-- The original theme park where Walt Disney himself walked, Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955. More than 600 million guests have followed in his footsteps, and the park has grown into a world-class destination with two theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney shopping, dining and entertainment district. Disney California Adventure is nearing completion of a significant expansion, which has already resulted in award-winning attractions such as the World of Color nighttime spectacular, Toy Story Mania! and Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. In 2012, the expansion will conclude with the opening of Buena Vista Street, the reimagined entry to the park and Cars Land, an all-new 12 acre land which will transport guests to Radiator Springs with all the characters they love from the hit Disney/Pixar franchise.
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-- The first Disney theme park to be built outside of the United States, Tokyo Disney Resort opened on April 15, 1983, and has become Japan’s most popular family destination. Owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company, the resort is home to two theme parks, including Tokyo Disney Sea, which opened in 2001, three Disney-branded hotels and the Ikspiari shopping, dining and entertainment district, which opened in 2000. Known as the Kingdom of Magic and Dreams to its Japanese guests, Tokyo Disneyland was modeled after the original Disneyland Park and will debut Toy Story Mania! in 2012.
-- As the most popular tourist destination in Europe, Disneyland Paris has welcomed more than 250 million guests since opening on April 12, 1992. The resort now includes two theme parks, seven Disney hotels, two convention centers, first-class golf courses and the Disney Village entertainment and retail district, the largest entertainment complex in France outside of Paris. In 2010, Disneyland Paris embarked on a major expansion program that has seen the addition of several attractions at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, including Toy Story Playland and the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. This year, in celebration of its 20th Anniversary, Disneyland Paris will throw a once-in-a-lifetime party that will transform celebrations forever.
-- As the newest of all Disney theme parks -- and the first built in China -- Hong Kong Disneyland has become one of the region’s top tourist destinations since it opened on Sept. 12, 2005. More than 31 million guests have visited, spending their time enjoying the lush beautiful backdrop of the South China Sea. The resort includes two hotels and recreation facilities and is a place that is uniquely Disney but designed with local customs in mind. The park is currently undergoing a major expansion, with two new themed areas -- Grizzly Gulch (2012) and Mystic Point (2013) -- joining Toy Story Land, which debuted in 2011. Within the resort area, Guests can also enjoy Inspiration Lake, the largest man-made lake in Hong Kong, and an arboretum displaying unique plant life.
-- On Opening Day, Shanghai Disney Resort will feature classic Disney storytelling and characters blended with all-new experiences tailored specifically for the people of China. The resort will include Shanghai Disneyland, two themed hotels, a large retail, dining and entertainment venue, recreational facilities and a lake.
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-- Since the maiden voyage of the Disney Magic in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has become a global leader in the cruise industry, providing families with a complete Disney experience on the high seas. With three more ships eventually joining the fleet -- the Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream and, most recently, the Disney Fantasy -- guests can now sail from ports around the world to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and the Mexican Riviera. Walt Disney Imagineers continuously are delivering creativity and innovation to Disney Cruise Line guests, resulting in unique water coasters, exciting entertainment offerings … and even magical portholes that bring cherished characters up close. And a favorite stop for all Bahamain and Caribbean itineraries is Castaway Cay, a private island that offers powdery sand beaches and swaying palm trees only to Disney Cruise Line guests.
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-- A unique approach to vacation ownership, Disney Vacation Club revolutionized the timeshare industry when it launched in 1991. Through a flexible, points-based system, more than 150,000 member families from 100 countries have made decades of memories through vacation personalization. Guests are able to stay at any one of 11 Disney Vacation Club destinations, including the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort, Hilton Head, South Carolina and Vero Beach, Florida. In 2011, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, opened on the island of O‘ahu, creating a family paradise for all ages. Against the backdrop of natural Hawaiian beauty, Disney Vacation Club guests can enjoy, among other experiences, restaurants with local fare, a snorkel lagoon and an 18,000 square-foot spa and pool area with tube and body slides.
-- Combining the natural beauty of the islands with a touch of Disney magic, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i embraces and celebrates the friendly Hawaiian culture and its many customs. With unique adventures for guests of all ages, the resort, situated on 21 acres of oceanfront property on the island of O‘ahu, celebrates the region’s special traditions against a backdrop of blue skies and beautiful views. With its distinctive architecture and sprawling landscapes, Aulani allows Guests to experience a snorkel lagoon and an 18,000 square-foot spa and pool area. For adventurous spirits, the perfectly manicured lagoons and exciting excursions provide other ways to enjoy the splendor of paradise.
-- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts launched Adventures by Disney in 2005 as an entirely new take on the family vacation. Guided tours take families to unique destinations, delivering unparalleled guest service from Disney-trained adventurists and local experts along with a touch of Disney magic. Among the sixteen countries and six continents that make up the itineraries are: China, Australia, South Africa, Peru, Europe, Alaska and the Rocky Mountains … while VIP experiences and activities enhance the guest experience, allowing them to interact with cultures in new ways.
-- As the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, cruise ships and local entertainment venues worldwide, Walt Disney Imagineering has myriad unique strengths that come from a dynamic global team of innovative professionals. Through collaboration and creativity, Walt Disney Imagineering builds upon the company’s legacy of storytelling and originality … and certainly upon the imagination of Walt himself. Opened in 1952 as WED Enterprises in order to build Disneyland, WDI has become an award-winning force of technology and inspiration responsible for some of the most iconic attractions at every one of our destinations. From “blue sky” planning to opening day, Imagineers are involved every step of the way through a unique blend of art, science and passion. In 2012 alone, Walt Disney Imagineering will have been part of: the Cars Land debut at Disney California Adventure; Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Fantasy; the Art of Animation Resort and Fantasyland expansion at the Walt Disney World Resort; progress on the Shanghai Disney Resort and AVATAR-themed lands and Hong Kong Disneyland’s Grizzly Gulch.
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