Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=4181" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Toy Story Land confirmed for Disneyland Resort Paris</b></a> <p>Today Walt Disney Parks & Resorts confirmed that Hong Kong Disneyland's announced Toy Story Land will be exclusive to Asia only and therefore the land has been approved for the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris.
Originally Posted By u k fan Am I being slow today or does the above statement not make sense? Toy Story Land is exclusive to Asia only, but is coming to WDSP? I'm confused!!!
Originally Posted By Malin I wonder why its taken Disney so long to confirm the project, seeing that John Lasseter confirmed this a while back during an interview at Cannes. While there is no question that the park needs the extra capacity, I do dislike the fact its gone with a Toy Story theme. I am very much convinced that John Lasseter is using his power backstage to push his own creations ahead of other Pixar and Disney ideas. John created and directed Toy Story 1 and 2, plus he also did the same for Cars, and both brands are going to be featured heavily in future attractions. The fact Disney are building two Toy Story land's at the same time leads me to think its a cost saving measure. As the Carnival rides will be built by a third party it probarely will save a bit of money to order them in bulk.
Originally Posted By Malin *** Am I being slow today or does the above statement not make sense? Toy Story Land is exclusive to Asia only, but is coming to WDSP? I'm confused!!! *** I think its a misprint, and means that Hong Kong Disneyland will be the only park in Asia with a Toy Story Land.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I am very much convinced that John Lasseter is using his power backstage to push his own creations ahead of other Pixar and Disney ideas.>> So it never occurred to you that Disney is the one pushing the TS and Cars franchises into the parks because of their enormous profitability? For some time now, new and refurbished attractions have been constructed so that riders exit directly into gift shops. Toy Story and Cars earn Disney hundreds of millions if not billions in aftermarket product sales every year. Pushing TS and Cars into the parks and resorts seems like a no brainer for pumping up the bottom line. Remember... it's all about synergy. Which of course is another way of saying "exploiting the brand."
