Thursday, 20 February 2014

                      Walt Disney Parks and Resorts 

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, giving millions of guests each year the chance to spend time with their families and friends, making memories that last a lifetime.

Disneyland Resort

The original theme park where Walt Disney himself walked covering an area of 65 ha with total no of 40 rides and attraction. 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 land Park includes 40 rides which are divided into four groups namely Adventure Land, Frontier Land, Fantasy Land and Tomorrow Land. Disney California Adventure is nearing completion of a significant expansion, which has already resulted in award-winning attractions such as the World of Color night-time spectacular, Toy Story Mania! and Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. In future, 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 franchise.

Walt Disney World Resort 

Since the first guests walked down Main Street, U.S.A., on Oct. 1, 1971, the Walt Disney World Resort with total area of 12173 ha has become an iconic destination of 58 attractions for millions of families around the world. Today, it is home to four theme parks, five golf courses, 25 owned-and-operated resorts, multiple retail and dining centres and a cast members who represent 80 nationalities and who speak more than 50 languages. Four theme parks include Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. The largest single-site employer in the United States, the Walt Disney World Resort is also undergoing a massive expansion project: The Art of Animation Resort is set to open in phases beginning in 2012, and Fantasyland will nearly double in size. In 2011, Disney partnered with James Cameron to create AVATAR-themed lands at Disney parks, the first of which will begin construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2013.

Tokyo Disney Resort

The first Disney theme park to be built outside of the United States, with total area of 47 ha and 42 attractions, Tokyo Disney Resort has become Japan’s most popular family destination. Owned and operated by the Oriental Land Company, the resort is home of two theme parks, including Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea, which opened in 2001, three Disney-branded hotels and the Ikspiari shopping, dining and entertainment district, which opened in 2000. Tokyo Disneyland, known as the Kingdom of Magic and Dreams to its Japanese guests, was modelled after the original Disneyland Park. It includes seven theme areas adventure land full of fun and terror, fantasy land, the land of dream come true, western land, the land of western culture, tomorrow land full of future imagination, world bazar a place empty your wallet, critter country full of Disney animals and toons town where you can find ur beloved cartoons. It houses 5 night parades and 12 parades.

Disneyland Paris

The most popular tourist destination in Europe, Disneyland Paris has welcomed more than 250 million guests covering an area of 1942 ha and 49 attractions. The resort now includes two theme parks, seven Disney hotels, two convention centers, first-class lush green 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.

Hong Kong Disneyland

The newest of all Disney theme parks ,covering an area of 28 ha and housing 58 attractions, Hong Kong Disneyland has become one of the region’s top tourist destinations. 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. 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.

Shanghai Disney Resort

The under construction Disneyland in Shanghai covering an area of 400 ha with standard Disney theme parks. 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 beautiful man-made lake in the heart of Disney land. This Disneyland will complete in three phases. First phase will complete by 2015.
Next I am going to highlight the unique entertainment of Disneyland that is
Disney Cruise Line
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.

Disney Vacation Club

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.

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa


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 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.

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