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Disney Takes Home 7 Critics Choice Awards
Over the weekend, The Walt Disney Company took home 7 Critics Choice Awards. The awards were given on Sunday by the Critics Choice Association. The awards went to five of Disney’s content brands and studios: 20th Century Studios, 20th Television, FX, Hulu, and Searchlight Pictures. Along with the awards that were given out, Harrison Ford…
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Disneyland Hotel | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 15, 1969
On this day in 1969, the Marina Tower officially opened at the Disneyland Hotel. This second tower would feature 319 rooms on 11 stories and a brand new registration lobby—the largest in the U.S. at the time! The Hotel entrance moved to the north side of the complex, where it remains today. An adjacent 3.5…
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Adventures by Disney Announces New Holland and Belgium River Cruise with Two Tour Options Beginning in 2025
Guests will sail through countries celebrated for their art, architecture, canals and dazzling floral displays CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2024) — Adventures by Disney continues its commitment to family travel with two new itineraries to Holland and Belgium. Beginning in 2025, families can embark on an enchanting river cruise and become immersed in Dutch culture, history…
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Iron Will | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 14, 1994
On this day in 1994, the family adventure film ‘Iron Will’ was released in theaters. Inspired by a true story, ‘Iron Will’ follows a young man who embarks on a cross country dogsled race to raise money for his family after the death of his father. The film is based on the 1917 Winnipeg-to-St. Paul…
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NFL Reportedly in Advanced Talks With Disney For Stake in ESPN
Disney may have found a partner for ESPN. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the NFL and Disney are in advanced talks for the National Football League to take a stake in ESPN. If the deal were to go through, it would give Disney control over the NFL Network and other NFL media properties.…
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Disney Electrical Sky Parade Lights Up the Skies Over Disneyland Paris
A new nighttime spectacular is lighting up the skies over Disneyland Paris. This week, Disney Electrical Sky Parade brought plenty of new magic with plenty of nostalgia over Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris. This new show utilizes synchronized drones, lasers, video projections, lights and fountains around Sleeping Beauty Castle to create an absolutely magical…
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Walt Disney Inducted Into Orange County Hall of Fame
On Friday, Walt Disney was inducted into the inaugural class of the Orange County Hall of Fame. He was one of ten inductees who included Olympians Greg Louganis and Amanda Beard, golfer Tiger Woods, L.A. Lakers star Kobe Bryant, Gwen Stefani, singer Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, and three developers: Frank Jao, Henry Segerstrom…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 13, 1938
On this day in 1938, an East Coast premiere of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York. It was the first Disney picture shown at Radio City and ran for five weeks. In a full-circle moment, a musical production of ‘Snow White,’ known as ‘Snow White…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares First Look at ‘Moana’ Show for Disney Treasure
Ahead of the arrival later this year of the Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship in the fleet, the Disney Treasure, a first look at the new Moana show has been given by Disney. This is the first stage adaptation of Moana. It promises to have set design and music bursting with elements of Pacific Islands…
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Hugh Hennesy | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 12, 1891
On this day in 1891, art director and animator Hugh Hennesy was born. He first came to Disney in 1932 where he was an art director for ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Hennesy’s other art direction credits include ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Pinocchio,’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon.’ He also designed the animation layout for such favorites as…
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The Walt Disney Company Receives 50 People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Today, The Walt Disney Company received 50 People’s Choice Awards nominations, with Hulu and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building leading in the television categories. Voting across all 45 categories is open until Friday, January 19. Winners will be announced Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, in a ceremony hosted by Simu Liu.…
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Andrew Warren Decision Used in Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A ruling about former Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis has been filed by The Walt Disney Company in its own lawsuit against the Governor. This comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Warren’s suspension by Governor DeSantis after Warren opposed efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. This was…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’ Available For Digital Download in January and Disc Formats in March
Walt Disney Animation Studios newest film Wish will be soon available to watch from the comfort of home. Starting on January 23, 2024, the film will be available to purchase for digital download on digital retailers like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. It will then become available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD…
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Sail Away On Next Disney Cruise With New Fashion Collection From Ashley Eckstein and Bret Iwan
The Disney Cruise Line today unveiled a new fashion collection that was created by Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars actress & designer) and Bret Iwan (Official voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney artist). Described as “cruise casual,” this new collection will be launching aboard the Disney Wish on Friday January 12, 2024. It will soon also…
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Disney Debuts Future of Entertainment and Advertising at Fourth Annual Tech & Data Showcase at CES
At their fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase – live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney touted its transformative technology and upcoming innovations. The media and entertainment powerhouse hosted major brands, agencies and journalists at the iconic Chelsea Theater in The Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas. “Disney connects our clients to world-class entertainment, sports and programming…
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Sofia the First | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 11, 2013
On this day in 2013, ‘Sofia the First’ premiered on the Disney Channel with the episode, “Just One of the Princes.” The show would air for four seasons and become the most-watched program for preschool-age children during its run. The title character was voiced by ‘Modern Family’ actress, Ariel Winter. The show follows Sofia as…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Tickets to Go On Sale In March
Today, during Disney Advertising’s Global Tech & Data Showcase at CES® 2024, Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer for The Walt Disney Company, announced that tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale starting March 26. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with fans of…
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UPDATED: Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s to Close Not In March, But in April
Tortilla Jo’s has a new closing date. It will now be closing on April 7th. Details here. Tortilla Jo’s is shutting its doors in the Downtown Disney District. The news came from an email sent to customers. In the email, Tortilla Jo’s says that its last day of service will be on March 31, 2024.…
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Disney Earns 16 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 16 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The nominations come from across its different brands and studios. These include 20th Television, ABC, ABC Signature, Disney+, FX, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic, and Searchlight Pictures. The winners will be announced on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Here is the full…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Arrives in Theaters This Weekend!
There were several films from Disney and Pixar that were released on Disney+ instead of the theaters due to the impacts of the pandemic. Now, these films are getting a chance to be seen on the big screen (which really is how every Pixar film should be seen at least once). The first film that…
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Florida Republican House Speaker Says No to Disney District Legislation Changes
The Republican House Speaker in Florida has said no to legislation that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to its former iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district is the home to most of Walt Disney World Resort. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Renner said that he still…
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Walt Disney World Preview Center | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 10, 1970
On this day in 1970, the Walt Disney World Preview Center opened in Florida, almost two years before the Resort itself would open. The Preview Center would act a first tour of the new “Vacation Kingdom of the World” for over one million guests, 5,000 of which visited on opening weekend. It offered an in-depth…
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This Spring Festival, Celebrate the New Year with Mushu the Dragon at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2024 – As the countdown to the Year of the Dragon begins, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up for an enchanting and immersive Year of the Dragon celebration, welcoming guests from Shanghai and beyond to enjoy traditional reunions with family and friends sprinkled with Disney magic! From January 18 through February 24, guests…
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Don Donald | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 9, 1937
On this day in 1937, the animated short ‘Don Donald’ was released. It was the second cartoon to star Donald Duck and the first to include his love interest. The short featured “Donna Duck” in her only cartoon appearance, a predecessor to Daisy Duck. Both Donald and Donna were voiced by Clarence Nash. Donna’s voice…