The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group, its joint venture partner in China, have broken ground on the Shanghai Disney Resort following approval from the Chinese central government in Beijing. Both companies marked the start of construction on the first Disney resort in mainland China at a groundbreaking ceremony held April 8, 2011.
USA Today is reporting that three new Disney-themed parks will open in 2015. So where will they be?
So what does it take to stage a Broadway-style show at sea? Disney Cruise Line takes us inside the rehearsal process for a show that will debut on the brand new Disney Dream.
Later this spring, face-to-face meetings with Mickey Mouse will move into a permanent new location at Town Square Theater, located inside the current Exposition Hall area at the entrance of Magic Kingdom Park.
Guests will be able to obtain a Disney’s FASTPASS ticket specifying a one-hour window when they can return to see the popular character for hugs, photos and autographs — without waiting in the standby queue. This marks the first time the complimentary, computerized service has been utilized for a character meet-and-greet at any Disney Park.
Inspired by animated shorts such as The Nifty Nineties and Mickey’s Grand Opera, this building befits Mickey’s stardom — with a grand-Victorian-theater elevation, including a marquee that glistens with gold-leaf trim and sparkles with lights. Inside, there’s a mosaic floor, lush curtains with gold rope tie-backs and polished-brass chandeliers.
Imagineers are creating new elements and surprises for the guests, including an interactive queue — with an extra touch of Disney magic — and highly themed retail shops.
USA Today recently published an article with the Top 10 destinations for families this spring break — and the Disney Dream, the cruise line’s latest ship, is in the top 10!
Read the full article here and see what other hot places made the list.
Given the continued political unrest in Egypt and the recent Travel Warning issued by the U.S. Department of State, itinerary changes have been made by the following tours:
ADVENTURES BY DISNEY
The Egypt family vacations scheduled through the end of August 2011 have been canceled. Any clients booked should contact us for alternate destinations or refund information.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Disney is modifying the 10- and 11-night European cruise itineraries aboard the Disney Magic to include a call in Palermo, Italy, instead of a scheduled stop in Tunis. The decision was made in part due to the changing political environment in Tunis and the recent Travel Alert issued by the U.S. Department of State.
Regarding the changes, a Disney Destinations spokesperson said, “As always, our first concern is for the safety and well being of Guests. We will continue to monitor our destinations and make changes if necessary.”
