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Disney's Land
Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World
Book • 2019
This book chronicles the period from the conception of Disneyland in the 1940s to its significant additions in 1959.
It delves into Walt Disney's innovative vision, the creative efforts of his team, and the financial and logistical challenges they overcame.
The narrative includes biographical sketches of key figures involved in the park's design and construction, such as Roy Disney, Ward Kimball, and C.V.
Wood.
The book also details the park's opening day and its subsequent success despite initial setbacks, showcasing the unique blend of imagination, engineering, and perseverance that defined Disneyland's creation.
It delves into Walt Disney's innovative vision, the creative efforts of his team, and the financial and logistical challenges they overcame.
The narrative includes biographical sketches of key figures involved in the park's design and construction, such as Roy Disney, Ward Kimball, and C.V.
Wood.
The book also details the park's opening day and its subsequent success despite initial setbacks, showcasing the unique blend of imagination, engineering, and perseverance that defined Disneyland's creation.
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