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Walt Disney Company Receives 25 Golden Globe Nominations for 2021

Films and television series from across The Walt Disney Company combined to earn a total of 25 Golden Globe nominations for 2021!

Hulu Originals are leading the charge with 10 nods, as well as the first nominations for Disney+ since the launch of the streaming service in 2019.

Disney+ is home to a variety of nominated content including season two of fan favorite Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian which received a nomination for Best Television Series—Drama. Walt Disney Pictures’ Broadway favorite Hamilton, also on Disney+, is nominated for Best Picture—Musical or Comedy, and Lin-Manuel Miranda is among the nominees for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy. Disney and Pixar’s Onward and Soul are both nominated for Best Motion Picture—Animated, and Soul received an additional nod for its original score. Take a closer look at the nominations below:

The Great (Hulu)—three nominations

Best Television Series—Musical Or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Elle Fanning

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Nicholas Hoult

Hamilton (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+)—two nominations

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Mandalorian (Disney+ / Lucasfilm Ltd.)—one nomination

Best Television Series—Drama

Mrs. America (FX on Hulu / FXP)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television: Cate Blanchett

Nomadland (Searchlight)—four nominations

Best Picture—Drama

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama: Frances McDormand

Best Director—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

Best Screenplay—Motion Picture: Chloé Zhao

Normal People (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series Or Motion Picture Made For Television

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series Or A Motion Picture Made For Television: Daisy Edgar-Jones

Onward (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)—one nomination

Best Picture—Animated

Palm Springs (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Andy Samberg

The Personal History of David Copperfield (Searchlight)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy: Dev Patel

Ramy (Hulu)—one nomination

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical Or Comedy: Ramy Youssef

Ratched (20th Television)—three nominations

Best Television Series—Drama

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Drama: Sarah Paulson

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role: Cynthia Nixon

Soul (Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Disney+/Disney Music Group)—two nominations

Best Picture—Animated

Best Score Motion Picture: Jon Batiste, Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor

The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)—two nominations

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Andra Day

Best Original Song—Motion Picture: “Tigress & Tweed”; Andra Day, Raphael Saadiq

The 10 nominations for Hulu Originals content—a record for the streamer—include three for The Great, which includes a nod for Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy, as well as two each for Palm Springs and The United States vs. Billie Holiday (premiering on February 26). FX’s Mrs. America, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television (Cate Blanchett), streamed exclusively on FX on Hulu. The streamer will also be home to Searchlight’s Nomadland, debuting on February 19.

Nomadland, from Searchlight Pictures, is Disney’s most-nominated title with nods in four categories, including Best Motion Picture—Drama. The film’s star, Frances McDormand, is recognized in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama category and Chloé Zhao received two nominations for Best Director—Motion Picture and Best Screenplay—Motion Picture.

In addition, visionary television pioneer, political activist and philanthropist Norman Lear, who recently produced ABC’s two Emmy Award-winning Live in Front of a Studio Audience specials, will become the third-ever recipient of the Carol Burnett Award and will accept the honor at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

February 4, 2021
Disney Cruise Line Takes #1 Spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Cruise Line Rankings for 7th Year in a Row

For the seventh consecutive year, Disney Cruise Line has earned top spots in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Cruise Lines rankings, with first place awards in the Best Cruise Lines for Families and Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean categories. These prestigious rankings celebrate excellence in the cruise industry and identify the best cruise lines for a variety of traveler types in a range of regions.

“This important recognition from U.S. News & World Report highlights our focus on creating fun, immersive vacation experiences for every member of the family and delivering great service every step of the way,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line. “The energy and enthusiasm our Crew Members bring to their roles is the driving force behind why Disney is such a trusted name in cruising.”

The U.S. News & World Report ranks more than 150 cruise ships based on an analysis of expert and user opinions, utilizing a methodology that factors in health and approval ratings as well as reputation in the industry and variety of itineraries.

Disney Cruise Line blends the magic of Disney entertainment with the excitement of ocean cruising, offering incredible onboard experiences and itineraries to the sun-drenched destinations of the Caribbean year-around and awe-inspiring seasonal sailings throughout Alaska and Europe. Most Caribbean itineraries also include a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s award-winning private island in The Bahamas. Plus, for the first time next year, Disney Cruise Line will set sail from New Orleans onboard the Disney Wonder. The world of “The Princess and the Frog” is brought to life like never before onboard the Disney Wonder, which features exciting new enhancements, including the addition of a New Orleans-themed lounge that transports guests deeper into the heart of the city’s iconic French Quarter.

Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its horizons, with new ships scheduled for delivery in late 2021, 2022 and 2023. The name of the highly anticipated fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Wish, was recently announced along with the ship’s featured stern characters – Rapunzel and her feisty sidekick Pascal. The Disney Wish is scheduled for delivery in late 2021 and will set sail in January 2022. All three new ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas and, at approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.

November 13, 2019
Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Store Rank #1 In Customer Service

Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks & Resorts and the Disney Store have all earned the highest honors in a new Newsweek survey ranking America’s best customer service!

As many of you know, Disney cast members go out of their way on a daily basis to make magic and provide the best possible service for guests. Delivering exceptional experiences and exceeding guest expectations is at the heart of everything they do at Disney Parks!

And for the second year in a row, Disney Cruise Line has topped the list of brands that exemplify outstanding customer service.

In the survey of more than 20,000 customers, Disney Cruise Line ranked as the number one company overall, across a variety of industries, as well as in the “Cruise Line Operator” category. And the amazing customer service and experiences at Disney Cruise Line will be expanding in upcoming years with new ships scheduled for delivery in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

The survey also recognized Disney Parks & Resorts as the best in its category! Disney Parks & Resorts, which is continuing an incredible year of growth and exciting new offerings, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, earned the best customer service ranking in the “Amusement Park Experience” category.

And the Disney Store was awarded the top spot by consumers in the “Toy” category as well. Disney Store locations continue to provide the best of what Disney Parks has to offer in merchandise – as well as outstanding guest experiences across the nation.

October 16, 2019
Disney Cruise Line the ‘World’s Best’ According to Travel + Leisure Readers

Disney Cruise Line has hooked another award. The readers of Travel + Leisure agree that Disney Cruise Line is the “World’s Best.” They have chosen Disney as the No. 1 Ocean Cruise Line among those carrying 2,200 passengers or more as part of the publication’s annual World’s Best Awards.

Through this annual survey, thousands of Travel + Leisurereaders pick their favorite destinations, hotels, resorts, spas, airlines, tour operators, rental-car agencies, cruise lines and more. The results will be published in the August issue and are available online now at travelandleisure.com.

Of course, all the credit goes to the thousands of Disney Cruise Line Crew and Cast Members. After all, they’re the reason why Disney Cruise Line has been recognized with hundreds of distinguished awards from the travel industry since first setting sail in 1998. As president of Disney Signature Experiences, Jeff Vahle says, “they are the secret to our magic!”

Service was among the list of criteria readers used to rate Disney Cruise Line, as well as staterooms, food, destinations, excursions and value. As one reader put it, “The best part of the cruise was the service that we received. The waiters knew exactly what my kids liked after the first night. They were attentive to detail, kind, and entertaining.”

There are so many things to be excited about when it comes to Disney Cruise Line! Not only is Disney building three new ships and developing a new private island, next year they add New Orleans as a home-port and make highly anticipated returns to the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Rico and Greece.

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July 14, 2019
Victoria & Albert’s Receives Five Diamond and Five-Star Awards for 2019

Only a select few restaurants are approved and highly rated with either the prestigious AAA Diamond or Forbes Travel Guide Stars awards each year. Friday, Disney announced that Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has once again received these impressive accolades for 2019.

Victoria & Albert’s has received the renowned AAA Five Diamond Award each year since 2000 and, for the second year, the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in the state of Florida to be awarded both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards – with only 26 other restaurants in the Unites States holding both awards. Every night, Victoria & Albert’s brings guests the ultimate in fine dining with classic Victorian elegance, haute American cuisine, and an atmosphere of refined opulence.

AAA rates and approves nearly 32,000 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Only 0.2 percent of the restaurants are awarded the AAA Five Diamond rating and 2.1 percent receive the AAA Four Diamond. These ratings represent a combination of overall food, service, décor, and ambiance.

Out of the over 1,600 restaurants across the globe rated by Forbes Travel Guide, only 69 restaurants received the preeminent Five-Star rating. Forbes Travel Guide’s expert inspectors anonymously test each restaurant against up to 900 rigorous standards. Only the best of the best achieves the esteemed Five-Star rating.

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March 12, 2019
Castaway Cay Named the Best Cruise Line Private Island for the Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row Cruise Critic members have recognized Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, as the “Best Cruise Line Private Island” for its 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards.

Cruise Critic’s Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards are given based exclusively on consumer ratings and reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website over the past year. Castaway Cay was also voted the Top Rated Overall island in all of the Caribbean.

One Cruise Critic member said: “They have done such a nice job of making the island a special place for everyone. It was our first time over at the adult-only beach, and that was even more awesome.”

Castaway Cay is a tropical island paradise exclusively reserved for Disney Cruise Line guests. With activities for everyone in the family, from animal encounters and snorkeling, to bike rentals and private cabanas, your family will have countless ways to create amazing vacation memories. Luckily, the year-round Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida, all include a full day at Castaway Cay!

August 1, 2018
Newest Disney Vacation Club Resort Named ‘Best of the Best’

Sometimes, what happens in Vegas shouldn’t stay in Vegas. I’m pleased to report that Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge took home the biggest prize at the recent ARDY Awards at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

Presented by the American Resort Development Association, the annual ARDY Awards honor outstanding achievements in the resort industry. Chief among those honors are ACE (ARDA Circle of Excellence) Awards recognizing those who “have attained the very highest level of excellence in the resort industry, and whose accomplishments and dedication spur the industry to new heights.”

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins took home the prestigious ACE Project of Excellence Award, recognizing the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort as the “best of the best” in a variety of disciplines, from resort design and sustainability to community impact, to sales and marketing (the resort also took home an ARDY Award for best Multimedia Marketing Campaign) to day-to-day operations.

Aside from being a matter of pride for the Disney Vacation Club Cast and every Disney Vacation Club Member who calls this rustically elegant resort “home,” the award demonstrates an unexpected power of Disney magic…allowing one to leave Las Vegas feeling like a winner.

June 4, 2018
Victoria & Albert’s Gets Prestigious Five-Star and Five Diamond Awards For 18th Year in a Row

If you have never been to Victoria & Albert’s then you have to try it. Its Walt Disney World‘s most exclusive gourmet restaurant. So fancy that children must be at least 10 years of age to even enter. Well, the multi-award winning restaurant as just added a few more to their resume.

Two prestigious awards have just been bestowed this month on Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. For the 18th consecutive year, the restaurant has received the AAA Five Diamond Award and, for the first time ever, the coveted 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award.

There are only 68 Five Diamond restaurants in North America, and only 64 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurants out of over 1,600 restaurants across the globe. Victoria & Albert’s now stands as the sole restaurant in the state of Florida to receive both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards.

AAA Diamond Ratings represent a combination of overall food, service, décor and ambiance. A Five Diamond restaurant provides leading-edge cuisine of the finest ingredients, uniquely prepared by an acclaimed chef, served by expert service staff led by a maître d’ in extraordinary surroundings.

Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings verify luxury and represent outstanding, iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities. Using the most exacting standards in the industry, this year’s list evaluates properties in over 160 destinations across 50 countries.

Every night, Victoria & Albert’s brings guests the ultimate in fine dining with classic Victorian elegance, haute American cuisine and an atmosphere of refined opulence. The esteemed restaurant features three unique dining experiences: the main dining room with the choice of a 7-course menu or 10 course Chef’s Tasting Menu; the intimate Queen Victoria’s Room offers a 10-course Chef’s Tasting menu with tableside presentation and optional wine pairings; and the highly sought-after 8-seat Chef’s Table located in the restaurants kitchen, where guests can get an exclusive look at their dishes being crafted by the culinary team. Victoria & Albert’s also has an incredible wine cellar with over 700 wines from over 35 regions.

“This has been a monumental year for the entire Victoria & Albert’s Team. They have developed a culture of success, which is over twenty years in the making. Every single member of the team is fully invested, combining the perfect formula of creativity, knowledge and passion for service. Our focus remains: Aim for perfection and settle for nothing less than excellence”, said Grand Floridian Resort & Spa General Manager Cosmo Kapoor.

Congratulations belong to Executive Chef Scott Hunnel, Chef de Cuisine Aimée Rivera, Master Pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, Maître d’Hôtel Israel Pérez and the entire Victoria & Albert’s team for earning these illustrious awards.

February 25, 2018
Avatar Flight of Passage Honored with Award for Outstanding Visual Effects

The Visual Effects Society (VES) announced the winners of their annual VES Awards last night, honoring outstanding visual effects in motion pictures, television and other Media. Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom won the award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project.

Avatar Flight of Passage is an innovative 3-D ride experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that allows guests to soar over the incredible landscape of Pandora on the back of a mountain banshee.

This multi-sensory experience uses cutting-edge technology and intricate special effects like never before. Guests can actually feel the banshee breathe beneath them as they fly high above floating mountains, plunge through ancient caverns and skim across roaring oceans.

This marks the second major industry award for this attraction as it also picked up a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement: Attraction.

February 14, 2018
The Last Jedi Gets 4 Oscar Nominations
Nominations for the 90th Annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday, and the latest film in the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has been nominated for four Oscars. The film, which started off with mixed reviews, has still wound up being one of the most successful movies of all time at the box office with $1.2 billion and counting.

The eighth episode in the saga garnered attention in four categories:
- Original Score – John Williams
- Visual Effects – Ben Morris, Mike Mulholland, Chris Corbould, and Neal Scanlan
- Sound Editing – Matthew Wood and Ren Klyce
- Sound Mixing – Stuart Wilson, Ren Klyce, David Parker, and Michael Semanick
For Original Score, it’s up against Dunkirk, Phantom Thread, The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

In Visual Effects, the other competitors are Blade Runner 2049, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, Kong: Skull Island and War for the Planet of the Apes.

The original Star Wars, released in 1977, received 10 nods and won six Oscars; The Empire Strikes Back (1980) received three nominations, winning two Oscars; Return of the Jedi (1983) nabbed four nominations with one win; The Phantom Menace (1999) captured three nominations; Attack of the Clones (2002) and Revenge of the Sith (2005) both received one nomination; The Force Awakens (2015), which kicked off the current trilogy, received five nominations — the most since the original Star Wars.

Congratulations to all the nominees. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman, has taken the saga in bold new directions — and perhaps most importantly, also brought us porgs.
January 24, 2018