Disney Explores the Future of World-Building at SXSW Conference

DisneyExperiencesChairman JoshD'AmaroandDisneyEntertainmentCo-ChairmanAlanBergmanjoinedonstagebyDisneystorytellersincludingPeteDocter,KevinFeige,Jon Favreauand RobertDowney Jr.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Disney Experiences Chairman JoshD'Amaro and Disney EntertainmentCo-ChairmanAlanBergmantookthestage atSouthbySouthwesttoshowcaseDisney's singular storytelling power.

For more than a century, The Walt Disney Company has been home to the best storytellers in the world, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to take fans and guests to places they never dreamed possible. These storytellers collaborate now more than ever, working seamlessly across the company to build worlds that unfold on movie and TV screens and beyond -transformingintolivedexperiencesforfansaround theworld.

"We'rereallyproudofthecreative collaborationwehaveatDisney, anditstartswithgreatstorytelling. We truly have something for everyone, with so many ways to experience it," said Bergman to the thousands of attendees gathered inside the Austin Convention Center, adding, "The key to all of this is the partnership we have between our teams."

"OnlyDisneycanbring thiscaliberofartiststogether togivefansricheranddeeperexperienceswiththe stories they love," agreed D'Amaro. "Because a Disney story doesn't end when the credits roll, or when you walk out the park's front gate. They keep growing and evolving."

D'AmaroandBergmaninvited storytellersfromacross DisneyStudiosandDisneyExperiencestodiscuss the ways they use cutting-edge technology to make experiences more relevant and more connected.

SurpriseguestsincludedBruceVaughn,presidentandchiefcreative officerofWaltDisneyImagineering; Pete Docter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios; Kevin Feige, producer and president of Marvel Studios; Jon Favreau, director and producer of "The Mandalorian and Grogu"; and world- renowned actor Robert Downey Jr. Each guest was joined by creative leaders from Walt Disney Imagineering to discuss how stories from Star Wars, The Avengers and Pixar come to life in Disney experiences around the globe.

SpeakingtoDisney'sunique abilitytomakeconnections withfansthroughtheseexperiences,Bergman noted, "It's a powerful legacy that we're fortunate to be a part of."

"We'resoexcitedabouttheboundless futureinfrontofusasweusenewtechnologytotellthenext generation of Disney stories," D'Amaro added.

Moredetailsaboutthisyear'spanelatSXSWandtheprojectsdiscussed canbe foundontheDisney Parks Blog.

About Disney Experiences

Disney Experiences brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company's powerful brands and franchises - including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios and National Geographic - into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime.

When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of family entertainment. More than 65 years later, Disney has grown into one of the world's leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort destinations with 12 theme parks and 57 resorts in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line with six ships and plans for seven more; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawai'i; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney's global consumer products operationsincludetheworld'sleading licensingbusiness;theworld'slargest children'spublishingbrands; oneoftheworld's largestlicensorsofgamesacross allplatforms;Disney storelocationsaround theworld; and the Disney Store e-commerce platform.

These experiences are created by Disney Imagineers, the creative force behind experiences found in Disney theme parks, resort hotels and cruise ships.

About Walt Disney Studios

For over 100 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios,Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, SearchlightPictures,and20thCentury Studios.Itisalso hometoDisneyTheatricalGroup, producerof world-class stage shows, as well as Disney Music Group.

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