Disney is officially out of the radio business, as they are selling AM radio station KRDC 1110, a former Radio Disney station, to religious broadcaster Calvary Costa Mesa, according to Radio Ink.
What’s Happening:
- Disney has sold AM radio station KRDC 1110 to religious broadcaster Calvary Costa Mesa for $5 million.
- The sale marks the end of Disney’s involvement in radio ownership, as it has divested all of its other radio properties.
- KRDC, originally known as KRLA, had a prominent role in the Los Angeles music scene, championing Chicano artists and R&B selections.
- Under Disney, the station was once Radio Disney, Radio Disney Country, then a simulcast of ESPN Radio Los Angeles’ KSPN after the company shuttered its Radio Disney networks in 2021.
- Calvary plans to utilize KRDC’s signal alongside its existing Orange County FM station, KWVE, to reach a broader audience across Southern California.
More Disney News:
- Oscar-winning director Sarah Polley is in talks to direct a live-action adaptation of Bambi that’s in early development at Disney.
- Disney Branded Television announced several additional seasons of favorite series found on Disney Junior, Disney Channel, and Disney+.
- Mickey and Minnie will debut new outfits this holiday season at Disneyland, while "it's a small world" Holiday is set for its annual return.