Tag: Disney

• Wednesday, May 15th 2024 - 16:34 UTC

  Disneyland approved for major expansion since opening

  

  Disneyland's recent approval for a major expansion marks a significant milestone in its illustrious history since opening its gates decades ago. As one of the world's most iconic theme parks, this expansion promises to bring even more magic and wonder to visitors of all ages.

• Friday, March 13th 2020 - 07:24 UTC

  Walt Disney theme parks closed, beginning Sunday March 15

  

  Disney announced on Thursday that it will be closing its theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida out of an “abundance of caution” as coronavirus concerns mount in the US.

• Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:44 UTC

  The Lion King and Disney Studio, kings of the box office

  

  Simba and Mufasa reigned supreme this weekend as Disney's The Lion King dominated box office charts. Director Jon Favreau's remake of the animated classic collected a massive US$185 million 4,756 North American theatres during its first three days of release.

• Thursday, March 10th 2011 - 06:40 UTC

  Shanghai Disneyland set to open in 2015 at a cost of 3.7 billion USD

  

  Walt Disney’s theme park in Shanghai will be built in a 7 square-kilometre area that the city has designated as a tourist destination, according to a draft blueprint of the project.

• Thursday, April 22nd 2010 - 02:52 UTC

  Mickey Mouse parade to celebrate Brasilia’s 50 years infuriates founding architect

  

  The celebration of Brasilia’s 50th anniversary began Wednesday with a parade of Walt Disney characters that riled architect Oscar Niemeyer, the 102-year-old communist regarded as the “father” of the Brazilian capital.