Walt Disney Chair and CEO Bob Iger talks with Bloomberg TV about the first anniversary of Shanghai Disneyland and the possibility of another Disney park in China. Watch the full interview below. Disney’s newest park, Shanghai Disneyland had more than 11 million visitors in its first full year. This
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Disney PhotoPass Service Introduces New Photo Prop at Epcot’s China Pavilion
Disney PhotoPass Service is now offering a unique photo opportunity for guests at Epcot’s China Pavilion. With the beautiful landscaping and buildings of the China pavilion as a backdrop, a Disney PhotoPass photographer will offer guests this special prop to be used to create keepsake photos. A photographer will be
Disney make Donation to China’s children’s hospitals to celebrate grand opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
The Walt Disney World Company announced today that they will be making a $3.1 million dollar (20 million RMB) donation to fund Disney-themed play spaces and therapeutic play activities at children’s hospitals across China. This was to celebrate the grand opening of Shanghai Disney Resort. The announcement was made by Bob
China Eastern Airlines Debuts New Shanghai Disney Themed Plane
In preparing for the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort a Chinese-owned Airbus A330 plane has been repainted with a wonderful Mickey and Minnie design to celebrate the grand opening of the Shanghai Disney Resort on June 16th, 2016. This is following the signing by SDR and China Eastern Airline in a long term
Shanghai Disneyland tickets go on sale March 28th
Great news! Starting on June 6th, 2016 the first Disney theme park on the Chinese mainland in Shanghai will be opening its gates. Ticket sales will begin on March 28, 2016. Announced yesterday, the one day ticket price will be 370 Yuan ($56.20, us), tickets for peak day ticket for festival
China is Cracking Down on on Counterfeit Disney Merchandise
There has been big time counterfeiting in China for years, but hopefully not anymore. A Chinese government agency recently said that the Walt Disney Company is the new focus a new “special action” campaign directed at getting rid of counterfeit Disney merchandise that violates Disney’s trademarks. “I would describe it as
Universal Studios Opening a New Theme Park in China
Hey all you Universal Studios fans. I have some really cool news to report, so listen up! Universal Studios is planning to open it’s first Chinese theme park after 13 years of trying to break into China’s entertainment market. The company reported on Monday that Hollywood Director Steven Spielberg is
Shanghai Disneyland is Coming in 2015
Disney is continuing it’s plan of World Domination with it’s newest park opening in China. Shanghai Disneyland is slated to open in 2015 with a Magic Kingdom style park. Disney currently has International Parks (with partners or other owners) in Paris, France; Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong, China. Shanghai Disneyland
Man gets Jail Time for Selling fake Disney Pins
A Southern California man was sentenced to eight years in state prison for illegally importing counterfeit Disney merchandise from China and selling it over the Internet. Larry James Allred, 58, pleaded guilty to a court offer of one felony count of trademark infringement, according to a statement from the Orange
LucasFilms Donates $1 million to Chinese Earthquake Victims
The Walt Disney Company has announced that it will donate $1 million in humanitarian aid for the areas affected by a recent deadly earthquake in southwestern China’s province of Sichuan. The president of LucasFilm, Kathleen Kennedy, made the announcement in China on Saturday where she made two appearances. She also used
Disney Confidential – Bus Times and Dragon Boats
Hey there guys and gals! It is Moi…Anonymouse and I have some news that I think we can all jump up and down for joy with! Anyone who has ridden the Disney buses has asked the age-old question (and no it isn’t why that young strong teenager is not giving his seat
The Attractions of of Epcot’s World Showcase
I’ll say this once again, the World Showcase is magnificent in its scope and splendor even if you just look at the buildings. There are also a lot of entertainment opportunities that I, like a lot of other folks, call attractions which are family friendly. These are as follows: Mexico
Drink Around the World Showcase – China Pavilion
If you’re touring Epcot for Chip & Co.’s Drink Around the World Showcase (DAWS) challenge, China is a promising quick drink stop. China provides two convenient locations for drinks and a nibble, the Lotus Blossom Café, the pavilion’s counter-restaurant, and the Joy of Tea stand. While either place works well
Disney Publishing Worldwide Releases “Learn Chinese: Toy Story 3” for iPad
LEARN CHINESE: TOY STORY 3 TEACHES KEY VOCABULARY IN ENGLISH AND MANDARIN THROUGH DISNEY STORYBOOKS Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW), the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines, will increase its presence in the digital learning space with its first language learning product. Learn Chinese: Toy Story 3 will expand
