Spider-Man, Captain America and Thor will be slow to join Disney theme parks, while the Disney company is quickly adding Marvel to other areas of its business, Disney’s president said. Disney purchased the comic-book powerhouse for $4 billion last year, adding about 5,000 characters to its portfolio. Marvel’s presence in
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Marvel superheroes could pose antitrust risk for Disney, Universal
Spider-Man has Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando in a web that legal experts say could put the rival resorts at risk of antitrust complaints. The issue stems from the Walt Disney Co.’s recently completed, $4 billion purchase of Marvel Entertainment, the comic-book company that has for years licensed its
Orlando’s theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note – by closing the gates
Personally I have seen on several websites where Disney had to close it’s gates this week due to hitting capacity before noon. Good or Bad you decide… Article from the Orlando Sentinel Orlando’s theme parks appear to be ending a lackluster year on a positive note. Walt Disney World, Universal
How the Disney-Marvel deal affects Universal Studios theme parks
Disney’s acquisition of Marvel is expected to have no effect on Universal Studios Florida, where visitors ride on attractions themed to Spider-Man and pose for photos with the Incredible Hulk at the Islands of Adventure theme park. “Our agreement with Marvel stands for as long as we follow the terms
