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Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Read full article: Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting biggerHong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides.
Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in court
Read full article: Disney says it has $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it battles DeSantis in courtDisney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending.
‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’ makes magical holiday debut at Magic Kingdom
Read full article: ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’ makes magical holiday debut at Magic KingdomGuests gathered at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night to witness the premiere of the all-new Frozen Holiday castle stage show, "Frozen Holiday Surprise."
The Latest: Most of a Mississippi city is without water
Read full article: The Latest: Most of a Mississippi city is without waterAnother man died at a health-care facility after a lack of water pressure made medical treatment impossible. ___OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt pleaded with residents Thursday to limit water usage after city officials said some hospitals faced what Holt called a crisis because of a sharp drop in water pressure. Integris Baptist lost water pressure at two of its hospitals, according to city utilities director Chris Browning. The drop in water pressure was due largely to customers running faucets to prevent frozen and burst water lines, and nearly tripling the amount of water used, according to city utilities director Chris Browning. She says “‘Frozen’ is always a good choice.”Ad___AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas Gov.
‘Frozen 2’ arrives on Disney+ 3 months before anticipated release
Read full article: ‘Frozen 2’ arrives on Disney+ 3 months before anticipated releaseThe Walt Disney Co. announced Friday that it would be releasing “Frozen 2” onto its streaming service, Disney+, months before its anticipated release. The long-awaited sequel to the animated hit "Frozen" wasn't expected to hit the streaming service until late spring or early summer. Now in the form of a virus miracle, the animated hit will be available in high definition Sunday, then in Ultra HD on Tuesday. RELATED: POLL: What song from ‘Frozen 2’ is stuck in your head? “Frozen 2," which opened on Nov. 22, had already completed its theatrical run and hit video-on-demand on Feb. 25.
'Frozen' to Epcot plans heating up
Read full article: 'Frozen' to Epcot plans heating upORLANDO, Fla. – Disney's plans for "Frozen" at Epcot are heating up. Last fall, the classic Maelstrom ride in Norway closed to make way for a ride based on the movie "Frozen." The new permit shows Disney plans to go next door in a 13,000-square-foot building to help meet demand. Lines for the "Frozen" sisters routinely topped three hours at the Norway pavilion even before the movie was released in late 2013. The new Norway ride is expected to open late this year or in early 2016.
Disney adding new 'Frozen' attraction
Read full article: Disney adding new 'Frozen' attractionORLANDO, Fla. – It's the biggest animated film in Disney's history, and now, a new "Frozen" attraction is coming to Epcot. The new ride will replace the Maelstrom attraction at Epcot, which will close on Oct. 6. Local 6 theme park expert Ken Pilcher said Disney has committed to expanding "Frozen" throughout its theme parks. "Disney is already making a lot of money off of 'Frozen' in the theme parks," Pilcher said. "Fake snow to make it more realistic for the ride because it's 'Frozen,' and there's snow in 'Frozen,'" he said.
Disney adds 'Frozen' characters, fireworks
Read full article: Disney adds 'Frozen' characters, fireworks"Frozen Summer Live" -- a character-driven procession down the park's Hollywood Boulevard with Anna, Elsa and Kristoff -- will run through Sept. 1, each day at 11 a.m. There's also a new sing-along show, a dance party, "Frozen"-themed fireworks, a polar playground, ice skating rink and ice carving demonstrations. "Frozen" tells the story of how Anna and Elsa overcome Elsa's terrible power to turn everything into ice and snow. The park is offering a VIP package deal for Frozen fun at $59 for adults and $34 for kids on top of regular park admission. The deal includes reserved viewing for special events and a VIP dessert party before the fireworks.