Disney Junior

Disney Junior Cable channel for kids age 2-7 and their families, which replaced SOAPnet Mar. 23, 2012. A new animated show, Doc McStuffins, debuted with the new channel. Disney Junior had rolled out on February 14, 2011, as a programming block on Disney Channel in the U.S., taking the place of and expanding Playhouse Disney, …

Disney Internet Group

Disney Internet Group Formed in 2000 as the umbrella organization for GO.com, ESPN.com, ABCNews.com, Disney.com, and similar businesses. It combined with Disney Interactive Studios to become Disney Interactive Media Group in 2008. In 2012 the name was shortened to Disney Interactive.

Disney Halloween, A (television)

Disney Halloween, A (television) Television show; aired on October 24, 1981. The Magic Mirror helps look at some of the legends surrounding Halloween, featuring segments from Disney cartoons and animated features.

Disney Goes to the Oscars (television)

Disney Goes to the Oscars (television) Television show; aired on March 23, 1986. Directed by Andrew Solt. Covers some of the Disney Academy Award-winning films, with Tony Danza.

Disney Institute, The

Disney Institute, The Participatory vacation experience opened at Walt Disney World on February 9, 1996. Guests chose from a wide selection of interactive programs (more than 60) in the areas of Entertainment Arts, Performing Arts, Story Arts, Design Arts, Culinary Arts, Lifestyles, Gardening & the Great Outdoors, and Sports and Fitness. The facilities were located …

Disney Inn, The

Disney Inn, The Golf hotel at Walt Disney World, formerly The Golf Resort. The name was changed in 1986. The hotel was popular not only for golfers, but by other guests because its more secluded location, not on the Monorail line, made it seem quieter and more restful. Leased by the government in 1994 for …

Disney Interactive

Disney Interactive Division formed in 1994 to develop, market, and distribute cartridge games and CD-ROM software; it took the place of Disney Software. It became part of Buena Vista Games in 2003. Disney Interactive was merged with Disney Consumer Products in 2015.

Disney Gallery, The

Disney Gallery, The Display of Disneyland-related artwork, designs, and models, above Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland, opened on July 11, 1987, and closed on August 7, 2007. This area had originally been planned as an apartment for Walt and Roy Disney, and in fact if you study the wrought iron railings on the balcony, …

Disney Foundation

Disney Foundation Established in 1951 as a nonprofit corporation dedicated exclusively to the support of charitable and educational activities. Contributions to the Foundation come from The Walt Disney Company. In addition to the active support of numerous health, community, educational, and youth organizations in California, Florida, and New York, the Foundation from time to time …

Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy The christening of the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet was held in New York on March 1, 2012, with a maiden voyage following on March 31. Matching the Disney Dream, the ship features 14 decks, a ship length of 1,115 feet, a maximum width of 125 feet, and 1,250 staterooms, …