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Studio Ghibli theme park due to open in November
2 years ago

Studio Ghibli theme park due to open in November

By  •  Park Reports

Studio Ghibli Park is set to open in Japan on November 1, 2022, when three of the theme park’s five themed lands will open.

The lands due to open to …
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Hong Kong Disneyland to temporarily close
2 years ago

Hong Kong Disneyland to temporarily close

By  •  Park Reports

Hong Kong Disneyland is set to close for a temporary period because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

It will be the fourth time the theme park has shut it doors to …
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Japan’s Studio Ghibli theme park to open in autumn 2022
2 years ago

Japan’s Studio Ghibli theme park to open in autumn 2022

By  •  Park Reports

Studio Ghibli, the studio dedicated to anime, has confirmed a date for the opening of the Studio Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

The theme park will open later this …
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Namco to open Japan’s largest VR entertainment facility
7 years ago

Namco to open Japan’s largest VR entertainment facility

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Bandai Namco Entertainment will open the largest virtual reality (VR) entertainment facility in Japan on July 14.

VR Zone Shinjuku will house more than 15 activities, utilising various …
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Comcast acquires remaining stake in Universal Studios Japan
7 years ago

Comcast acquires remaining stake in Universal Studios Japan

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Comcast NBCUniversal is to take full control of Universal Studios Japan (USJ), following an agreement to purchase a 49 per cent ownership from its current partners.

Upon completion …
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OLC plans major developments in Japan
8 years ago

OLC plans major developments in Japan

By  •  Industry Reports

Oriental Land Company (OLC), operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea resorts, has unveiled a raft of new developments set to take place ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics …
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‘Nintendoland’ to open by 2020
8 years ago

‘Nintendoland’ to open by 2020

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New details have emerged surrounding video game giant Nintendo’s partnership with Universal Parks and Resorts, with reports indicating the licensing deal could be the biggest since the theme park …
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Two-wheeled fun at Huis Ten Bosch
8 years ago

Two-wheeled fun at Huis Ten Bosch

By  •  Park Reports

Huis Ten Bosch, the Dutch-themed leisure resort in Nagasaki, Japan, is helping guests take the weight off their feet, after installing a fleet of self-balancing electric scooters.

Visitors …
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HR overhaul for Tokyo Disney
8 years ago

HR overhaul for Tokyo Disney

By  •  Park Reports

Oriental Land Company (OLC), owner of Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan, is set to overhaul its part-time employee system next year.

According to the group, the changes to …
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USJ plans record-breaking ride
8 years ago

USJ plans record-breaking ride

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Universal Studios Japan will mark the start of its 15th anniversary celebrations next year with the opening of a record-breaking Jurassic Park-themed attraction.

The Flying Dinosaur promises to be the …
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