The complex was a subject of controversy during the periods of negotiation and construction, when a number of prominent French figures voiced their opposition and protests were held by French labour unions and others. With 14.5 million visitors in the fiscal year of 2007, it is one of Europe's leading tourist destinations.ĭisneyland Paris was originally owned and operated by French company Euro Disney S.C.A., a public company of which 39.78% of its stock was held by the Walt Disney Company, 10% by the Saudi Prince Alwaleed and 50.22% by other shareholders, before the Walt Disney Company took full control of Euro Disney S.C.A. Operating since April 12, 1992, it was the second Disney resort to open outside the United States (following Tokyo Disney Resort), and the first to be owned and operated solely by The Walt Disney Company. The entire Disneyland Paris complex features two theme parks, an entertainment district, six hotels and two self-catering resorts.
The complex is located 32 kilometers (20 miles) from the center of Paris and lies mainly on the territory of the commune of Chessy.
Disneyland Paris is a vacation and entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a new town in the eastern suburbs of Paris.
