Disney has carried out a strategic reorganisation ahead of the successful launch of its direct - to - consumer streaming service , intended to challenge streaming giant brands . The company 's business is being reorganised into four branches : Direct - to - Consumer and Video ; Experiences and Consumer Products ; and Disney Parks , Studio Entertainment and Media Networks . Disney also announced it has acquired a majority stake in streaming tech provided services , and unveiled its plans for an ESPN streaming service .
Disney has carried out a strategic reorganisation ahead of the 2019 launch of its direct-to-consumer streaming service, intended to challenge streaming giant Netflix. The company's business is being reorganised into four branches: Direct-to-Consumer and International; Experiences and Consumer Products; and Disney Parks, Studio Entertainment and Media Networks. Disney also announced it has acquired a majority stake in streaming tech provided BAMTech, and unveiled its plans for an ESPN streaming service.