I wonder why Disney Parks don't have Spanish language versions of their shows and parades? and they should

[DodgerGirl]

I wish that someday Disney Parks should do Spanish language versions of their parades and shows. Because it is odd that the parades and shows are only in English and Spanish language versions of shows and parades would be marvelous and I'm sure it would be a hit with Disney Parks Spanish speaking visitors. Because my mother and I sometimes adore seeing Disney movies in Spanish I think this idea should be smart for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World to consider someday because then there would be English language shows and parades and Spanish language versions of parades and shows too and they would draw big crowds if they were to develop them

 

[Maistre Gracey]

God I hope not

 

[FanforDisney]

While we are at it, Chinese, German, French would be nice

 

[Minnie1222]

English is recognized as the world's lingua franca.

 

[snowwite]

The announcements and warnings are already in Spanish so I don’t see why that could not extend to other things or at least have a way to translate through the app.

 

[BrianL]

I know that they used to have some audio translation devices at Epcot. I don't know if they are still available. At Tokyo Disneyland they did give us some translation devices for certain attractions too - like at the Tiki Room. It was like a tablet with synched translation, not that it was super crucial for a show like that (though it does feature Stitch there). It would be great if they did more of that kind of stuff.

 

[xdan0920]

No thanks

 

[Lewisc]

audio translation devices at Epcot.

Exactly. No reason to limit it to Spanish.

 

[BrianL]

I will say that at Disneyland particularly, there is a large Spanish speaking contingent of guests. They go absolutely nuts when the parade comes up with the Coco unit as the songs are partially done in Spanish and English. It's nice to see. I don't think it's about the language specifically, but more about seeing their culture represented. I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen those translation devices in a while - maybe I jsut haven't noticed. Anything that helps everybody enjoy the parks as much as possible though is okay by me.

One note - Spaceship Earth does allow you to select a language at the beginning - I am not sure the extent to which it changes things through - full on-ride audio, or just the on screen program.

 

[reddog21]

I don't understand why they would. I don't go to Paris, or Tokyo expecting the parades to be in English. It's nice that some parts are but I would never expect it. If it bother's me so much then I should learn the language or invest in a translation device. I would never expect a country to cater to me because I don't understand the home language.

 

[Joanna71985]

I don't see that happening at WDW. There are many tourists that visit, so more people go there not speaking Spanish (over the amount of people that do)

 

[drenalin'junkie]

On a practical note, adding that much content when the place is already drawing the crowds it does makes 0 sense financially or logistically.

 

[Miffy]

I will say that at Disneyland particularly, there is a large Spanish speaking contingent of guests. They go absolutely nuts when the parade comes up with the Coco unit as the songs are partially done in Spanish and English. It's nice to see. I don't think it's about the language specifically, but more about seeing their culture represented. I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen those translation devices in a while - maybe I jsut haven't noticed. Anything that helps everybody enjoy the parks as much as possible though is okay by me.

One note - Spaceship Earth does allow you to select a language at the beginning - I am not sure the extent to which it changes things through - full on-ride audio, or just the on screen program.

We sometimes choose a non-English language on Spaceship Earth and indeed the audio is in that other language, not just the screen.

 

[reddog21]

We sometimes choose a non-English language on Spaceship Earth and indeed the audio is in that other language, not just the screen.

When my son was younger he accidentally chose Japanese now every time we go he has to have it in Japanese, it's rather entertaining.

 

[Miffy]

When my son was younger he accidentally chose Japanese now every time we go he has to have it in Japanese, it's rather entertaining.

Yes! It's fun to hear the other languages.

Interestingly, Dame Judi does the narration in German too.

 

[BrianL]

When my son was younger he accidentally chose Japanese now every time we go he has to have it in Japanese, it's rather entertaining.

I mean, when you know it by heart it's not that big of a deal - maybe even educational. That's how it was for me when I went to Tokyo Disney - sure, a lot of things were in Japanese, but, you know, I know what the Ghost Host is saying no matter the language!

 

[SL6827]

I don't understand why they would. I don't go to Paris, or Tokyo expecting the parades to be in English. It's nice that some parts are but I would never expect it. If it bother's me so much then I should learn the language or invest in a translation device. I would never expect a country to cater to me because I don't understand the home language.

Thank you!

 

[easyas123]

Interestingly, Dame Judi does the narration in German too.

She does? That's neat, I'm going to check that out next time I'm there!

 

[Moliphino]

We sometimes choose a non-English language on Spaceship Earth and indeed the audio is in that other language, not just the screen.

We pretty much never ride in English anymore. I'm not a huge fan of the Judi Dench narration and it's fun to see how much I can understand in other languages.

 

[J-Dog]

On a practical note, adding that much content when the place is already drawing the crowds it does makes 0 sense financially or logistically.

This.

If they halved the number of parades/shows/meet-and-greets in English to alternate with Spanish ones, I would anticipate a huge public backlash.

And no way would Disney double-up to add equal amounts of parades/shows/meet-and-greets in Spanish, considering that shows, etc. aren't direct moneymakers in the first place.