Apr
28
Owners to Invest $800 Million More in Shanghai Disneyland
Posted in: UncategorizedDisney and Shanghai Shendi Group, a consortium of state-owned companies, had already committed to spend $4.7 billion on the theme park resort.
Apr
08
A Makeover at Universal Studios Hollywood Aims at Disney
Posted in: UncategorizedAfter years of semi-neglect by previous owners, the California theme park is getting a $1.6 billion overhaul as Comcast tries to broaden its appeal.
Apr
08
A Makeover of Universal Studios Hollywood Aims to Catch Up to Disney
Posted in: UncategorizedAfter years of semi-neglect by previous owners, the California theme park is getting a $1.6 billion overhaul as Comcast tries to broaden its appeal.
Mar
27
Advertising: A TV App From Disney Lets Travelers Browse Its Vacation Offerings
Posted in: UncategorizedThe app aggregates videos, photographs, interactive theme park maps and other information from the websites of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts businesses and their social media channels.
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Feb
24
DreamWorks Plans Interactive Attractions Tied to Shrek Franchise
Posted in: UncategorizedThe studio is announcing a partnership with Merlin Entertainments, the operators of such themed attractions as Legoland parks and Madame Tussauds.
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Feb
17
Attendance Up, Disney to Add Hotel Rooms at Hong Kong Park
Posted in: UncategorizedA 750-room hotel featuring the theme of exotic locations will open by early 2017 and cost about $550 million, the company said.
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Oct
08
To Lift Hong Kong Park, Disney Deploys Iron Man
Posted in: UncategorizedAn Iron Man-themed thrill ride, photo pavilion and shopping area will open at Hong Kong Disneyland in late 2016.
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Aug
07
Profit Flat at Disney, as ESPN and Parks Smooth Setbacks in Film
Posted in: UncategorizedNet income fell 36 percent in Disney’s fiscal third quarter, to $201 million, in part because of marketing expenses for the flop “Lone Ranger.”
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Aug
05
DealBook: Disney Magic May Not Have Worked on Pixar
Posted in: UncategorizedA Breakingviews analysis suggests the studio’s value to the Magic Kingdom falls short of the $7.4 billion purchase price.
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Jun
09
At Universal Theme Park, a V.I.P. Ticket to Ride
Posted in: UncategorizedAs stratification becomes more pronounced in all corners of America, theme parks have adopted a tiered model, with special access and perks for those willing to pay.
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May
08
A Double Dose of Harry Potter Planned for Universal Theme Parks
Posted in: UncategorizedAlready a star at the Islands of Adventure park, a Potter-themed area will be being added to the adjacent Universal Studios Florida in 2014.
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May
07
Disney Reports Strong Second-Quarter Profit
Posted in: UncategorizedCiting strength in almost all its business units, the media giant reported $1.51 billion in profit, a 32 percent increase over a year earlier.
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