Tag: Press Release
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Disney Cruise Line Awards Scholarships to Four Bahamian Female Cadets Pursuing Dreams of Becoming Shipboard Leaders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 6, 2020) – During a special award ceremony held this morning at the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau, Disney Cruise Line awarded scholarships to four female cadets to attend the maritime academy. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at…
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Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton To Deliver Closing Keynote Address At The 3rd Annual Women’s Day On Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO DELIVER CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN March 9, 2020 –…
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Drawn to Life – New Cirque du Soleil Production at Disney Springs Reveals Acrobatics and First Look at Set
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 3, 2020) – Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to reveal two acrobatic acts and the set of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Written and directed by…
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27th EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Blooms 90 Days from March 4 to June 1, 2020
Festivities include new Garden Rocks concerts, Outdoor Kitchen flavors and topiaries LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2020) – The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continually sprouts fresh surprises for Walt Disney World Resort guests, and this year there’s more fun in store than ever before when the 90-day spring extravaganza bursts into bloom…
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Disney+ Orders “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series
Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar Return to Helm All-New Episodes with Original Voice Cast Disney+ has ordered the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” which, 18 years after its Disney Channel premiere, is still beloved for its characters, stories and multilayered humor and for its messages about inclusion and cultural diversity…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway a Crowning Achievement in Multiyear Transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2020) – Disney’s Hollywood Studios is on a roll. As part of a historic multiyear transformation, the Walt Disney World Resort theme park has unveiled a years-long string of smash hits that would make any movie studio jealous, inviting guests inside some of their favorite stories. Now a new…
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Disney on Broadway Announces Lineup for the 3rd Annual Women’s Day on Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES THE LINEUP FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT AND AN INAUGURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN Featured Participants Include: Renee Blinkwolt, Celia…
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Disney Cruise Line Returns to Greece and Offers an Exciting Array of Itineraries for Families in Summer 2021
Summer season returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas, and features new ports of call in Greece, Sweden and Norway CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2020) — In summer 2021, Disney Cruise Line will sail a variety of itineraries around the world including a return to Greece – back by popular demand – and exciting and varied…
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Disney and Drybar Celebrate the In-Home Release of “Frozen 2” With a Nationwide Collaboration, Including Complimentary Elsa- and Anna-Inspired Hairstyles, In-Store Screenings and More!
BURBANK, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) — In celebration of the in-home release of the No. 1 animated feature film of all time, Disney has partnered with Drybar for an unprecedented collaboration, offering an exciting lineup of nationwide fan festivities. Today through the end of February, fans can visit Drybar shops nationwide where they will be screening…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2020
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 37% to $1.17 from $1.86 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 17% to $1.53 from…
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Magical Valentine’s Day Celebrations Offer Enchanted Moments at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2020) – Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate being together with loved ones, and Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect destination for those seeking memorable moments to share with someone special. Couples and friends alike can commemorate the occasion with spectacular dining options and unforgettable experiences throughout…
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New Tour of Disney’s ‘Aida’ to Launch in 2021
Disney Theatrical Productions Announces To Launch North American Tour Following Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse February 4 – March 7, 2021 Re-Imagined New Production Directed by Schele Williams and Choreographed by Camille A Brown New York, NY – Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher) proudly announces the launch of a…
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Disney Parks Creating Magical Moment During Super Bowl LIV MVP Ceremony as Part of Iconic Disney Super Bowl Tradition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2020) – This year’s Super Bowl MVP ceremony is getting some extra magic, as Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish will make a super-sized announcement following the game Sunday night. Together, Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish have granted more than 140,000 wishes for children facing serious illnesses, and this Sunday night they will…
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Production Begins on GODMOTHERED, An Original Live-Action Movie for Disney+
COMEDY STARS ISLA FISHER AND JILLIAN BELL, DIRECTED BY SHARON MAGUIRE, EMMY WINNER JANE CURTIN JOINS FILM, ADDITIONAL CAST SET BURBANK, Calif. (January 30, 2020) — Production has commenced in Boston on “Godmothered,” an original live-action movie for Disney+ starring Isla Fisher (“Confessions of a Shopaholic,” “Wedding Crashers”) and Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon,”…
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Disney+ Announces Slate of New Nonfiction Projects at Realscreen Summit!
Executive Producers of “The Lord of the Rings,” “Queer Eye” and “The Amazing Race” Reunite to Reimagine Fan Favorite Fantasy Competition Series “The Quest” “The Amazing Race” Producers Bertram van Munster, Elise Doganieri and Mark Dziak Will Also Produce “The Maze” National Geographic Introduces “Meet the Chimps” Special Six-Part Docuseries Supper Club to Produce Docuseries…
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Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2021 with Galactic Adventures on Disney Cruise Line
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Out-of-this-world adventures return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021 with Star Wars Day at Sea. This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Opens Its First Disney Fun House in Anhui Province
Shanghai, January 14, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort today opened its newest Disney Fun House, and the first in Anhui, extending Disney happiness to another province in China. As the first Disney-themed playroom in Anhui and the 24th overall in China, the new Disney Fun House will provide child patients at the Anhui Fuyang Women and…
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Marvel Characters to Descend on Shanghai Disney Resort for the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run
Shanghai, January 16, 2020 – Following the huge success of Disney Inspiration Runs since 2018, Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run will take place on April 18 – 19, 2020. For the first time, participants of all ages will be surrounded by Marvel-themed fun as they run, jog or walk…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 11 Must-Do Experiences Inside the Newest Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in at Disneyland Park,* here are 11 “must-do” experiences for guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Join a…
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Disney+ Orders Season Two of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic
New Adventures Await for Jeff Goldblum as Disney+ Renews “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic 10-Episode Second Season Ordered of Critically Acclaimed Series, Produced By Nutopia BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — Disney+ announced today that its breakout hit series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will return for a second season on…
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They’re Going to Disney World!
Outstanding group of 100 teens selected from among thousands for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy, an all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Today, Walt Disney World Resort revealed the 100extraordinary high school students from across the nation who will participate in the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates Mickey during the Year of the Mouse
Enjoy endless fortune during Chinese New Year and romantic moments for Valentine’s Day (Hong Kong, January 9, 2020) It may have taken 12 years, but the wait is now over. Disney fans, along with their families and friends, can rejoice as they gather at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) to celebrate the Year of the…
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Disney+ Shares First Look at Original Movie “Stargirl,” Premiering March
In honor of Grace VanderWaal’s 16th Birthday today, Disney+ has released the trailer, first look photos and key art for “Stargirl,” a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story starring the singer/songwriter in her film debut. “Stargirl” premieres on Disney+ on March 13. The film is directed by Julia Hart and also stars Graham Verchere, Karan Brar, Maximiliano Hernandez, Darby Stanchfield and Giancarlo Esposito. Stargirl…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Signs Strategic Alliance with Vanke Shanghai Region
Shanghai, January 10, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Vanke Shanghai Region today announced that the two parties have entered into a strategic alliance, which introduces Vanke Shanghai Region as a new Official Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will allow a variety of exclusive Disney-themed offerings to be available for Vanke tenants, extending…