04.19.09

Robot Land – South Korea

Posted in Independent Companies tagged at 6:02 pm by Colione

Robot Land has broken ground in South Korea.  The government has set aside nearly $560 million for construction.  Expected opening date is sometime in 2013, but nothing is set in stone yet.

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02.07.09

Disney coming to Shanghai China

Posted in Disney tagged , at 11:21 am by Colione

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Early designs for the park

Early designs for the park

In a deal that would see a park open in 2014, Disney would have it’s fourth park outside of the US and it’s second in China.  Disney would own 43% of the park and the govenment of Shanghai would own the remainder through a holding company.  Nothing has been announced by either party at this point.

The first phase would include a theme park, a hotel and a shopping center.

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12.14.08

Six Flags in Qatar

Posted in Park News, Six Flags tagged at 10:43 am by Colione

Six Flags announced a strategic partnership with Oryx Holdings to develop Six Flags brand in Qatar.  The park and entertainment center will initially be about 500,000 sq. ft.  It is expected to open by the middle of 2012.

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