyliner
Innovative gondola system will fly guests in style from four Disney resort hotels to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – There will soon be magic gliding above the treetops of Walt Disney World Resort when the new Disney Skyliner takes flight Sept. 29, 2019. As much a magic…