Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has scheduled the launch of new nextgen apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.

Walt Disney Eyes Mobile Apps

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) announced that it is planning to launch a new NextGen application to be used by visitors to Walt Disney World Resort.

The app will be named ‘My Disney Experience’ and will be available for the iPhone, iPad, and Android systems.

The new Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) app will replace the current Disney Parks mobile application Mobile Magic in early 2013.

The ‘Mobile Magic’ app includes maps and wait times and will continue to be included on My Disney Experience.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) shares are currently standing at 49.14.

Price History
Last Price: 49.14
52 Week Low / High: 28.19 / 50.54
50 Day Moving Average: 47.13
6 Month Price Change %: 26.3%
12 Month Price Change %: 27.8%

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has partnered with Astro to introduce a new channel in Malaysia.

Walt Disney To Launch New Channel

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has announced that it is teaming up with Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) to introduce a new channel.

The companies will launch Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) XD, a brand new kids channel in Malaysia on Sept 15, aimed at kids, aged between six and 14.

Malaysia is the first of South-East Asian countries to launch the Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) XD.

Robert Gilby, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) managing director, said that, “Malaysia is an important and growing market with a large audience that has a huge appetite for great stories and characters. The unique strength and appeal of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) XD combined with the distribution commitment of Astro, give us the great opportunity to capture the hearts of millions of viewers across the country”.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) company shares are currently standing at 49.35.

Price History
Last Price: 49.35
52 Week Low / High: 28.19 / 49.92
50 Day Moving Average: 46.27
6 Month Price Change %: 28.3%
12 Month Price Change %: 27.4%

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has released new stills for its upcoming short movie, Paperman.

Walt Disney Promoting New Short

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Animation Studio announced that it has released three new stills for the upcoming short, “Paperman,” to be shown with “Wreck it Ralph”.

According to Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)’s official press release, “The animators in traditional hand-drawn animation and computer-generated animation worked together using a new proprietary program called Meander to create the short and they used a new technique called Final Line to add a level of grace and expressiveness never before seen on the big screen”.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stocks are currently standing at 48.72.

Price History
Last Price: 48.72
52 Week Low / High: 28.19 / 48.95
50 Day Moving Average: 45.29
6 Month Price Change %: 29.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 22.7%

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has decided to ban junk food ads on its shows and online.

Walt Disney Junk Food Ban Details Emerge

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) announced that it will ban junk food ads on children’s shows on its TV, radio and online programs by 2015.

The company will also phase out adverts for products that do not conform to its nutritional guidelines. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) also plans to reduce the amount of sodium sold in food at its theme parks by 25 per cent.

Robert A. Iger, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Chairman and Chief Executive, said that, “Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has taken steps across our company to support better choices for families. And now, Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is taking the next important step forward by setting new food advertising standards for kids”.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) shares were at 46.24 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 9.5% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 3 out of 7 in the industry

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has decided to organize a series of career expos for military veterans.

Walt Disney Encouraging Military Veteran Careers

As a part of the move aimed at helping retired military veterans to get jobs more easily, the US based entertainment giant Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) will organize job expos at California, New York and Orlando in Florida.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) CEO Bob Iger said, “As a new generation of America’s military men and women complete their service and transition into civilian life, we saw the opportunity to increase our commitment. It’s a measure of our respect for how much they have sacrificed on our behalf.”

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) shares were at 44.39 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 6.8% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 7 in the industry

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has appointed Jackson George as senior VP in the company.

Walt Disney Appoints New Senior VP

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) Studios announced that it has made a new appointment.

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) tapped Jackson George to serve as senior VP of creative film services.

George was the senior VP of creative advertising at Universal Pictures, who ran the campaigns for movies including “Despicable Me” and “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.”

Jackson has also worked as exec VP of creative advertising at Overture Films, working on campaigns for “Law Abiding Citizen,” “The Crazies,” “The Men Who Stare at Goats” and “The Visitor.”

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) company shares are currently standing at 45.17.

Price History
Last Price: 45.17
52 Week Low / High: 28.19 / 45.8
50 Day Moving Average: 43.16
6 Month Price Change %: 23.5%
12 Month Price Change %: 10.0%

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has reopened membership to its exclusive Club 33.

Walt Disney Opening Access To Exclusive Clubs

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) announced that California’s Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) is allowing new members to join its exclusive Club 33 for the first time in a decade.

Club 33 is the secretive, members-only restaurant hidden in New Orleans Square.

Members will also be able to relax in the other private lounge: 1901.

According to reports, invitations are being offered to 100 people on a waiting list for the secret Walt Disney hideaway.

New members are required to pay $25,000 up front, plus an additional $10,000 a year in fees.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) shares are currently standing at 43.82.

Price History
Last Price: 43.82
52 Week Low / High: 28.19 / 44.5
50 Day Moving Average: 42.81
6 Month Price Change %: 24.7%
12 Month Price Change %: 1.8%

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has teamed up with Louboutin to design Cinderella’s slipper.

Walt Disney Sign Louboutin Marketing Deal

Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) announced that it has tapped shoe designer Christian Louboutin to design Cinderella’s infamous ‘glass slipper’, to celebrate the re-release of Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)’s Cinderella on Blu-ray and DVD.

The hope of the collaboration is to make the fairy tale fashionable again.

Christian Louboutin, said that, “Isn’t it everyone’s dream, to once in your life, be part of a fairy tale? Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) gave me a wonderful opportunity to live this magical moment. I have been so lucky to have crossed paths with Cinderella, an icon who is so emblematic to the shoe world as well as the dream world”.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stocks were at 43.79 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 12.6% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 7 in the industry