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The Walt Disney Company (Disney)

Entertainment, sports, and experiences company

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Headquarters: Burbank, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 190,000+
Industry: Entertainment Production

Last updated October 20

Latest news about The Walt Disney Company (Disney)

In short: Disney cut jobs, raised streaming and park prices, and expanded cruise and sports plans.

Company announcements

October 14 Disney

Disney reveals name of first cruise ship sailing from Japan

Scheduled for spring 2029 departure from Tokyo, Disney Imagination will be the inaugural vessel for Disney Cruise Line Japan operated by Oriental Land Co.

September 18 Disney

Disney names Karandeep Anand as Chief Technology Officer

He joins from Character.AI to lead enterprise technology and AI strategies, strengthening Disney's direct fan engagement via Disney+.

September 17 Disney

Disney appoints Adam Smith Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer

Smith leads global streaming strategy for Disney+ and Hulu. Joe Earley takes a new role leading television franchise and content strategy.

August 16 Disney

Disney unveils digital entertainment strategy at D23

Announcements include Kingdom Hearts IV, Marvel's Wolverine for PS5, and a Fortnite integration with Star Wars Galaxy's Edge.

Media coverage

October 20 Inside the Magic

Disney Officially Changing Streaming Strategies In Major New Netflix Deal

The deal includes some huge Disney franchises.

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