https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/walt disney company/ Walt Disney Company News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:48:04+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-comes-to-the-palm-fountain-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-comes-to-the-palm-fountain-this-weekend/ Residents of the United Arab Emirates and visitors have been cordially invited to experience a magical Disney weekend at the Pointe, Nakheel’s iconic waterfront destination on Palm Jumeirah. Thu, 13 May 2021 14:20:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-delays-reopening-until-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-delays-reopening-until-april/ Disneyland Paris has pushed back its reopening date to April 2nd as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sweep France. The theme park had been due to reopen on February 13th. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:19:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eurostar-returns-to-disneyland-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/eurostar-returns-to-disneyland-paris/ Eurostar has relaunched direct services to Disneyland Paris. Travellers can arrive at the gates of the attraction just over two and a half hours after leaving the centre of London, with a fast, comfortable and family-friendly journey. Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:06:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/covid-19-pushes-disney-into-loss-for-second-quarter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/covid-19-pushes-disney-into-loss-for-second-quarter/ Entertainment giant Disney lost $4.7 billion in the three months to June, as the virus forced it to close theme parks and delay film releases and production. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-world-to-reopen-in-florida-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-world-to-reopen-in-florida-this-week/ Walt Disney World is preparing for a phased reopening in the United States – with significant reductions in capacity. Magic Kingdom Park and the Animal Kingdom Theme Park will reopen on July 11th, while EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will follow July 15th. Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-shakes-up-senior-leisure-leadership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-shakes-up-senior-leisure-leadership/ Walt Disney Company chief executive, Bob Chapek, has announced a shakeup of the senior leadership of its leisure operations. In the key move, Josh D’Amaro has been named chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products. Wed, 20 May 2020 09:12:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-hospitality-arm-bears-brunt-of-coronavirus-hit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-hospitality-arm-bears-brunt-of-coronavirus-hit/ The Walt Disney Company said it had taken a $1.4 billion hit from the coronavirus pandemic during the first quarter of financial 2020. The company added its leisure operations had been hardest hit. Wed, 06 May 2020 06:08:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seera-seeks-to-send-saudi-travellers-to-disneyland-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seera-seeks-to-send-saudi-travellers-to-disneyland-paris/ Seera Group has joined hands with Disneyland Paris to further strengthen travel demand from Saudi Arabia. With this new alliance, Seera is now a general sales agent for Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC as well as North Africa, Lebanon and Jordan. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 05:27:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-wars-galaxys-edge-opens-at-disneyland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-wars-galaxys-edge-opens-at-disneyland/ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a new experience at Disneyland, has opened to guests. Visitors are invited to live their own Star Wars adventures as they explore a remote planet full of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and other immersive experiences. Fri, 31 May 2019 05:33:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-to-undergo-2b-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-paris-to-undergo-2b-overhaul/ Robert Iger, chairman of the Walt Disney Company, has announced plans for a €2 billion, multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris alongside French president Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. Wed, 28 Feb 2018 09:42:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-business-solutions-launches-360-virtual-tour-of-disneyland-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-business-solutions-launches-360-virtual-tour-of-disneyland-paris/ Disney Business Solutions continues to be innovative and places new technologies at the core of its offers, introducing a new application featuring a 360° virtual tour of Disneyland Paris hotels, convention centres and business spaces. Fri, 10 Feb 2017 07:15:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-celebrates-disneyland-paris-anniversary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-celebrates-disneyland-paris-anniversary/ On this day 20 years ago, the very first Eurostar service set off from the heart of London to the gates of Disneyland Paris. Since then, Eurostar is proud to have carried over seven million passengers from the United Kingdom to the Magic Kingdom. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 11:06:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-disney-resort-opens-in-china/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-disney-resort-opens-in-china/ Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth worldwide, celebrated its historic grand opening, culminating one of Disney’s most ambitious projects ever. The wonder and imagination of Disney greeted the people of China in magical new ways as the gates opened to Shanghai Disneyland, a theme park like no other with the biggest, tallest castle in any Disney park, the first pirate-themed land and Disney’s most technologically advanced park to date. Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:09:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/imex-attendees-learn-how-to-act-like-google-disney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/imex-attendees-learn-how-to-act-like-google-disney/ As attendees flooded the floor for the first day of IMEX in Frankfurt some went straight to the CIC Inspiration Centre to learn how they can adopt and foster more innovation in their own thinking and in their business strategies. Fri, 23 May 2014 03:30:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-and-disneys-planes-take-to-australian-skies/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-and-disneys-planes-take-to-australian-skies/ Qantas and Disney today announced a movie premiere to be held at 30 000ft on 7 September 2013. Disney’s ‘Planes’, the latest family movie from Disney Studios will take-off on a Qantas Boeing 767 aircraft providing 254 passengers from across Australia with a once in a lifetime experience. Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h2o-plus-and-walt-disney-parks-and-resorts-extend-relationship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/h2o-plus-and-walt-disney-parks-and-resorts-extend-relationship/ As the primary in-room amenities provider for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club properties, H2O Plus is pleased to announce the expansion of a multi-year strategic alliance agreement that will extend the H2O Plus presence internationally. Through the new deal, H2O Plus products will now also be available at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina , Hawaii. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rides-closed-at-disneyland-following-safety-citation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rides-closed-at-disneyland-following-safety-citation/ Two rides at Disneyland in California remain closed today after the park received a safety citation. Space Mountain, Soarin’ Over California, and the Matterhorn were all closed on Saturday, with the latter since reopening. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:41:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-cheer-spreads-throughout-disneyland-and-disney-california-adventure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-cheer-spreads-throughout-disneyland-and-disney-california-adventure/ The newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park gets a spectacular seasonal makeover, and such beloved holiday traditions as “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, fireworks and snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. return to Disneyland Park as the Disneyland Resort just gets merrier for the holidays, Nov. 12 through Jan. 6, 2013. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:30:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-co-bails-out-disneyland-paris/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-co-bails-out-disneyland-paris/ Disneyland Paris has been forced to secure a refinancing deal with the Walt Disney Company as debts continue to mount. Burbank, California-based Walt Disney Co is the majority shareholder in Euro Disney, with a 39.8 per cent stake. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-reports-largest-ever-quarterly-earnings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-reports-largest-ever-quarterly-earnings/ Walt Disney has reported a 31 per cent increase in third quarter profits to $1.01 per share, up from $0.77 in the prior-year quarter. “We had a phenomenal third quarter, delivering the largest quarterly earnings in the history of our company,” said Robert Iger, Walt Disney chief executive. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:54:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/toy-story-land-opens-hong-kong-disneyland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/toy-story-land-opens-hong-kong-disneyland/ Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has hosted the grand opening ceremony of Toy Story Land, a brand new themed area exclusive to Hong Kong within Asia. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mickey-mouse-gets-toon-themed-tree-as-disneyland-resort-celebrates-the-seas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mickey-mouse-gets-toon-themed-tree-as-disneyland-resort-celebrates-the-seas/ Mickey Mouse celebrates the holidays with a cartoon-style Christmas tree this season as new décor adds merriment to Mickey’s Toontown for the 2011 holidays at Disneyland Resort. The holidays shine brightly throughout the resort from Nov. 14, 2011, through Jan. 8, 2012, as guests create memories for a lifetime. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aulani-a-new-disney-resort-spa-opens-in-hawaii/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aulani-a-new-disney-resort-spa-opens-in-hawaii/ A Disney-inspired Hawaiian celebration launched the grand opening of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, with music, sparkling colored lights and the ceremonial mixing of sand with pixie dust. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-links-with-cameron-for-avatar-theme-park-experiences/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-links-with-cameron-for-avatar-theme-park-experiences/ Walt Disney Parks & Resorts has confirmed it will join forces with filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of Avatar to life at its parks. Through an exclusive agreement, Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment and Fox, Disney will partner with Cameron and producing partner Jon Landau to create themed lands that will give theme park guests the opportunity to explore the mysterious universe of AVATAR first hand. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:48:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-hotel-secures-four-diamond-award/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disneyland-hotel-secures-four-diamond-award/ For the first time in 25 years, AAA has awarded the Disneyland Hotel its coveted Four Diamond award. The designation is presented to only four percent of the 31,000 hotels AAA reviews nationally, according to the Auto Club, which reviews establishments without giving any prior notification. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:31:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-where-dreams-come-true/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/walt-disney-worlds-magic-kingdom-where-dreams-come-true/ Disney’s Magic Castle is one of the most memorable images for almost anyone’s childhood, and it is in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom that is it brought to life on a grand scale. Placed at the centre of the Magic Kingdom the Cinderella Castle, the lands of the theme park span out from its base. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:01:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-sca-and-hertz-sign-new-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-sca-and-hertz-sign-new-deal/ Euro Disney SCA and Hertz have signed a new, five-year official partnership agreement for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  The two companies are also celebrating the 15th anniversary of their partnership. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:55:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-and-hertz-extend-partnership-agreement-for-five-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-and-hertz-extend-partnership-agreement-for-five-years/ Euro Disney and Hertz have signed a new, five-year official partnership agreement for Europe, the Middle East and Africa for an array at Disneyland Paris, Europe’s largest tourist destination. The deal marks the 15th anniversary of the partnership between the two countries. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:06:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-slip-at-disney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-slip-at-disney/ Entertainment leviathan Disney revealed a slight drop in profits for the second financial quarter as the Japanese earthquake and poor box office returns took a toll. Disney Parks & Resorts Division was partially responsible, with operating profits down by three per cent to $145 million based on a seven per cent increase in revenue to $2.6 billion. Wed, 11 May 2011 10:40:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-cuts-losses-as-visitor-numbers-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-cuts-losses-as-visitor-numbers-rise/ Euro Disney saw net losses tumble by 13 per cent during the first half of the financial year as visitor numbers increased. However, despite a 6.2 per cent increase in visitor numbers to 6.9 million people, the attraction still recorded a loss of €82.9 million. Tue, 10 May 2011 14:59:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-2.7bn-shanghai-disneyland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-2.7bn-shanghai-disneyland/ Walt Disney has broken ground on its Shanghai Disneyland theme park, an eight square mile resort that will cost £2.7 billion and take five years to build. The development, which has been a decade in the planning, is a joint venture with Shanghai government, and comes as part of a broader Disney strategy to develop expand its business in China and target the country’s 330 million children. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:09:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-eyes-third-paris-resort/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/euro-disney-eyes-third-paris-resort/ Euro Disney has signed a new deal with the French government that gives the theme park operator the option to build a new complex on undeveloped land east of Paris within the next 20 years, including a new eco-tourism resort that will be completed by 2015. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:14:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walt-disney-world-resort-joins-clean-the-world-in-an-innovative-program-to-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walt-disney-world-resort-joins-clean-the-world-in-an-innovative-program-to-/ Walt Disney World Resort hotels are working with Clean the World to recycle all the partially used amenities from their nearly 28,000 Central Florida hotel rooms. Clean the World sanitizes the soap and shampoo that would be discarded and distributes these amenities to people in need around the world. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-in-the-walt-disney-resort-opens/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-inn-in-the-walt-disney-resort-opens/ Holiday Inn, the most widely recognized and family-friendly hotel brand in the world, will open on Disney property today.  The 14-story, 323-room hotel, located on Orlando’s Hotel Plaza Boulevard, is the latest property as part of the $1 billion global relaunch of the Holiday Inn brand. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:12:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-announces-name-and-launches-web-site-for-new-family-destination-reso/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disney-announces-name-and-launches-web-site-for-new-family-destination-reso/ The highly anticipated Disney destination resort currently under construction on the Hawaiian island of O’ahu now has an official name and a dynamic new Web site offering an inside look at the project. The resort’s name - Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai’i - reflects the company’s deep commitment to celebrating the islands’ rich history and traditions. Plans call for the first phase of the resort to open in fall 2011. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:52:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walt-disney-world-resort-celebrates-u.s.-military-in-2010-with-special-tick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/walt-disney-world-resort-celebrates-u.s.-military-in-2010-with-special-tick/ As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2010, America’s military personnel will have more reasons to celebrate: Special offers on theme park tickets and accommodations. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:12:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-and-disney-cruise-line-merge-to-create-the-ultimate-me/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-and-disney-cruise-line-merge-to-create-the-ultimate-me/ Adventures by Disney, named the World’s Best Luxury Tour Operator by the 2009 World Travel Awards, and Disney Cruise Line announced today a special add-on option for a series of Mediterranean cruises in 2010 that will combine the best of both Disney vacations to create a one-of-a-kind family vacation experience at sea and on shore. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:51:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/mickeys-10-commandments/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/mickeys-10-commandments/ I’m working on an idea I’ve had for a long time with the working title “Disneyworld as the perfect DMO”. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-named-worlds-leading-luxury-tour-operator/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/adventures-by-disney-named-worlds-leading-luxury-tour-operator/ Adventures by Disney (AdventuresbyDisney.com), provider of high-end family travel experiences, was named World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator and North America’s Best Luxury Tour Operator by the 2009 World Travel Awards Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:19:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-sonja-kerwood-executive-assistant-to-ceo-adventures-by-disney/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/interview-sonja-kerwood-executive-assistant-to-ceo-adventures-by-disney/ BTN interviews Sonja Kerwood, Executive Assistant to CEO, Adventures by Disney on winning World’s Leading Tour Operator at the 16th annual World Travel Awards staged at the five-star Grosvenor House, a JW Hotel in London Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:59:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/walt-disney-co-hires-apple-and-steve-jobs-for-store-makeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/walt-disney-co-hires-apple-and-steve-jobs-for-store-makeover/ The Walt Disney Co. has a neat plan for giving its stores an extreme makeover – turn each store into an interactive mini-theme park. And for this job, they hired someone who knows a thing or two about running stores which interact with shoppers - Steve Jobs, assisted by Apple’s retailing hotshots. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:41:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701125129826/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090701125129826/ Walt Disney has said it will fund a $452 million expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland in a bid to boost the park’s flagging attendance.The deal comes after more than two years of negotiations between Disney and the Hong Kong government, which is a majority owner of the park. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:51:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090317110353132/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090317110353132/ Walt Disney is delaying the expansion of its Hong Kong Disneyland after failing to agree financing with the city’s government.The second phase of expansion to the world smallest Disneyland resort has been mired by the global downturn, which has resulted in visitors number to the resort failing to hit projections. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:03:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009012915293764/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2009012915293764/ Disneyland Resort Paris is offering Sterling-denominated packages as it struggles to hold on to British travellers who are avoiding the Continent because of the weakness of the pound.The announcement was made by Philippe Gas, the chief executive of Euro Disney, as he unveiled its sales figures for the final quarter of 2008. Total sales were down to 327.8m euros from 340.5m euros in the same period in 2007. However Mr. Gas insisted the group remained resilient despite the economic downturn. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:50:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070326114533238/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20070326114533238/ The latest statistics from Hitwise reveals that UK consumers are increasingly searching for Disneyland Paris and Lanzarote as they prepare for the Easter long-weekend. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:45:01 +0000