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The pandal was virtually inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on October 12. It will be open to the general public from 8:00 pm on the day of Mahalya
A Disneyland-themed pandal is built in Kolkata, which is set to be a huge crowd-puller during this Durga Pujo. The pandal was virtually inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on October 12. It will be open to the general public from 8:00 pm on the day of Mahalaya.
Sreebhumi Club, which is the same club that built the Burj Khalifa-inspired pandal in 2022, is behind the Disneyland-themed pandal.
Soccer player Ronaldinho is set to visit the Disneyland-themed pandal next week, while Bollywood actress Vidya Balan will be here on Mahalaya Day.
Popular Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and others will be seen in the pandal. The pandal is giving tough competition to other pandals in the city with its ornately designed Disney castles.
Speaking to News 18, Sujit Basu, Fire Minister in Kolkata and the president of Sreebhumi Club said, “We always try to do something different. We have done Vatican City and Burj Khalifa. This time we thought of bringing Disneyland here considering kids and their interests.”
“Kids will enjoy the Disneyland-theme pandal. Durga Pujo is a festival for all religions and we believe that this pandal will draw more crowd. The idol though, is totally traditional and ornated with gold ornament,” he added.
Commissioner Bidhanagar Gaurav Sharma told News18 that proper security arrangements will be put in place at the Disneyland-themed pandal so that people don’t face any problems.
“Police will be there 24/7 in this entire area so that people don’t face any problems while coming to see Disneylandland. Police personnel and civic volunteers will also be deployed for a better pandal-hopping experience. We have launched a special app for newcomers to this city which will help you in Pandal hopping and get you to help in case of any emergency.”