Trying to boost sluggish attendance numbers, Hong Kong Disneyland opened their very own “Its A Small World” this weekend. The new ride is similar to other “Small Worlds”, but with the addition of 4 new languages: Cantonese, Korean, Tagalog and Putonghua (Mandarin).

Will this boost attendance? Time will tell. It seems it can take a while for a Disney park to find its footing in a new area, but just give it time. Sometimes the magic just needs a few years to kick in - just ask Europe. Although maybe they should look to the local culture to come up with new ideas for attractions. I am all for “Small World”, but come up with something new. Even if it isn’t an instant hit with the local market, it may attract a few Disney maniacs from across the various oceans.