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Disney counters Comcast with $71.3 billion offer for Fox

Disney counters Comcast with $71.3 billion offer for Fox

Jun 20, 2018 Business, Headlines, News 0

Businesses to be acquired by Disney include 21st Century Fox’s film production businesses, including Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures and Fox 2000 Pictures.
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Springtime at Disneyland Paris Belongs to Pirates and Princesses

Springtime at Disneyland Paris Belongs to Pirates and Princesses

Jan 03, 2018 Europe & Middle East, News, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Guests can choose to be one side or decide to be both with the park's brand-new “Festival of Pirates and Princesses," one of the highlights of the 25th Anniversary celebrations that are coming to...
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Disney Acquiring Film and Certain Television Assets of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 Billion

Disney Acquiring Film and Certain Television Assets of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 Billion

Dec 14, 2017 Attractions, Business, Headlines, News, Theme Parks 0

Media franchises Avatar, X-Men, Ice Age, the Simpsons, and National Geographic will be joining the Disney family.
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Shanghai Disneyland Presents Concept Art for New Toy Story Themed Attractions

Shanghai Disneyland Presents Concept Art for New Toy Story Themed Attractions

Dec 01, 2017 Asia, News, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Disney Toy Story Land is a sign of the early success of Shanghai Disney Resort, and demonstrates the confidence the joint venture shareholders have in the growing consumer demand for themed...
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From floats to starships: Rando Productions

From floats to starships: Rando Productions

Nov 06, 2017 #70 - IAAPA 2017, 2017, Attractions, Business, Features, Museums, People, Technology & Media, Theme Parks 0

If you have never heard of Rando Productions, you have seen their work in theme parks, museums, trade shows, concerts, or television – in locations around the world.
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First Slinky Dog Train Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

First Slinky Dog Train Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Aug 30, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Slinky® Dog Dash will be among the experiences found in the all-new 11 acre Toy Story Land that opens next summer as part of a multi-year transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

IPM EXCLUSIVE: Interview with AECOM’s Brian Sands and Chris Yoshii on the 2016 Theme Index

Jun 12, 2017 Asia, Europe & Middle East, Features, Headlines, IPM Interviews, Latin America & Mexico, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, Water Parks, World markets 0

Ultimately, for a park to be successful, it must analyze and use data about its visitors and their habits. -- Brian Sands, AECOM
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Update on Asia from ECA

Update on Asia from ECA

May 30, 2017 #68 Going Global: Technology on the International Stage, 2017, Asia, Attractions, Business, Features, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Newer domestic investors and developers entering the industry are increasingly interested in partnering with international developers, operators and IPs to bring internationally branded content that...
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Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Spectacle Celebrates “Happily Ever After”

Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Spectacle Celebrates “Happily Ever After”

Feb 21, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

In addition to fireworks, the new nighttime extravaganza will feature more lasers, lights and projections than any Disney show before it.
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Opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction Centerpiece of Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure

Opening of Guardians of the Galaxy Attraction Centerpiece of Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure

Feb 20, 2017 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets 0

Summer of Heroes inaugurates an ever-expanding universe of Super Hero stories at Disney California Adventure that will become even bigger over time. Guests in the park’s Hollywood Land will join...
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