In a narrative format discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.
The key facts and critical issues of Walt Disney Around the globe started with establishing where the company started. This company originated in California. The Walt Disney Company was perceived as a brand and they were seeking recognition for designing their theme park. Several of these theme parks around the world would follow suite to create similar parks in their countries. These countries consisted of Japan, Paris, and Hong Kong. Walt Disney objective was to make a profit while offering those participants/consumers with happiness while visiting their theme park. However, this was an expansion of the Walt Disney theme park, brought about several issues. These challenges
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These objectives can be affected because in making these businesses global than the money or revenue is based upon the country or the location where the park is located. Therefore, the funding is generated upon that countries money system. If that country is struggling economically then the business will not flourish either due to recession. It is simple if no revenue is coming in then no money should be going out. There will not be a profitable exchange without the accurate transaction occurring. Another challenge was that people did not want to mix the American cultural in with their country cultural beliefs. Other countries did not want capsize on their connection with Walt Disney theme park; however after all it was an American brand. They had an illusion that Walt Disney was a common theme park; however these parks had different variations from one country to another. These variations involved their countries customs and tradition. The final challenge/issue discussed in the article was the different sizes of theme parks. When these parks are smaller verses those larger parks around the world making a comparison