Tricks of the eye and architectural magic
The hidden cities beneath the magic
Cultural shapeshifting across the globe
The sensory science of the parks
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the Disney castles and underground cities
disney Cultural Shapeshifting
Turn the gates to let the energy flow (yeah, let it flow) / Twelve degrees of harmony below (harmony below)!
disney The colorful Disneyland Paris castle features walk-through paths for self-paced visitors.
disney A stylized Chinese tea house stands amid colorful garden paths and floral patterns.
No fourth floors: Hong Kong Disneyland avoided using the number four in many areas because it sounds like the word for "death" in Cantonese.
The process of adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market. In 2016, Shanghai Disneyland substituted the classic Main Street layout with the culturally relevant Gardens of Imagination.
How did designers adjust the entrance walkway of Hong Kong Disneyland to improve its energy flow?
disney Tokyo residents preserve traditional seafood customs and historic neighborhood festivals.
Why did Disneyland Paris include more walk-through attractions than the American Disney parks?
What is the name of the entry area that replaced Main Street, U.S.A. at Shanghai Disneyland?
Why did Hong Kong Disneyland designers avoid using the number four in their park buildings?
Which ancient Chinese design philosophy was used to orient the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland?
Which Disney park features a garden dedicated to the Chinese zodiac represented by Disney characters?