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Earlier today, The Walt Disney Company and Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, hosted “Family Volunteer Day” activities at Disney Springs to celebrate the power of volunteerism. Thousands of Disney cast members and guests participated in events with local nonprofits that encouraged families to volunteer in their communities. The Aguirre family of McAllen, Texas, was chosen as the first Disney and Points of Light “Volunteer Family of the Year” following a nationwide search conducted on ABC’s “Good…

Brand-New Walt Disney Archives Exhibit Celebrating Disney’s MostIconic Heroes and Villains to Open at D23 Expo 2019

June 6, 2019

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The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo with an all-new exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume.” From the classic Mary Poppins to this year’s live-action retelling of Aladdin, more than 70 costumes from 55 years of Disney movies and television shows will be on display from August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center during the biennial event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Guests entering the 12,000-square-foot exhibit will…

The Walt Disney Company to Webcast Its Annual Meeting of Shareholders

March 4, 2018

The annual meeting of shareholders of The Walt Disney Company including remarks by management regarding the Company, will be available live via audio webcast at www.disney.com/investors beginning at 8:00 a.m. PST / 11:00 a.m. EST on March 8, 2018. If you cannot watch it live, fear not, the presentation will be archived.

125,000 Disney Employees to Receive $1,000 Cash Bonus and Company Launches New $50 Million Higher Education Program

January 24, 2018

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Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, announced that 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 new initiatives represent a total allocation of more than $175 million in this fiscal year. “I am proud we are directing approximately $125 million to…

Disney Parks will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish®, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared featuring Mickey Mouse Ears or any creative ears at all with the hashtag #ShareYourEars. Photos can be uploaded to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram between now and December 25, 2017.

Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish Invite Fans to “Share Your Ears” and Help Share the Joy This Holiday Season

December 1, 2017

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Building on the success of 2016’s global campaign, Disney fans and Make-A-Wish® supporters looking to share the joy this holiday season can once again join Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish and Share Your Ears to help make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. Disney and Make-A-Wish fans around the world can make a difference by unlocking a donation with a simple photo and hashtag. Disney Parks will donate $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared featuring Mickey…

Disney Debuts #DreamBigPrincess Photography Campaign to Encourage Kids around the Globe to Dream Big

August 16, 2017

Disney today unveiled a global photographic campaign in support of #DreamBigPrincess celebrating inspiring stories from around the world to encourage kids everywhere to dream big. Nineteen female photographers from fifteen countries have created a series of empowering images showcasing real-world girls and women, as part of Disney’s Dream Big, Princess initiative launched in 2016, which taps into the power of Disney Princess stories to inspire kids. Photographs will be shared on social media to help raise funds for Girl Up, the…

Watchout Netflix Fans, Disney Moves to It’s Own Streaming Service in 2019 as They Acquire Majority Ownership of BAMTech

August 8, 2017

The Walt Disney Company today announced that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake in BAMTech—a global leader in direct-to-consumer streaming technology and marketing services, data analytics, and commerce management—from MLBAM, the interactive media and Internet company of Major…

Saks Fifth Avenue and Disney Announce Holiday Collaboration to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

August 2, 2017

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Saks Fifth Avenue and Disney today announced a magical collaboration to celebrate the holidays at Saks stores this winter. The two iconic brands will come together to delight shoppers this holiday season by creating one-of-a-kind experiences across Saks’ 41 stores in the U.S. and Canada. This November, Saks’ annual holiday window unveiling in New York will celebrate “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The collaboration includes special Disney-inspired fashion, accessories and giftable items created by premier designers and available in all Saks stores…

Jennifer McGill (Mickey Mouse Club Alum Debuts Solo Album 'Unbreakable'

DisneyBlu’s DizRadio Disney on Demand Podcast Show #185 w/ Special Guest JENNIFER McGILL (The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, Singer, Solo Artist)

July 27, 2017

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