I think we all know why movie-based attractions are good for business. People already have a connection to them, and it makes them want to visit the park, just so they can "live the movie." (Indeed, I want to go to Universal's Islands of Adventure to enter the world of Harry Potter). Their presence also cross promotes other movie-related products.
Walt knew this too. This is why the Disney classics had their home in Fantasyland, and ties to other Disney properties, such as the True-Life Adventures in Adventureland, were also made.
Walt gave the public what they expected. People do expect to see Disney film properties in a Disney park, and this was just one of many problems with DCA 1.0. HOWEVER, Walt also gave the public more than they expected, which is why, from Day One, there have been attractions that were not based on any specific Disney movie, but stood on their own.
I don't think anybody thinks that Disney should stop making movie-based attractions. But I'm here to say that original attractions can also
Walt knew this too. This is why the Disney classics had their home in Fantasyland, and ties to other Disney properties, such as the True-Life Adventures in Adventureland, were also made.
Walt gave the public what they expected. People do expect to see Disney film properties in a Disney park, and this was just one of many problems with DCA 1.0. HOWEVER, Walt also gave the public more than they expected, which is why, from Day One, there have been attractions that were not based on any specific Disney movie, but stood on their own.
I don't think anybody thinks that Disney should stop making movie-based attractions. But I'm here to say that original attractions can also
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