Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Interview with Eddie Sotto

#	Author	Message
1	Doobie Mon 4/2/2001 4:30p	This topic is for discussion of the April 2nd Land of the Rising Mickey Interview with Eddie Sotto. This article is at: http://LaughingPlace.com/News- ID110045.asp.
2	magic19 Mon 4/2/2001 4:30p	Sounds like Imagineering lost an extraordinary talent.
3	Futurist Tue 4/3/2001 3:56a	EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT...EXCELLENT!! I can't wait to read more! I've had the opportunity to meet Eddie several times. I hope he's very happy and successful with his new venture.
4	Gurgi Mon 4/9/2001 3:51p	HI, I just have a quick question about OLC. What other properties does OLC operate other than the Tokyo Disney Resort? Is the TDR their biggest money maker? I'm just curious to know how large OLC is. Thanks, Ben C.
5	Marc -DL Traveler Mon 4/9/2001 5:43p	You'll find a handy graphic on the subject here at OLC's new Englich language website - http://www.olc.co.jp/english/c ompany2.html OLC *is* the TDR, but a controling interest in OLC is owned by the much larger company, Mitsui Fudosan (Fudosan = real estate developement). In turn, Mitsui Fudosan is part of the giant (bigger than the Walt Disney Co.) Mitsui Group. Marc
6	disneywatcher Mon 4/9/2001 9:20p	When Marc writes in his column that: "[the Tokyo Disneyland visitor tends] to dress up more than Americans...The respect for property is one thing I really appreciate about Japan. Everything doesn't have to be either nailed down or placed well out of reach. I've seen a lot of theming and decoration at TDL (as well as many other places) that wouldn't last 10 minutes in America." And Eddie Sotto says about the Tokyo park's clientele: "I like to see nicely dressed guests, too. It adds value to the entire experience....They respect property better, love the parades, are patient, and generally are 'dream guests.'" Visitors to Tokyo's Disneyland seem to have more in common with a larger number of Americans at Disneyland in Anaheim several decades ago, when Walt Disney was still very much alive. Also reminds me of descriptions of how people would dress up when traveling aboard planes before that kind of transportation became as run-of-the-mill as taking a Greyhound bus. Maybe one reason the Oriental Land Co. can display more of the qualities of the DisCo. of years gone by is that more of their customers sound like a throwback to far more average Americans of a long time ago -- at least in regards to a few basic cultural issues involving public activity -- based on film I've seen of visitors to Disneyland during the 1950s and early 1960s (and not even dealing with bottom-line issues such as the gift-buying habits of Tokyo office girls). I'm sure it helps justifying the development of a more ambitious park like DisneySea when more of your customers have qualities like those found in Tokyo.
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8	foolishmortal Tue 4/10/2001 1:03a	I think that overall there are many outstanding CMs here in the states. However, if you have ever visited TDL, the whole place is like being in the morale driven Disneyland of the early 70s. It is true what the other person posted, the whole mentality of the guest and the CM is different. It is a more innocent vibe that's there. My sense after paying to visit the DL recently is that many CMs at Disneyland are not privvy to the amazing culture that existed years before. It isn't them either, it is the lack of training, morale, and culture that has been fostered from the top down. Disneyland used to be a place that was cool to work at and that every kid fought to get in. It isn't nearly as special anymore. Even the costumes go home. My belief is that money has little to do with it. It's pride and culture. I worked at WDI even though I could have made more at Universal, but it didnt mean anything to me. I worked at DL for 2 bucks an hour (1975) and was proud to wear by nametag. DL CMs are great, but it is different in Japan.
9	TDL Tue 4/10/2001 4:19a	To work in a major themepark in Japan (particularly TDR) has become so desirable that folk jump at the opportunity to get even a loo cleaning job in the park. We even have 'theme park' training schools (costing an arm and leg, mind you), just to give an extra boost to your resume.
10	JoeInJpn Tue 4/10/2001 7:37a	And there is a major recruitment drive right now for 8,500 more openings in the resort. I'm have seen numerous ads in publications and train stations for opening day cast members of TDS. JoeInJpn http://www.jtcent.com

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