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This case study examines Disney’s expansion into France, focusing on the challenges and cultural differences they faced. It covers the strategic decisions made by Disney and the lessons learned from their experience in France. It is useful for understanding international business strategy and cultural impact.
What's inside
- Disney's initial success in the theme park business
- Cultural gaffes and negotiations with the French government
- Operational errors and staffing problems
- Changes in strategy and their impact
- Case discussion questions
Who it is for: Students studying business strategy, international business, and marketing. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Disney in France looks at the Walt Disney Company's failed first attempt to build a theme park in Europe. It shows how Disney's assumptions about French consumers and culture led to mistakes and losses.
Disney's Success Elsewhere
The Walt Disney Company had great success with theme parks in California, Florida and Japan. It wanted to build a park in Europe. Disney chose Paris for its demographics and government subsidies.
Cultural Gaffes and Protests
Disney made mistakes in its negotiations with the French government. French intellectuals opposed the park. French farmers protested against the US government, not Disney. Disney's policies on alcohol and food surprised visitors.
Operational Errors
Disney's assumptions about visitor numbers and behaviour were wrong. It had trouble with staffing and keeping employees. Many visitors were not French. Disney had to change its strategy.
Case Discussion Questions
Three questions ask students to reflect on Disney's assumptions, mistakes and location choice. Students must think about how Disney could have avoided problems.
Key terms
- Euro-Disneyland
- The name Disney gave to its first theme park in Europe, in France.
- French farmers' protest
- A demonstration by French farmers against the US government, not Disney.
- Operational errors
- Mistakes Disney made in running the park, such as wrong assumptions about visitor numbers.
- Cultural gaffes
- Mistakes Disney made in understanding and respecting French culture.
- Disney's assumptions
- Beliefs Disney held about French consumers and culture that turned out to be wrong.
- Disneyland Paris
- The new name Disney gave to the park after changing its strategy.
Questions this document helps with
- What mistakes did Disney make in understanding French culture?
- How did Disney's assumptions about visitors affect its business?
- What steps could Disney have taken to avoid problems in France?
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