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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.
2021
shopDisney online store revamped on Tmall
Disney China launched a revamped version of its shopDisney official flagship store on Tmall, offering consumers in mainland China selected Disney and licensed-partner products.
2021
Vermont family files lawsuit against Disney
A Vermont family sued Disney for $20 million, alleging that their toddler was sexually assaulted while in the care of a Disney Cruise Line daycare and that Disney was at fault for understaffing the daycare. Disney called the allegations unfounded and said local authorities had investigated them.
2021
Disney announces Genie service
Disney introduced its Genie service, which includes free itinerary-planning features and paid Genie+ and Lightning Lane options. The service was described as coming in the fall.
2021
Disney announces retirement of FastPass services
Disney said that FASTPASS, FastPass+ and Disney MaxPass services would be retired.
2021
Scarlett Johansson files lawsuit against Disney and Marvel Studios
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Marvel Studios and its parent company Disney, alleging that the release of Black Widow on Disney+ on the same day as its theatrical release breached her contract. Disney dismissed the claims.
2021
Jungle Cruise global release
Jungle Cruise debuted globally in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access, and Disney announced that it opened at number one at the box office with an estimated total of more than $90 million.
2021
Scarlett Johansson files lawsuit against Disney over Black Widow release
Scarlett Johansson's attorneys filed a lawsuit against Disney, alleging that the studio breached its contract by releasing Black Widow on Disney+ as well as in theaters rather than exclusively in theaters. Disney representatives called the lawsuit “sad and depressing.”
2021
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow release
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Co., alleging that Disney breached her contract by releasing Black Widow simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters, harming her compensation. A Disney spokesperson said the filing had no merit and that Disney had complied with the contract.
2021
Scarlett Johansson files lawsuit over Black Widow release
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit against Disney-owned Marvel Studios alleging that releasing Black Widow on Disney+ at the same time as its theatrical debut breached her contract. The suit also alleges that Disney intentionally induced Marvel to breach the agreement.
2021
Black Widow theatrical and Disney+ debut
Disney and Marvel's film Black Widow opened simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access; the article reports its opening-weekend box office and digital rental spending.
2021
Disney announces ESPN+ price increases
Disney announced that ESPN+ monthly pricing would rise by $1 to $6.99 and annual pricing would rise from $59.99 to $69.99. The annual price change was to begin August 13; the price of the ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ bundle would remain unchanged.
2021
Walt Disney World announces 50th-anniversary celebration
Walt Disney World announced an 18-month anniversary celebration, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, planned to begin October 1 across all four theme parks.
2021
Disney offers resort and dining discounts to teachers and first responders
Disney announced summer discounts at its resorts for teachers and first responders, along with a Passport to Savings booklet with coupons for Disney Springs merchants. The discounts were described as available through July 10; the source has no publication date.
2021
Midea launches new air conditioners
Midea Air Conditioning held a product launch event with JD Home Appliances in Chongqing and unveiled several new products, including a children's air conditioner and the portable Xiaoliangkuai air conditioner.
2021
Disney makes Rainbow Disney Collection available
The Walt Disney Company made its Rainbow Disney Collection available through shopDisney.com and select Disney stores and parks, with some products also sold by other retailers. Proceeds will go to LGBTQ+ organizations.
2021
Disneyland Snow White attraction draws backlash over its finale
Disneyland’s updated Snow White attraction drew backlash over a finale in which the Prince kisses Snow White while she is asleep and without her consent, according to a review quoted in the article.
2021
Disney Store at Palisades Center closes permanently
Disney permanently closed its Disney Store at the Palisades Center in West Nyack, New York, with stores officially closing for good on or around May 19, 2021.
2021
Disney announces planned closure of 18 channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
A report said Disney planned to exit the Southeast Asian and Hong Kong markets in the fourth quarter of 2021 by closing 18 channels. The closures were reported as planned, not completed.
2021
Disney+ appoints EMEA director of scripted content
Disney+ appointed Lee Mason as its director of scripted content for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.