Walt Disney Co. might open a park in Peru.

LivingInPeru.com
Isabel Guerra

Walt Disney corporation might be planning to build a Disneyland-like thematic park on Southern Lima, near the beaches of Asia (Cañete), as reported by El Comercio.

Asia beaches (about 1 hour drive from Lima) already have a big exclusive shopping mall with bars, discos and boutiques.

Reportedly, Disney executives would arrive in Lima this week to take a look at the 600,000 sqm plot of land (located at Km. 100 of Panamericana Sur road) and to make an offer to the owners.

Were this to happen, this would be the third Disney theme park outside the US, in addition to the ones at Paris and Tokio.

Only three days ago Walt Disney Co. had announced that will lay off 1,900 employees  from their US parks, that is, 11% of the payroll workers.

According to El Comercio, Disney had tried to buy the Parque de las Leyendas (the biggest zoo in Lima) last January, but that was not possible because of opposition from Peru’s National Institute of Culture, who alleged that the area contains archeological remains that need to be studied and preserved.

(El Comercio – RPP - El Espectador)

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# Maria Elisa says :
6 April, 2009 [ 12:33 ]

Excellent news!!  Not only great but very logical considering that the already existent parks are located in North America, Europe and Asia, so now, Latinamerica will have a theme park for the region, also, in the light of how this crisis is affecting less to Latinamerica, that now they are turning their faces towards us.

# Martin says :
6 April, 2009 [ 12:36 ]

A 1-hour drive from Lima?

Only if you fly. Don't we have enough fatal accidents on the Panamericano Sur because of the high speeds and 'stupidity' of so many drivers.

Difficult for me to believe that the 'average' Peruvian family will be able to handle the high cost of visiting a Disney theme park.

# David N says :
6 April, 2009 [ 12:39 ]

Martin is correct. Peru is too undeveloped and its population too unevolved to have an American theme park. They should stick to their boring ancient rocks on hill tops.

# jorge cornejo says :
6 April, 2009 [ 13:08 ]

To David N:
undeveloped? unevolved? Are you living in Perú? Perú is growing too fast, in some years this fact will change the country. We don't live sticked but proud of our past (not only rocks, my poor friend!)

# Vanessa A says :
6 April, 2009 [ 13:10 ]

For 'David N'

Unevolved seems quite appropo and indicative of your character in making such a bold statement as referring to Peru's ancient sites as 'boring ancient rocks on hilltops'. Nice going!

# americana says :
6 April, 2009 [ 14:11 ]

David N.:  What an asshat.  

# Joel L says :
6 April, 2009 [ 14:12 ]

I am surpised by the fact that some think this is a bad idea. I think by the very fact that Disney is even considering Peru as a location for another one of their theme parks just comes to show that even they think Peru has some potential. Of course it won't happen right away, and Peru will need to put a lot of effort for this project to be underway, but I'm sure it is possible. If Peru continues to rapidly grow and keeps improving itself as a nation, this can happen. Just think of how attractive Peru will be, with plans on building the San Lorenzo Megaport and this theme park, Peru will once again be a centre of attraction just like it was during the Inca and Spanish Empire. This news should be EXCITING!  

# Flavio says :
6 April, 2009 [ 14:14 ]

For David N:

I think that you are from Chile, aren't you?

# Rene says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:03 ]

And of course tis park will have its own Peruvian characters: la cholita and the seven llamas, Mickey the cuy and Donald the condor...jajaja

# Fernando says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:11 ]

                I think a Disney Park in Peru is an excellent idea. This huge investment would create thousands of jobs and could be a reference for new multinational companies to invest in the country. Furthermore this park will not just be for the Peruvians but for many South Americans that could travel from Argentina, Chile or Colombia to Peru and enjoy the park and visit other tourist attractions. I believe the Peru’s Disneyland would be like the France’s Disneyland where many Spaniards, Germans and British visited constantly.

 

Greetings from London

 

# M.R. says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:15 ]

They already have what I refer to as Inka Disney here in Peru, otherwise know as Coney Park

# Pablo says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:17 ]

Aprils´Fool Day News ?

# David N says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:51 ]

David N says :
6 April, 2009 [ 12:39 ]

Martin is correct. Peru is too undeveloped and its population too unevolved to have an American theme park. They should stick to their boring ancient rocks on hill tops


>>Impersonator

# Vanessa A. says :
6 April, 2009 [ 15:57 ]

Sad to say, but truly sir....you're not worth anybody's breath. I would suggest that anyone else reading this thread not engage or fuel this individual (David N) as it is clear that his only motive is to get a rise out of people. I regret ever having reacted to his ignorance in the first place. Ignorance, begets ignorance.

# joe says :
6 April, 2009 [ 16:07 ]

I think this can be potentially beneficial for Peru. This would definitely add to the current attractions that Peru already offers and of course create a lot of jobs, some good paying, and some not as good. However, Disney has a reputation for being very conservative with their spending so hopefully they will be fair to their employees and not take advantage of the laxed labor laws in Peru that are rarely enforced. But overall I see this as something positive for the country and adding another reason to visit Peru especially for those in South America by bringing Disneyland closer to those in this region.

# Dpbaleno says :
6 April, 2009 [ 17:20 ]

I was in Brazil last year and I really enjoyed a full day in a thematic park like Disneyland called Beto Carrero (the most complete of Southamerica) and I thought : When will we have something like this in Peru? , places like this are definilty milestones for a country. And now it appears this chance to have a Disneyland Park near to Lima, sounds really great, we are not definitly the best of Southamerica in terms of quality of life but with investments like this we will have better chances to grow as a country

# Martin says :
6 April, 2009 [ 17:43 ]

DPbaleno - I suggest that improvements to the Peruvian quality of life will come about when "order" arrives in Peru. A Peruvian Disney Park visited the middle and upper classes [from whereever] will result in another example of poor folks trying to sell something to the Park's visitors. Just like other Peruvian historic sites, the area surrounding the Park will be be littered and populated with people trying to exist from one day to the next.

What Peru needs is a quality educational system that generates employment that results in a wage that a family can decently live on. Educational programs via TV, etc. should attempt to educate people that by limiting the size of their family, they will be able to provide better nutrition, health and education for their family. 

When the day comes when Peruvians can no longer easily afford "maids"
because the "maids" are working at decent paying jobs, that will be real progress.
 

# Star says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:10 ]

All who oppose this idea is are communist!  If Asia gets the Disney tax revenue it will be a HUGE boost. Watch if this happens .. Disney will take over that region and with their powerful influence and NOTHING will be built near it that makes Disney look bad. This includes a heavily policed Panamericana Sur.  This is absolutely fantastic news. I sincerlly hope it happens.

# noname says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:17 ]

believe it or not, I feel very sorry to see the usual Peru's detractors almost bleeding to death after reading this wornderful news...  as I have been saying all this time... you cannot cover the sun with one finger... whether you like it or not.. whether you accept it or not... whether you dig ir or not...  Peru is finally emerging from misery and is emerging quick! you just wait to see what's going to happen after the rest of the world get back to it's feet... just wait.

Martin, you are right... Peru still long ways to get there, but is going there...  your comments show anger towards the country...  the way people drive here in Los Angeles is not so far from the way people drives in la panamericana sur ... .and the accidents here are equal as many or more... stupidiy is everywhere and I am sure you even have some at home aswell. so I commend you cool down and don't go to pieces, is not worth it to make yourself look so uncool. leave that to your poor presindent David N.

peace!

# Star says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:30 ]

Noname. You actually mad me laugh today.

# Dpbaleno says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:33 ]

Martin - Totally agree with you about Education , it is the key factor for development and progress. But, foreign investments like a Disney Park would give Goverment part of the money we require to construct schools and to pay teachers. Obviously money without "order" and "management" will not solve our problem of poverty. Lima is a good example of growing and poverty , maybe one or 2 or 3 Disney Parks will not change dramatically our current economic situation but they are good starting points for future big projects in other areas not necessarily related to the Entertainment Business, projects that can involve more young peruvian professionals who are looking for a job position abroad. "Maids", professionals working as a taxi drivers and our genius thinking in the American dream are just part of that lack of opportunities.

# francisco says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:50 ]

i think this si a great idea, it will amke peru more turistic. Rollercoaster fans will come, theme aprks fans will come, everybody will come...
i think that disney will make a trip visiting all lima and at the end Asia... Where the theme park might be, i also think they will have a resort and a beach.

Peru is develop its developing very fast

# francisco says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:51 ]

sorry for the grammar msitakes.. i dont pay attention when im writting....

# AjiDeGallina says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:57 ]

Star says :
6 April, 2009 [ 18:10 ]

All who oppose this idea is are communist!
*************

You have a habit of labeling anyone who disagrees with you a communist.

I think you are stupid.

# will says :
6 April, 2009 [ 19:43 ]

  i don't still see the point of those people who believe that peru does't deserve to have an opportunity like this. how do  you think countries grows all around the globe?  do you think this is because of a miracle that befalls from heavens? we have to be realistic. if we want our country to grow and be strong we need this kind of investment ;on the contrary we are gonna be dreaming of what we could be or could've been. so i hope that this chance of  big investment could mature and become a reallity for the wellbeing of our country.so i hope that those pessimists reflect on what they are talking about.

# INCA KOLA says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:27 ]

Wow, would be awesome and this will boost the economy in the region, I think DAVID N is a hater or maybe he is from Chile
Peru has an ancient Culture and proud to offer to the world to explore... like cuisine check this article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/peruvian_cuisine 

LTJG Meyers
United States Navy

# El Unico.. says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:31 ]

you idiots! disney will bring money. tourists!!! hotels,  hardrock cafe, hotel hilton, american resturnats, maybe even a bullet train from lima to playa de asia..

ive been to asia and some clubs theres diffently so much potential there.. regardless im buiilding adult entertainment houses is pucalpa, and other regions in peru..

Education is the Government's Job. Not disney's job. on the contrary this will put a positive economic stabilty for peruvians,

disney and everything around it, will get built by peruvians..

if this plan does come thru i will sell all my apartments, investments, houses, wife, everything and build around disney peru.. casino's horrer houses.( Chongos)  clubs, bars.. 

" el peruano no tiene plata, pero para chupar y entertenamento si tiene..

# Star says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:34 ]

Tugg my AjiDeGallina. The truth is I was making a comment in jest.  As for Peru and Disney I hope for the best.

# Star says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:37 ]

El Unico you said it! Hey give me some details about your clubs.

# noname says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:47 ]

LOL @ El Unico!!!

QUE VIVA EL PUTERIO!!!! .... LET'S DO MINNIE TOO!!! .... HAHAHAA!!!

# Rob says :
6 April, 2009 [ 20:48 ]

At first I thought the idea preposterous, after I love Peru, but it far from developed enough for a park like Disney.

But after thinking about it, it makes perfect sense for a company with vision like Disney.  Thousands of tourists visit Cusco/Machu Piccu every year and growing.  The one complaint I ever hear from people that travel here is they didn't like Lima much.  Sorry but true, I love it for the restaurants and beautiful women, but most people coming thru as tourists don't get much. Now imagine you are a company with vision and you see this fast growing market, easily accessed by much of South America and many North American and European touists.  Drop a theme park in at a great beach location.  Now the vacation packages start rolling out... first stop Disney/Asia/Lima, then on to Machu Piccu... etc....The culture in Peru is ancient and although some might not like this it is very "marketable".

I could actually see it happening and it would be a bonanza for Peru and attract other investment from all over the place.  Iwill also sell everything and start buying up anything not nailed down in the region around Asia if this ever comes to pass.

# hehehe says :
6 April, 2009 [ 22:00 ]

hehehehe, i want to laugh, disney? in Peru? must be a joke...

# kickrocks says :
6 April, 2009 [ 22:54 ]

go to the hell all the communists ..they just jelous of how Peru is growing each day

# homer says :
6 April, 2009 [ 22:56 ]

Peru

2008 - 9.8% economic growth
2009 expected growth despite the world economic crisis - 5%

Although Peru is an undeveloped country but with an economic performance that will change that soon, wouldnt it be an smart move to invest there??? I believe it is the best country in south america to invest at the time and Disney people wont regret such decision.

People make negative comments about this news in my opinion are from chile, they are always getting on the way of good things happening to other countries in the region. 

# kickrocks says :
6 April, 2009 [ 23:04 ]

Homer

i agree with you...they always trying to get what we have .they are jelous of Peruvians......they say the have the best education????where's their education..in my opinion they must go to the zoo because it doesnt seen like they have better education cuz they are racists..they a a buch of dumb people

# M.R. says :
6 April, 2009 [ 23:38 ]

It's interesting to see how such articles as the this reveal the large amount of morons that frequent this site.

# william says :
6 April, 2009 [ 23:46 ]

China was once a "developing" nation too...Disney in peru would be wonderful. Once the would sees Disney there capital would truely flow.

As far as tourism the exposure would be incredible. 

# Rodrigo says :
7 April, 2009 [ 00:39 ]

Walt Disney in Peru Oh no please noooooooooooooooo that SUCKS.
Damm this is just US exploitation & US Imperialism in Peru.
Again US Citizens & Peruvians Rich Kids  will get the Jobs at Walt Disney in Peru if it happends. I hope not. Peru has its own charms without adding this Rubbish.
I very much doubt if Walt Disney will hire the Peruvian indians or the nasty Ch word that the Gringos & The Peruvian so called elite  use against  the Native Peruvian Indian.
I reallyt pray Ollanta Humala becomes President.
No more US FTA
No more US Embassy in Peru
And No more US Imperialism in Peru or South America.

# MarcoP says :
7 April, 2009 [ 01:17 ]

Hey Rodrigo why are you so bitter, you commnunist!...

Good thing your kind of people are dissapearing....

# jcwong says :
7 April, 2009 [ 03:08 ]

geez rob you must be one of those brilliant minds from wall st, Disney has already bought or is the process of buying all the land it needs (If not the whole province).

they picked Peru because of its low construction, land and labor laws and of course LOCATION! (1-2, 3 hrs max hours from santiago, bs as., sao paulo altogether more than 100 million middle class potential customers), same reason fraport and bechtel wanted the airport, lima is a natural hub and the airport turned out to be a sweet investment.
The year round mild climate doesnt hurt either.

But the big bucks will be the HOTELS! and THE BEACH AND THE BARS AND CASINOS AND THE CRUISES !! the amusement park is fun but kids cant drink and bet. what I would do if i were you is buy a house anywhere in asia province and wait for the price to skyrocket (further). Im curious which port they'll buy.. hmmmm...thats another option.

In case you didnt know your own history, the state of florida (particularly the center and north) used to be one of the poorest regions along with most of the southeastern states when disney built its 2nd park after california (1950s), thats why they moved there (+-1964 ) cheap and abundant land and nice weather most of the year.

the disney park in one of the most developed countries in the world, certainly more the the usa, didnt work out so well. (paris)
BS AS woiuld have been a good choice, wonder why they didnt pick it, land prices or weather maybe.

Anyway this is great news for the lima region if it's true (it means another level of development and tourism). and if caballo loco pulls this one out he can be reelected as far as im concerned. the impact on construction, development, tourism, looooong etcs will be spectacular.

jcw

David N, you havent told your wife yet?, you silly chilean closet homosexual you...

# kid-a says :
7 April, 2009 [ 04:49 ]

Of course a Disney theme park would attract more investors to this area. But I’m guessing it would turn the Asia beach more into an American thing than it already is. I hope they make it different than other Disney parks, and consider the rich Peruvian cultural history.

Economical growth is a good for a developing country as Peru but it makes me sad it come with the typical American BS. Like Disney hard rock cafés  etc. On the other hand if Americans and other tourists want to spend their money in these places, why stop them?

 

A suggestion for the readers: Just write your comment and please ignore the flamers on this site

# GARY says :
7 April, 2009 [ 07:47 ]

BAD IDEA,

WE ALL KNOW HALF THE POPULATION IS TO SHORT TO GO ON ANY OF THE RIDES.

I AM SERIOUS, MY FIANCE' ONLY STANDS UP TO MY NIPPLE.

DONT JUMP ON MY BACK FOR TELLING THE TRUTH.

MY 8 YEAR OLD IS TALLER THAN MY FIANCE', BUT I LOVE HER.

# Tracy says :
7 April, 2009 [ 08:00 ]

Great news!

# Chamo says :
7 April, 2009 [ 08:51 ]

La ignorancia es atrevida en muchos casos

El Imperio Incaico fue una de las pocas culturas desarrolladas en América y única en Sudamérica
Lastima que tenemos vecinos resentidos y envidiosos del progreso del Perú en la actualidad (Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador)
Hablan de rocas cuando los chilenos no tienen vestigios de arqueológicos (Isla de Pascua fueron construidos por tribus de la polinesia).
Bolivia, tan solo tiene a Tiahuanaco que fue una extensión del Imperio Incaico.
Los mismo de que Ecuador.
Ni hablar de Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia Venezuela, que tan solo su población usaba taparrabos.

Al cesar lo que es del cesar

# geoff says :
7 April, 2009 [ 09:22 ]

i think its a great idea and would positively stimulate the peruvian economy creating 1000's of jobs. Also it would give peru more worldwide exposure......great idea hope ithappens.

# pland says :
7 April, 2009 [ 09:30 ]

EL TAGADA definitely needs an upgrade so bring on the park! 

# Star says :
7 April, 2009 [ 11:39 ]

Thank you JCWONG for explaining this to the idiots that dont get it. This as a said would be huge for Peru.

# Michael Lukich says :
7 April, 2009 [ 11:46 ]

this sounds fantastic....if it is true.

# Amy says :
7 April, 2009 [ 14:13 ]

that will be awesome if they open a disney in Peru. I am Peruvian and I live in Miami, FL and I will kill two birds in one stone if tehy do that. I will be able to visit my family and at the same time go to disney in Peru with my daughters. I WISH it goes thru! Peru is doing very good financially better than here in the US

# Gymnopedie says :
7 April, 2009 [ 14:41 ]

Doesn't it feel like we're selling out the country?

# GARY says :
7 April, 2009 [ 16:30 ]

YES GYMNOPEDIE,

I GUESS YOU DONT LIKE THE MC DONALDS IN THE PLAZA DE ARMOS IN CUSCO.

OR THE MONSTER HOTELS

BUT LONG AFTER WE ARE GONE,
THESE CORPORATIONS WILL HAVE GROWN EVEN STRONGER

GOODBYE TO ROMANCE,
WHIP OUT THE DEBIT CARD
EVERYONE KNOWS MEMORIES ARE "PRICELESS"

EXCUSE ME WHILE I PUKE

ALL IN THE NAME OF COLORFUL PAPER THAT PEOPLE CAN SPEND

# Johanna says :
7 April, 2009 [ 18:29 ]

People that think this is a stupid idea, can only show the selfishness and lack of knowledge of themselves! Even worse if this person is a Peruvian as well. In my opinion, this would not only be great for the country (taking about great turism for Peru and nearby countries) But also a great wait to represent latinamerica.
I woudnt worry about how far from lima it would be, obviously lots of things would need to change in order to keep the city organize , clean and peaceful in the surroundings.. The only thing that would piss me off , would be if the people in charge over there gets all RACIST about hiring employees... dont try to give the image that you dont represent... dont hire just "gringuitos limenos" whities from lima.. caucasian people.. but be DIVERSE instead!.. like in the original DIsney and DisneyWorld, if you've been there.. you'll se all kinds of people..all ethnicities..so DONT SEGREGATE! - Thats all i think!! PLease support me on this one people!..
Joha!**

# MLK says :
7 April, 2009 [ 18:45 ]

Johanna,

Johanna, your comment sounds very familiar to me.
Why not just hire the best Peruvians?
We can judge them by the content of their character, not the color of their skin.
Como suena?

# Modern Peruvian says :
7 April, 2009 [ 19:49 ]

Johanna,

Your words make us all look bad. you should shut your mouth insted of saying stupid things.

# Abby says :
7 April, 2009 [ 22:15 ]

Rodrigo:
Seguro que eres uno de esos cholos ignorantes (lo siento, pero tenia que usar esa palabra, pues es la unica palabra en la que puedo pensar cuando se menciona Umala) que creen que Umala es la mejor opcion.
Si el fuera presidente ahorita, el pais ya se hubiera ido todo para abajo.
Si el fuero presidente, Hugo Chavez estaria en Peru todos los meses, best friends con Umala.

Yo creo que un parque de Disney seria una idea genial! La economia y el turismo de Peru se iria para arriba y nos iria muy bien. Siempre voy a Asia cada vez que visito Lima, pero definitivamente visitaria mas si hubiera un Disney! :)
Una idea fantastia, ojala que se pueda realizar.
-Abby.

# Abby says :
7 April, 2009 [ 22:18 ]

Ha! Wow. I didn't see the "only comments in english" thing.

Well, to translate-
I think a Disney park in Peru is a phenomenal idea! I feel that if it goes through, our tourism and, therefore, our economy will get better. I really hope it happens. I go to Asia with my family every time I visit, but I will visit more often if there is a Disney, being a Disney fanatic :)
I'm crossing my fingers so this works! :)
-Abby

# mericorps says :
7 April, 2009 [ 22:35 ]

The Comercio had to retract the story, it is not true.

There is talk of a Peruvian theme park, but by a latin american company and NOT Disney.

# Michael Lukich says :
7 April, 2009 [ 22:35 ]

Abby,

your "translation" left out the part when you called Rodrigo an 'ignorant cholo' and the part when you saw what will happen in the future if umala ever became president of Peru.

If you really cannot think of better words to use maybe it is better not to speak.

I do not agree with either Rodrigo or Humala on even one topic but your comment and the weak translation shows your true colors.

# Goofy says :
7 April, 2009 [ 23:20 ]

Mericorps,

your comment really took the air out of this thread. I think we all suspected this was a pipe dream.

# Rodrigues says :
8 April, 2009 [ 06:30 ]

Viva Shinning Path regrouping. Walt Disney = Great Target HAHAHA.

# Star says :
8 April, 2009 [ 09:11 ]

http://abd.disney.go.com/abd/en_US/destination?name=PeruLandingPage

# Hugo Vizcarra says :
8 April, 2009 [ 19:48 ]

I think Peru is the perfect place to build a Disney Theme Park. Tourists can take the advantage of visiting the Nazca Lines and Machu Picchu. A good investment for Peru and Disney. The beauty of the Peruvian coast with the addition of a Disnet Theme Park, it will be a perfect destination for anyone. I have travelled to many countries and have never found the magic you find in Peru.  

# Alberto says :
9 April, 2009 [ 05:11 ]

Prefiero que Peru viva en el pasado con una histora rica, y no esta nueva historia de ratones americanos pais de destruccion de naturaleza que todos estan deformados fisicamente por la comida chatarra y que quieren implantar en peru Nooooooooo........Stop............ adonde iran todas esas toneladas de basura diaria, tan lindo que es el sur con sus olas para correr y la tranquilidad y calidad de vida que los americanos ya no tienen. Peru unos de los pocos pises en el mundo que tiene su naturaleza intacta, y ahora en crisis quieren explotarnos, yo soy peruano y no estoy de acuerdo con ese parque que en francia ya no funciona bien mejor que lo construyan en el pais de DAVID........samudos  

# alberto c. says :
9 April, 2009 [ 08:37 ]

Peru is beautiful, Peru is blessed, Peru is GREAT. Welcome to Peru to all people of good will.

# nathanaelle says :
9 April, 2009 [ 12:41 ]

Is everyone with good will? I'm asking for... I am belgium and i have visit Peru ,the coast and the montain. Peru is beautiful and the nature is strong and it's needs to care of it.
 Is it necesery to convert all the planet like U.S.A? Developping more and more like in occident is also a problem because look now what happening with the pollution and the changing of climate .
Peru have is culture and it's not too much industrialisate but it's an avantage . Europeen people choose Peru for his history and old culture and the magic of the nature not the moderne.Most of europeen don't like Lima because it's urbain.
If i want to see Disneyland, i will go to USA or Paris .If i have see one Disney i have see all of it .It's only for money and who win? Not peru but Disney.

# Alberto says :
9 April, 2009 [ 12:55 ]

el Peru no nesecita de Disney para que vengan los turistas, yo tengo una amiga que trabaja en disney Tokyo y ellos tienen problemas con los salarios por que hay explotacion, cuidado Peruanos basta de que los traten de cholitos...................

# JP says :
10 April, 2009 [ 10:55 ]

Soy peruano y tambien superfanatico de Disney.

No creo que Disney este pensando construir un "Disneyland" en Peru. No es una salida muy inteligente, pues para el mercado Latinoamericano tiene su parque en Orlando, Florida.

Lo que si podria ser muy interesante es algun tipo de atraccion que tenga que ver con la cultura peruana (llamese Incas, Nazca, etc.) combinado con la cocina moderna que tantos elogios recibe dia tras dia.

Han escuchado el dicho "Peru es un pobre sentado en un banco de oro"? Pues si, tenemos muchisimo que ofrecer al turismo mundial, y lo unico que realmente se ofrece es Machupicchu.

Bienvenidas las inversiones en turismo, respetando nuestras costumbres y cultura. El turista que va a Peru va en busca de cultura, cocina, naturaleza, adventura. Porque no explotar eso? Quien no disfrutaria de una visita a una vinicola al sur de Lima, un paseo en arenero en las dunas de Ica, un dia de aventura en la selva, un dia de canotaje en Lunahuana, un dia de playa en Piura, o una buena comida con diversidad de exquisitos platos? Eso, solo en Peru y todo cerca!

Yo vivo fuera del Peru, y veo como paises como Chile, Republica Dominicana, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, etc.etc.... tienen campanas de promocion en la television y otros para vender sus productos, playas, atracciones. Peru tiene muchisimo ... muchisimo mas y que promocion hace ???? 0!

# PERUISREADY says :
10 April, 2009 [ 14:01 ]

WELL GUYS

from chile colombia, brazil,venezuela,ecuador and usa

get over it because the guys from walt dinsey company but the 6000

of space in asia
and it will be in peru! the first thematic park


so everyone get over it and this fact is closed!

# SABOTAGE says :
10 April, 2009 [ 14:05 ]

DAMMIT!!!!!

HOSE GUYS ALREADY BOUHT THAT SPACE THAT WILL BE IN PERU I THINK THERE ARE 6000 OF SPACE


WELL I GUESS AM GONNA HAVE TO TRAVEL TO LIMA!!!!

# Confused says :
10 April, 2009 [ 19:29 ]

WHO "BUT" WHAT?.............6000 SPACES?  GALACTIC !!!!

THAT`S A LOT OF SPACE

# PERUVIAN says :
10 April, 2009 [ 19:34 ]

Disney rubbishes Peru theme park plans

• 9th April 2009
  By Adrian Lennox
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The Walt Disney Company has flatly denied it was evaluating a new project in South America, according to reports emerging from the region.

Peru's El Comercio newspaper recently posted an article stating the entertainments conglomerate was planning a multi-billion dollar development south of the country's capital, Lima.

While blogs and other dailies have speculated the possibilities of a theme park in Peru, one of the country's leading news agencies subsequently reported that Disney had no interest in building one of its iconic theme parks in the region.

Peru.com cited Maria Adela Lavalle, head of Disney's corporate communications in Latin America, as stating: "We completely deny the construction of a theme park in Peru."

# maeli says :
10 April, 2009 [ 23:11 ]

I can't blelieve how certain people can be so stupid.  Wether they want the disney park in Peru or don't, they only look for the opportunity to show their own life frustrations... thought this blog was for smart and emotionally balanced people (not the majority), I better get out of here may be contagious!

# Martin says :
11 April, 2009 [ 10:02 ]

maeli - AMEN!!!

Sometimes it is not as bad as the Disney Park comments.

# Marge Gabbert says :
11 April, 2009 [ 22:06 ]

Hopefully this project will materialize in the near future. Peru has a lot of potential to exploit its tourism.Also it will be great and estimulate the local economy and perhaps improve the education.Why not a Disney in Peru at least is a signal that has potential despite its lack of a good infraestructure.Perhaps the government and busiessmans will make improvements and investment in order to improve the infraestructure.
I am not pessimistic but a similar news or rumors were spread during the first government of Alan Garcia in an article that appeared in Caretas during the 80's. Saying all of the above i really hope that Peru makes the jump to become a better society.Of course with education,inclusion,tolerance and lots of work Peru can aspire to be part of the First World.It is time for the peruvians to feel worth  it to aspire to a better life.

# Michael Lukich says :
11 April, 2009 [ 22:28 ]

Hmmm....Is anybody actually reading this or other articles on the subject????

THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BUILD A DISNEYLAND IN PERU!!!!

# noname says :
12 April, 2009 [ 16:10 ]

LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE A IMPOSTER USING MY VERY SAME HANDLE ....

I wonder if the editor would do something about it...

# MarcoP says :
12 April, 2009 [ 18:37 ]

fishy, fishy......land trafickers , anyone?

# marge gabbert says :
13 April, 2009 [ 22:27 ]

Too bad.Hopefully other projects will materailize in the future.I think that some businessmen i Peru should be more positive and less pessimistic
in order to invest in their own country.There is that eternal pessimistic view about the future.

# AAM says :
14 April, 2009 [ 16:59 ]

I believe people in charge of Disney's marketing know a lot more than you "david n" .. i'm just saying lol :)

# street91 says :
14 April, 2009 [ 18:11 ]

i was investigating about this  thematic park in latinamerica and this  lady call maria adela lavalle  that say that there is no project in southamerica it is not notified about this  whole thing going on in peru so

 the project will be made in this country of south america peru


everyone is talking about so i might go there to take a look


note: remember what happen with paris and china ???

well guess what the same is happening in peru

# MarcoP says :
14 April, 2009 [ 19:18 ]

street91 , how can you prove that?

# MarcoP says :
14 April, 2009 [ 19:21 ]

Foreign investors look for areas to build theme parks in Peru

• Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Mercedes Araoz. Photo: ANDINA / Jorge Paz.

• Lima, Apr. 07 (ANDINA).- Foreign investors are interested in building theme parks in Peru and some are already trying to identify potential areas for such projects, Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister Mercedes Araoz announced today.
  
  

  "We have recently been in touch with investors who are looking for areas for such projects, and we hope that these private initiatives come to fruition," she said.

  Last year, the Colombian company Eduparques, Divercity creator, a theme park in Bogota, announced that will build an amusement park in Peru with investments of ten million dollars.

  Araoz added that Peruvian investors are interested in investing in a tourism aquarium project in northern Lima, and they are currently looking for the propitious land.

  "There are interesting projects and we are providing all the support for the development of these new investments," she said.

  In turn, Tourism Deputy Minister Pablo Lopez de Romana said that Arab investors are also looking for projects in the sector as Italian entrepreneurs who have great expectations by investing in resorts in northern Peru.

  (END) CSO/JPC/AVC

# MarcoP says :
14 April, 2009 [ 19:23 ]

This discussion should be over by now...on to the next one....

# street 91 says :
14 April, 2009 [ 20:20 ]

 another theme park but this one comes from where ??

colombia ?? bogota?


why should colombia want to invest in peru??

i know that peru is everything right now but a country like colombia would they really invest in peru???

that is really wierd

# Michael Lukich says :
15 April, 2009 [ 19:10 ]

Editor,

Could we please get these comments in Spanish deleted? Some have been here for over a week. I'm not trying to be a 'hater', i can read and speak Spanish very well. The rules are the rulz. I'm sure there are plenty of Spanish only sites for these people.

# marge says :
15 April, 2009 [ 21:12 ]

Rules are rules,agree.Only english.
Also when the tone of the person who keeps writing in spanish,by the way poor writing skills, is full of incendiary comments.I have been in different peruvian blogs and that person  sounds familiar, though with a different name.

# Fred Flongerburgerstein says :
16 April, 2009 [ 08:20 ]

MICKEY MOUSE FOR PERU PRESIDENT!!

# Alberto says :
16 April, 2009 [ 13:07 ]

I recommend you this french film about the destruction of the country who are developpate. Sorry my English is not very well but i try.
   www.nousresteronssurterre.com

# CARLOS says :
19 April, 2009 [ 01:29 ]

YES LIMA IS GOOD PLACE FOR THIS PARK    ARRIBA PERU CARAJO
Y Q SE CALLEN ESOS CHOLOS DE MIERDA Q ESTAN HABLANDO MAL DE MI LIMA ...BABOSOS  DE MIERDA CHOLOS SERRANOS Q HAN VENIDO A LIMA A DESTRUIR TODOS SERRANOS ...LOS LIMENOS PENSAMOS EN PROGRESO NO COMO ESE HIJO DE CONCHASUMADRE DE TOLEDO Q HAN CAGADO TODO ..SERRANOS CHOLOS Q AHORA HABLAN INGLES ES MEJOR Q SE QUEDEN MUY LEJOS NO VEGAN NUNCA A LIMA ..SERRANOS ..HIJOS DE ATAHUALPA .....LOS LIMENOS PUROS BLANCOS LIMENOS QUEREMOS DISNELAND EN LIMA ..Y VAMOS AHACER TRABAJAR A ESOS CONCHASA DE SU MADRE  Q ESTAN HABLANDO MAL DE MI LIMA     

# David N says :
19 April, 2009 [ 07:48 ]

LOL, Yeah, Martians might build a theme park in Asia, too. 

Just like El Comercio to report anything but actual facts.  Oh, and Asia already has a "big exclusive shopping mall"???  LMAO.  Maybe by third world standards.

# stubborn says :
19 April, 2009 [ 18:20 ]

david is jus a retard he thinks chile or SHIT-LE  is everythins but its nothing but just like a piece of crab
the recetion

on your country LMAO


your country is goind down boy

# hate the haters says :
19 April, 2009 [ 21:31 ]

stubborn,

you are as big an idiot as David N, both of you are worthless and have nothing to offer us here.

Using the word retarded meaning stupid is ignorant and bigoted and shows you to be of very low class.

# Renee Silva says :
20 April, 2009 [ 19:21 ]

This Will be great!, I been in Lima two weeks ago for a mont, and in december and January another month,  and ist growing so fast and have the best buildings and people can afford that and more, believe me, There are many people with money . And if so many people can afford to have beers and many other drinks, why not to have to pay for a wonderful attraction for grown up and kids!, I HOPE THIS WILL BE FOR REAL, GOD BLESS MY COUNTRY PERU AND USA!

Renee Silva (Houston)
 

# stubborn says :
20 April, 2009 [ 21:44 ]

hate to haters or whaterver our damn nick is

low class your talking about  where you live at ?? usa ?? i usa there no class everyone is mix with everyone that why i dont like usa

peru have high class a medium class b and c and d

thats why i love my country it doesnt mix with the rest of people that are nothing and that usa!! mix everyone with everyone

and am sure you are from there!  or wre you might be from colomboa ,??
the guy that are you talking about ::

son of the owner petroperu company

low class me??? hahahahaaha
  my god my english might no bee good but am sure you understands my message  pfff U_u

# maceo says :
23 April, 2009 [ 21:54 ]

David N. is very ignorant. i am from peru and i think those who appose this are unintelligent. the poor class of peru is one of the classes that celebrates the most, meaning that they have fun as much as they can, even if it means not eating for a while. now this idea could greatly improve perus economy more than it already is. a country isnt underdeveloped for a theme park. besides, south and central americans will go to that park because it is nearer, meaning that the U.S companies will get money too. i bet David N. hasnt even been to peru, just saying what he "learns" from the internet

# Chris Hobbs says :
12 May, 2009 [ 12:47 ]

I LOVE THAT IDEA BECAUSE IM FROM THE US AND IM 13 AND I HAVE BEEN TO LIMA ABUNCH OF TIMES AND I LOVE IT

# Jerry Shor says :
29 May, 2009 [ 05:29 ]

what a wonderful opportunity for Peru to develope more into the tourist business. Walt disney Park in latinamerica, sound great. They are in Japan, france and the third will be in southamerica. Many people because of the money, or to get a visa travel they can not came to ?america. Now, once there will open in lima, Peru a disneyland; many people around suthamerica will go there because we as a latinamerican people don't need a special visa to travel, just a passport. and the expenses of the trip will be much cheaper.
congratulation disney company and thank you for choose us.
Viva el Peru carajo.....!!!

# Antonio M. says :
3 June, 2009 [ 02:37 ]

It would be the smartest thing to do. Location, location and location… Peru is in not only the most logical country geographically and archeologically of all South America to make this happen, but also the most suitable due to their current strong economic status in the region.  First, surrounding countries would not need the visa (which is cumbersome for most countries in the world to get in order to come to the USA). There is plenty to see in Peru and South American countries. Once you’re there, take advantage of the trip, go to Cuzco (Machu Picchu ruins, Inca Trail), Nazca Lines, Iquitos (Amazon), Asia-Lima, and Lima city which you will find the most delicious dishes you ever had, you guys don’t know Auguste Escoffier, "The Chef of Kings and The King of Chefs," whom after much contemplation, decreed that only three nations have varied and comprehensive national cuisines: France, Peru and China. Last but not least, the majestic Andes. Talk about getting the biggest bang per buck! In addition, only a couple of hours away, you could be in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, Chile’s Eastern Islands, Colombia’s Santa Marta, Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro… need more? One would be wrong to say they don’t have money. You don’t need to be a millionaire to go to DL a couple of times a year. Second, Peru has been growing consistently for the past 8 years, no terrorists, modern and colonial cities with modern transportation and very affordable for everybody.Multi millionaire corporate contracts for 6 brand new hydroelectric power plants which will even be exporting energy to Brazil.One of the goals in Peru is that public transportation will be powered by gas only in the short future, because they have more than enough of natural gas resources.“El Metropolitano” which is one the most modern public transportation in South America will be completed in less than a year.13 new oil exploration contracts with The Norwegian company IOC.Japanese, American, Canadian and more developed nations are already looking into creating the largest multimodal maritime megaterminal in the island of San Lorenzo because of their location.The Olmos Project will completed soon which is a megaproject using the tunnel boring machine (TBM) to construct the Trans-Andean Tunnel, which I think is the first phase for the megaterminal. Even today, when the world’s economy is shrinking, Peru maintains its growth. So, do not worry for Peruvian economy or sophistication, yeah they have been ready for Disney. 

By the way, Disneyland already tried to acquire Peru Lima’s Zoo, but it was rejected due to the enormous archeological area involved in it. The Peruvian National Cultural Institute was forced to decline Disneyland’s offer.

# Rodrigo says :
3 June, 2009 [ 13:42 ]

Viva Hugo Chavez
Viva Ollanta Humala
Viva Evo Morales


No to Walt Disney in Peru
No to us Yankee Imperialism

Yankees go Home.


THE WAR ON DEMOCRACY 1/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHj735t_knk

THE CORRUPT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - PART 1-14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzPNKcoyfAM


Peru Free Trade Scam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1AtF_z-Wyk


No al TLC- No to the FTA with Peru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8ucJfL9cg


NAFTA: Ten Years of Broken Promises
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNLnBnTuxvU


Senador dice las verdades del TLC - NAFTA fue un FRACASO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR1JbjI_8bo


TLC? Solo Mentiras
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffCbPxMZHkM


War on democracy - School of Americas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5L1VdlktOw


What a wonderful world - US Imperialist style
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDqhV52ww9A

The CIA Drug Running
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzNsHQt7E8A


CIA Torture Jet crashed with 4 Tons of COCAINE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oszATUJ4IRE&feature=related

US Govt. largest illegal drug dealer in world history
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIEUhpxeuP4&feature=related

Fake & Corrupt US War on Drugs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80FCkmjiOvk&feature=related

U. S. Imperialism, Hands Off Latin America

http://www.anti-imperialist.org/Hands-Off-Latin-America_11-9-04.htm

# Madefa says :
25 September, 2009 [ 18:11 ]

To David,

Hey David, I can see you dont even know my country very good, Peruvians are not only proud of our history, culture and ancients, but proud and aware of things changing.

Think you are the one in need to evolve and be accepting that Peru is a great place to live.

Shopping Malls are sooooooo modern, so come and visit Peru, you'll be amaze of the wonderful things you will find.

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