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2021
Disney+ adds Apple SharePlay support
Disney+ released an app update enabling subscribers to use Apple’s SharePlay co-viewing feature on Apple iOS, iPadOS and tvOS devices. The feature is compatible globally across the Disney+ catalog.
2021
AWS network outage affects services in Northern Virginia
Amazon Web Services reported that an outage affected its Northern Virginia (US-East-1) region and disrupted services including ConnectWise, Netflix, Disney+, Ticketmaster and Flickr. AWS said it disabled the scaling activities that triggered the issue and outlined remediation measures; it also apologized to customers.
2021
Amazon Web Services outage disrupts online services
Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage at its US-East 1 data center in Northern Virginia, disrupting services including Ring, Venmo, Disney+ and Instacart. Amazon said it had identified the root cause and was working toward recovery; the cause was not disclosed.
2021
Samsung and Disney launch Galaxy Z Flip3 accessories collection
Samsung launched a new collection of accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in collaboration with Disney. The collection includes accessories featuring Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, The Simpsons and National Geographic properties and will be available through the Samsung Malaysia e-store.
2021
Disney announces Susan E. Arnold as board chair successor
Walt Disney Co. announced that Susan E. Arnold would succeed Robert Iger as board chair, effective December 31.
2021
Pebble Gear launches kids' tablet range in the US
Pebble Gear launched a range of 7-inch Android tablets in the United States this fall, featuring Disney character themes and aimed at children aged three to eight.
2021
Disney and TikTok collaborate on character voices
Disney teamed up with TikTok to add official Disney character voices to TikTok's text-to-speech feature; the voices began rolling out in the app on November 12, 2021.
2021
Disney increases prices at California theme parks
Disney's California theme parks raised prices for several ticket tiers and parking. The article also reports plans to introduce a sixth demand-based ticket pricing tier in March 2022.
2021
Disney announces Disney Genie service rollout
Disney announced that its Disney Genie personalized itinerary service was set to roll out on its mobile app on October 19. The service is built into the My Disney Experience app and is described as complimentary for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort.
2021
Disney café opens inside Primark in south Essex
A Disney café opened inside a Primark store in south Essex on the day reported.
2021
Disney adds cast compliment feature to mobile app
Disney made a feature available in the My Disney Experience mobile app allowing guests to share positive experiences with cast members at Walt Disney World parks and resorts.
2021
Disney and Scarlett Johansson settle Black Widow lawsuit
Disney and Scarlett Johansson reached a settlement in Johansson's lawsuit over the hybrid release strategy used for Black Widow. The settlement terms were not disclosed.
2021
Disney announces MagicBand+ availability for next year
Disney announced that MagicBand+ will be available for guests next year. The wearable is described as offering color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition.
2021
Disney files lawsuits to retain rights to Marvel characters
Disney filed lawsuits seeking to retain full control of rights to several Marvel characters, including Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man and Black Widow. The article describes the dispute as involving the characters’ creators and their heirs.
2021
Amazon and Disney announce voice-assistant partnership
Amazon announced a partnership with Disney involving an Alexa-powered voice assistant for Disney resorts and hotels and a feature for customers to interact with Disney characters at home.
2021
Amazon announces Echo devices for Disney hotel rooms
Amazon announced that its Echo listening devices would be placed in Disney hotel rooms the following year, enabling guests to request room-service items and ask for directions to a theme park.
2021
Amazon and Disney announce Alexa voice-assistant agreement for Disney resort hotels
Amazon announced an agreement with Disney to offer an Alexa-powered voice assistant in Disney theme-park hotels, as well as a paid feature for customers to interact with Disney characters at home. The feature was reported as planned for the following year.
2021
Wuling announces a Disney Zootopia-themed NanoEV edition
Wuling announced that it will launch a Zootopia-themed limited edition of the NanoEV, with Judy and Nick versions.
2021
Disney and Marvel sue over rights to Marvel characters
Disney filed lawsuits seeking to prevent heirs of Marvel artists and writers from reclaiming rights to characters including Iron Man, Thor, and Spider-Man. Marvel's federal suits claim the works belong to the company rather than the creators or their heirs.
2021
shopDisney announced a planned vending-machine rollout in China
Disney said shopDisney planned to introduce 200 branded vending machines in more than 10 cities in China by the end of 2021, where consumers could purchase selected Disney and licensed-partner products.