Tag: China
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Holiday Storytellers Bring EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays to Life
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort currently can experience EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. At this celebration, they can get a chance to see how different cultures celebrate the different holidays that are being celebrated at this time of year. All around World Showcase there are different stories shared that give a deeper look…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Shares Fun Summer Offerings and Tickets
The Shanghai Disney Resort has announced some of its summertime offerings. IN a press release, the resort shared that from July 22 through August 31, 2022, Shanghai Disney Resort has prepared a bunch of new offerings, limited-time activities, fruit-inspired seasonal food and merchandise, and more. All of this is to help guests enjoy the summer…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Closes Due to Pandemic
The Shanghai Disney Resort is closing its gates due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. A post on its website says that the pandemic is forcing it to close its gates starting on March 21, 2022. The following post was found on its website: Due to the current pandemic situation, Shanghai Disney Resort, including…
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Closure of Hong Kong Disneyland Extended to February 23
Hong Kong Disneyland will remain closed a bit longer than initially expected. The park is closed due to pandemic-related restrictions in Hong Kong. The initial closure was due to end on January 20th, however, things have not gone as initially planned and the park continues to remain closed. The following announcement is currently found posted…
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Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown to Reopen on November 3rd
After being closed for a couple of days due to a positive COVID-19 case by a visitor, Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown are reopening on November 3rd. This comes after Chinese officials arrived at Shanghai Disney Resort to test thousands of people on October 31st. This led to the closure of Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown on…
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Embark on Summer Adventures Filled with Magical Surprises at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, June 23, 2021 – This summer, sun, fun and water will splash down across Shanghai Disney Resort as the “Year of Magical Surprises” continues with a special seasonal celebration. Set to last from June 24 through August 31, guests are invited to jumpstart their summer with a host of sensational new offerings, limited-time activities, stylish…
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Disney Fans Join Characters in Singing Happy Birthday to Shanghai Disney Resort
Today is Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th birthday. As part of the festivities, thousands of Disney fans visited Shanghai Disneyland to celebrate. During the day there was a special moment held in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. This included the singing of “Happy Birthday” to Shanghai Disney Resort was part of a celebratory ceremony. The…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Five Magical Years
Shanghai, June 15, 2021 – On June 16, 2016, Shanghai Disney Resort first opened its gates to the public, and began delivering an array of magical experiences in an incredible destination “where dreams come true.” The historic milestone is also a celebration of the successful partnership between the resort’s two shareholders – Shanghai Shendi Group and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils Magical New In-Park Theatrical Show
Shanghai, June 7, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that a brand new in-park live theater show, Mickey’s Storybook Adventure, will debut at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre on June 15. Set to open to Shanghai Disneyland park guests on June 16, the 5th Anniversary of the resort’s Grand Opening, this dazzling show is the…
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The Walt Disney Company China and Shanghai Disney Resort Launch Five-Year National Pediatric Social Work Training Program at Children’s Hospitals Across China
Shanghai, June 1, 2021 – In celebration of International Children’s Day and the Fifth Anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort, The Walt Disney Company China and Shanghai Disney Resort today announced a new donation to fund a five-year “National Pediatric Social Work Training Program.” The program is an extension of the five-year Children’s Hospital Project that Disney…
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“Dream Garden” Debuts at the Tenth China Flower Expo
Shanghai, May 21, 2021 – With the official opening of the Tenth China Flower Expo in Shanghai today, we are pleased to announce that the expo’s “Shanghai International Resort Garden – Dream Garden” has officially opened to the public. Located in the International and Enterprise Pavilion, the “Dream Garden” is centered around a model of Shanghai…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Hosts Accessibility Forum to Promote Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces
Shanghai, December 3, 2020 – To celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, leaders from Shanghai Disney Resort and other prominent companies who share a passion for promoting accessible products, services and workplaces in China participated in a special career development forum to share and promote best practices in recruitment, training and integration of employees with…
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Mulan Has Less-Than-Stellar Opening in China
Disney’s Mulan is now playing in China. It’s opening weekend was less than stellar. For its opening weekend, the remake of the 1998 animated film brought in $23 million. This was significantly lower than the $30 million that Warner Bros’ Tenet made during its opening weekend one week earlier. The Eight Hundred, a local war…
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New Featurette on Finding Mulan Released Ahead of Disney+ Arrival of Live-Action Mulan
Ahead of the September 4th arrival of the live-action Mulan on Disney+, a new featurette on finding the proper person to play Mulan has been released by Disney. In it, director Niki Caro tells how she found the perfect actor to play Mulan. It also includes commentary from Yifei Liu, Tzi Ma and Yoson An.…
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Shanghai Disney Begins Trials of Nighttime Firework Spectacular
Ignite the Dream – A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light is currently being tested as part of the phased reopening of Shanghai Disneyland. The firework spectacular originally opened in 2016 with the opening of the park. It closed with the park earlier this year due to COVID-19. It was not being presented when Shanghai…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole Announce New Multi-year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, June 28, 2020 – In the tropical spirit of International Pineapple Day on June 27, Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole jointly announced that the two parties had entered into a new multi-year resort alliance, which introduces Dole as the Official Fruit Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will see Dole serve and supply…
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Disney English Language Schools in China Close Due to Coronavirus Impact
The Walt Disney Company has decided to close Disney English. The 12-year-old chain of 25 language schools in China was a once-promising business. However,it did at times prompt questions about education as brand building. The learning centers were in six cities, and used Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid in their curriculum.…
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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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Newly Designed Disney Fun House Opens at Shanghai Children’s Medical Center
In celebration of this year’s International Children’s Day, The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Disney Resort have launched a brand new space-themed Disney Fun House in China at Shanghai Children’s Medical Center. The new Disney Fun House will take children in need on a journey to the furthest reaches of the galaxy while creating unique…
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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 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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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…