Disney Announces Multi-Year Expansion for Disneyland Paris
Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron (l.) & Disney-Chef Bob Iger im Élysée-Palast in Paris
Following the announcement of Disneyland Paris for a new Marvel-themed attraction to be opened at Walt Disney Studios Park (cp. EAP news f. 12 February 2018), Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger today announced plans for a two billion Euro, multi-year expansion plan for Disneyland Paris alongside France’s President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l’Élysée in Paris. The plan will include, in the course of a transformation of the Walt Disney Studios Park, the addition of three new theme areas based on Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars, along with several new attractions and live entertainment offers. The multi-year expansion will start in 2021 and be rolled out in several phases.
Rund zwei Mrd. Euro sollen in die Erweiterung von Disneyland Paris ab 2021 fließen
“We’re very excited about the future of Disneyland Paris and continue to invest in its long-term success,“ said Iger. „The resort is already the leading tourist destination in Europe, and the transformative expansion we announced today will add even more of our beloved characters and unparalleled storytelling to create new lands, attractions and entertainment that further elevate the guest experience and drive new opportunities for tourism in this dynamic region.“ More about further developments at Disney parks worlwide can be read in EAP issue 3/2018. (eap)
