Tag: Press Release
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Brunch, Bangles and Bags at Disney Springs
Delightful dining, unique gifts and family activities make it easy to honor Mom at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests can add a little extra pixie dust to this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations with a great mix of dining, shopping and entertainment at Disney Springs. A memorable brunch is the perfect…
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Alaska Airlines Unveils Incredibles 2 Themed Plane
Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane today, featuring moviegoers’ favorite family of “Supers.” The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska’s first Disney•Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines’ Seattle hangar. The Incredibles…
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Chewbacca Challenges Fans to ‘Roar For Change’
Star Wars: Force for Change to Donate Up To $1 Million to Support UNICEF Disney store Offers ‘Roar in Store’ Discount on all Star Wars Products to Celebrate Star Wars Day https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DEIcgRoJBGVk%26feature%3Dyoutu.be&source=gmail&ust=1525472842470000&usg=AFQjCNEHEZJxmj6SZgHZNTeqzszMA_VvOQ LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2018) —Lucasfilm and Star Wars: Force for Change today announced Roar For Change, a global challenge in support of…
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Incredibles 2 Launches Super Promotions Campaign With 14 Top Brands
“INCREDIBLES 2” LAUNCHES SUPER PROMOTIONS CAMPAIGN, WELCOMING 14 TOP BRANDS TO THE INCREDIBLE FAMILY “Incredibles 2” Opens Nationwide June 15 BURBANK, Calif. (April 26, 2018) – Disney•Pixar’s all-new “Incredibles 2” kicks off a super-sized campaign this month, featuring 14 incredible family brands, including ADT, Alaska Airlines, American Egg Board, Best Western, Bounty, Chrysler, Clorox, Coppertone,…
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“New Species of Theme Park.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom Marks 20-Year Anniversary in Special Earth Day Ceremonies
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 22, 2018) – Disney’s theme park of exploration is a place unique in all the world. Here Walt Disney World guests can venture to the snowy flanks of Mt. Everest, raft down a rainforest river, view wildlife on an African savannah and travel light years to an alien planet where…
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D23 Expo Returns in August 2019 and Brings All of Disney’s Wonderful Worlds Together in Anaheim, CA
ALL OF DISNEY’S WONDERFUL WORLDS COME TOGETHER AT D23 EXPO—THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT— AUGUST 23–25, 2019, IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. Advance Tickets on Sale August 23, 2018, for the Biggest Disney Fan Event Ever. BURBANK, Calif. – March 26, 2018 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment…
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The Walt Disney Company Commits More Than $100 Million to Bring Comfort to Children and Their Families in Hospitals
Expanded Program Will Also Increase the Number of Disney Wishes Granted Each Year HOUSTON, TX., and BURBANK, Calif., March 7, 2018 – Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…
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Shanghai Disneyland Celebrates Spring with Brand New Experiences and a New Seasonal Pass for Guests to Enjoy Multiple Visits
Disney • Pixar Toy Story Land, the first major expansion at Shanghai Disneyland since opening, highlights the new attractions, entertainment and experiences coming this spring SHANGHAI (March 6, 2018) — Shanghai Disney Resort is getting ready to celebrate the spring season with a host of exciting new offerings, including the highly anticipated opening of its theme park’s seventh…
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Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time Stars Surprise Fans at Disneyland Resort
The stars of Disney’s upcoming “A Wrinkle in Time,” Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Storm Reid, made a surprise appearance on stage at Disney California Adventure Park’s Sneak Peek Theatre following an exclusive preview of the studio’s upcoming epic adventure directed by Ava DuVernay. They later posed with “A Wrinkle in Time” fans…
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A Wrinkle in Time Soundtrack to be Released on March 9th
A WRINKLE IN TIME ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE RARE NEW RECORDING FROM SADE AND END CREDIT TRACK BY DJ KHALED FEATURING DEMI LOVATO, PLUS NEW SONGS BY SIA, KEHLANI AND CHLOE X HALLE SOUNDTRACK PRODUCED BY AVA DuVERNAY SCORE BY COMPOSER RAMIN DJAWADI WALT DISNEY RECORDS SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 9 Burbank, Calif.…
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Game of Thrones Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to Write & Produce a New Series of Star Wars Films
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are going from Winterfell to a galaxy far, far away. It was announced today that Benioff and Weiss, creators of the smash-hit, Emmy Award-winning television series Game of Thrones, will write and produce a new series of Star Wars films. These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and…
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Michael Colglazier Promoted to President and Managing Director of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific
Disneyland President Michael Colglazier will be taking a new role within the Walt Disney Company. Colglazier is being promoted to the Managing Director Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Asia Pacific Asia Pacific. Over the last five years, Colglazier has led the Disneyland Resort as its president. There he led 30,000 cast members and oversaw what…
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125,000 Disney Employees to Receive $1,000 Cash Bonus and Company Launches New $50 Million Higher Education Program
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced, more than 125,000 eligible employees will receive a one-time $1,000 cash bonus. The Company will also make an initial investment of $50 million in a new and ongoing education program specifically designed to cover tuition costs for hourly employees. The two…
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Year of the Dog celebrations at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort usher in a spectacular year of non-stop Disney magic
Authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese New Year Night Market to debut HONG KONG (January 18, 2018) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is ringing in 2018 with new excitement from day to night in every season this year, starting with a festive celebration for Chinese New Year. From today to March 4, God of Fortune Goofy and playful…
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Disney’s Lady and the Tramp Wags Its Way into the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital Feb. 20 and Blu-ray Feb. 27
What better way to celebrate today’s National Spaghetti Day, then announcing this February, Disney’s cherished animated classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” will join the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection! As one of the greatest love stories ever told, “Lady and the Tramp” is sure to melt the hearts of generations with its beloved characters,…
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Black Panther: The Album to be Produced by Kendrick Lamar
KENDRICK LAMAR, ANTHONY “TOP DAWG” TIFFITH AND TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT TO PRODUCE BLACK PANTHER: THE ALBUM Los Angeles, Calif. (January 4th, 2018) — Internationally-celebrated Grammy® Award–winning global superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, are set to curate and produce “Black Panther: The Album.” The album will feature music from and…
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No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Georgia Football Teams Meet at Disneyland Resort Before the Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game
Coaches and Players Visit Disney California Adventure Park, their First Official Stop on the Way to the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 27, 2017 – The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs have earned spots in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game…
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The Crosby’s sing “When We’re Together” from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
Happy Holidays!! Take a look – the father-daughter duo, Claire and Dave Crosby, visited Disney Animation Studios to perform “When We’re Together” from Disney’s new featurette, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” stars the voice cast of Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Jonathan Groff. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” is now available on Digital SD/HD and…
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Photo Gallery – Star Wars: The Last Jedi China Premiere
At the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at the Shanghai Disney Resort, stars Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, along with writer/director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman, greeted fans at the China premiere of Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI opened in U.S. theaters on December 15 and will open in Chinese theaters…
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Six Reasons to Stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort During the Holidays
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most enchanting times to visit the theme parks, and also stay at one of the three on-property hotels. Here are six reasons to enjoy the holidays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort: Christmas Trees, Décor and More:The Craftsman-inspired décor at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa…
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Disney Parks and Superstars to Light Up ABC’s Primetime Special ‘The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration’ Nov. 30
Merry holiday moments from Disney theme parks around the world and a star-studded cast of entertainers will launch a “25 Days of Christmas” countdown when “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” airs Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, from 9:00–11:00 p.m. EST on The ABC Television Network. The magical two-hour event will be hosted by Emmy® Award-winner Julianne Hough, multiplatinum…
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Cast Announced for Disney’s Big-Screen Retelling of The Lion King
BURBANK, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2017) – The all-star lineup for director Jon Favreau’s new take on Disney’s 1994 classic animated film “The Lion King” includes stars from the film, TV, theater and music arenas. Featuring pioneering filmmaking techniques, the film welcomes back to the big screen iconic characters that audiences have long treasured—but in a…