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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 & Resorts

12 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 16

8 Sweethearts Nights from January 21 - February 13

Celebration of Gospel February 8 & 15

Food & Wine Festival is February 28 to April 21

90s Nites on March 4 & 6

Season of Force from March 28 to May 11 plus 8 Star Wars Nights from April 8 to May 6

Disneyland's 70th birthday celebration from May 16 to Summer 2026

Pride Nights are June 16 & 18

31 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 31

A Celebration of Coco celebrated August 22 to November 2

The Holidays Begin Here! is November 14 to January 7 plus Festival of of Holiday November 14 to January 7

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