If someone were to build a model of Epcot Center or something close to it with all the attractions except for characters Spaceship Earth and park and attraction names could Disney sue them?
Yes, Disney theme parks and attractions are copyrighted.If someone were to build a model of Epcot Center or something close to it with all the attractions except for characters Spaceship Earth and park and attraction names could Disney sue them?
Aren't architectural works from before 1990 under the public domain in the United States (which I assume would be the only derivative work the model would use)?Yes, Disney theme parks and attractions are copyrighted.
Aren't architectural works from before 1990 under the public domain in the United States (which I assume would be the only derivative work the model would use)?
Which I've always found odd, considering there are plenty of other businesses and attractions that use Disney IP with no problem.Remember, Disney once threatened to sue three Orlando-area daycare centers for plastering Disney characters all over their walls.
Well, certain things are free and clear. A geodesic sphere in the same design as SSE would not have that burden, since it’s a geometric figure. You can’t copyright or trademark “triangle”.
Just as long as you don’t actually refer to it as “Spaceship Earth”, you’d be fine.
See: Europa Park in Germany
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In the Celebration hospital near WDW, in the ER and in other places of the hospital there are Disney stuff plastered in many areas on the walls.Remember, Disney once threatened to sue three Orlando-area daycare centers for plastering Disney characters all over their walls.
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Eurosat opened in 1989, it was redone as Eurosat CanCan Coaster in 2018.I didn't realize Europa Park seemed so immersive. Always knew it was a world class park, just didn't know to what extent. It opened in 1975, but that Spaceship Earth-looking ride in the picture opened just in 2018 by the looks of it.
I think Disney is a major contributor to that hospital so it probably has their blessingIn the Celebration hospital near WDW, in the ER and in other places of the hospital there are Disney stuff plastered in many areas on the walls.
Disney’s characters are not just protected by copyright but are also trademarked. Part of being able to maintain a trademark is defending it. Views regarding how aggressively this must be done have changed somewhat in recent years due to situations like this that create negative public perception.Remember, Disney once threatened to sue three Orlando-area daycare centers for plastering Disney characters all over their walls.
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Trademarks are a major reason for lawsuits. They were also involved when Disney threatened to sue daycare centers.www.theselfemployed.com
AdventHealth Celebration was built by Disney as part of Celebration. Disney sponsors AdventHealth and Orlando Health. AdventHealth for Children’s main facility in Orlando is the Walt Disney Pavilion (written on the building in an imitation of the old Walt Disney World logo). Mickey Mouse attended the opening of Orlando Health’s Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the old lobby still has Disney provided elements. Disney is currently in the process of “Disneyfying” a number of children’s hospitals across the country.In the Celebration hospital near WDW, in the ER and in other places of the hospital there are Disney stuff plastered in many areas on the walls.
Maybe Disney just doesn't know about that place yet?Which I've always found odd, considering there are plenty of other businesses and attractions that use Disney IP with no problem.
Take the Boyett's Citrus Attraction in Florida for instance, which has Disney characters plastered around multiple locations. I'm not familiar with the legalities or if there is any sort of license worked out, but it is strange Disney came down on a daycare and had those removed, but is ok with a random tourist attraction.
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Yeah, there are a LOT of Dumbo clones out there. And the funny thing is, most of them look exactly alike. For example, here's the Dumbo clone at Jenkinson's' Boardwalk (I went there a lot when I was younger):I also see a LOT of rides similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant. I don't doubt Dumbo was the first one in 1955 in Disneyland to have an elephant in that sort of circular ride, but there are lots of parks across the U.S. that have an elephant you can ride the same way in a carnival like fashion. Dollywood I am pretty sure has one that looks like Dumbo, Darien Lake has a kids' ride where you can ride a turtle, alligator, elephant in the same fashion and I don't doubt other Six Flags parks that I just can't think of right now. So yeah, nothing illegal about that. Look at how similar log rides are to each other.
That’s awesome, I have a mini fountain of Nations, it’s the size of one Imagination leaping fountain and shoots about 8 feet high. Goes off by itself every day 12-9:45 every 15 minutes. I can be at WDW for a month and it will operate on its own at the same schedule and every fountain head worksI built this in my backyard during Quarantine - and the Disney lawyers haven't found me yet!
But then, I'm having a hard time getting the Ants to pay admission.
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That is frickin' adorable!I built this in my backyard during Quarantine - and the Disney lawyers haven't found me yet!
But then, I'm having a hard time getting the Ants to pay admission.
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It’s been there since at least 2005, really. They slowly built it on top of the original starting in 1998...There actually is a knockoff Epcot Center, it's at Walt Disney World where Epcot Center used to be, wakka wakka
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