The Walt Disney Company has named Dana Walden as Chairman, Disney General Entertainment Content, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. In this role, Walden will lead the company’s general entertainment content engine that creates original entertainment and news programming for Disney’s streaming
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Disney’s Veterans Institute Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Summer
Disney is dedicated to honoring America’s military. Beginning with Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney’s service during WWI, the Walt Disney Company has prioritized treating service members with respect. This year, Disney has announced that they will host the Veterans Institute Summit. August 19th and 20th, at Walt Disney World
McDonald’s Re-Releasing Runaway Railway Happy Meal Toys as Disney World 50th
McDonald’s Re-Releasing Runaway Railway Happy Meal Toys as Disney World 50th. Back in 2020 McDonald’s and Disney teamed up to bring Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway collection Happy Meals to kids everywhere. Unfortunately, the promotion was stopped abruptly due to a problem when the QR codes were scanned. Now, over
Disney could lose the copyright for Mickey Mouse
The Walt Disney Company could lose its copyright to the original design of Mickey Mouse if a proposed bill gets passed. Senator Josh Hawley is proposing a bill to change the limit on copyright protection. If it’s made into a law, the legislation would reduce the copyright protection to 56 years.
Bob Chapek Reveals that Disney+ Price might be going up
Disney executive Bob Chapek hints that a Disney+ subscription price increase could be coming soon. During yesterday’s investor call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek says the company feels “bullish” about adjusting the streaming service’s price as its library bulks up with more shows and movies. Disney+, which launched in late 2019, has raised
Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter Earnings for 2022
The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter of 2022. The company reported a revenue of $19.25 billion in the quarter. Disney announced during the call that there are 205 million subscribers across all of its direct-to-consumer services, including 7.9 million new subscribers to Disney+, which keeps Disney
Disney World Makes $150,000 Donation to Local Orlando Schools
We can’t do enough to appreciate the wonderful teachers who have shaped us and our children. But Disney is going to try! In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Disney is donating $150,000 to help fund teacher enrichment programs in Orange County Public Schools and the School District of Osceola County.
New details for Hey Disney Digital Voice Assistant Coming to Walt Disney World
New details for Hey Disney Digital Voice Assistant Coming to Walt Disney World. Disney is becoming more interactive with the new handsfree assistant Hey Disney. Alongside Amazon, the new device will work with Alexa and will bring stories to life, and make your Disney experience more enjoyable. With Forecasts, Disney
Disney Celebrates National Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month, which was created back in 1999 to honor both active service members and veterans. Culminating on Memorial Day, May 30th, this month is a great time to remember and honor the many brave who have served to defend our freedoms. The National Defense Network was
Walt Disney Company has removed Geoff Morrell as its head of corporate affairs
According to The Walt Disney Company, Geoff Morrell, who joined Disney in January as chief corporate affairs officer, is leaving his job immediately. Morrell had served in the role for just three months. His brief tenure is a period of political turmoil for the entertainment company after it took sides
Disney Sketchbook and Returning to 2D Animation Documentary Series
Disney’s Returning to 2D Animation Reinforced by Documentary Series. Disney’s Sketchbook premiered today on Disney +. The 6 part documentary takes us into the lives of 6 different artists and animators who have worked on some of the biggest projects in the past few decades for Walt DIsney Animation. Here
Florida Legislators and Disney World potentially heading toward a big legal battle
Florida Legislators and Walt Disney World could be heading towards a big legal battle over Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill which was just signed into law by Governor Desantis. Earlier this week shots were fired by Disney after the bill was signed into law,
Walt Disney Company releases statement following the signing of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill into law
Disney has just issued a statement in regards to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill which was just signed into law by Governor Desantis. Related – Video: Hundreds of Disney Cast Members Walk Out of Walt Disney Company Headquarters “Florida’s HB 1557, also known as
The Walt Disney Company Earns 6 Academy Awards for 2022.
It’s another award-winning year for Disney! The Walt Disney Company received 6 Academy Awards® at the 94th annual ceremony. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ pop-culture hit “Encanto” was recognized as Best Animated Feature Film. This is the second Oscar® win for director Byron Howard and producer Clark Spencer, and the first Oscar® win for director
