Philippe Gas interview in the Telegraph

[Jonjo]

There is an interview today with Philippe Gas the chief executive of Disneyland Paris in The Telegraph.

The interview mentions further development at Walt Disney Studios where there are plans for more attractions and restaurants with the intention of turning it into a “one-day experience".

Plus the decision to build the third theme park may not be made until 2020, though it may be brought forward if planned work on the existing Disney Studios Park is completed.

Ratatouille is perfect, as it is set in Paris,” he said, pointing to a large wall poster of the film in his office. Furthermore, there is the agreement to build homes as part of the development of Marne la Vallée, where Disneyland Paris is located, as well as a nature park that will be set up with French holiday company Pierre et Vacances.

Separately, Mr Gas said that Disney’s global theme parks business is currently considering “urban experiences”. “Maybe not theme parks per se – not Disneyland somewhere – but another type of retail, dining, entertainment experience within cities. Think about the Disney Village closer to a city – you will have retail opportunities with a theme,” he said, adding that this concept could be applied anywhere in the world.

 

[loladelorean]

Thanks for the link! Don't read the Torygraph so I would have missed this, will just go and read it now.

 

[Ware Bears]

Interesting ~ thanks for the link.

 

[dlpSteve]

Good read, and a surprisingly fair portrayal - I expected a hatchet job to be honest.

 

[ben1993]

thanks for the post. the 'urban experience' sounds interesting, a 'Downtown Disney' but in an urban enviroment, I think it would be cool.