Why is Disney World in Paris?

Finally, a site in the rural town of Marne-la-Vallée was chosen because of its proximity to Paris and its central location in Western Europe. This location was estimated to be no more than a four-hour drive for 68 million people and no more than a two-hour flight for a further 300 million.



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Disney chose to build Disneyland Paris in France for several reasons: Location and Market: France is a popular tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors each year. It is well-connected to other European countries and has a strong transportation infrastructure, making it accessible to a wide audience.

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One of the biggest problems, however, was that Europeans didn't stay at the park as long as Disney expected. While Disney succeeded in getting close to 9 million visitors a year through the park gates, in line with its plans, most stayed only a day or two. Few stayed the four to five days that Disney had hoped for.

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Disneyland Paris Makes Huge Financial Comeback Forbes Magazine reports that Disneyland Paris had $51 million in operating profit last year on revenue, causing the Park to cross a record $2.6 billion.

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Orlando To Tokyo: 5 Best Disneylands Across The World
  • Walt Disney World, Florida. Walt Disney World in Florida is the largest Disney resort in the world and is home to four theme parks, two water parks, and several hotels. ...
  • Tokyo Disneyland, Japan. ...
  • Disneyland Paris, France. ...
  • Hong Kong Disneyland, China.


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Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris is simultaneously the most beautiful Magic Kingdom-style park ever built, and the park with the most squandered potential.

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Another major difference between Disneyland and Disney World is size. According to Parksavers.com, Disneyland spans about 500 acres; Disney World covers more than 43 square miles of land, making Disney World much larger.

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