International Journal of Disney Studies
International Journal of Disney Studies (Journal)
ISSN 29767911 , ONLINE ISSN 2976792X
The International Journal of Disney Studies examines the Walt Disney Company, a media conglomerate that impacts our global culture. This peer-reviewed journal draws from a variety of academic and industrial lenses, perspectives, methods and fields, while providing a space for scholars to present new research, review current research and comment on wider Disney commodities.
For more information, or to submit to the journal, please contact the editors.
Twitter: @IJDisneyStudies
IJDS is affiliated with the Disney, Culture & Society Research Network and supported by Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Category: Animation, Communication and Media, Cultural Studies, Fandom, Fashion, Film Studies, Performing Arts
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Notes for Contributors
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Meet the Team (Editors: Rebecca Rowe & Robyn Muir)
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Aims & Scope
The International Journal of Disney Studies is the interdisciplinary home of the emerging field of Disney studies. Through Disney studies scholars analyse the international media conglomerate that is a cornerstone in our understanding of global culture and wider societal issues and processes. The journal publishes empirical and theoretical peer-reviewed articles that focus on the Walt Disney Company, its intellectual properties and products thereof and their relationship with culture and society. As an international and interdisciplinary journal, we welcome original articles that are diverse in theoretical lenses and approaches, perspectives, methods, fields and industries.
Disclaimer: The International Journal of Disney Studies is in no way affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or any of its intellectual property rights. It is a research journal that academically analyses the Walt Disney Company’s properties and their impact on and relationship with wider society.
Submissions
To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
Download the Notes for Contributors above for information on format and style of submissions. If you need this document in a more accessible format, please contact info@intellectbooks.
All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
Journal contributors will receive a free PDF copy of their final work upon publication. Print copies of the journal may also be purchased by contributors at half price.
Peer Review Policy
All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's editorial team and/or incumbent guest editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main editor who will consider your case.
Ethical Guidelines
The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.
Abstracting & Indexing
We will submit the journal to all key abstracting and indexing platforms when the journal becomes eligible for consideration.
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Inaugural Issue Call for Papers
The International Journal of Disney Studies is now accepting article submissions!
IJDS is the first journal of the emerging field of Disney Studies. It is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Disney, an international media conglomerate that permeates our global culture and understanding of wider societal issues and processes. The journal publishes empirical and theoretical research that critically examines and analyses the Walt Disney Company, its intellectual properties and products thereof and their relationship with culture and society. Whilst the study of Disney has been trivialized, the rise of the Walt Disney Company and its permeation within society has continued to have a place within public discourse and contributes to our understanding and shaping of cultures all over the world. This journal provides much needed dialogue on the study of Disney in all its forms. A key aim of this journal is to continue to advance Disney studies as an interdisciplinary field and be a cornerstone for Disney scholarship as the field continues to progress.
We are particularly interested in papers that discuss a wide range of topics that relate to Disney and its intellectual properties, including but not limited to: history; industry; music; animation; live action films; television; the Disney Channel; Pixar; Lucasfilm; Marvel; Disney Princesses; Disney Villains; Disney+; Disney theatre productions; tourism; theme parks; merchandising; literature; fairy tales; food; Disney audiences; Disney fandom; Disney art; representation and Disney’s relationships with and representation of identity; ethnicity; disability; race; gender; sexuality; and queerness. We welcome articles from academics, students, independent scholars, practitioners and industry professionals from all over the world.
We invite three types of scholarly work:
- Original scholarly articles (approximately 6000–8000 words long) are traditional peer-reviewed articles with a focus on theory, case studies and/or empirical research.
- Book reviews (approximately 1000 words long) review relevant scholarly and non-fiction books released in the previous years. The goal for this section is to elucidate the broader research happening in the field beyond the scope of this journal.
- Commentaries (approximately 2000–3000 words long) review various aspects of Disney, such as new films, additions to the theme parks, corporate strategies, archival findings, Disney events and more. The purpose of these pieces is to allow scholars to give less formal information regarding major changes to the Disney company. These pieces will thus serve to keep Disney scholars apprised of any major changes to our conglomerate of study.
For more information, or to submit to the journal, please see our website (https://www.intellectbooks.com/ijds) or contact the editors: Robyn Muir (r.muir@surrey.ac.uk) and Rebecca Rowe (rebecca.rowe@tamuc.edu).
If you would like to be considered for the inaugural issue, please submit by 15 January 2024. Submissions will remain open for later issues, and we welcome work any time moving forward.
General Call for Papers
The International Journal of Disney Studies is the first journal of the emerging field of Disney studies. It is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Disney, an international media conglomerate that permeates our global culture and understanding of wider societal issues and processes. The journal publishes empirical and theoretical research that critically examines and analyses the Walt Disney Company, its intellectual properties and products thereof and their relationship with culture and society. Whilst the study of Disney has been trivialized, the rise of the Walt Disney Company and its permeation within society has continued to have a place within public discourse and contributes to our understanding and shaping of cultures all over the world. This journal will provide much needed dialogue on the study of Disney in all its forms. A key aim of this journal is to continue to advance Disney studies as an interdisciplinary field and be a cornerstone for Disney scholarship as the field continues to progress.
We are particularly interested in papers that discuss a wide range of topics that relate to Disney and its intellectual properties, including but not limited to: history; industry; music; animation; live action films; television; the Disney Channel; Pixar; Lucasfilm; Marvel; Disney Princesses; Disney Villains; Disney+; Disney theatre productions; tourism; theme parks; merchandising; literature; fairy tales; food; Disney audiences; Disney fandom; Disney art; representation and Disney’s relationships with and representation of identity; ethnicity; disability; race; gender; sexuality; and queerness. We welcome articles from academics, students, independent scholars, practitioners and industry professionals from all over the world.
We invite three types of scholarly work:
- Original scholarly articles (approximately 6000-8000 words long) are traditional peer-reviewed articles with a focus on theory, case studies and/or empirical research.
- Book reviews (approximately 1000 words long) review relevant scholarly and non-fiction books released in the previous years. The goal for this section is to elucidate the broader research happening in the field beyond the scope of this journal. If you would like to write such a review, reach out to our Book Review Editors.
- Commentaries (approximately 2000-3000 words long) review various aspects of Disney, such as new films, additions to the theme parks, corporate strategies, archival findings, Disney events and more. The purpose of these pieces is to allow scholars to give less formal information regarding major changes to the Disney company. This focus can be especially helpful as many scholars cannot regularly visit the theme parks and other special events or may not have access to archival or corporate materials. These pieces will thus serve to keep Disney scholars apprised of any major changes to our conglomerate of study. You can submit a piece for consideration or reach out to one of our commentary editors.
For more information please contact the editors. To submit an article, please follow the 'Submit' button on the left of this page.
Early Career Submission
To support the development of early career researchers' publication track record the journal offers an ECR Early Submission Route. ECRs will have the opportunity to submit their original article for feedback prior to submission for peer review. This article will be read by a member of the editorial team/board, to provide overall feedback on the structure, argument and content of the article. This will allow ECRs to get further feedback before submitting and before peer review to encourage further publications from ECRs.
Special Issues
We also publish one Special Issue every four issues. If you are interested in suggesting a theme or guest editing a Special Issue please contact the editors.
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Editorial Board
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
Sara Austin
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Chris Bell
Independent Scholar
Noel Brown
Liverpool Hope University
Johnson Cheu
Michigan State University
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
Steven Dashiell
American University, Washington DC
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
Joel Gray
Sheffield Hallam University
Cody Harvard
University of Memphis
Marley Healy
Independent Scholar and Consulting Curator
Jennessa Hester
Texas Tech University
Heather Holian
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Bella Honess-Roe
University of Surrey
Madeleine Hunter
Independent Scholar
Sanskriti K
Doctoral Candidate at IIT Jodhpur
Katie Kapurch
Texas State University
Jennifer Kokai
University of South Florida
Kate Koppy
New Economic School
Peter Kunze
Tulane University
Marissa Lammon
University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
Antares Russell Leask
Northern Virginia Community College
Natalie Le Clue
Nelson Mandela University, South Africa
Caleb Lee
University of Exeter, UK
Diana Leon-Boys
University of South Florida
Allison McClain Merril
Independent Scholar
Devika Mehra
Newcastle University, UK
Kathy Merlock Jackson
Virginia Wesleyan University
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
Athira Mohan
Children’s English Library, Stuttgart, Germany
Tracey Mollet
University of Leeds
Colleen Montgomery
Rowan University, USA
Amy Louise Morgan
University of Surrey
Tinashe Mushakavanhu
University of Oxford, UK
Benjamin Nickl
University of Sydney, Australia
Evan Nooe
University of South Carolina Lancaster, USA
Susan Ohmer
University of Notre Dame
Kim Owczarski
Texas Christian University, USA
Glen Parry
University of Surrey
Victoria Pettersen Lantz
Sam Houston State University
Shearon Roberts
Xavier University of Louisiana
Tom Robson
Independent Scholar
Amanda Rutherford
Auckland University of Technology
Bobby Schweizer
Texas Tech University, USA
Zsófia Anna Tóth
University of Szeged
Elizabeth Upton
University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Paul Wells
Loughborough University, UK
Rebecca Williams
University of South Wales, UK
John Wills
University of Kent
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Editors
Robyn Muir
University of Surrey, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Rebecca Rowe
Texas A&M University–Commerce, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Associate Editors
Emily Aguiló-Perez
West Chester University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Michelle Anya Anjirbag
University of Antwerp, Belgium
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Peter Cullen Bryan
Clemson University, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Amy Davis
University of Hull, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Brittany Eldridge
University College London, UK
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Sabrina Mittermeier
University of Kassel, Germany
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
Ida Yoshinaga
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
IJoDS@intellectbooks.com
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