Episode 14: Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong Disneyland (Disney's China Parks)
FEB 26, 201943 MIN
Episode 14: Shanghai Disneyland & Hong Kong Disneyland (Disney's China Parks)
FEB 26, 201943 MIN
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<p>Learn about the first ever discussions for a Disneyland in China, which took place 17 years before the opening of Shanghai Disneyland back in 1998 in a political move linked forever with Disney titans, Michael Eisner and Bob Iger. In this episode, we'll also talk about why Disney choose to construct a massive theme park on the outskirts of Shanghai and what went into developing a Disney theme park that was 'distinctly chinese.'<br><br>[Shownotes ](<a href="http://www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com</a>)<br>[TeePublic Store](teepublic.com/stores/fastpass-to-the-past-the-theme-park-history-podcast)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HRK85MQ?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420" title="Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland" rel="nofollow">Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/@austincarroll/is-shanghai-disneyland-worth-a-visit-cbdaf4bad72" title="Is Shanghai Disneyland Worth A Visit? – Austin Carroll – Medium" rel="nofollow">Is Shanghai Disneyland Worth A Visit? – Austin Carroll – Medium</a> — Austin wrote an article about her visit to Shanghai Disneyland. Check it out for tips & tricks! </li><li><a href="https://wdwnews.com/releases/disney-and-partners-break-ground-on-shanghai-disney-resort/" title="DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT | Walt Disney World News" rel="nofollow">DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT | Walt Disney World News</a></li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-shanghai-disney-iger-20160608-snap-story.html" title="Disney's new theme park in Shanghai may be the capstone to CEO Robert Iger's career - Los Angeles Times" rel="nofollow">Disney's new theme park in Shanghai may be the capstone to CEO Robert Iger's career - Los Angeles Times</a></li><li><a href="http://ijbssnet.com/journals/Vol_5_No_11_October_2014/30.pdf" title="The Influence of the Disney Theme Park in Shanghai Related Industries" rel="nofollow">The Influence of the Disney Theme Park in Shanghai Related Industries</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/business/international/china-disney.html" title="How China Won the Keys to Disney’s Magic Kingdom - The New York Times" rel="nofollow">How China Won the Keys to Disney’s Magic Kingdom - The New York Times</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/01/business/media-after-protracted-talks-a-disneyland-will-rise-in-hong-kong.html" title="MEDIA; After Protracted Talks, a Disneyland Will Rise in Hong Kong - The New York Times" rel="nofollow">MEDIA; After Protracted Talks, a Disneyland Will Rise in Hong Kong - The New York Times</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shanghai-disney-resort-opening-shanghai-film-festival-897842" title="Shanghai Disney Resort Opening Coincides with Shanghai Film Festival | Hollywood Reporter" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney Resort Opening Coincides with Shanghai Film Festival | Hollywood Reporter</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2015/07/disney-shanghai-star-wars-marvel-park-1201476148/" title="Shanghai Disney Resort To Include ‘Star Wars’, Marvel & ‘Tron’ Attractions | Deadline" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney Resort To Include ‘Star Wars’, Marvel & ‘Tron’ Attractions | Deadline</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2016/06/23/bob-iger-interview-shanghai-disney-resort-opening/86253624/" title="Bob Iger: Shanghai Disney isn't just Disneyland in China" rel="nofollow">Bob Iger: Shanghai Disney isn't just Disneyland in China</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13009078" title="Shanghai Disneyland project breaks ground at last - BBC News" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disneyland project breaks ground at last - BBC News</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/03/08/shanghai-disney-to-open-2015/#2cdf927d4869" title="Shanghai Disney To Open 2015" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney To Open 2015</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/fastpass-to-the-past-the-theme-park-history-podcast?ref_id=&ref_type=&sscid=21k3_muq2m" title="T-Shirts by Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast - TeePublic Store | TeePublic" rel="nofollow">T-Shirts by Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast - TeePublic Store | TeePublic</a> — Are you a theme park history expert? Show the world (world showcase that is) with these unique designs and t-shirts inspired by the Fastpass to the Past podcast.</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
![<p>Learn about the first ever discussions for a Disneyland in China, which took place 17 years before the opening of Shanghai Disneyland back in 1998 in a political move linked forever with Disney titans, Michael Eisner and Bob Iger. In this episode, we'll also talk about why Disney choose to construct a massive theme park on the outskirts of Shanghai and what went into developing a Disney theme park that was 'distinctly chinese.'<br><br>[Shownotes ](<a href="http://www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.themeparkhistorypodcast.com</a>)<br>[TeePublic Store](teepublic.com/stores/fastpass-to-the-past-the-theme-park-history-podcast)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HRK85MQ?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420" title="Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland" rel="nofollow">Pre-Order Our New Book! Fastpass to the Past: The Jr. Historian's Guide to Disneyland</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/@austincarroll/is-shanghai-disneyland-worth-a-visit-cbdaf4bad72" title="Is Shanghai Disneyland Worth A Visit? – Austin Carroll – Medium" rel="nofollow">Is Shanghai Disneyland Worth A Visit? – Austin Carroll – Medium</a> — Austin wrote an article about her visit to Shanghai Disneyland. Check it out for tips & tricks! </li><li><a href="https://wdwnews.com/releases/disney-and-partners-break-ground-on-shanghai-disney-resort/" title="DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT | Walt Disney World News" rel="nofollow">DISNEY AND PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON SHANGHAI DISNEY RESORT | Walt Disney World News</a></li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-shanghai-disney-iger-20160608-snap-story.html" title="Disney's new theme park in Shanghai may be the capstone to CEO Robert Iger's career - Los Angeles Times" rel="nofollow">Disney's new theme park in Shanghai may be the capstone to CEO Robert Iger's career - Los Angeles Times</a></li><li><a href="http://ijbssnet.com/journals/Vol_5_No_11_October_2014/30.pdf" title="The Influence of the Disney Theme Park in Shanghai Related Industries" rel="nofollow">The Influence of the Disney Theme Park in Shanghai Related Industries</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/15/business/international/china-disney.html" title="How China Won the Keys to Disney’s Magic Kingdom - The New York Times" rel="nofollow">How China Won the Keys to Disney’s Magic Kingdom - The New York Times</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1999/11/01/business/media-after-protracted-talks-a-disneyland-will-rise-in-hong-kong.html" title="MEDIA; After Protracted Talks, a Disneyland Will Rise in Hong Kong - The New York Times" rel="nofollow">MEDIA; After Protracted Talks, a Disneyland Will Rise in Hong Kong - The New York Times</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/shanghai-disney-resort-opening-shanghai-film-festival-897842" title="Shanghai Disney Resort Opening Coincides with Shanghai Film Festival | Hollywood Reporter" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney Resort Opening Coincides with Shanghai Film Festival | Hollywood Reporter</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2015/07/disney-shanghai-star-wars-marvel-park-1201476148/" title="Shanghai Disney Resort To Include ‘Star Wars’, Marvel & ‘Tron’ Attractions | Deadline" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney Resort To Include ‘Star Wars’, Marvel & ‘Tron’ Attractions | Deadline</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2016/06/23/bob-iger-interview-shanghai-disney-resort-opening/86253624/" title="Bob Iger: Shanghai Disney isn't just Disneyland in China" rel="nofollow">Bob Iger: Shanghai Disney isn't just Disneyland in China</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13009078" title="Shanghai Disneyland project breaks ground at last - BBC News" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disneyland project breaks ground at last - BBC News</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/03/08/shanghai-disney-to-open-2015/#2cdf927d4869" title="Shanghai Disney To Open 2015" rel="nofollow">Shanghai Disney To Open 2015</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/fastpass-to-the-past-the-theme-park-history-podcast?ref_id=&ref_type=&sscid=21k3_muq2m" title="T-Shirts by Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast - TeePublic Store | TeePublic" rel="nofollow">T-Shirts by Fastpass to the Past: The Theme Park History Podcast - TeePublic Store | TeePublic</a> — Are you a theme park history expert? Show the world (world showcase that is) with these unique designs and t-shirts inspired by the Fastpass to the Past podcast.</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65f8c3810a7de20016fde91f/show-cover.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)