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Losses halved; Revenues, attendance increased again in First Half 2008

ImageEuro Disney SCA, the operating group of Disneyland Resort Paris, has today published its First Half 2008 financial report, announcing a halving of losses to €43 million, an increase of revenues by 18% and a growth of attendance to a record 7 million.

The Celebration Continues… with a new President!

We’re cutting into our ‘Celebration Continues’ coverage already to bring some major breaking news today: Karl Holz, Chairman and CEO of Euro Disney SAS is to leave his role in September 2008, making way for a brand new President, Philippe Gas.

Resort wins highest worldwide attendance growth

ImageThe Themed Entertainment Association has just published its annual theme park attendance study, with Disneyland Resort Paris easily topping the global list for the highest growth in 2007.

Euro Disney revenues rise 20% in First Quarter 2008

ImageEuro Disney S.C.A., the operating company behind Disneyland Resort Paris, this week announced a 20% revenue increase in its First Quarter 2008 results. The resort reports increases in attendance, guest spending and hotel occupancy.

Euro Disney Annual Report announces losses halved by 50%, attendance smashing the 14-million

ImageIt’s Annual Report day for Euro Disney S.C.A., the operating group “behind the magic” of Disneyland Resort Paris! Usually a nervous moment for all involved, financial year 2007 shows nothing but progress — attendance at an all-time high, losses halved and hotels filling up.

Ratatouille infests cinemas, nibbles on tasty tie-ins

ImageSo we’re pretty much agreed that people don’t go to Disneyland to look at advertising. But we shouldn’t give movie tie-ins a bad name — some of them can turn out pretty tasty. Pixar’s latest triumph Ratatouille is right now infesting cinemas in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain and Austria, leaving a trail of advertising for Disneyland Resort Paris and a couple of special free screenings for Shareholders and AP Dream holders.

Third Quarter results: To infinity and beyond?

Image“Hot Dog!, Mickey must be exclaiming. The financial results for the Third Quarter 2007 are good, aren’t they? No - they’re really good. For a resort which last year published a revenue increase of 4.5% to now be on track for an 11% increase in 2007 is something of a dream for Euro Disney SCA. So, what’s going on? And what could this boost in business mean for the future of Disneyland Resort Paris?

Third Quarter results: Revenues up 12%, Attendance 9%

ImageThe good news — and perhaps more importantly, the money — continues to roll in for Euro Disney S.C.A., the operating company of Disneyland Resort Paris, who publish their Third Quarter results today, 26th July 2007. Third Quarter results show a 12% “surge” in sales across the group year-on-year, year-to-date revenues up 11% and impressive attendance increase of 9% for the quarter.

Coca-Cola unlocks ‘Le Comptoir du Capitaine’

ImageThe official partners of Disneyland Resort Paris and Euro Disney SCA have suddenly been spurred into action during recent months. Following the Ford sponsorship of Autopia and the Unilever/Ben & Jerry’s takeovers of several ice cream and food locations, it’s time once again for Coca-Cola to splash some cash (and their branding) over another “new” refreshments retail - their fifth in recent years!

Avant-première(s) for Crush and Cars

Ready to join the rush for Crush? It’s hard to believe after all these months of construction that, in less than one month, Crush’s Coaster will have already welcomed its first turtle shell passengers and Cars Race Rally will have already kicked up more than a few handfuls of desert dust. Phase 2 of the 15th has begun, and the infamous Red Carpet is back…

First half 2007 brings major 10% improvements

Marne-la-Vallée, 27th April 2007Euro Disney SCA, the operating company of Disneyland Resort Paris, announces its First Half 2007 Results for the six months ended 31st March 2007. Increases of 10% are clear in two important areas - revenues increasing to € 513 million and park attendance increasing to 6.1 million, a great start to the 15th year before it had even begun!

Présenté par… Unilever, Ford, or no-one?

Hear that? It’s the winds of change… As Disneyland Resort Paris hits another anniversary milestone, another attraction and resort sponsorship changeover has just been completed. The grand tenth anniversary shake-up lost American Express, BNP Paribas, Philips and Renault - so what’s the toll for the 15th?

From 1992 to 2007 - with a hint of Terror

When we first presented the 2007 Resort Map back in November, featuring an updated Walt Disney Studios Park illustration with the new Toon Studio attractions, it couldn’t help but be noticed that a little reserved spot right in the middle of the park was ready and waiting for another new addition. Now, an updated plan is already available, showing off not only the new Tower of Terror but the entire development of the resort since 1992.

Nature Villages project takes a step forward

The Euro Disney Group today announces an important step forward in its collaboration with Pierre & Vacances to create a unique “Nature Villages” resort development just South of the existing resort. Originally announced in 2003, the feasability of the project has been examined for the past three years to allow a non-binding letter of intent to today be signed by Euro Disney Associés SCA, Pierre & Vacances and French State.

Euro Disney first quarter revenues rise 5.8%

Euro Disney SCA, the operating company of Disneyland Resort Paris, today announces its First Quarter results for financial year 2008. An overall increase in sales of 5.8% has been enjoyed by the group mainly thanks to strong Christmas and Halloween seasons, whilst theme park attendance grew by 8% to give an impressive revenue increase of 10% in this sector. The key points from the release - including confirmations of the upcoming 15th Anniversary events - have been plucked out here.