Walt Disney Parks and Resorts facts for kids
| Subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company | |
| Industry | Theme Parks |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Headquarters | , |
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Key people
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Thomas O. Staggs, Chairman |
| Products | Theme Parks |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Divisions | Disneyland Resort Walt Disney World Resort Tokyo Disney Resort Disneyland Paris Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Shanghai Disney Resort Disney Cruise Line Disney Vacation Club Adventures by Disney Disney Regional Entertainment Walt Disney Imagineering Walt Disney Creative Entertainment |
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is a major part of The Walt Disney Company. It is the division that creates and manages all the famous Disney theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and other fun vacation spots around the world. This group helps bring Disney stories and characters to life for millions of visitors every year.
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What is Disney Parks and Resorts?
This part of Disney is all about making magical experiences. It builds and runs places where families can go on exciting rides, meet their favorite characters, and enjoy special shows. Think of it as the team that makes sure Disney's magic is real for everyone who visits.
The company was started in 1954. Its main office is in Burbank, California, in the U.S.A.
Disney's Amazing Theme Parks
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts operates many famous theme parks and resorts across the globe. Each resort has multiple theme parks, water parks, hotels, and shopping areas.
- Disneyland Resort in California, U.S.A., was the very first Disney park. It opened in 1955.
- Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, U.S.A., is the largest Disney resort. It has four theme parks and two water parks.
- Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan was the first Disney park built outside the U.S.A. It opened in 1983.
- Disneyland Paris in France is a popular destination in Europe. It opened in 1992.
- Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in China offers a unique Disney experience in Asia. It opened in 2005.
- Shanghai Disney Resort in China is the newest Disney theme park. It opened in 2016.
More Disney Adventures
Besides theme parks, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts also offers other exciting ways to have fun:
- Disney Cruise Line takes families on voyages to different places, including the Caribbean and Alaska. The ships are like floating resorts with Disney entertainment.
- Disney Vacation Club is a program that lets people buy a share in Disney resorts. This allows them to stay at different Disney locations over time.
- Adventures by Disney plans guided tours to amazing places around the world. These trips include special activities and expert guides.
- Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative team behind all the parks and attractions. They design everything from rides to shows and hotels.
See also
In Spanish: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products para niños
