(Wikipedia, 1) Disney was emboldened in this strategy by the prototype in Japan, though we may now suggest that this effort was significantly aided by the greater interest of the Japanese in Western culture than many in Western Europe. Indeed, the Tokyo site would face few legal barriers, and would succeed momentously with little alteration of its American models required. Here, evidence of a closeness between Japan and the U.S. In terms of modern political and consumer norms suggests little legal obstruction or ethical concern from the Japanese public.
Hong Kong, by contrast, represents a mixed outlook where externalities are concerned. Particularly, the site seems in one regard be designed according to lessons learned from the initial failures in Paris. Namely, the cultural presentation of Hong Kong's Disneyland park and resorts is intended to reflect philosophical, cultural and aesthetic leanings of Hong Kong, rather than of America. This demonstrates the ambition to be viewed less as a westernizing force in Hong Kong, and more as a site adapted to the nature of Hong Kong's cultural norms. With respect to its...
Opened in 2005 after a period of protracted debate between planners and legislators, the park has struggled to accommodate attendees due to its small size. (Wikipedia1, 1) the result has been a number of incidences in which overcrowding has diminished the park experience, lives have been endangered and riots have even occurred when paying customers have been turned away. Disney continues to defy pressure from Hong Kong lawmakers to reduce its daily admission rates, though Disney plans on extended the size of the resort in the coming years to accommodate demand.
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