Disney Online (International)
Walt Disney Internet Group 
CORPORATE BACKGROUND

The Walt Disney Internet Group (NYSE:DIG) is the Internet business of The Walt Disney Company. It is headquartered in North Hollywood, California, with satellite offices in New York, San Francisco, and Detroit. The international headquarters are in London, with satellite offices in Tokyo and Paris. Founded in 1995 to develop the company's presence in the on-line world, Disney Online, the Disney-branded product group within DIG, creates and produces a variety of award-winning sites on the Web.

The first Web site created by Disney Online, Disney.com, launched in February 1996 and quickly became one of the most popular and highly trafficked sites on the World Wide Web. Located at www.disney.com, the site showcases the services and products of The Walt Disney Company.

In January 1997, Disney Online opened an office in Paris to manage development of original content in European markets.  European web sites are currently being developed using local languages to provide fun for all the family audience and news about the latest Disney films, products, and travel destinations.

In September 1998, DIG opened it’s international headquarters in London, in preparation for the re-launch of Disney.co.uk.  Re- launched on March 1st, 1999,  Disney.co.uk offers a range of exciting and educational features.  Children and their families can test their skills with games and tournaments, steer the action in interactive adventures, and stretch their brains with mind-expanding fun.

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