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Iger interview in WSJ - "not currently planning" to expand parks
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wdwishes2005
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1disneydood said:
ok, add my one decorative share that's hanging on my wall....
Lynx04
New Member
"There are three or four entities in the world, locations with money, that are looking for site-based entertainment, I'll call them theme parks but they won't necessarily be along the same lines as parks we've built before"
It doesn't mean that they will build DLs all over the world, they could be building different type of theme parks in different locations, which is good idea if you ask me. It allows for richer in quality and novalty of the theme parks.
The parks are ment to appeal to local markets and regional markets. Not so much Western Markets.
It doesn't mean that they will build DLs all over the world, they could be building different type of theme parks in different locations, which is good idea if you ask me. It allows for richer in quality and novalty of the theme parks.
The parks are ment to appeal to local markets and regional markets. Not so much Western Markets.
TTATraveler
Active Member
It seems to me that further expansion of DLs into other countries takes something away from the magic. It somehow makes rides and attractions less special when there are cookie cutter versions all over. :lookaroun
I wonder if these "special" versions of new DL's will feature even less attractions then HKDL.:lookaroun
I wonder if these "special" versions of new DL's will feature even less attractions then HKDL.:lookaroun
Epcot82Guy
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I'm not going to jump on this statement. It's not a good statement; it's not a bad statement. It could be interpreted as anything from small interactive restaurant-like ventures to Disneyquest examples (bad ones, at that, but in a different form perhaps) to watered down parks. It also means no new parks in the US (at least in any foreseeable future) is likely true, but that doesn't mean new attractions or even new "lands" perhaps. It's all about definitions (and the intentional lack thereof). It was a fairly guarded press statement, so I'll wait to see the truth it was candycoating.
DisneyDellsDude
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No!!
Don't expand more parks! It will take away the magic from the parks we have right now! (in my opinion)
Don't expand more parks! It will take away the magic from the parks we have right now! (in my opinion)
DisneyDellsDude said:
And how exactly does opening a park in, say, China effect you or the magic in any way? The people that are targetted with HKDL or the proposed SDL are the local market. Not people that travel to WDW. And further, those parks aren't targetted to WDW visitors, because WDW is closer.
Let Disney make money from developing markets. It is better for everyone in the long run.
Nicole
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I for one think that the US parks will be strengthened in the long run by parks opening in other countries. I think there are many of us here who would love if some of the elements of DisneySea were brought to WDW.
I'd rather see MGM and AK expanded than a 5th gate at this time. JMO
I'd rather see MGM and AK expanded than a 5th gate at this time. JMO
CTXRover
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Trufan said:
It all depends on how one reads into it or even how Iger interpreted the question being asked him. Personally, I wouldn't try to gleam out the hidden message in his brief candid answer to a simple question. However, given the way he answered the question, I imagine his thought line was along what he/Disney intends to do with expanding the theme park BUSINESS, not specific individual parks. He made no specific mention of expanding the Hong Kong Park or any specific park for that matter. In stark contrast, the answer he gave seemed to simply indicate his intentions of expanding the theme park business, NOT the individual theme parks.
Also, I have absolutely no problem with Disney trying to offer its product to the billion+ people in Asia who perhaps have never experienced a Disney-quality attraction. I think its quite clear he doesn't plan on opening up one DL-style park after another in Asia (at least I hope not). Who knows what they are planning. But tapping the Asian/foreign market is a smart business venture. Hopefully it will succeed in the short and long term.
Epcot82Guy
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CTXRover said:
Thanks. That's exactly the point. It certainly could mean no expansion of the parks meaning nothing new for the parks (i.e. no new lands). But, it also could mean, as stated, they will not be expanding the parks as a whole, meaning no new parks only. Just saying it was not as airtight a statement as it would need to be to stand as fact. A potnetial red flag, sure, but not disaster.
Lynx04
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bhg469 said:
I would love to go to the DTR and even the Hong Kong one, don't get me wrong, DTR is a great park and DLP is a beautiful park. However, I didn't say that no one from the west wants to go to any of those park, the purpose of the Asian parks are to mainly attract local and regional customers mainly. That doesn't mean they are great parks and not attractive to me or the west. But their stratagy is not international. Just look at DTR, over 90% of their guests are local. Where as, WDW is closer to 70% (I think, anyone know for sure?)
