Nov 06 (News On Japan) –
An picture posted on Chinese social media has triggered a stir, exhibiting a recruitment advert providing free admission tickets to Tokyo Disney Resort in alternate for help with reselling unique merchandise.
Fans of Disney have been disturbed by the posts, which characteristic rows upon rows of plush toys as if on show. These toys embrace well-liked characters corresponding to Duffy, LinaBell, and StellaLou, all unique gadgets offered at Tokyo DisneySea since November 2nd.
Upon viewing the video, Disney followers shared their suspicions in regards to the uploader’s intentions: Disney Fan: “Reselling. That’s all I see. The people who actually want these items can’t get them… I’ve come to the park looking forward to buying these goods, and I can’t forgive this. It’s absolutely unforgivable.”
Another video posted on Chinese social media depicted the unique merchandise part inside DisneySea. Video Audio: “This is unbelievable. There’s not a single one left on the shelf. It’s worse than during the Lunar New Year or Valentine’s.” The inflow of shoppers has led to scenes the place ladies will be seen sitting on the ground, presumably exhausted. Video Audio: “That girl is sitting on the floor. She’s collapsed. It’s so tragic I can’t bear to watch.”
Soon after, the unique items, launched simply days earlier, started showing on Chinese resale websites. Plush toy badges of LinaBell, initially priced at 2,700 yen, have been listed for 10,000 yen, with some even priced as excessive as 25,000 yen. Despite limits on the variety of gadgets every individual should buy, the large purchases persist. One clarification is using recruited people particularly for buying these restricted gadgets.
Even earlier than the gadgets went on sale, recruitment advertisements circulated on social media, saying, “November 2nd and 3rd, free tickets. Meet at the entrance of DisneySea at 7:15 a.m. Assist with buying goods upon entry.” These postings supplied “free admission in exchange for help purchasing exclusive goods.”
Disney followers have expressed outrage at this tactic of leveraging free admission to help in stockpiling merchandise for resale. Disney Fan: “I think it’s wrong, and I don’t like it. I couldn’t do it myself. It’s like one of those shady side gigs. The word ‘free’ definitely draws you in, but if you think about it, it’s too good to be true and kind of scary.”
Meanwhile, some acknowledged the enchantment of free admission regardless of not wanting to assist resellers. Teenager: “(With ticket prices going up, just hearing that would make me tempted. It’s appealing.” Young Adult (20s): “I might go if they said it’s free.” Another Young Adult (20s): “I’d go too. If you ask if it’s okay or not, it’s not, but if someone approached me…”
In response, Oriental Land, the park operator, commented, “We prohibit the exchange or transfer of tickets among guests,” and added, “To ensure a safe and enjoyable shopping experience for all guests at Tokyo Disney Resort, we are working to improve the environment.”
Source: FNN