Disney English

Disney English The first Disney-operated training center for teaching English as a second language to children, using the Disney characters and stories, opened in Shanghai in October 2008. The curriculum is developed in the U.S., and taught by North American tutors.

Disney Fair

Disney Fair Live stage show, exhibits, games, and shops under a tent created to appear at state fairs nationwide, first appearing at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, September 6-22, 1996, then later in Arizona. Instead of continuing with state fairs, the show was reworked as DisneyFest with plans for overseas productions. It began its …

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line After successful Disney cruises licensed to other cruise operators, Disney decided to get into the cruise business itself. The first cruise ship, Disney Magic, set out on its maiden voyage July 30, 1998, from its home port, Port Canaveral, Florida. The second ship, Disney Wonder, had its maiden voyage on August 15, …

Disney Development Co.

Disney Development Co. Disney subsidiary, formed in September 1984, responsible for master planning, development, and asset management of the company’s non-theme park real estate assets, including hotels, company office buildings, and the town of Celebration. It merged with Walt Disney Imagineering in May 1996.

Disney Digital Books

Disney Digital Books Announced in September 2009, an ever-expanding library of over 500 new and classic Disney books was made available by subscription for use on any computer.

Disney Dollars

Disney Dollars Currency offered at the Disney parks beginning May 5, 1987, with equivalent value to U.S. currency. Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill and Goofy on the $5 bill. A $10 bill featuring Minnie Mouse was added on November 20, 1989, and a $50 bill featuring Mickey Mouse was added on July 17, …

Disney Christmas Gift, A (television)

Disney Christmas Gift, A (television) Television show; aired on December 4, 1982. A holiday salute beginning and ending at Disneyland, with animated segments. Old Christmas cards and toys from the Walt Disney Archives are used as connecting footage.

Disney Classics Theater

Disney Classics Theater Opened at Disney-MGM Studios on May 1, 1989.

Disney Clothiers

Disney Clothiers Shop on Main Street at Disneyland; opened on March 23, 1985. Took the place of the former Hallmark card shop. Also in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World; opened on February 24, 1985. Also in Disneyland Paris; opened on April 12, 1992.

Disney Club, The

Disney Club, The Membership club launched on November 14, 2000, offering discounts on food and beverage, theme park tickets, guided tours, and merchandise. It replaced the Magic Kingdom Club. The club disbanded December 31, 2003, in favor of a Disney-branded Visa card.