Accoya is used around the world, from a velodrome in Tbilisi, to decking on the Shanghai Bund and Disney theme parks.
The acquisition combines two highly compatible family entertainment brands, and strengthens the long-standing beneficial relationship between them that already includes successful integration of Star Wars content into Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Orlando, Paris and Tokyo.
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Things are still cloudy with Marvel and Disney theme parks because of an old, long-term licensing deal between the comic book giant and Universal theme parks that includes exclusive rights for Marvel characters east of the Mississippi for theme park use.
At the top of his list that includes tax breaks, visas for animal trainers and transportation to Disney theme parks, was a request for Congress to help his company's highest priority: HR2589, a bill to extend the soon-to-expire copyright on Mickey Mouse -- Disney's most precious asset.
Unlike other media companies such as News Corp, CBS, Viacom and Time Warner , Disney also maintains large theme parks and resorts.
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Betting that the party spirit will spread, Disney is keeping its theme parks, Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland in California, open around the clock Feb. 29.
Given its role transporting families to Disney World and other theme parks, it's no surprise that Orlando International Airport ranked as the best domestic airport for people traveling with kids.
Disney will be better able to monetize the Star Wars franchise by incorporating it into theme parks, games, Disney TV and merchandising.
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Disney is executing beautifully in its theme parks and just needs to get ABC repositioned.
Like Disney's two other international theme parks - Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris - the complex will be a celebration of Americana, seen through the eyes of Hollywood.
Bear in mind that many of these offbeat attractions, run by passionate people who are enthused about their bizarre corner of the world, are not as fine tuned as the more famous Disney, Legoland or Universal Studios theme parks.
Disney is a wildly diverse company with theme parks, movie studios, cruise ships, consumer products and the ABC TV network.
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Florida, home to Walt Disney World, for example, has state officials who inspect rides at theme parks with fewer than 1, 000 employees, but the state relies on large parks like Disney World and Universal Studios to regulate themselves.
Looking at some of the other theme amusement parks like Universal, Disney and Six Flags, there seems to be a trend occurring.
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He quickly reached out to Disney execs at four units (studio, consumer products, theme parks, home entertainment).
These included setting aside a further 100 hectares adjoining the Disney site for international-class tourist attractions, possibly with more theme parks.
Disney and Time Warner are pushing new highs on almost assured momentum in cable and theme parks.
Beyond movies, Disney's attraction to Marvel comes from being able to use its characters in its theme-parks, video games, merchandise and other outlets.
Under the terms of the agreement, which took a year of hard talks to complete, the Walt Disney Co. and the Hong Kong government will be partners in a new joint venture, Hong Kong International Theme Parks Ltd.
Disney not only boasts a kid-friendly television network to exploit talent but also film studios, music labels and theme parks.
Star Wars resonates with consumers around the world and creates extensive opportunities for Disney to deliver the content across its diverse portfolio of businesses including movies, television, consumer products, games and theme parks.
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