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
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Disney teams up with You On Demand Video Service in China
YOU On Demand Holdings, Inc.’s PRC joint venture, a leading Pay-Per-View (PPV) and Video On Demand (VOD) content service provider, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Disney Media Distribution, a distribution arm under The Walt Disney Company , to distribute officially approved Disney films for both Transactional
Restaurants that Need Updating – Epcot’s China Pavilion
The China Pavilion has some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Epcot. The Pavilion is a great visual representation of China, complete with a replica of the Temple of Heaven, ponds, bridges, and artwork representing the country of China. Unfortunately, there is one thing completely lost in translation:
Rare Pigs Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Animal Care team at Conservation Station has some new animals to brag about with the arrival of three kunekune pigs, a rare breed that has just made its debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Found in New Zealand but believed to have originated in China, kunekune pigs also are known
Around the “Disney” World – China Pavilion
China is one of the pavilions located over at Epcot, in the World Showcase. Located between Norway and Germany, China is home to Reflections of China, one of the Circle-Vision 360 shows that you will find at Epcot. Reflections of China is one of the movies that I like to
“Fake” Disney theme park closes its gates
Disney-style characters are found all over the Shijingshan Amusement Park in China, but owners claim they are different. Deputy general manager, Yin Zhiqiang, said: “The characters in our park just look a little bit similar to theirs. But the faces, clothes, sizes and appearances are different.” They said that
Virtual Celebration for Earth Day
Disney’s popular online game site Club Penguin celebrated Earth Day the best way they know how — virtually. From April 21-26, Club Penguin users could take part in activities that educated them about the importance of Earth Day and why it’s important to help the environment. Users could use coins
Shanghai Disneyland – First Disney theme park to be built in mainland China
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the first Disney resort in mainland China at a groundbreaking ceremony
Oldies But Goodies – World Showcase, More Than A Bunch Of Buildings Part 2
I’ll say this once again, the World Showcase is magnificent in its scope and splendor even if you just look at the buildings. I think my fellow Oldies will agree with that. In Part 1 I addressed the large numbers of entertainment opportunities available as you stroll through. There are
Best Things I Love About Disney – Impressions de France
The France pavilion at the Epcot World Showcase is a lovely place to pass some time. If you enjoy excellent food there are two top notch restaurants there as well as a couple of shops with outstanding baked goods and cheeses. If you are a shopper you will be in
Disney makes learning English fun and easy in China
US media and entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney Co. (NYSE.DIS) is using Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to teach English to Chinese children and make learning fun. The efforts are paying off as the company has become one of the leading educational institutions in China‘s fast growing private English education sector
Walt Disney Company Commits 1 Million to Rebuild Schools in Quake Devastated Region of China
The Walt Disney Company announced today it will contribute Rmb 1 million to the China Youth Development Foundation (CYDF) to help rebuild schools devastated by a powerful earthquake in the western Chinese province of Qinghai. “On behalf of The Walt Disney Company, I extend our deepest condolences to the people
Is Google and Disney Heading to China?
Google Inc., the world’s No.1 Internet search company, which threatened to quit China last month over censorship and hacking concerns, was among investors in the Disney-led consortium, the sources said on Monday. The consortium planned to buy a stake of between 30 and 40 percent in Bus Online for more
Hong Kong director takes on Mulan with real actors
More than a decade after Disney made a blockbuster animated film out of a folk tale about a young woman in ancient China who takes her father’s place on the battlefield, a Hong Kong director is taking on the story of Hua Mulan with real actors. Jingle Ma said his
