Tag: Shanghai Disneyland
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A Global Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of Disney news from around the globe and covers many of the Disney theme parks. The week starts off with the announcement that Disneyland has a proposed reopening date. It continues with news regarding the reopening of the hotels at Disney Resorts. Going global,…
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Josh D’Amaro Lets Guests Know That ‘The Magic Is Returning’
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has written a letter to all Guests as the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks are scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 17. We share Josh’s words and hope that they are a source of joy and inspiration during this trying time ——— With the announcement of the…
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First Steel Column Installed at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed Land
Shanghai, June 8, 2020 – Development of Judy and Nick’s new home in Shanghai today reached an exciting milestone, as the first steel column of the Zootopia-themed land was installed – marking commencement of vertical construction at Shanghai Disneyland’s newest themed land. In longstanding Disney tradition, prior to installation, this first steel column was signed by…
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Shanghai Disneyland Launches Virtual Queue System With Disney Standby Pass
As Shanghai Disneyland continues to welcome more guests back since reopening, it has been utilizing social distancing, wearing face masks, and other safety protocols that have not been what many would consider the “normal” guest experience. It also has now launched a trial for a new virtual queue system that could continue on with whatever…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Remains Confident in Reopening Plan for Walt Disney World
Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on Bloomberg TV from Magic Kingdom Park earlier today with Emily Chang and David Westin to talk about the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Emily Chang asked Chapek what makes him feel confident about the safety of the proposed plan, as well as the reaction from officials.…
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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…
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Disney+ is Where it Happens – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1032 (#503)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks have a lot of ground to cover. It starts off with the news that Hamilton is arriving on Disney+ in July. The geeks talk about how this will be received and if it will be censored for Disney’s streaming service. Shanghai Disneyland is now…
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Shanghai Disneyland President and General Manager Shares Message of Celebration
Shanghai Disneyland is now open again after being closed for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is the first Disney theme park to reopen globally with the rest remaining closed currently. As the park reopened, Joe Schott, President and General Manager, Shanghai Disney Resort shared a message where he celebrating the reopening of…
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Shanghai Disneyland Has Fantasmic Reopening! [updated]
Shanghai Disneyland has reopened in the most Fantasmic way. During a brief ceremony, Shanghai Disneyland reopened its gates approximately three months after closing them due to the coronavirus outbreak. “We hope that today’s reopening can serve as a beacon of light across the globe, providing hope and inspiration for everyone, and can demonstrate that…
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Reopening Begins – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we quickly cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there was a lot of ground to cover. The biggest news came from an earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. Out of this came the news that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening this…
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Shanghai Disneyland to Begin Phased Reopening on May 11
Today it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland will begin a phased reopening starting on May 11th. The news came from the quarter 2 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company and a concurrent release from Shanghai Disneyland. Tickets for the park will go on sale on May 8th at 8:00 AM. Shanghai Disneyland will reopen…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Begins Phased Reopening
The Shanghai Disney Resort has begun the process of reopening after closing due to concerns related to the coronavirus. The news comes via the Shanghai Disney Resort website. There, a post announced that the resort is beginning to slowly return to its normal operations. The resumption of operations begins with some shopping, dining, and other…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closing as Outbreak in China Grows
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates starting on January 26, 2020. This follows Shanghai Disney Resort which also closed its gates due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China that continues to expand. The following statement was posted on the Hong Kong Disneyland website: As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts…
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Hello Fastpass Goodbye Fox – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week the headlines span the globe and start with the announced closure of Shanghai Disneyland due to health concerns in the surrounding area in China. Over at Disneyland, a new Disneyland After Dark:…
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Shanghai Disneyland Closes Due to Health Concerns
Shanghai Disneyland has temporarily closed its gates due to health concerns. This is due to the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus in the surrounding areas. The closure also impacts Disneytown including Walt Disney Grand Theatre and Wishing Star Park. The following statement has been posted on the homepage for the Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney…
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Marvel Characters to Descend on Shanghai Disney Resort for the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run
Shanghai, January 16, 2020 – Following the huge success of Disney Inspiration Runs since 2018, Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run will take place on April 18 – 19, 2020. For the first time, participants of all ages will be surrounded by Marvel-themed fun as they run, jog or walk…
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Celebrate the Year of the Mouse with Mickey and Minnie and Enjoy an Authentic Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2020 – This Spring Festival, celebrate tradition and experience unforgettable magic with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and more, as Shanghai Disney Resort ushers in the Year of the Mouse! From January 13 through February 9, 2020, guests can experience a spellbinding celebration, complete with a resort-wide festive makeover, the return of beloved entertainment…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces New Pricing Structure
An announcement on the Shanghai Disney Resort is giving guests plenty of time to plan for new prices coming to the resort. The new prices will be arriving at Shanghai Disney Resort on June 6, 2020. Following the pricing adjustment, prices will be divided into a four tiered pricing structure. The four tiers will be…
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#5: Shanghai Disneyland – Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
Not only is it the end of another year, but at the end of another decade! In a grand look at what has transpired for Disney in the last ten years (and there was a lot) we begin a countdown of the top stories of the decade with the opening of a certain international park.…
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Candles Were Lit – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Here is a look at this week’s Disney and geek headlines: This week things kick off with an update on Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional. It was narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda and was impacted by the weather a little bit. In movie news, the first trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife was released this…
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“The Imagineering Story” from Leslie Iwerks Coming to Disney+ Streaming Service on November 12
Today, Disney announced that The Imagineering Story, a docuseries that focuses on the magic that makes The Walt Disney Company special. This highly anticipated series has been in the works for quite some time and is sure to delight fans who love to see the magic come to life. The trailer for this series was originally released…
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Sunday Spotlight: Shanghai Disney Resort
On June 16, 2016, Shanghai Disney Resort opened its gates to the world. It is located outside of Shanghai, China in a town called Pudong. It is the second Disney theme park in China, after the original one in Hong Kong. Although Disney began thinking about a second China Disney theme park in the very…
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Spring is Here! Re-Discover the Magic of Spring as Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates the Season with Vivid Colors, Original Performances and Special Disney Surprises
SHANGHAI (Feb. 26, 2019) – Grey skies and rain are no match for the magic of Mother Nature, and as spring begins to bloom, bringing with it a sense of optimism, excitement and inspiration, Shanghai Disney Resort invites guests to celebrate the season and enjoy a fresh day out exploring the resort’s colorful new spring…