London - Disappointed Britons are among thousands of holidaymakers who have signed a petition claiming that Disneyland Paris is in decline and needs major investment.
“The upkeep of parks, attractions and hotels has been neglected so often during the past 20 years that many facilities are not ‘Disney standard’,” claims the petition.
Translated into six languages and signed by more than 5 000 people, it adds: “Many themed elements are decaying and crumbling, while others are literally falling apart.”
The petition was launched by Guillaume Gallant, a Belgian, who claimed that on a recent visit he found four live shows cancelled and attractions closed.
A record 16 million people visited Disneyland Paris last year.
Mr Gallant said the lack of live entertainment reached a “critical point” this year, as it was the first summer season with not a single stage show at the park.
He has received support from many Britons. Jake Howarth, from London, said: “I have long been a visitor to Disneyland Paris, and over the last few years have sadly seen a decline in a number of things, all of which have been mentioned in the petition.”
Tim Nightingale, of Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, said: “I expect value for money and having stayed there a number of times I feel the value has dropped with each subsequent visit.”
A Disneyland Paris spokesperson said the management is “dedicated to ensuring that our resort offers each of its guests a magical experience. We take guest comments very seriously and use them to help us evaluate our processes and procedures.” - Daily Mail