Chapter 1
Tricks of the eye and architectural magic
Chapter 2
The hidden cities beneath the magic
Chapter 3
Cultural shapeshifting across the globe
Chapter 4
The sensory science of the parks
YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of the Disney castles and underground cities
Ch 3 · Cultural shapeshifting across the globe
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.
Fun Fact
No fourth floors: Hong Kong Disneyland avoided using the number four in many areas because it sounds like the word for "death" in Cantonese.
Glossary
localization (noun)
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.
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.
Quiz
How did designers adjust the entrance walkway of Hong Kong Disneyland to improve its energy flow?
Quiz
Why did Disneyland Paris include more walk-through attractions than the American Disney parks?
Quiz
What is the name of the entry area that replaced Main Street, U.S.A. at Shanghai Disneyland?
Quiz
Why did Hong Kong Disneyland designers avoid using the number four in their park buildings?
Quiz
Which ancient Chinese design philosophy was used to orient the entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland?
Quiz
Which Disney park features a garden dedicated to the Chinese zodiac represented by Disney characters?