Category: PRESS RELEASE
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Disney Channel Greenlights Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, An Original Animated Series Based on Marvel’s Hit Comic Books
Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Steve Loter to Executive-Produce Disney Channel has ordered “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an original animated series based on Marvel’s hit comic books, from Disney Television Animation. Executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s “black-ish”),…
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Toy Story 4 Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 8th
BURBANK, Calif. (August 22, 2019) — This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and…
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Disney Aspire Marks an Incredible Life-Changing First Year
One year ago, The Walt Disney Company’s groundbreaking education investment program, Disney Aspire, began turning dreams into reality for eligible cast members and employees who do the same every day for guests and fans around the world. Disney Aspire, the most comprehensive program of its kind, launched with a five-year, $150 million investment to create…
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“Cooking with Cookie Summer Party” Encourages Leftover Food Appreciation
HONG KONG, August 20, 2019 – One of the most beloved and popular Disney friends in the Duffy and friends franchise — Cookie, who celebrates the first anniversary at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), is always seen wearing her chef’s hat and is a big food lover. Today, she joined hands with 160 parents and kids from local charity…
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New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the U.S., on November 12 and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19. DTCI also announced that Disney has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel
Search for panelists open Sept. 5-12, 2019, at MomsPanelSearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – Disney Destinations is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel – an online question and answer forum for planning Disney vacations. Each year for the past decade, thousands of hopeful candidates…
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From Girls Who Code to Inspiring Women Creating Magic
On Friday, August 2, Disney’s fourth Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program drew to a close. Throughout the seven-week program, this year’s class of 20 participants was introduced to computer science topics and had the opportunity to explore different careers in technology at The Walt Disney Company. For many of these high school students, the…
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Toy Story 4 Passes $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
Yesterday, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 became The Walt Disney Studios’ fifth billion dollar release for 2019. Through August 14, the film has earned an estimated $1.0017 billion worldwide. Toy Story 4—which is now the No. 8 biggest animated movie of all time—joins Incredibles 2, Finding Dory and Toy Story 3 to become the fourth Pixar film and second Toy Story film to reach the…
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New Mid-Day Magic Ticket Invites Guests to Enjoy an Afternoon and Evening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Fun After 12 p.m.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – With the Aug. 29 debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24thEpcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket, available starting today, is a great value for…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce Comprehensive Distribution Agreement
New Multi-Year Deal Delivers Full Suite of Sports, News and Entertainment Networks from Walt Disney Television and ESPN to Spectrum Customers Contemplates Future Distribution of Hulu, ESPN+, and Upcoming Disney+ Streaming Services Will Distribute ACC Network at Launch on August 22 Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2019 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company…
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Disney Aspire Welcomes University of Arizona to Its Network of Educational Providers
Fourteen additional degree programs now available to Disney’s 90,000+ eligible hourly employees and Cast Members in the company’s 100% tuition-paid education initiative BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2019 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 90,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes University of Arizona to its network of…
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Disney’s Live Action Lady and the Tramp to Appear on Cover of Fall Disney twenty-three Magazine!
BURBANK, Calif. – August 13, 2019 – This fall, Disney+ launches with a specular slate of original programming, and to celebrate, D23 is giving fans a sneak peek at some of the streaming service’s most highly anticipated programming, including the live-action adaptation of Lady and the Tramp. The film’s stars, voiced by Tessa Thompson and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces “Duffy Month” as Duffy the Disney Bear Takes to the Skies on China Eastern Airlines
Guests will experience “Duffy’s Heartfelt Moments” throughout September at Shanghai Disney Resort, with all-new Duffy and Friends shows, exclusive merchandise, cute food and beverage offerings, special ticket offers, and much more Shanghai, August 12, 2019 – A new aircraft depicting Duffy and Friends took off on its maiden flight today in celebration of the upcoming Duffy…
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National Geographic Offers D23 Expo Fans the Exclusive First Look at Scripted Series The Right Stuff
LAST MINUTE ADDITION TO D23 EXPO! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC OFFERS D23 EXPO FANS THE EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT SCRIPTED SERIES THE RIGHT STUFF Adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s Bestseller Recounts Pioneering Chapter of Historic U.S. Space Race Cast Attending Include: Jake McDorman as “Alan Shepard” Colin O’Donoghue as “Lt. Gordon Cooper” Aaron Staton as “Wally Schirra” Michael…
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NBA Experience Grand Opening Is a Slam Dunk at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger joined by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver along with NBA and WNBA players to officially unveil first-of-its-kind destination at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2019) – It was a championship-worthy celebration Monday morning at Disney Springs for the grand opening of NBA Experience. Amid cheering fans and…
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Amidst Period of Record Expansion for Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Contributed More Than 7,000 Jobs to the Central Florida Area
Largest single-land expansion in Disney Parks history set to open in Orlando August 29, 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2019) – With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge set for August 29, Walt Disney World Resort continues its position as being a “force” for Florida and the economy, contributing more than 7,000 jobs to the Central Florida region since…
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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…
