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

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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:

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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