Earth to Ned

Original series on Disney+; digitally released Sep. 4, 2020. Calling off the invasion of Earth, alien commander Ned and his lieutenant, Cornelius, host a late-night talk show from the bridge of their spaceship, beaming in human celebrities to learn about fascinating topics, such as comedy, sports, and fashion. Performers include Paul Rugg (Ned), Michael Oosterom …

Dolphin Reef (film)

A Disneynature feature. Echo, a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin, seems far more interested in exploring his spectacular coral reef home and its intriguing inhabitants than learning to survive in it. But lessons from his mother, Kumu, and a few close encounters with some of the ocean’s greatest predators may encourage Echo to master his vital …

Diving with Dolphins (film)

Documentary chronicling the making of Disneynature’s Dolphin Reef; digitally released Apr. 3, 2020, on Disney+. From wave surfing with dolphins in South Africa to dancing with humpback whales in Hawaii, filmmakers go to great lengths to shed new light on the ocean’s mysteries. Narrated by Céline Cousteau. Directed and produced by Keith Scholey. 78 min. …

DisneyNOW

App providing access to TV episodes, live streaming, and other content from Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior, and Radio Disney. Launched Sep. 28, 2017.

DisneyLife

Disney’s first subscription-based international streaming service, offering a selection of films, shows, soundtracks, and books; launched Nov. 23, 2015, in the U.K. and later available in Ireland, the Philippines, and other countries. The service was discontinued Apr. 23, 2020, and replaced by Disney+.

Disney Streaming Services

In 2016, Disney purchased a 33% stake in BAMTech, a video streaming and technology services company, to launch new ESPN- and Disney-branded, subscription-based streaming services. Disney increased its ownership to 75% in 2017. In 2018, BAMTech was renamed Disney Streaming Services, housing all consumer-facing digital technology and products across the company, including the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ …

Disney Signature Experiences

Segment of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products offering family travel and leisure experiences beyond theme parks, including Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Previously known as New Vacation Operations.

Disney Launchpad: Shorts Incubator

Program launched in 2020 in which directors from underrepresented backgrounds are invited to present diverse perspectives through original live-action shorts for proposed initial exhibition on Disney+.

Disney Junior Ready for Preschool (TV)

Animated short-form series on Disney Junior and online platforms beginning in 2019. Characters from Disney Junior shows encourage kids to develop a love for learning through storytelling. The songs, performed by Genevieve Goings and Rob Cantor, were released by Walt Disney Records.

Disney Junior Music Nursery Rhymes (TV)

Animated short-form series on Disney Junior and online platforms beginning in 2017. Nursery rhymes are reimagined with characters from Disney Junior shows. The songs were released on Apple Music Sep. 22, 2017, as the first Disney Junior Music radio station. In 2019, the series was followed by Disney Junior Music Lullabies.