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    Situation 3 Marketing Mix 4 The Macro Environmental Analysis 8 The competitive environment 12 Marketing Objectivesn 13 International Operations 17 Conclusion 20 History and Current Situation The Walt Disney Company started off on the dreams of one man, Walt Disney. He started the Walt Disney Studios in 1926 to make animated films for children but was not satisfied with his accomplishments. As his motion pictures and television programs became successful, he felt a desire to branch out. One

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    Tokyo Disneyland versus Paris Disneyland 1. Introduction Disney Parks Blog published an article written by Himmelberg (2011) who is the public relations director that she mentioned Disneyland Park opened in the year 1955 which is a meaningful and important date for them. Himmelberg (2011) also stated Tokyo Disneyland from 1983 till now have already built over 30 years, which has been the most popular and profitable park and Paris Disneyland return to the right track after they readjustment the issue

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    Walt Disney, an American entrepreneur, film producer, and animator changed the world of entertainment. Starting from a sketch of a meek rabbit, Disney’s career escalated and became a mega empire. Younger generations today will hear Mickey Mouse and the first thing that comes to mind is Disney, but what people don’t know is that Walt Disney’s simple sketches are what turned Disney into one of the largest entertainment complexes today. Walt Disney was born in Hermosa, Chicago, IL, on December 5

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    While most people believe Walt Disney has always been a success, he had many bumps in the road. One of the largest hurdles to get over occurred when after he was cheated by a film distributor, he was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1923. Although Walt Disney had a tough upbringing, he made the most of his opportunities and achieved success. To escape from his abusive and brutal father, a young Walt Disney saved himself by drawing and doing art (“Walter”). Walt Disney’s first experience with animation

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    Disneyland Brand Audit Disneyland is the leading brand in amusement park industry. The first Disney theme park, Disneyland was opened on July 17, 1955 in Anaheim, California (The Walt Disney n.d.). Disneyland is the core asset of the American media giant, the Fortune global 500 company Walt Disney group. Per Christian Sylt’s article, in 2013 financial year, its 11 Disneyland parks around the world contribute one third of its total $45 billion revenue and 20.7% of its $10.7 billion operating profit

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    the magic in person. This man is Walt Disney. He had a dream which was to build the Mickey Mouse character that he is now known for all around the world. Another dream was to build a place where people of any age can go to experience the magic that pours out of Disney through roller coasters and many other thrilling rides. Walt Disney, someone who refused to give up on his dream by being creative, determined and hardworking. On December 05, 1901, Walter Elias Disney was born in Chicago, Illinois.

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    Part 3: Some Effects of Disney Movies and Formalism “There’s enough ugliness and cynicism in the world without me adding to it” -Walt Disney Disney often made movies during hard times, and the movies helped people enjoy themselves and regain hope... During the “Great Depression ... many people were trying to find an escape and turned to cinema. Films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves were often used as an outlet to a happier world ... Films were a cheap form of entertainment that became ..

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    Now, where did the Walt Disney Company go wrong? The low theme park attendance and revenues in Paris and Hong Kong are caused by something; Disney believes they were due to poor business decisions. However, there have been a few cultural missteps taken by the Walt Disney Company when they planned and designed each theme park. These missteps are interpreted, even if it is subconscious, by the guests of the host country when they visit the park, which explains the low attendance numbers and park revenues

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    two most leaders who fit all these descriptions would be Walt Disney and Bill gates, even thought they have a lot in common, their leadership style was completely different. Walter Elias Disney also known as Walt Disney is known for his imagination that changed the world. He is an inspiring person who is known for never giving up and always dreaming. He created the well-known character Mickey Mouse and he was the founder of Walt Disney Corporation. Although of al the challenged in his life, he

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