Shanghai, China will soon be joining other cities like Paris, Tokyo, Orlando, and L.A. with a Disney theme park.
Even though the new theme park in China will not be as big as the other ones, it will satisfy many Chinese residents.
The new park will have hotels, shopping areas and a Magic Kingdom style theme park.
The companies goal is to create an engine that will drive demand among China's 1.3 billion residents for other Disney products, from video games to Broadway-style shows to DVDs.
The total cost, not including the hotels and resort infrastructure, will be $3.5 billion, making it one of the largest foreign investments in China.
I think it's great that the Disney theme parks are expanding. I have been to the one in Paris, Tokyo and now Florida. Every one knows the Disney theme parks, and for China to have one in the future will make many residents happy. I met a Chinese foreign exchange students two years ago and I remember her telling me that her friends back home are jealous that she is able to go to Disneyland. She was very excited and loved the park. Now her friends back home will be able to go to the park as well, without the big expense (plane tickets to either one of the Disney cities).
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This is pretty cool. I love Disney World. It is one of my favorite places. I actually feel bad for those who aren't able to go to such a magical place, so it is cool that there are more people in different countries who are able to experience it.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great for Disney, but do you think it will take away from tourism here in the U.S. parks? I think it might. Everytime Im at Disney most of the people are chinese. They wont have to come to the U.S. with their money anymore.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Florida's Disney, but I did go to Euro Disney in France. I think that Disney is one of those icons which will succeed anywhere. I don't find DIsney that wonderful to invest 3.5 billion in, but I'm sure it will do great.
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