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WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS<br />

FAC T SHEET<br />

CONTACT US:<br />

<strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> Parks and Resorts<br />

818.560.4107<br />

http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/<br />

parks_resorts.html<br />

When <strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> opened <strong>Disney</strong>land in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, he created<br />

a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a<br />

new era of family entertainment. More than 55 years later, <strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> Parks and Resorts<br />

(WDP&R) has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure<br />

experiences, giving millions of guests each year the chance to spend time with their<br />

families and friends making memories that will last forever.<br />

Five world-class vacation destinations with 11 theme parks and 43 resorts are at the heart<br />

of WDP&R. We operate in North America, Europe and Asia -- with a sixth destination<br />

currently under construction in Shanghai. WDP&R also includes the classic elegance of the<br />

<strong>Disney</strong> Cruise Line with its four ships - the <strong>Disney</strong> Magic, <strong>Disney</strong> Wonder, <strong>Disney</strong> Dream<br />

and <strong>Disney</strong> Fantasy; <strong>Disney</strong> Vacation Club, with 11 properties and more than 500,000<br />

individual members; Adventures by <strong>Disney</strong>, which provides guided family vacation<br />

experiences to destinations around the globe; and <strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> Imagineering, which<br />

creates and designs <strong>Disney</strong> parks, resorts, cruise ships, attractions and entertainment.


Exciting New Developments<br />

Every WDP&R experience shares a commitment to excellence in quality, storytelling and guest service<br />

that has been a hallmark of our organization for more than 50 years. As we continue to expand<br />

our business around the world, our goal is to take the qualities that define the quintessential <strong>Disney</strong><br />

experience and ensure that all of our vacation offerings are anchored by those same core attributes.<br />

<strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> once said, “<strong>Disney</strong>land will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there<br />

is imagination left in the world.” Building on that same spirit, WDP&R has a multitude of exciting new<br />

projects and experiences underway around the world.<br />

At <strong>Disney</strong>land Resort, the expansion and re-Imagineering of <strong>Disney</strong> California Adventure culminated<br />

in June 2012 with the opening of Buena Vista Street, the re-themed entry to the park, and Cars Land,<br />

the all-new 12-acre land that takes guests into the world of the <strong>Disney</strong>•Pixar film “Cars” and Radiator<br />

Springs.<br />

At <strong>Walt</strong> <strong>Disney</strong> World Resort, New Fantasyland opened in December 2012, representing the largest<br />

expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom, and doubling the size of the most popular land in the<br />

most popular <strong>Disney</strong> park in the world. New Fantasyland takes guests beyond the walls of Cinderella<br />

Castle and features sweeping vistas of two new castles in the Enchanted Forest, Dumbo in a new<br />

Storybook Circus setting, an two new restaurants. Still to come, Princess Fairytale Hall (20<strong>13</strong>) and the<br />

Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster (2014) will add even more experiences for guests to enjoy.<br />

Hong Kong <strong>Disney</strong>land continues to grow with three new lands. Toy Story Land opened in 2011,<br />

bringing guests into the world of Buzz, Woody and all the toys from Andy’s room. Two more lands,<br />

Grizzly Gulch, which opened in July 2012, and Mystic Point, opening in 20<strong>13</strong>, will be completely<br />

original to Hong Kong.<br />

In Spring 2011, we broke ground on Shanghai <strong>Disney</strong> Resort with our partner, the Shanghai Shendi<br />

Group. On opening day, this incredible new resort destination will include Shanghai <strong>Disney</strong>land, two<br />

themed hotels and a retail, dining and entertainment complex. Shanghai <strong>Disney</strong> Resort will offer guests<br />

in mainland China an authentic <strong>Disney</strong> experience but one that is specifically tailored to local customs<br />

and culture. It is currently targeted to open at the end of 2015.<br />

Also in 2011, WDP&R joined forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron to bring the world of<br />

AVATAR to life at <strong>Disney</strong> parks, with the first opening at <strong>Disney</strong>’s Animal Kingdom. With its emphasis on<br />

living in harmony with nature, Animal Kingdom is a natural fit for the AVATAR stories, which share the<br />

same philosophy. Construction is expected to begin in 20<strong>13</strong>.<br />

Aulani, a <strong>Disney</strong> Resort & Spa, opened its doors to guests in Hawai`i in August 2011. <strong>The</strong> 21 acre<br />

oceanfront resort is located in the beautiful Ko Olina Resort & Marina development on O`ahu and<br />

contains both regular guest rooms as well as <strong>Disney</strong> Vacation Club villas.<br />

Community Involvement<br />

At WDP&R, we believe that being a good global citizen means using our companywide resources<br />

to make a positive change in the communities in which we operate. WDP&R supports the well-being<br />

of children and families through charitable contributions to organizations focused on the areas of<br />

creativity, conservation and compassion. WDP&R also collaborates with local organizations and<br />

engages the time and talent of our Cast Members and employees through the <strong>Disney</strong> VoluntEARS, a<br />

company-sponsored initiative supporting employee volunteerism.<br />

In addition, WDP&R supports the communities in which we operate by creating jobs, consuming local<br />

goods and services, and generating tax revenue. Our commitment to economic development and<br />

diversification has led to successes in local communities and with entrepreneurs starting and growing<br />

their own businesses.<br />

THE Environment<br />

Environmental stewardship has been an important component of our business since the beginning.<br />

Building on this legacy, in 2009 we announced ambitious long-term goals to reduce our environmental<br />

footprint and inspire our Cast and Crew Members, business associates, consumers and guests to<br />

take action to help the planet. Those goals cover six key areas:<br />

Climate and energy<br />

Water<br />

Waste<br />

Product footprint<br />

Ecosystems<br />

Education and action<br />

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