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Disney+ Unveils Slate of New Content Premiering on Friday, November 12 as Part of Disney+ Day Celebration Introductory Offer of One Month of Disney+ for £1.99 Available for New and Eligible Returning Subscribers Starting Today New Disney+ Day Assets Now Available: https://dmedmedia.disney.com/disney-plus-day
LONDON, U.K. (November 8, 2021) – Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company announced new company-wide promotions and additional content premiering this Friday to kick off the celebration of the Disney+ global community. To thank fans for their support over the past two years, Disney+ subscribers can enjoy special benefits including additional time at Disney Parks around the world, shopDisney deals, access to fan-favorite content, exclusive first-looks on platform, and more. Fans can also follow along with @DisneyPlusUK on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram this Friday at 2:00pm GMT for exciting first looks at upcoming Disney+ movies and series. For those looking to join the Disney+ community, starting today through Sunday, November 14, new and eligible returning subscribers can get one month of Disney+ for £1.99.
“Since launching two years ago, Disney+ has captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences around the world with its best-in-class originals and robust library of beloved films and series,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. “With Disney+ Day, we are creating an unparalleled experience for our subscribers as only The Walt Disney Company can.”
Celebrations from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort 30 minutes before the parks open. For even more fanfare, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park will roll out the blue carpet for guests with character moments, photo opportunities and more. Subscribers will also enjoy complimentary Disney PhotoPass photo download(s) taken at select locations.
Disneyland Paris will also roll out the blue carpet at Walt Disney Studios for guests to celebrate with special character appearances and photo opportunities throughout the day. The park will extend its operating hours by 30 minutes for guests to enjoy as the Tower of Terror illuminates the night in Disney+ blue.
ShopDisney will offer free shipping in the U.S. and Europe from November 12 to November 14 to subscribers of Disney+.
Disney and VeVe, the largest mobile-first digital collectible platform, have announced a collaboration to launch a series of NFTs featuring beloved and iconic characters from some of its fan-favorite properties. “Golden Moments,” gives fans the opportunity to purchase digital golden statues inspired by stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and The Simpsons. New digital collectibles were available daily starting November 7 and will culminate on Disney+ Day, with a special Ultra Rare digital collectible.
Additionally, Disney will team up with Funko to offer an exclusive 10% off Disney+ products (https://funkoeurope.com) from November 12 to November 14 on FunkoEurope.com. Customers will use promo code DISNEYPLUSDAY at checkout on FunkoEurope.com. Exclusions apply, see terms and conditions for details (https://funkoeurope.com/pages/terms-conditions).
Disney+ Premieres, First Looks, and More
On Friday November 12 at 2:00pm GMT, fans can follow along with @DisneyPlusUK on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for first looks, new trailers, exclusive clips, and appearances from Disney+ creators and stars for upcoming content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star.
Disney+ subscribers will also be treated to exclusive on-platform specials from Pixar Animation Studios premiering at 4:00pm GMT and from Marvel Studios premiering at 4:45pm GMT, and other surprise sneak peeks.
Additional new and beloved fan-favorite content will make their Disney+ streaming debuts on November 12, including:
A new documentary titled “The Making of Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” about Billie Eilish’s recent Disney+ cinematic concert experience
“Marvel Assembled: The Making of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,” a docu-special chronicling the creation of the recent Marvel Studios’ theatrical release
“Marvel Studios Legends: Hawkeye,” an episode that revisits all of Hawkeye’s epic moments from the MCU in preparation for the upcoming Disney+ Original Series
The live-action/animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film “Enchanted” from 2007, starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey
These titles join previously announced Disney+ Day premieres including: “Dopesick,” “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Home Sweet Home Alone,” “Olaf Presents,” “Ciao Alberto,” “The Simpsons in Plusaversary,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” “Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett,” “Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special,” and “Entrelazados.”
Disney+ Day Limited Offer and Promotions
To celebrate the first two years of the service and all the new content to come, Disney+ is inviting fans to join the community with a special, limited-time offer. From now until Sunday, November 14, new and eligible returning subscribers in the UK can get one month of Disney+ for £1.99 (then £7.99/mo.) by signing up at www.disneyplus.com and join in on all of the Disney+ Day celebrations.
Fans can also tune in to the Disney+ Day celebration on TikTok where Disney+ has launched an official account. The streaming service’s new TikTok will be home to unique short-form content featuring the iconic Disney+ stories, brands, and characters. Follow @DisneyPlus on TikTok today for new content all week leading up to Disney+ Day.
Additionally this week, Disney+ will pop-up in cities around the world with larger-than-life icons and characters from the service’s marquee brands. The activation kicked off in New York City today and will continue in Nashville on November 10, Paris on 11 November, and Copenhagen and Los Angeles on November 12.
Visit www.disneyplus.com to follow along all week as The Walt Disney Company comes together for Disney+ Day.
Disney+ Day Media Kit: https://dmedmedia.disney.com/disney-plus-day
Twitter: @DisneyPlusUK
Instagram: @DisneyPlusUK
Facebook: @DisneyPlus
TikTok: @DisneyPlus
Hashtag: #DisneyPlusDay
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