Walt Disney Company News
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.
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.
Qantas and Disney’s ‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toy Story Land opens at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
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.
Mickey Mouse gets Toon-Themed Tree as Disneyland Resort celebrates the Season
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.
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.
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.