Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts

Thursday, November 10, 2005

Hong Kong Disney Opening -- Not 100% Smooth

Although, as the Disney spokesperson points out, any opening will have problems.

USATODAY.com - Miscues mar opening of Hong Kong Disney

Sunday, September 11, 2005

More on Disney Hong Kong

When Disney opened EuroDisney, there were problems stemming from Disney's lack of knowledge of local customs. Seems as though they're running into problems in Hong Kong as well, this time by adapting to local customs. Disney Hong Kong has added shark's fin soup to the menu, a popular Asian delicacy, but environmentalists protested the shark killings. Also, some are concerned that the Disney souvenirs are made using sweatshop labor. As you might expect, the LA Times has an excellent article on Disney's international trials and tribulations:

Translating Anaheim for Asia

Disney is also considering adding a park in Shanghai.......