Disney has ownership interests in DIC Productions L.P .
Disney shareholders approved the merger at a special conference in New York City on January 4 , 1996 , with the acquisition of Capital Cities/ABC being completed on February 9 ; following the sale , Disney renamed its new subsidiary ABC Inc . In addition to the ABC network , the Disney acquisition integrated ABC 's ten owned-and-operated television and 21 radio stations ; its 80 % interest in ESPN , ownership interests in The History Channel , A & E Television Networks , and Lifetime Entertainment ; and Capital Cities/ABC 's magazine and newspaper properties into the company .
American Broadcasting Company