Okay, I was wondering what language they speak at the parks in Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Like are the rides in English or French, etc...?
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Probably a dumb question..
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At DLP, CM`s speak Franch & English (& more). The rides are a mixture of both; Phantom Manors Stretch room is in French, Paul Frees does an english welcome near the end, & the Leottas speak both alternately. PotC is in French, as are the Fantasyland dark rides. Live speaches (eg Moteurs Action) take the form of 2 hosts who in a way repeat what the other one said in the other language - but it works very well. HISTA has high quality stereo headsets with a selection of languages - that only drown out the in theatre dialogue, not the effects or music (very clever) & some preshows have Plasma Screen subtitles or similar. I hardly speak any French & never had a problem.
Thanks for the info!
scoobygang7144
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i have always wondered this myself and i am glad to hear that the try to blend the languages together. one of my goals is to go to each international park and one thing that i am worried about is not knowing what is going on.
MKCustodial
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scoobygang7144 said:
Hey, welcome to our world! :lol: That's how most International Guests enjoy WDW, and they usually don't complain. I only had enough English to understand what was going on in PotC or the Haunted Mansion, for example, on my 4th trip to the World, in 96...
MKCustodial
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Well, I had 8 years of English classes, plus 4 years of college on English language and American and British Literature, so I hope it's enough! :lol:
Actually, some of the best memories I have from my CM time are the compliments I received on my accent everyday by at least one Guest or family of Guests. One couple even said that they knew people from immigrant families who were born and raised in the US and had more accent than I did. That made me very proud of my work.
Actually, some of the best memories I have from my CM time are the compliments I received on my accent everyday by at least one Guest or family of Guests. One couple even said that they knew people from immigrant families who were born and raised in the US and had more accent than I did. That made me very proud of my work.
scoobygang7144
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MKCustodial said:
sorry if offended you i didn't mean it.
MKCustodial
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scoobygang7144 said:
No, not offended at all! :wave: I just thought I'd point out that many people who cross WDW's gates every day don't really "understand" much of the storylines.
scoobygang7144
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yeah i know. i wish disney would have more ways to help those guests that don't understand the storylines of some of the rides.
The attractions in Japan, Jungle Cruise, 20,000 Leagues and gondola ride for example, are in Japanese; as is the Castle Mystery Tour. However, before the tour a cast member will give you a sheet in English that explains what is going to happen. I didn't find the language barrier hindered my enjoyment of the parks there at all. In fact, without understanding the language I tended to use other senses to fill in the blanks.