Disney Online Partners With Microsoft's Internet Explorer

Posted on October 1, 1997

Disney Online's channel will feature four of the most popular sites for kids and families including: Disney.com, Family.com, The Disney Store Online, and sneak peeks at Disney's Daily Blast.

"As a premier channel on Microsoft's Active Desktop, the entire family of Disney's online content is now available to Disney fans of all ages, quickly and easily," said Jake Winebaum, president of Disney Online. "With Internet Explorer 4.0 preconfigured channels, more families will go online as they recognize the simplicity of finding their favorite online programs."

Internet Explorer users will have simple access to the following award-winning sites from Disney Online:

• Disney.com -- Designed to showcase the services and products of The Walt Disney Company, Disney.com presents innovative and engaging content from a variety of Disney divisions.
• Disney's Family.com -- Provides parents with information on a variety of topics, including food, travel, learning, activities, computing and parenting.
• Disney's Daily Blast -- Will deliver dozens of fun and original programs every day, including games, stories, activities, and kid-centric ESPN sports and ABC news.
• The Disney Store Online -- Features hundreds of Disney products from home videos and music to Disney clothing and accessories.