Walt Disney Company’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro has unveiled the name and the theme of the next Disney Cruise Line ship. As the fourth in Disney Cruise Line’s Wish class, the next ship will be named the ...

The Netflix film has already spurred increased interest in trips to Seoul. The way its fans are engaging with Korean culture makes it an even more notable phenomenon.

As the Oscars approach, we take a look at UNH grad Jennifer Lee's impact on the film industry, including being the first woman to direct a film for Disney.

"Zootopia 2," which was co-directed by Issaquah-raised Byron Howard, is nominated for the Oscar for best animated feature film.

The performances invite families to sing-along to their favorite music from the movies as they watch world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics, and more.

Disney's Animal Kingdom is replacing Dinoland U.S.A. with a new land called "Tropical Americas." The new 11-acre area will feature attractions based on "Encanto" and "Indiana Jones." Hundreds of cast ...

In the years since its 2021 release, Disney's Encanto has cemented itself as a modern classic thanks to its catchy songs and heartfelt story. Entertainment Weekly called the animated feature a ...

Marilyn Denise Harvey, a college dean, educator, business owner and resident of Valencia Park, wants the public to know that southeastern San Diego is a diverse community with several neighborhoods ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – September 30, 2025 – El Encanto, the historic landmark perched in the hills of Santa Barbara’s Riviera ...

The five-star El Encanto resort in Santa Barbara, a Hollywood getaway for more than a century where rooms cost north of $1,000 a night, has been sold to Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen for $82.2 ...

French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California. The 90-room property — in a coastal getaway northwest of Los Angeles ...