Thursday, 29 March 2012
Next week.
On the course outline it says theres something due next week? I need to go back to Sydney on sunday to deal with some family things but let me know what I can do and I'll get it to you by Monday morning.
Cities for Disneyland
Hey all, I was checking on Blackboard, and there had been a post from a teacher that said there was specific cities we had to choose from.
It's in week 6 of the course content under Assessment 3a.
It's a word document with countries we can choose, and then more specifically, the cities within those countries we can choose.
Lucky for us, all of our countries are there! but you might wish to have a look at the cities, and we can always question it in class on Monday too.
Here's the cities from our countries listed as in the table:
It's in week 6 of the course content under Assessment 3a.
It's a word document with countries we can choose, and then more specifically, the cities within those countries we can choose.
Lucky for us, all of our countries are there! but you might wish to have a look at the cities, and we can always question it in class on Monday too.
Here's the cities from our countries listed as in the table:
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Barcelona, Spain
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Note for Tom
Hey Tom,
For Brazil the city we will concentrate on researching is Curitiba - this is a city that there are already rumours about a Disney theme park opening in, and from my research shows to be technologically advanced and is well regarded on a world scale for its urban planning and sustainable design as a city.
Some general discussion on the Brazil rumour
http://riogringa.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/disneyland-brazil.html
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/04/report-disney-to-add-brazil-pavilion-as-next-country-in-epcot-world-showcase/
For Brazil the city we will concentrate on researching is Curitiba - this is a city that there are already rumours about a Disney theme park opening in, and from my research shows to be technologically advanced and is well regarded on a world scale for its urban planning and sustainable design as a city.
Some general discussion on the Brazil rumour
http://riogringa.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/02/disneyland-brazil.html
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/04/report-disney-to-add-brazil-pavilion-as-next-country-in-epcot-world-showcase/
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Disney Selection Criteria
Disney Selection Criteria
The article I read on the selection process - which Mel posted last Monday - concerntrated on the opening of a new Disneyland/world was based heavily on the Hong Kong development. While it was helpful, it was written with the idea that the Hong Kong goverment was just as much in the selection process as Disney.
For this reason it did not discuss the Disney selection on the large scale that we have been discussing, instead it went from the standpoint that they had already decided to build in Hong Kong and the criteria for finding a site was made with this in mind.
From the article I found a table which is a good demonstration of what an ideal site needs... I will post what I got from the article and see what you all think the next step should be; should I try and find a different criteria, or should we work from this one?
*Before the table included below the article has this phrase: " From the development experience in United State, Disneyland amusement park has its special attraction that preemptive occupies a primary market of an area alone without competition (Urban Land Institute (ULI)，1997)."
Because of the broken english that is sometimes contained in this article the phrase doesn't make absolute sense, but I think it means that a pre-requisit of the development of a new site now must be that there is an opportunity for disneyland to occupy a market without competition when discussing a new location
The article I read on the selection process - which Mel posted last Monday - concerntrated on the opening of a new Disneyland/world was based heavily on the Hong Kong development. While it was helpful, it was written with the idea that the Hong Kong goverment was just as much in the selection process as Disney.
For this reason it did not discuss the Disney selection on the large scale that we have been discussing, instead it went from the standpoint that they had already decided to build in Hong Kong and the criteria for finding a site was made with this in mind.
From the article I found a table which is a good demonstration of what an ideal site needs... I will post what I got from the article and see what you all think the next step should be; should I try and find a different criteria, or should we work from this one?
*Before the table included below the article has this phrase: " From the development experience in United State, Disneyland amusement park has its special attraction that preemptive occupies a primary market of an area alone without competition (Urban Land Institute (ULI)，1997)."
Because of the broken english that is sometimes contained in this article the phrase doesn't make absolute sense, but I think it means that a pre-requisit of the development of a new site now must be that there is an opportunity for disneyland to occupy a market without competition when discussing a new location
Cost
(1) adequate utilities since parks are heavy users of power, water and sewage
treatment;
(2) existing greenery (can reduce landscaping costs)
(3) complexity of construction work required
Development Environment
(4) a favorable governmental climate for both zoning and taxation negotiation;
(5) limited number of neighboring residents who might object to the
development and its subsequent operation
Access to the Location
(6) near major highway with ample capacity to handle traffic and good
interchange;
(7) secondary road for auxiliary or emergency entrance/ exit and other service
traffic;
(8) a meadow area for parking would be best if it is situated close to the
highway or in another logical location; and
Maturity of the Location
(9) a visible site，capable of displaying key elements (towers，major structures,
and a sign) to the passing motorists;
(10) identification with and existing land mark or area (helpful, but not
essential);
(11) larger then 200 acres (can have increase in the future)
(12) local requirements for buffer zones also affect the required acreage
(13) topology: relatively level or no more then gently rolling
(14) rectangular in shape
(15) abundance of natural beauty
So there you go, sorry it was later than expected, trying to get this work/uni/life balance sorted. See you all monday
Friday, 23 March 2012
FOR POH- based on Disneys success
http://www.qualitydigest.com/jan97/disney.html
You might find this useful
You might find this useful
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Group Meeting 2 Minutes
Meeting Details: Tuesday 20/03/2012, 12:30pm-2:00pm
Present: Matt, Alex, Poh, Mel and Rhianon
Minutes: Matt
Brief Summary:
Today we further discussed the 3 countries that we have chosen to pursue in order to make sure everyone was on the same page, discussing some of the resources we had used to find information, as well as some of the strengths and weaknesses of each country.
The main objective for today's meeting was to discuss the criteria of the assignment as well as the criteria for setting up a new Disney Land theme park. We all went through the assignment criteria as per the unit guide, to ensure everyone has an equal understanding on what is expected, as well as to start delegating the research and report sections.
Work completed:
We assigned 2 people to research each country in more detail:
We also assigned each person with a specific area of focus in the report itself:
With this meeting, we gained a more solid sense of direction for where the assignment is heading and what everyone's expectations were.
Next meeting: TBC - I think we decided on having our next one in 2 weeks time? or are we doing another one next week? could someone please confirm?
Present: Matt, Alex, Poh, Mel and Rhianon
Minutes: Matt
Brief Summary:
Today we further discussed the 3 countries that we have chosen to pursue in order to make sure everyone was on the same page, discussing some of the resources we had used to find information, as well as some of the strengths and weaknesses of each country.
The main objective for today's meeting was to discuss the criteria of the assignment as well as the criteria for setting up a new Disney Land theme park. We all went through the assignment criteria as per the unit guide, to ensure everyone has an equal understanding on what is expected, as well as to start delegating the research and report sections.
Work completed:
We assigned 2 people to research each country in more detail:
- Basil: Rhianon & Tom
- Spain: Matt & Poh
- Turkey: Mel & Alex
We also assigned each person with a specific area of focus in the report itself:
- Introduction & conclusion: Rhianon
- Business, Disney & Culture: Matt
- Candidate City Background: Mel
- Disney Selection Criteria: Alex
- Disney and Success: Poh
- Recommendations of Preferred Location: Tom
With this meeting, we gained a more solid sense of direction for where the assignment is heading and what everyone's expectations were.
Next meeting: TBC - I think we decided on having our next one in 2 weeks time? or are we doing another one next week? could someone please confirm?
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