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Wonder how many things Disney owns and how many more characters or stories they have, the answers are endless. In Film & TV Studios Walt Disney Pictures – Includes films like Frozen, The Lion King, and Pirates of the Caribbean.Pixar Animation Studios – Known for Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, Inside Out. |Marvel Studios – Rights to Marvel Cinematic Universe (Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther), though some character rights are still partially shared with others (e.g., Spider-Man with Sony).   Lucasfilm – Rights to Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. 20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox) – Rights to Avatar, Alien, The Simpsons, The X-Men (now integrated with Marvel), Deadpool. | Searchlight Pictures – Known for award-winning films like The Shape of Water and Nomadland.  Disney Television Studios (including):  ABC Signature FX Productions TV Networks  ABC – A major broadcast network.  (Ever notice how many game shows or talk shows have to Disclose their parent company is ABC after a giveaway or location shoot  Disney Channel – Family-focused TV network.   FX Networks – Known for shows like American Horror Story and The Bear.National Geographic – Includes both TV and publishing operations.  ESPN (80% ownership) – One of the largest sports networks globally. Streaming Services Disney+ – Streaming platform for Disney's IPs, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney films Hulu (majority ownership) – Streaming platform known for adult-focused TV shows and films. ESPN+ – Sports streaming service.Star+ (internationally, in some regions) – For mature Disney-owned content outside the U.S. Theme Parks & Resorts12 parks, 55 resorts and 7-13 ships Music & Theatrical Disney Music Group – Includes Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records. | Disney Theatrical Productions – Known for Broadway adaptations like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen.Acquired Franchises Star Wars (Lucasfilm acquisition in 2012)  Marvel Comics and Cinematic Universe (Marvel Entertainment acquisition in 2009)  |Avatar (20th Century Studios acquisition in 2019)  The Simpsons, Family Guy, and other Fox properties.  Intellectual Property & Brands Disney Princesses – Includes classic characters like Cinderella, Belle, and Mulan.  |Mickey Mouse & Friends – Iconic characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.  Pixar Characters – Includes Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and other beloved characters.  Marvel Heroes – Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man (shared with Sony), and many more. Star Wars Universe – Characters like Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and The Mandalorian. Technology & Innovation  Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) – Visual effects company (under Lucasfilm

Jeff and Sandy breakdown the incredible 2025 Disneyland events calendar.  So many thinks you won't want to miss. Lunar New Year Celebration January 17-February 168 Sweethearts Nights from January 21 - February 13Celebration of Gospel February 8 & 15Food & Wine Festival is February 28 to April 2190s Nites on March 4 & 6Season of Force from March 28 to May 11 plus 8 Star Wars Nights from April 8 to May 6Disneyland's 70th birthday celebration from May 16 to Summer 2026Pride Nights are June 16 & 1831 nights of Oogie Boogie Bash from August 17 to October 31 as well as a Halloween Time in the Parks from August 22 to October 31A Celebration of Coco celebrated August 22 to November 2The Holidays Begin Here! is November 14 to January 7 plus Festival of of Holiday November 14 to January 7Let our friends at ezdisez.com help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Fresh off a preview sailing of the Disney Treasure, Sandy shares some of her favorite things....Start with the Grand Hall, where you are greeted by Jasmin, Aladdin and the Magic Lamp and look closely for Abu!  Meet the newest streetmosphere Sage and Coriander.  Head to the Haunted Mansion Parlor is not to be missed.  Hear about the secret drink menu.   Step into the  Skippers Society for a Hippopotomai Tai and many other classic favorites (think Trader Sam's Menu, minus the show).  Of course we share info on Jade Cricket Cafe, Heihei Cafe and Jumbeaux Sweets. Hear about the shows of the new Plaza de Coco dining and the amazing horchatas!It's time to set sail!#disneycruise #hosted #hauntedmansion #skippersociety

Disney is known for it's food but they are blowing it out of the park with all their unique holidays and specialty foods.  We are going to cover the almost 30 foodies guides  and that doesn't count festivals and parties! There are so many holidays and great options, we need 3 episodes to cover the whole year.    In this episode we talk about the treats for:- Flavors of Florida- Plaza de la Familia for Dia de los Muertos- Halloween Treats outside of the parties- World Princess Week- Dole Whip Day- 4th of July- Lion King Anniv- Pride Month- Mothers Day- Asian Amerian & Pacific Islands Heritage MonthIt's not all chicken fingers and burgers#greateats #themeparktreats #specialitydining

Walt Disney   said that 'Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.There is an incredible amount of news of rides and shows coming to the parks.  Here about the new nighttime parade, Zootopia, Encanto, Cars and Indiana Jones additions coming to Walt Disney World.   Disneyland will see two new Avenger Campus rides, a Coco ride and more!Big Disney Cruise Line news....4 more ships are ordered bringing the fleet to 13!

Hear all about this amazing new ship joining the Disney Cruise Line Fleet in November 2025.   Reservations begin September 6, 2024

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As Walt said, [Disney] will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.   It's time for change and imagination again with the new Cabins at Fort Wilderness. The original cabins have been removed and new thoughtfully designed cabins have been built in their place.  Officially these are 1 bedroom villas with deluxe resort benefits that sleep up to 6.  They are the 18th Disney Vacation Club resort to be built. Hear all about the layout and which vacationers these cabins are perfect for.

We say goodbye to an old ride reservation system and hello to a new one.  Welcome Hello Lightning Lane Single and Multi Pass as of July 24, 2024.   If this system seems  a bit dejavu, it is!  Hear what you can expect and how to make it work for you!

Sandy sits down to share her thoughts during the Tiana Bayou Adventure Preview.   Hear how to ride with virtual que, Genie+ or standby as well as anticipated changes to that process in the coming months.   Sandy talks about the Imagineer behind the design, working with locals from New Orleans to achieve the right feel.  She'll share information on 19 new audiomatronics and more!  If you are heading to Disney World, you will want to hear this or talk with Sandy directly at ezdisez.com

Fresh off the Inaugural Lighthouse Point Cruise, Sandy shares thoughts on this new island.  She'll give some comparisons to Castaway Cay and things to think about when visiting!

In this week's Let's Talk Dis, Jeff and Sandy honor the memory of Disney Legend Richard Sherman.  From his first hit song on the Mickey Mouse Club to two Worlds Fair hits with It's A Small World and It's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.  Sherman influenced many park attractions today.   The legacy is so incredible in 2009 a biography "The Boys" was produced about this dynamic duo.