Tag: Press Release
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Shanghai Disney Resort Welcomes the Year of the Cow with Traditional Spring Festival Ceremonies
Shanghai, February 12, 2021 – This morning, Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the first day of the Year of the Cow with a special traditional Chinese eye-dotting ceremony in front of Storytellers Statue to bring fortune and prosperity to guests during Spring Festival. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and their long-time friend Clarabelle Cow joined guests as…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif. — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 98% to $0.02 from $1.17 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items,(1) diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 79% to $0.32 from $1.53…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Disney Bundle
Although this Valentine’s Day may look a little different than in years past, February 14th is always a special time to celebrate love with your favorite stories streaming on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Along with the recently announced addition of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella coming to the service on Friday, February 12, Disney+ offers heartwarming…
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Super Bowl Heroes Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski Appear in Iconic ‘I’m Going to Disney World!’ Commercial After Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV Championship
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort illuminates in the Buccaneers’ colors and blue in honor of the nation’s health care heroes LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 7, 2021) – After their team’s extraordinary Super Bowl LV victory Sunday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, the game’s most valuable player, Tom Brady, and…
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All Episodes of Modern Family Coming to Hulu and Peacock
Acclaimed Series Will Be Available to Hulu and Peacock Subscribers in Its Entirety Beginning February 3 Santa Monica, CA, and New York, NY—The long-running hit comedy series “Modern Family” will be available to Hulu and Peacock subscribers beginning February 3, it was jointly announced today by Hulu and Peacock. As part of the unprecedented multi-year…
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“WandaVision” Original Soundtracks (Episodes 1 & 2) Now Available
WANDAVISION: EPISODE 1 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AND WANDAVISION: EPISODE 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE TODAY ALBUMS FEATURE SCORE BY COMPOSER CHRISTOPHE BECK AND ORIGINAL THEME AND SONGS BY KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ AND ROBERT LOPEZ BURBANK, CA – January 22, 2021 — Walt Disney Records releases today WandaVision: Episode 1 Original Soundtrack and WandaVision: Episode 2 Original Soundtrack. Debuting Jan. 15 exclusively on Disney+,…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates “A Spring Festival Spectacular” with Traditional Fun and New Excitement
Shanghai, January 15, 2021 — The Year of the Ox is coming, and from January 19 through February 26, the resort is hosting a resort-wide celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year! The resort will be filled with special Chinese traditional festive games, sounds and tastes combined with special touches of Disney magic, sure to remind…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., January 6, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal first quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on February 11, 2021. To listen…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and SKECHERS Announce Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, December 22, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort and SKECHERS jointly announced today that the two brands had entered into a multi-year resort alliance, seeing the leading sports brand become an official participant of the resort. As part of the new alliance, SKECHERS will enjoy multiple brand presences across a number of events and locations at…
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Alan Bergman Named Chairman, Disney Studios Content; Alan Horn To Continue As Chief Creative Officer
BURBANK, Calif. – December 21, 2020 – Alan Bergman has been named Chairman, Disney Studios Content, and Alan Horn will continue to serve as the division’s Chief Creative Officer, effective January 1, 2021, as announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. Both will report to Chapek. Horn and Bergman have jointly led the Studios group as…
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Disneyland Resort Launches ‘Together We Can Be Incredible’ PSA Campaign for Health and Safety in Local Communities
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2020) – Today, the Disneyland Resort kicked off a public service awareness campaign across Orange County and Los Angeles County to encourage all residents to adhere to current health and safety guidelines to help protect local communities. The campaign, “Together We Can Be Incredible,” features characters from Disney and Pixar’s “The…
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Inaugural Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series Culminates with Festive Commencement Celebration
Class of 2020’s 100 teens are first to experience virtual career workshops and other sessions designed to help them dream BIG. Program concludes with a thrilling production LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2020) – A stirring production, tributes from beloved celebrities and powerful musical performances marked the December 12 commencement ceremony for the first Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137M Paid Subscriptions across its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance; Increases Paid Subscriptions Target to 300-350M by 2024
Company Announces Target of 100+ New Titles Per Year for Disney+ and Reveals Vast Slate of Incredible Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Star to Launch in Select Overseas Markets in February 2021 As A Fully-Integrated part of Disney+, with its Own Brand Tile and a Wide Array of General Entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum presents it’s a small world: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition
“There is just one moon and one golden sun, And a smile means friendship to everyone. Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” San Francisco, 8 December, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to debut its second virtual community art exhibition, it’s a small world. Showcasing…
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Disney+ Releases Featurette Looking Behind the Scenes of “Safety”
From Acclaimed Director Reginald Hudlin (“Marshall”), Film Was Inspired by a True Story BURBANK, Calif. (December 8, 2020) — Today, Disney+ released the behind-the-scenes featurette for its new film, “Safety”, inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McELrathBey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him…
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The Walt Disney Company To Webcast Investor Day 2020
BURBANK, Calif., December 3, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will webcast its Investor Day 2020 on December 10, 2020. The event, focused on the Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services, is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. The Investor Day is expected to last approximately four hours. To…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Hosts Accessibility Forum to Promote Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces
Shanghai, December 3, 2020 – To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, leaders from Shanghai Disney Resort and other prominent companies who share a passion for promoting accessible products, services and workplaces in China participated in a special career development forum to share and promote best practices in recruitment, training and integration of employees with…
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Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth Brings Merriment from Around the Globe to Walt Disney World Resort
New Holiday Kitchens and character experiences join returning favorites for festive family fun at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth brings seasonal fun from around the globe to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Through Dec. 31, 2020,…
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Celebrate a Warming Wonder-filled Winter at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, November 27, 2020 – With winter right around the corner and anticipation for the holidays at an all-time high, guests will be able to warm up with friends and loved ones with a season of unforgettable celebrations – embarking on a journey through Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Spring Festival together. During this festive…
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Disney+ Releases First Trailer for On Pointe
Series Hails From Executive Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard BURBANK, Calif. (November 25, 2020) Today, Disney+ shared the new trailer for its upcoming original six-part docu-series, “On Pointe,” from Imagine Documentaries and DCTV, which will debut exclusively on the streaming service Friday, December 18, 2020. “On Pointe” captures a season in New York City’s world renowned School of…
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The Walt Disney Studios & World War II Opens December 4th at the Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Studios’ extraordinary involvement in the United States World War II effort to be commemorated in a new special exhibition San Francisco, November 24, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum presents The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, a retrospective of The Walt Disney Studios’ extensive contributions to the Allies’ World War II…
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TAYLOR SWIFT’S “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” TO PREMIERE EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ ON NOVEMBER 25
An Intimate Concert Film Featuring Taylor Swift, Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff and a Guest Appearance by Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) Performing and Revealing the Stories and Secrets Behind Every Song from the Critically Acclaimed No. 1 Album of the Year, “folklore” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) BURBANK, Calif. (November 24, 2020) – Taylor Swift, Aaron…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…