‘Alice in Wonderland’ beats the opening of ‘Avatar’ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 Disney ended up picking just the right moment to jump down the 3-D rabbit hole. As “Avatar” comes to the end of a historic three-month run, Walt Disney Studios’ “Alice in Wonderland” took most of the 3-D screens and opened to an eye-popping $210.3 million worldwide. Much like director James Cameron’s mega-hit, Tim Burton’s adaptation of the classic tale, starring Johnny Depp, generated about 70% of its opening weekend business from theaters with 3-D screens. It easily beat the premiere of “Avatar” and set a record for the biggest winter opening, even accounting for ticket price inflation, selling a studio-estimated $116.3 million worth of tickets in the U.S. and Canada. Overseas, it took in $94 million in 40 territories, also setting a record winter opening. Full Story Disney World Florida Tickets - Learn how to research and purchase tickets to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida. You can save money and have fun on your next vacation if you do your homework before your travel. Have fun before and after your holiday! View other stories on the Disney News Archive Disney News: High-energy dance festival Disney Step Classic begins today