When is ‘One Day at Disney’ released on Disney+?

“One Day at Disney” a new coffee table book and a documentary on Disney+ examining a day in the life of the Walt Disney Company from the theme parks to the film lots to the television production will be released on Dec. 3, 2019.

What is the “One Day at Disney” book?

On Feb. 21, 2019, 76 photo shoots took place around the world, as Disney dispatched photographers to capture images of the employees and cast members who drive creativity and innovation at The Walt Disney Company. The stories, from Shanghai Disneyland and ESPN to Pixar and the set of “Modern Family,” will be featured in the hardbound 224-page coffee table book, written by Bruce Steele. The book, which features 79 people, will be available starting Dec. 3, 2019.

What is the “One Day at Disney” documentary?

Disney+ will launch its documentary series beginning Dec. 3, 2019, with its feature-length film highlighting the fascinating and inspiring personal stories of 10 people behind the enduring magic of Disney. Through the lens of CEO Bob Iger, the film follows each subject throughout their day for an intimate glimpse into their unique journey. The documentary is narrated by Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown. The feature-length documentary will be followed on Disney+ every week for the next 52 weeks a 4 to 7-minute short filmEach episode introduces a new subject providing an in-depth look into their personal journey and daily role at The Walt Disney Company.

Who is featured in the “One Day at Disney” full-length documentary?

Employees and Cast Members profiled in the Disney+ docu-special include (in alphabetical order):

• Eric Baker: The Walt Disney Imagineer who has overseen the creation of many of the intricately detailed props and lifelike creatures that inhabit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the newest lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
• Ashley Girdich: A talented Walt Disney Imagineer who, as a Research and Development Project Manager, drives plans and helps teams execute some of the innovative robotics technology projects being created for our Parks around the world
• Eric Goldberg: The legendary animator known for creating the Genie in Aladdin and Phil in Hercules, directing Pocahontas, as well as for animating Mickey Mouse in the Academy Award-nominated short Get a Horse!
• Mark Gonzales: A Los Angeles native who works on the world-famous Disneyland Railroad
• Grace Lee: A senior illustration manager at Disney Worldwide Publishing who has worked on titles from Zootopia to Fancy Nancy
• Zamavus “Zama” Magudulela: The talented South African actor currently playing Rafiki in the Madrid production of phenomenally successful musical The Lion King
• Ryan Meinerding: Marvel Studio’s head of visual development who has worked on films including Avengers: Endgame and Guardians of the Galaxy
• Dr. Natalie Mylniczenko: The veterinarian who cares for creatures large and small at Walt Disney World Resort, including a number of endangered and threatened species.
• Jerome Ranft: The skilled Pixar artist who created detailed sculptures for animators to use as reference for such films as Finding Nemo, Toy Story 3, and Ratatouille
• Robin Roberts: The former ESPN sportscaster has been co-anchor of the Emmy® Award-winning, top-rated morning show, Good Morning America, since 2005.

Who else will be featured in the book and on Disney+??

Here is the complete list of all 79 people who will be featured:

1. Alfredo Ayala: Walt Disney Imagineering—Executive, Research & Development
2. Alice Taylor: The Walt Disney Studios—Vice President, Content Innovation and StudioLAB
3. Amanda Lauder: Disney Springs—Chef Chocolatier at The Ganachery
4. Angela Morales: Aulani—Resort Performer (“Aunty”) and Live Music Coordinator
5. Anthony Anderson: ABC—Star and Executive Producer of black•ish
6. Ashley Girdich: Walt Disney Imagineering—Technical Program Manager, Research & Development
7. Billy Ray Chubbs: Lucasfilm—Motion Capture Performer and Receptionist
8. Bob Iger: Chairman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company
9. Brie Larson: Actor in Captain Marvel
10. Bryce Dallas Howard: Director of Episode 4 of The Mandalorian on Disney+
11. Candice Valdez: Radio Disney—On-Air Talent
12. Carlton Fu: Shanghai Disney Resort—Team Manager, Attraction Engineering Services
13. Chris Cristi: KABC Los Angeles—Helicopter Reporter
14. Cyril Soreau: Disneyland Paris—Fruit and Vegetable Sculptor
15. Dana Amendola: Disney Theatrical Productions—Vice President, Operations
16. David Muir: ABC News, Anchor and Managing Editor, ABC World News Tonight
17. Ebony Winski: Disneyland Resort—Princess Tiana in Mickey and the Magical Map
18. Ed Fritz: Walt Disney Imagineering—Ride Engineering Executive
19. Ellen Pompeo: ABC—Star and Producer of Grey’s Anatomy
20. Eric Baker: Walt Disney Imagineering—Creative Director
21. Eric Goldberg: Walt Disney Animation Studios—Animator and Director
22. Eric Stonestreet: ABC—Actor on Modern Family
23. Este Meza: Lucasfilm Senior Events Manager
24. Fabian Dib: Disney Cruise Line—Captain
25. Fabiola M Kersul de Salles: Walt Disney World—PhotoPass Photographer
26. Francheska Roman: Disneyland Resort—Candy Maker
27. Gabriela Clark: Walt Disney Studios—Senior Manager, Creative Print Services
28. George Montano: Disneyland Resort—Staff Shop, General Lead
29. George Pennacchio: KABC Los Angeles—Entertainment Reporter
30. Grace Lee: Disney Publishing Worldwide—Senior Illustration Manager
31. Heather Bartleson: Walt Disney World—Senior Facilities Coordinator, Holiday Services
32. Jackie Ma: Hong Kong Disneyland—Senior Arborist
33. Jason Benetti: ESPN—Play-by-Play Announcer/Analyst
34. Jerome Ranft: Pixar Studios—Sculptor
35. Jesse Tyler Ferguson: ABC—Actor on Modern Family
36. Jon Favreau: Executive Producer of The Mandalorian on Disney+
37. Jose Zelaya: Disney Television Animation—Character Designer
38. Joseph Hernandez: Disneyland Resort—Mark Twain Riverboat Attraction Working Lead
39. Juan Estrella: The Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank—Security Guard
40. Justin Tse: Shanghai Disney Resort—Area Manager, Costuming and Walt Disney Grand Theatre Wardrobe Supervisor
41. Kae Namiki: Tokyo Disneyland—Stage Manager, Show Operations (pictured above)
42. Katie Whetsell: Disney’s Animal Kingdom—Principal Actor in Finding Nemo—The Musical
43. Kenneth Ko: Hong Kong Disneyland—Pavement Art Team Leader and Custodial Guest Services Manager
44. Korey Amrine: Adventures By Disney—Tour Guide
45. Kris Becker: Disney’s Animal Kingdom—Animal Keeper
46. Kristina Dewberry: Walt Disney Imagineering—Construction Manager—Logistics, Disneyland Overall
47. Laura Cabo: Walt Disney Imagineering—Portfolio Creative Executive
48. Leah Buono: Disney Channel—Executive Direction, Casting
49. Leslie Evans: Walt Disney Imagineering—Manager, Research & Development
50. Lois Hammersley: Walt Disney World—Attractions Hostess
51. Lupe De Santiago: Disneyland Resort—Audio-Animatronics® Special Projects Lead
52. Manon Teissier Du Cros: Disneyland Paris—Pastry Chef at Walt’s—An American Restaurant
53. Marc Smith: Walt Disney Animation Studios—Director of Story for Frozen 2
54. Mark Gonzales: Disneyland Resort—Steam Locomotive Engineer
55. Maxine Shepard: ABC—Production Designer for Black•ish
56. Michael Illardi: Walt Disney Imagineering—Principal Research & Development Imagineer
57. Mike Davie: Walt Disney Imagineering—Project Manager Principal
58. Morgan Pope: Walt Disney Imagineering—Associate Research Scientist, Research & Development
59. Natalie Mylniczenco: Disney’s Animal Kingdom—Veterinarian, Disney’s Animals, Science, and Environment (pictured above)
60. Nate Moore: Marvel Studios—Vice President, Development and Production
61. Nontra Null: Consumer Products—Design Manager, Softlines Product Development
62. Pablo Tufino: Disney’s Animal Kingdom—Foreman, Computer Ride Show Tech
63. Patti Murin: Disney Theatrical Productions—Plays the role of Anna in Frozen on Broadway
64. Pavan “Billy” Komkai: ESPN+—Manager, Broadcast Engineering
65. Peter Dufour: Walt Disney World—Security Host
66. Rob Richards: El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood—House Organist
67. Robin Roberts: ABC—Co-Anchor, Good Morning America (pictured above)
68. Ryan Meinerding: Marvel Studios—Head of Visual Development
69. Sage Steele: ESPN—SportsCenter Anchor (pictured above)
70. Scot Drake: Walt Disney Imagineering—Creative Executive, Marvel Global Portfolio
71. Sidney Bain: Disney Cruise Line—Tram Coordinator/Trainer/Pest Control Operator, Castaway Cay
72. Sofia Wylie: Disney Channel—Actor in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+ (pictured above in front row far right)
73. Stephanie Carrol: Walt Disney World—Ranch Hand
74. Steve Sligh: Walt Disney Studios Operations—Senior. Manager, Golden Oak Ranch
75. Thom Self: Disneyland Resort—Attraction Machinist
76. Tia Kratter: Pixar Studios—Manager, Art & Film Education, Pixar University
77. Tony Salvaggio: Disneyland Resort—Park Decorator, Window Display Team
78. Vince Caro: Pixar Studios—Senior Recording/Mixing Engineer
79. Zamavuso (Zama) Magudulela: Disney Theatrical Productions—Rafiki in the Madrid production of The Lion King