DisneyWar

[Isaac]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I looked up DCA. Absolutely NO mention of its development. EuroDisney got huge chapters talking about all that went into it and the failure when it opened. DCA got a one liner, saying it didn't do well in its first year.

I was shocked that there was no focus on the parks at all after EuroDisney became Disneyland Paris.

I think he might be saving that for another book.

If you notice, every Disney theme park that's opened under Eisner's reign has had difficulties making money & attracting large crowds.**

May 1, 1989 - Disney MGM Studios ----- 6 attractions total on opening day, guests hated it; barely passable among park guests today, even after much growth

April 12, 1992 - Euro Disneyland ----- designed to be a big money maker, loses over $1.2 billion in less than 2 years of operating. Still struggling today to make money

April 22, 1998 - Disney's Animal Kingdom ---- Like Disney MGM Studios, lack of attractions = dissatisfied guests & low attendance

February 8, 2001 - Disney's California Adventure ----- ( I needn't comment; we've all been there )

March 16, 2002 - Parc Walt Disney Studios ----- 9 attractions & lack of theming. Low attendance & guests complaining it's not nearly as pretty as it's neighbor EDL

That's five for five right there. Hong Kong Disneyland, which is already getting horrid reviews due to it's lack of rides will be opening just as Eisner is leaving. Good timing, ey ? Abandoning ship before it begins to sink. What a coward!

Now add into the mix the poor upkeep of the existing theme parks, removal of classic attractions without replacements, and special signature Disney touches disappearing and there's a whole brand new book destined for the best seller's list.

See what I mean ?


**= the one exception is Tokyo Disney Seas but it's not owned by the Walt Disney Company.