Disneyland Coming to Shanghai?

Various reports that the Disney Company will build a Disneyland style theme park in mainland China.

• Shanghai Farmers Lose Fields as Disney Builds Magic Kingdom - (11/6/2009)
  Reports the local Chinese government is offering resettlement packages to residents that will be displaced by the creation of Shanghai Disneyland.
• Shanghai to own 57 pct of new Disney park - The People's Daily (11/5/2009)
  According to The People's Daily, citing informed sources wrote an investment company owned by the municipal government would hold 57 percent of the park, while Disney would take 43 percent.
• China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai - New York Times (11/4/2009)
  The New York Times highlights Iger's announcement that Disney has received approval from the central government of China to build a Disneyland style park in Shanghai and review the company's various efforts to expand the Disney brand within China.
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• Disney takes China stride as Shanghai park gets nod - Reuters (11/4/2009)
  Reuters talks about Disney's recently announced deal to bring a Disneyland style theme park to Shanghai, China.
• Shanghai Awaits Beijing Nod on Disney Park - (11/2/2009)
  Government source anticipates a news briefing in the near future to reveal the latest developments about the proposed Shanghai Disneyland project.
• Shanghai may greet Obama with Disney park deal - (10/29/2009)
  President Barack Obama's visit to China could prompt Beijing to announce their approval for a Shanghai Disneyland.
• Chinese Village Hopes for a Disney Windfall - Wall Street Journal via Yahoo! (8/24/2009)
  The Wall Street Journal via Yahoo! discusses the continuing news of a Disney theme park in mainland China.
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• Beijing yet to approve Disney's Shanghai Park - (8/10/2009)
  Reports the central government has yet to approve Shanghai Disneyland.
• Shanghai says Disney deal still up in air - (3/26/2009)
  Columnist takes issue with the similarly never-ending discussion of a Disney theme park deal in Shanghai.
• Disney Is 'Optimistic' Over Shanghai Theme Park Negotiations - (1/26/2009)
  Disney Managing Director for Asia Bill Ernest spoke briefly about the Shanghai Disneyland project at Hong Kong Disneyland's Lunar New Year Celebrations, "We are optimistic both parties will have an ongoing dialogue.""Yet today even with the application project report, we don�t have a deal yet, and we don�t have anything agreed to yet. We are still waiting."
• Disney hopes to build 1st park on Chinese mainland - (1/15/2009)
  Video report that Walt Disney Company and the Shanghai municipal government have signed a project proposal to build the first Disney park on the Chinese mainland. Video starts automatically -- the video transcript is available at the same link.
• Shanghai government, Disney sign off on Shanghai Disneyland deal - Shanghaiist (1/15/2009)
  The Shanghaiist evaluates the recently announced deal to bring Disneyland to Shanghai.
• Disney says it will submit Shanghai park plans to Beijing - (1/12/2009)
  Disney is preparing to submit plans to the Chinese government following its successful application with the Shanghai municipal government.
• Disney's Shanghai Surprise - Motley Fool (1/12/2009)
  The Motley Fool briefly analyzes reports Disney is seeking to build a theme park in Mainland China.
• Walt Disney: No Agreement On Shanghai Theme Park - (1/8/2009)
  According to CNNMoney.com, Disney is contradicting reports that a theme park in Shanghai would open in 2013. Disney says no agreement or deal has been reached.
• Shanghai Disney theme park seen operational by 2013 - (1/7/2009)
  Shanghai Securities News reports a Disney theme park will be operational by 2013 in Shanghai. The park is expected to be constructed a 10-minute drive from Shanghai.
• Disney Denies Report of Shanghai Theme-Park Approval - (12/2/2008)
  The Disney Company is denying newspaper reports that the Chinese government has given approval to build a theme park in Shanghai.
• Disney Shanghai park could involve media deal - (7/29/2008)
  Reports the development of Disneyland in Shanghai could be part of a major media agreement that would offer Disney unrivaled access to the Chinese marketplace.
• Shanghai gov, Disney deny report on Disneyland opening - (6/30/2008)
  Disney and the Shanghai government have denied media reports that a planned Disneyland project obtained central government approval.
• Shanghai Villlagers told to make way for Disney Park - South China Morning Post (3/24/2008)
  The South China Morning Post reports work on Shanghai Disneyland could begin in early 2009.
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• Shanghai reportedly awaiting central government nod for Disneyland - (3/13/2008)
  Shanghai is awaiting approval to move forward with plans for a Disneyland theme park in the Pudong area of the city.
• Shanghai Disneyland may be built in Pudong's Chuansha - (2/21/2008)
  Reports Disney is awaiting approval from Chinese authorities to build a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai's Pudong district, Chuansha.
• Disney hopes for China theme park, but Shanghai is not only candidate - Agence France Presse (4/11/2007)
  Agence France Presse talks about Disney's hope to build a second park in China.
• Disney considers options amid Shanghai park doubt - Reuters (12/11/2006)
  Reuters reports Disney is exploring theme park locations in mainland China aside from the previously reported Shanghai.
• Shanghai prepares site for Disneyland - (8/9/2006)
  According to the reports Shanghai Disneyland will open on the Chinese mainland in 2010 when the city hosts the World Expo.
• Disney Considering Shanghai Park - (6/26/2006)
  The China Daily newspaper reports remarks from Disney Company Chairman George Mitchell about the company's discussions with Shanghai officials to open a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai.
• Is Disney in Shanghai's Future? - Associated Press (3/13/2006)
  The Associated Press discusses the ongoing rumors that Disney will build a theme park in Shanghai.
• Disney Denies Theme Park Deal With Shanghai - (2/9/2006)
  Disney spokeswoman Allanah Goss response to the recent round of rumors regarding a future Disney theme park in Shanghai.
• Disney admits talks over Shanghai Park - The Standard (2/7/2006)
  The Standard reports Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed the company has been in "ongoing discussions - ongoing and ongoing and ongoing - with the Chinese government about a park in Shanghai."
• Disney To Open Theme Park In Shanghai In 2012 - Hong Kong Economic Times (8/1/2005)
  The Hong Kong Economic Times is reporting Disney plans to open a theme park in Shanghai in 2012.
• Mouse in Chief - Time Magazine (7/11/2005)
  Time Magazine interviews Disney CEO-elect Bob Iger about Disney's future plans in China.
• No Universal theme park in Shanghai - Strait Times (9/24/2004)
  The Strait Times reports Universal Studios' plans to build a theme park in Shanghai have been dropped.
• Universal to press ahead with Shanghai theme park - CBSMarketWatch (4/1/2004)
  The March 31st CBSMarketWatch reports Vivendi Universal is moving forward with plans for a Shanghai theme park.
• Disney Stepping Up Efforts to Increase Presence in China - Los Angeles Times (1/13/2003)
  The January 13th Los Angeles Times talks about Disney's expansion into China.
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• Shanghai casts shadow as Disney starts building park in Hong Kong - Agence France Presse (1/10/2003)
  The January 10th Agence France Presse reports Hong Kong Disneyland's groundbreaking ceremonies tomorrow are overshadowed by concerns that Disney will move ahead with a Shanghai theme park which Hong Kong officials feel would reduce the profitability of their park.
• Its eyes on China, Disney steps into Hong Kong - International Herald Tribune (1/9/2003)
  The January 9th International Herald Tribune talks about Disney's developing theme park in China.
• Big competition looms for China theme park firm - Reuters (12/18/2002)
  The December 18th Reuters takes a look at the impact US based theme park companies planned expansions on their China based competitors and discusses the expanded industry as more Chinese have the time and money available for tourism.
• Disney spurns mainland China - BBC (12/9/2002)
  The December 9th BBC reports Disney's plans for a second theme park in China are not expected to materialize until 2010.
• Vivendi Universal May Build Shanghai Theme Park With 2 Chinese Partners - Dow Jones (12/6/2002)
  The December 6th Dow Jones reports Universal Vivendi is expected to announce Saturday their plans for a Shanghai Theme Park.
• A Tale of Two Chinas--and Perhaps Two Mickeys - Business Week (8/14/2002)
  Business Week takes a look at the impact Hong Kong Disneyland is expected to have on tourism from the mainland and talks about how that could change if Disneyland is also built in Shanghai.
• Shanghai in talks with Universal Studios to build theme park - Agence France Presse (8/6/2002)
  According to the August 6th Agence France Presse, Shanghai officials are in talks with Universal Studios to build a theme park in the mainland city.
• Hong Kong businesses urge delay on Shanghai Disney - Reuters (7/29/2002)
  The July 28th Reuters highlights the continuing concerns that a mainland China Disney park will hurt tourism to Hong Kong Disneyland.
• Shanghai Gags Media Coverage of Disneyland Report, Post Says - Bloomberg News (7/26/2002)
  The July 26th Bloomberg News reports Shanghai officials have put a gag order on local media in regards to the continuing reports that Disney will build a mainland park.
• Disney May Add 2nd China Park - Los Angeles Times (7/22/2002)
  The July 20th Los Angeles Times reports Disney signed a nonbinding letter of intent with Shanghai's city government to develop a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai.
• Shanghai Denies Reports of a Deal With Disney - Los Angeles Times (7/22/2002)
  The July 21st Los Angeles Times reports Shanghai officials deny reports that a deal for a mainland Disney park has been signed.
• Disney tipped to open Shanghai park - BBCNews (7/19/2002)
  The July 19th BBCNews reports Disney has signed a tentative deal to build a park in Shanghai, China.
• Disney Says It Has No 'Definitive' Pact on China Park - Bloomberg (7/19/2002)
  The July 19th Bloomberg News reports despite the Disney Company is considering plans to build a Shanghai park although they deny a specific deal has been signed.
• Shanghai remains upbeat on Disney park deal - HK Imail (6/3/2002)
  The June 3rd HK Imail reports Shanghai officials anticipate completing a deal with Disney to build a theme park in Mainland China.