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Tron Attraction Construction Causes Some Ride Disruptions

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Construction on the new Tron coaster attraction in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, adjacent to Tomorrowland's Space Mountain, is well underway. Its progress is causing the temporary disruption of the operation of several existing attractions. Both the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland Speedway will close temporarily during the work. The Tron attraction is set to debut in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary in 2021.
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New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Tron — the highest-rated attraction at Shanghai Disneyland — is coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! The new Tron attraction will sit in an entirely new area right next to the Space Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, made the announcement during the Walt … Continue reading "New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom"
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Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
Walt Disney, left, proudly surveys Disneyland as the E.P. Ripley pulls into the station on opening day, July 17, 1955. With him are then-California Gov. Goodwin Knight, center, and Fred Gurley, president of the Santa Fe Railroad. When Shanghai Disneyland opened to the public on June 17, there was one classic Disney attraction conspicuous in … Continue reading "Until Shanghai, railroads have been chugging through Disney parks since 1955"
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Opening Date Set for Shanghai Disney Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group announced that Shanghai Disney Resort will host a multi-day, grand opening celebration, culminating in a spectacular welcoming ceremony for the resort's first official guests on June 16, 2016. The world-class resort, located in the Pudong District of Shanghai, will be Disney's first destination resort in mainland China, featuring classic Disney storytelling and characters with all-new experiences tailored for the people of China.
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Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils New Images

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Shanghai Disney Resort today unveiled new creative images of a reimagined attraction based on the world of Pirates and new aerial images of the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel. Shanghai Disneyland will be home to the first-ever Pirates-themed land — Treasure Cove — and an E-ticket attraction called Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle … Continue reading "Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils New Images"
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DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
First Disney theme park to be built in mainland China SHANGHAI (April 8, 2011) – 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 … Continue reading "DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT"
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