Walt Disney World

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==Disney buying out Marvel Worldwide Inc.==
On August 31st 2009, The Walt Disney Company announced a deal to buy out Marvel Worldwide Inc., for $4 billion. On August 9th 2013, Disney announced that Marvel attractions and characters would be appearing around Walt Disney World, but did not reveal when.
==Avatar Land==
In Spring 2011, James Cameron was approached by The Walt Disney Company's chief executive, Bob Iger, regarding the possibility of Avatar-themed attractions at Walt Disney World. On September 17, 2011, a long-term, exclusivity deal was signed between Disney and James Cameron.This deal was officially announced to the public on September 20, 2011, on the Disney Parks Blog. The highlight of the announcement was that Disney's Animal Kingdom would receive a new themed area named Avatar Land. The area is set to cost approximately $500 million. Construction is expected to begin in 2013, with a planned opening date between 3 and 5 years later. The deal could see Avatar attractions added to other Disney theme parks in the future, however, there are no immediate plans to do so. On September 28th 2013 construction started to begin in Animal Kingdom for Avatar Land, with construction set to finish between Fall 2017 and Early 2018.
==Disney buying out Lucasfilm Inc.==
On October 30th 2012, Disney announced a deal to acquire Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. Disney announced the same day the future release of new Star Wars films, starting with Star Wars Episode VII in 2015, Episode VIII and Episode IX with no release date yet. Under the deal, Disney acquired ownership of Lucasfilm and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, video games, animation, visual effects, and audio post-production. Disney also announced that Indiana Jones film series would also continue but there has been no release date for the sequels. On August 9th 2013, Disney announced that Star Wars and Indiana Jones characters would be appearing around Walt Disney World, but did not reveal when.
==Disney buying out Universal Studios Inc.==
On July 8th 2014, Universal Studios announced that they are bankrupt. On August 14th 2014, The Walt Disney Company announced that they have had talks with Universal Studios for a $14.830 billion offer to buy out the company. On October 21st 2014, Disney and Universal announced that The Walt Disney Company have brought the Universal Company. Disney announced the same day that they would be closing Universal Resort Florida and be building a Universal Park at Walt Disney World Resort with 3 hotels.
==Closure of Walt Disney World==
On January 1st 2015, The Walt Disney Company announced that they are closing the park in a years time to build rides, hotels and a the Universal Theme Park throughout the resort. The Walt Disney Company also announced that anyone who has booked a holiday after that date will be fully refunded and invited to the first day reopening of the parks. The Park is expected to be ready by 2022. On January 1st 2016 closed for construction.
==Re Opening of Walt Disney World==
On January 1st 2022, Walt Disney World opened to the World with new inclusions:
*Disney's Universal Studios Theme Park Opens.
*Disney's Krustyland Opens.
*Disney's Leaky Cauldron Resort Opens (Disney's Universal Studios Area).
*Disney's Hotel Krusty Opens. (Disney's Krustyland Area).
*Disney's Hardrock Hotel Opens. (Disney's Universal Studios Area).
*Critter Country Built in Magic Kingdom.
*Splash Mountain, Country Bear Jamboree and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh move to Critter Country in Magic Kingdom.
*Studio Backlot Tour and Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show have been removed and become a expanded Pixar Place at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
*Avatar Land Built in Animal Kingdom
*Tomorrowland becomes Star Wars Land. All rides close down in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom apart from Space Mountain.
*Star Tours moves into Star Wars Land at Magic Kingdom.
*Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, C3-PO, R2-D2, Darth Maul, Stormtroopers, Boba Fett, Jango Fett, Jar Jar Binks appear in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom
*Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson, Grandpa Simpson, Ned Flanders, Rod Flanders, Todd Flanders, Chief Wiggum, Ralph Wiggum, Ms Krabappel, Mr Skinner, Agnes Skinner, Krusty the Clown, Apu, Moe, Otto, Santa's Little Helper, Selma, Patty, Moleman, Smithers, Mr Burns, Milhouse, Willie, Martin, Nelson, Itchy, Scratchy, Spider Pig, Lou, Eddie, Lenny, Carl and Fat Tony appear around Disney's Krustyland Park.
*Spider Man, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Hulk, Wolverine, Storm, Doctor Doom, Ultron, Thanos, Loki, Magneto, Red Skull, Doctor Octupas, The Thing, Super Skrull, Ant Man, Black Panther appear at Stark Expo in Disney's Universal Studios.
*Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermoine Granger, Lord Voldermort, Sirius Black, Albus Dumbledore, Fenrir Greyback, Bellatrix Lestrange, Mad Eye Moody, Dobby, Nearly Headless Nick and Grawp appear at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Disney's Universal Studios.
*Woody, Buzz, Jesse, Zurg, Aliens, Green Army Men, Barbie, Ken, Stinky Pete, Lotso, Sully, Mike, Abominable Snowman, Mr Incredible, Elastigirl, Dash, Violet, Frozone, Carl, Russell, Dug, Wall E, Remy and Flik appear at Pixar Place in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
*Star Wars Land was Expanded by 18 acres to make more rides available.
*Epcot adds a Hill Valley Pavilion, Spain Pavilion, Switzerland Pavilion and Venezuela Pavilion
==Magic Kingdom==
===Main Street USA:===
Attractions:
*City Hall
*Dream along with Mickey
*Flag Retreat
*Harmony Barber Shop
*Main Street Citizens
*Main Street Trolley Show
*Main Street Vehicles
*Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom
*Step in time with Mary Poppins
*Swan Boats
*Town Square Theater
*Walt Disney World Railroad (Main Street USA.)
Restaurants:
*Casey's Corner
*Crystal Palace
*Main Street Bakery
*Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
*Plaza Restaurant
*Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Shopping:
*The Chapeau
*Confectionery
*Crystal Arts
*Disney Clothiers
*Disney & Co
*Emporium
*Main Street Athletic Club
*Main Street Cinema
*Main Street Gallery
*Uptown Jewelers
===Frontierland:===
Attractions:
*Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars
*Big Thunder Mountain
*Big Thunder Ranch
*Frontierland Shooting Arcade
*Geyser Mountain Drilling
*Legends of the Wild West
*Tom Sawyer Island
*Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland.)
Restaurants:
*Diamond Horseshoe
*Golden Oak Outpost
*Pecos Bill Tall Tale Cafe
*Westward Ho
Shops:
*Big Al's
*Frontier Trading Post
*Prairie Outpost and Supply
===Adventureland:===
Attractions:
*Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye
*Jungle Cruise
*Magic Carpets of Aladdin
*Pirate's Adventure
*Pirates of the Caribbean
*Swiss Family Treehouse
*Tinker Bell's Magical Nook
*Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room
Restaurants:
*Aloha Isle
*Sunshine Tree Terrace
*Tiki Juice Bar
*Tortuga Tavern
Shops:
*Agrabah Bazaar
*Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost
*Island Supply
*Pirate's Bazaar
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===Critter Country:===
Attractions:
*Country Bear Jamboree
*Many Adventures of Winne the Pooh
*Splash Mountain
Restaurants:
*Critter Country Fruit Cart
*Harbour Gallery
*Hungry Bear Restaurant
Shops:
*Briar Patch
*Pooh Corner
*Professor Barnaby Owl's Photographic Art Studio
===Liberty Square:===
Attractions:
*Halls of Presidents
*Haunted Mansion
*Liberty Square Riverboat
Restaurants:
*Columbia Harbour House
*Liberty Tree Tavern
*Sleepy Hollow
Shops:
*Hertiage House
*Yankee Trader Gourmet Shop
===Fantasylnad:===
Attractions:
*Ariel's Grotto
*Barnstormer
*Cinderella Castle
*Dumbo the Flying Elephant
*Enchanted Snow Palace
*Enchanted Tales with Belle
*It's a Small World
*Mad Tea Party
*Mickey's PhilharMagic
*Pete's Silly Sideshow
*Peter Pan's Flight
*Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
*Seven Dwarves Mine Train
*Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid
Restaurants:
*Be Our Guest Restaurant
*Chesire Cafe
*Cinderella's Royal Table
*Friar's Nook
*Gaston's Tavern
*Storybook Treats
Shops:
*Big Top Souvenirs
*Bonjour! Village Gifts
*Castle Couture
*Fantasy Faire
*Seven Dwarfs Mine
*Sir Mickey's
===Star Wars Land:===
Attractions:
*City of Otah Gunga
*Flight of the Jedi Starfighter
*Hall of Jedi
*Jedi Training Academy
*Millennium Falcon Asteroid Field Chase
*Podracing
*Space Mountain
*Star Tours
Restaurants:
*Dex's Diner
*McDonalds
*Mos Eisley Cantania
Shops:
*Death Star Merchandise
*Jedi Temple
*Lego Star Wars
*Republic Space Store
==Epcot==
===Future World:===
Attractions:
*Captain EO
*Journey into Imagination with Figment
*Mission: SPACE
*Soarin
*Spaceship Earth
*Test Track
===Science World:===
Attractions:
*Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
*Innoventions
*Living with the Land
*Universe of Energy
===Under The Sea:===
Attractions:
*Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
*The Seas with Nemo & Friends
*Turtle Talk with Crush
===Canada:===
Attractions:
*O Canada!
*Victoria Gardens
Restaurants:
*Le Cellier Steakhouse
*Popcorn Cart
Shopping:
*Northwest Mercantile
*Wood Cart
===China:===
Attractions:
*Mulan's Journey
*Reflections of China
Restaurants:
*Lotus Blossom Cafe
*Nine Dragons
Shopping:
*Good Fortune Gifts
*House of Good Fortune
===France:===
Attractions:
*Impressions de France
*Ratatouille Kitchen Calamity
Restaurants:
*Boulangerie Patisserie
*Les Chefs de France
*Monsieur Paul
===Germany:===
Attractions:
*Rhine River Cruise
Restaurants:
*Biergarten Restaurant
*Sommerfest
Shopping:
*Das Kaufhaus
*Der Teddybar
*Die Weihnachtsecke
*Karamell Kuche
===Hill Valley:===
Attractions:
*Back to the Future: The Ride
Restaurants:
*Lou's Diner
*Pizza Hut
Shopping:
*Blast from the Past
===Italy:===
Attractions:
*Pinocchio's Daring Journey
Restaurants:
*Tutto Italia
*Via Napoli Pizzeria e Ristorante
Shopping:
*II Bel Cristallo
*La Bottega Italiana
===Japan:===
Attractions:
*Bijutsu-kan
*Godzilla Bullet Train
Restaurants:
*Katsura Grill
*Teppan Edo
*Tokyo Dining
Shopping:
*Mitsukoshi Department Store
===Mexico:===
Attractions:
*Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Restaurants:
*Cantina de San Angel
*La Cava del Tequila
*La Hacienda de San Angel
*San Angel Inn
Shopping:
*Plaza de Los Amigos
===Norway:===
Attractions:
*Maelstrom
Restaurants:
*Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
*Kringla Bakeri og Kafe
*Restaurant Akershus
Shopping:
*Puffin's Roost
===Switzerland:===
Attractions:
*Matterhorn Bobsleds
===United Kingdom:===
Attractions:
*Thames River Ride
Restaurants:
*Yorkshire County Fish Shop
===United States of America:===
Attractions:
*The American Adventure
Restuarant:
*KFC
*Starbucks
Shopping: