Category: PRESS RELEASE
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NBA Experience Tips Off August 12 at Walt Disney World Resort
New destination at Disney Springs invites guests to personalize their experiences as they feel what it’s like to be an NBA or WNBA player LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – NBA Experience, the brand-new destination on the West Side of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort, opens to guests Aug. 12, 2019. Disney developed this…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Serve as Official Host of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Yesterday, Walt Disney World Resort announced it will serve as the official host of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, which will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex from June 5–11, 2022. The news came during a celebration ceremony held at the 220-acre sports complex, at which Special Olympics unveiled the 2022…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate From Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., August 8, 2019 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 23–25. At a marquee Hall D23 presentation hosted by The Walt Disney Studios Chief Creative Officer and Co-Chairman Alan Horn on Saturday, August 24, fans will…
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Disney Channel’s ‘Descendants 3’ is Highest Rated Telecast Among Kids and Tweens in Two Years
Disney Channel’s premiere telecast of Descendants 3 (Friday, August 2, 8 p.m.) drew cable TV’s highest ratings in more than two years among Kids 6–11, Tweens 9–14, Girls 6–11 and Girls 9–14. With 8.43 million Total Viewers (2+) tuning in for the third installment of the popular franchise inspired by Disney heritage characters, the movie was the…
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Applications Now Open for 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – High school students can apply now for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual life-changing mentoring program will take place March 12-15, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2019
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported quarterly earnings for its third fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 59% to $0.79 from $1.95 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 28% to $1.35 from…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories
Castle Transformation Reaches New Stage with Tower Additions Representing Beloved Disney Princess Stories HONG KONG, August 1, 2019 — The transformation of the iconic castle at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is set to enter its most important stage yet. Starting today, towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will…
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New Details About D23 Expo Released Including Updated Roster!
BURBANK, Calif. (August 1, 2019) – Whether you enjoy “Two Worlds” or “A Whole New World,” there is something for every Disney fan at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. During the three-day spectacular, which takes place August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center, guests will have the chance to enjoy the 20th anniversary…
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New VILLAINOUS! World of Color to Debut at Oogie Boogie Bash—A Disney Halloween Party
Separate-ticket party is offered on 20 select nights beginning Sept. 17, while Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is celebrated daily at both parks from Sept. 6-Oct. 31 ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 30, 2019) – Disneyland Resort is bringing a new event to guests of all ages this Halloween season with Oogie Boogie Bash – A…
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Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu Brings Streaming Magic to Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
Disney+ to Give First Public Preview of App Experience, Star-Studded Hall D23 Showcase Hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown, and Sneak Peek Screening of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series BURBANK, Calif. (July 30, 2019) – For the first time ever, three of Disney’s signature streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, will showcase their variety…
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The First-Ever ‘Star Trek’ Film Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary As ‘Star Trek—The Motion Picture’ Returns to the Big Screen for Two Days Only
Experience the Adventure in Movie Theaters Nationwide on September 15 and 18 DENVER – July 29, 2019 – In 1979, the Starship Enterprise flew its very first big-screen mission in “Star Trek—The Motion Picture,” and to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures will bring this awe-inspiring adventure back to movie theaters for two…
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ABC Spotlights the Stars From Some of its Most Exciting, Iconic Shows at D23 Expo 2019, with Exclusive Presentations and Meet & Greets/Photos Ops!
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Panel Celebrating the Tradition of Disney Night Features Former Celebrity Contestants Ginger Zee, Rashad Jennings and Jordan Fisher, Show Host Tom Bergeron, Show Judge Carrie Ann Inaba, Plus Executive Producer Andrew Llinares‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Panel Marks the Series’ First Appearance at D23 Expo With the Final Episodes of the Flagship…
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‘Aladdin’ Flies to $1 Billion Worldwide
With $999 million through yesterday, Disney’s Aladdin will cross the $1 billion mark today. It’s the fifth Disney-branded live-action release to do so alongside Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and the second and fourth Pirates of the Caribbean films. Aladdin is also The Walt Disney Studios’ third film of the year to reach…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates 50 Frightful Years of the Haunted Mansion
On Aug. 9, 2019, Disneyland Park celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. The mansion overlooking the Rivers of America is home to the most “spirited” attraction in New Orleans Square. A steady stream of “Doom Buggies” carries guests on a tour of the Haunted Mansion, which is inhabited by a lively…
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Disneyland Resort Will Let it ‘Snow’ With Festive Traditions and Sparkling Décor to Celebrate the Holiday Season, from Nov. 8, 2019 to Jan. 6, 2020
World of Color – Season of Light,’ Disney Festival of Holidays and ‘Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party’ add merriment to Disney California Adventure Park ‘Believe…in Holiday Magic’ Fireworks, ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade and ‘it’s a small world’ Holiday enchant guests at Disneyland Park ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2019) – The Disneyland Resort will transform into…
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Disney’s “Aladdin” Arrives on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10
Experience the Magic in a Whole New Way Disney’s “Aladdin” Arrives on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10 Extras illuminate a whole new world behind the scenes of “Aladdin,” including on-set visits with Will Smith, Naomi Scott, Mena Massoud and Guy Ritchie, a deleted…
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Disney Cruise Line Celebrates “Day of the Seafarer” with Students from the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (July 12, 2019) – As part of Disney Cruise Line’s commitment to inspire the next generation of maritime professionals, Disney Dream shipboard officers hosted a group of students onboard from the Bahamas Maritime Cadet Corps (BMCC) while the ship was docked in Nassau. The International Maritime Organization’s “Day of the Seafarer” is celebrated…
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Disneyland Paris Presents Exclusive Documentary Behind the Scenes of the Lion King and Jungle Festival
This summer, Disneyland Paris is giving new life to the Disney masterpieces The Lion King and The Jungle Book with an unprecedented festival. Announced until September 22, 2019, The Lion King and Jungle Festival offers an immersive experience with new shows created especially for Disney Parks but also exclusive products and a new catering offer. To…
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Prepare for All the Excitement of Marvel Studios at D23 Expo in Anaheim this August with this Thrilling Lineup
BURBANK, Calif. (July 23, 2019) – With only one month left until Disney’s highly anticipated D23 Expo in Anaheim on August 23–25, Marvel announced a thrilling show floor lineup that includes guest appearances and panels, stage events, exclusive merchandise, and more! Inside the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor, fans can step inside the…
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Disney Cruise Line Earns Top Honors in 2019 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards
CELEBRATION, Fla. (July 17, 2019) – For the fourth consecutive year, Disney Castaway Cay has been named the “Top Cruise Line Private Island” in the Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. Disney Cruise Line also was recognized by Cruise Critic members as the “Top Cruise Line in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda,” as well…
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New Experiences Coming to Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris
From the opening of the Halloween season, the famous ‘Tower of Terror’ attraction inspired by the world of The Twilight Zone will offer a new permanent visitor experience, for even more surprises and emotions! An offer of experiences in constant evolution! Once through the familiar corridors of the hotel, plunging directly into the disturbing atmosphere…
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‘The Lion King’ Reigns Over the Global Box Office
With a mighty domestic debut of $191.8 million, The Lion King roared to a worldwide debut of $446.1 million, the ninth highest global debut of all time. Along with an international opening weekend of $254.3 million plus $97.5 million in China, where the film opened July 12, The Lion King’s global cumulative box office is $543.6 million over 10…
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Last Chance! Catch Special Walt Disney World Resort Experiences this Summer Before Time Runs Out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 22, 2019) – Summer is here, and now, more than ever, is the time to visit Walt Disney World Resort before the clock strikes midnight on limited-time magical moments across all four theme parks. But if fall is the fairest time of all for some, never fear – several recently opened experiences…
