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