List of assets owned by the Walt Disney Company facts for kids
This article lists the many things that Disney owns or used to own. Disney is a huge entertainment company, and it's organized into three main parts:
- Disney Entertainment: This part handles all of Disney's movies, TV shows, and streaming services like Disney+.
- ESPN: This is Disney's sports division, including the ESPN+ streaming service.
- Disney Experiences: This part is all about fun places like theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and also includes things like toys and books.
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Disney Entertainment
This section is all about Disney's movies, TV shows, and streaming services.
Walt Disney Studios
This is where Disney makes many of its famous movies!
Film Studios
Disney owns several big film studios that create all sorts of movies:
| Studio | What they make |
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| Walt Disney Pictures | Classic Disney movies and live-action films. |
| Walt Disney Animation Studios | Animated movies like Frozen and Moana. |
| Pixar | Computer-animated films like Toy Story and Inside Out. |
| Marvel Studios | Superhero movies and TV shows from the Marvel Universe. |
| Lucasfilm | Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies, plus special effects. |
| 20th Century Studios | A wide range of movies for different audiences. |
| Searchlight Pictures | Smaller, award-winning films. |
Disney Theatrical Group
This group brings Disney stories to the stage!
| What they do | Examples |
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| Live shows and musicals | Disney Theatrical Productions (like The Lion King on Broadway) |
| Licensed live entertainment | Disney on Ice (ice skating shows), Marvel Universe Live! (stunt shows) |
| Theaters | They manage the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City. |
Disney Music Group
This is where Disney's music comes from!
| What they do | Examples |
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| Music publishing | They own the rights to many Disney songs through companies like Walt Disney Music Company and Wonderland Music Company. |
| Record labels | Walt Disney Records (for Disney songs) and Hollywood Records (for pop artists). |
Disney Studio Services
These are the places where movies and shows are made.
| Location | What it is |
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| Walt Disney Studios (Burbank) | The main studio lot in California. |
| Golden Oak Ranch | A large outdoor filming location. |
| Disney Studios Australia | A studio in Australia for film and TV production. |
Disney General Entertainment Content
This part of Disney creates and manages many TV shows and channels.
| Divisions | What they include |
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| Disney Television Studios | This group makes TV shows like those from ABC Signature and 20th Television. |
| Disney Television Group | They run channels like ABC Entertainment and Freeform. |
| Disney Branded Television | This is home to channels like Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD, which make shows just for kids and families. |
| FX, National Geographic and Onyx Collective | This includes channels like FX Networks (for adult shows) and National Geographic Global Networks (for documentaries and nature shows). |
| News Group and Networks | This includes ABC News (for news) and ABC Owned Television Stations (local TV stations). |
A&E Networks
Disney owns half of A&E Networks, which has many popular TV channels.
| Channels | What they show |
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| A&E | Reality shows and documentaries. |
| History | Shows about history and historical events. |
| Lifetime | Movies and shows often aimed at women. |
Disney Streaming
This part of Disney brings movies and shows right to your screen!
| Service | What it offers |
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| Disney+ | Movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. |
| Hulu | TV shows and movies for a general audience. |
| Star+ | A streaming service in Latin America with general entertainment. |
| Disney+ Hotstar | A streaming service popular in India and Southeast Asia. |
International Network Brands
Disney has TV channels all over the world!
| Channel | Where it's offered |
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| 24Kitchen | Cooking shows. |
| BabyTV | Shows for very young children. |
| Cinecanal | Movies in Latin America. |
| Disney Channel | Kids' shows and movies worldwide. |
| National Geographic Global Networks | Documentaries and nature shows worldwide. |
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| Founded | 1954 |
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The Walt Disney Company Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) is Disney's biggest international division. It handles Disney's business across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Its main office is in London, UK.
The Walt Disney Company Latin America
This part of Disney handles business in Latin America.
| Asset | What it does |
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| Radio Disney Latin America | Radio stations that play music, often for a younger audience. |
| Patagonik Film Group | A film company in Argentina. |
| Rede Telecine | A group of movie channels in Brazil, co-owned with other companies. |
The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific
This part of Disney handles business in Asia and the Pacific region.
| Asset | What it includes |
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| The Walt Disney Company India | A big part of Disney's business in India. |
| Disney Star | Includes many TV channels like Star Plus and Star Gold, and also sports channels like Star Sports. |
| Disney channels | Disney Channel and Hungama TV in India. |
Disney Experiences
This section is all about Disney's fun places and products!
Disney Consumer Products
This part of Disney makes all the cool toys, games, and books you see. It includes the Disney Store, Disney Games, and Disney Publishing.
Disney Retail
This is where you can buy Disney products.
| Store | What it is |
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| Disney Store Worldwide, Inc. | The official Disney stores around the world. |
| Disney Shopping, Inc. | Handles online shopping and catalogs. |
| Disney Gift Card Services, Inc. | Manages the Disney Gift Card. |
Disney Games and Interactive Experiences
This group creates Disney video games and digital experiences.
| Asset | What it does |
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| Disney Mobile | Makes games and apps for phones. |
| Marvel Games | Creates video games based on Marvel characters. |
| Marvel New Media | Handles Marvel's online content and digital projects. |
Disney Publishing Worldwide
This part of Disney publishes books, comics, and magazines.
| What they publish | Examples |
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| Books for kids and teens | Disney Book Group (includes Disney Comics, Marvel Comics, and other imprints like Disney·Hyperion). |
| Digital books and apps | Disney Book Apps. |
| Educational materials | Disney English (for learning English). |
| National Geographic Media | Publishes National Geographic magazines and books. |
Parks and Resorts
This is one of the most famous parts of Disney – the theme parks and resorts!
| Asset | What it is |
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| Walt Disney Imagineering | The creative team that designs and builds Disney theme parks and attractions. |
| ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex | A large sports complex at Walt Disney World. |
| runDisney | Organizes running events at Disney parks. |
| Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons | Helps plan weddings and honeymoons at Disney locations. |
Disneyland Resort
This is Disney's first theme park resort, located in California.
| Asset type | Asset | Opened |
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| Theme parks | Disneyland | 1955 |
| Theme parks | Disney California Adventure | 2001 |
| Shopping complex | Downtown Disney | |
| Resorts | Disneyland Hotel | |
| Resorts | Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa | |
| Resorts | Disney's Pixar Place Hotel | 2024 (rethemed) |
Walt Disney World Resort
This is Disney's largest resort, located in Florida, United States.
| Asset type | Asset | Opened |
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| Theme parks | Magic Kingdom | 1971 |
| Theme parks | Epcot | 1982 |
| Theme parks | Disney's Hollywood Studios | 1989 |
| Theme parks | Disney's Animal Kingdom | 1998 |
| Water parks | Disney's Blizzard Beach | 1995 |
| Water parks | Disney's Typhoon Lagoon | 1989 |
| Shopping and entertainment | Disney Springs | 1975 (rethemed 2015) |
| Transportation | Walt Disney World Monorail System | |
| Resorts | Many different hotels like Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney's Contemporary Resort, and Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. |
Disney Parks International
Disney also has theme parks in other countries!
Disneyland Paris This resort is located near Paris, France. Disney owns 100% of it.
| Asset | Opened |
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| Disneyland Park (Paris) | 1992 |
| Walt Disney Studios Park | 2002 |
| Hotels | Many hotels like Disneyland Hotel (Paris) and Disney Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel. |
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort This resort is in Hong Kong. Disney owns 48% of it, and the Government of Hong Kong owns 52%.
| Asset | Opened |
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| Hong Kong Disneyland | 2005 |
| Hotels | Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, Disney's Hollywood Hotel, Disney Explorers Lodge. |
Shanghai Disney Resort This resort is in Shanghai, China. Disney owns 43% of the theme parks and facilities, and 70% of the management company.
| Asset | Ownership |
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| Shanghai Disneyland Park | 43% Disney, 57% by a Chinese group. |
| Management Company | 70% Disney, 30% by a Chinese group. |
Disney Signature Experiences
These are special Disney experiences beyond the parks.
| Asset | What it offers |
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| Adventures by Disney | Guided group vacations around the world. |
| National Geographic Expeditions | Travel experiences focused on exploration and discovery. |
| Disney Cruise Line | A fleet of cruise ships that sail to various destinations. |
| Disney Vacation Club | A timeshare program for Disney resorts. |
| Storyliving by Disney | Planned communities where people can live with Disney-inspired designs and services. |
ESPN Inc.
Disney owns 80% of ESPN, which is a huge sports media company.
- ESPN (main sports channel)
- ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU (other sports channels)
- ESPN+ (streaming service for sports)
- ESPN Radio (sports radio)
- ESPN.com (sports news website)
- ESPN Films (makes sports documentaries)
- ESPN BET (a joint venture for sports betting)
- ACC Network, Longhorn Network, SEC Network (college sports channels)
These are services that help both Disney Entertainment and ESPN run smoothly.
- Product and Technology
- Disney Advertising Sales (sells ads for Disney's content)
Others
Disney owns many other things that help its main businesses.
- D23: The official Disney fan club.
- Disney Character Voices International: Manages voice actors for Disney characters in different languages.
- Disney Institute: Offers professional training based on Disney's business practices.
- Disney Rewards: A credit card service with benefits for Disney fans.
- Disney College Program: A program for college students to work at Disney parks.
- Disney Legends: Honors people who have made important contributions to Disney.
- Epic Games (10%): Disney owns a small part of the company that makes Fortnite.
- National Geographic Partners (73%): Disney owns most of National Geographic.
- Pixar RenderMan: Software used to create computer-animated movies.
Property Holding Companies
These are companies that own land and buildings for Disney, including parts of the Walt Disney World Resort.
Financial
- Disney Financial Services, LLC: Handles some of Disney's financial services.
Venture Capital
Disney also invests in new and growing companies through a group called Steamboat Ventures. These investments help Disney stay connected to new technologies and ideas.
Former Assets
These are companies or parts of companies that Disney used to own but no longer does.
Dormant or Shuttered
These are companies that Disney closed down or combined with other parts of the company.
- 20th Digital Studio: A film studio that was closed in 2023.
- ABC Kids: A TV programming block that was replaced.
- Avalanche Software: A video game developer that was closed and then reopened by another company.
- Blue Sky Studios: An animation studio that made movies like Ice Age, closed in 2021.
- Club Penguin: A popular online game for kids, closed in 2017.
- Disney Cinemagic: A movie channel that was closed.
- Disney Interactive Studios: A video game company that was closed in 2016.
- ESPN Classic: A sports channel that was closed in 2023.
- Fox 2000 Pictures: A film studio that was closed in 2021.
- Hollywood Pictures: A film label that stopped making new movies in 2007.
- ImageMovers Digital: An animation studio that closed in 2011.
- Marvel Entertainment: The main company for Marvel comics and characters, closed in 2023, with its parts moved to other Disney divisions.
- Radio Disney: A radio network that closed most of its stations.
- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser: A themed hotel experience at Walt Disney World that closed in 2023.
- Touchstone Pictures: A film label that became inactive in 2016.
Divested
These are companies or assets that Disney sold to other companies.
- Baby Einstein: Sold to Kids II, Inc. in 2013.
- DIC Entertainment: An animation company that Disney owned for a few years and then sold back to its original owner.
- Fox Sports Networks: A group of regional sports channels sold to Sinclair Broadcast Group.
- Hyperion Books: A book publisher sold to Hachette.
- Miramax Films: A film studio sold in 2010.
- Power Rangers and related properties: Sold back to Haim Saban in 2010.
- Super RTL: A German TV channel that Disney co-owned, but sold its stake in 2021.
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The Walt Disney Company logo, which you see on many movies and shows.
