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Disney Creates High-Tech Charms, Adds Drones to VR, and Harvests Phone Batteries in This Week’s Patents

Disney Enterprises, Inc. applies for a substantial number of patents each year. These cover all areas under the Disney umbrella, from theme park attractions, to video games, to information-gathering technology and beyond. With that in mind, here are a few patent applications published this week which show Disney’s wide range of focus. I’ve occasionally wondered … Disney Creates High-Tech Charms, Adds Drones to VR, and Harvests Phone Batteries in This Week’s Patents

Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78

Dave Smith, founder of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend, has sadly passed away. Dave was hired in 1970 by Walt’s brother—and The Walt Disney Company co-founder—Roy O. Disney, and his first responsibility was cataloging every item inside Walt’s office suite, which had been left untouched after Walt’s passing four years prior. Thanks to … Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78

Sign Up Now for the 2019 D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade

Submissions are now being accepted for D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade costume contest! This year’s Mousequerade will feature entries in five different categories: Once Upon a Costume, Worlds of Adventure, Heroes & Villains, Inspired by Disney, and Cast of Characters. Fourteen finalists will be chosen in each category to compete during the D23 Expo, … Sign Up Now for the 2019 D23 Expo Design Challenge and Mousequerade

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Introduce Reusable Shopping Bags

Shopping at the Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort has now become more environmentally friendly as reusable shopping bags have been introduced all over the parks and resorts. The bags are available in three sizes, are being sold for a nominal fee, and are made of 80% recycled materials. The bags feature Disney character … Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Introduce Reusable Shopping Bags

Walt Disney Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Report Shows Flat Revenue and Lower Income

This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending December 29, 2018), showing revenues nearly flat and income down 36%. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger said in a statement, After a solid first quarter, with diluted EPS of $1.86, we look forward to the transformative year … Walt Disney Co. 1st Quarter Earnings Report Shows Flat Revenue and Lower Income