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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.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

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David Senra
to highlight the similarities between Walt Disney and Steve Jobs' approaches to work and creativity.
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#349 How Steve Jobs Kept Things Simple
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David Senra
in the context of comparing the early days of Walmart to Disneyland.
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#354 Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man
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David Senra
in the context of Walt Disney's marketing genius and the creation of Disneyland.
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David Senra
in the context of Walt Disney's attention to detail.
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#355 Rare Bernard Arnault Interview
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Cal Newport
as the source of a story about Walt Disney's life that he uses to discuss escaping the 'digital doldrums'.
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Ep. 363: Escaping the Digital Doldrums
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David Senra
while discussing Walt Disney's life and the creation of Disneyland.
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#347 How Walt Disney Built His Greatest Creation: Disneyland
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David Senra
when discussing a book on Walt Disney.
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#221 Charlie Munger
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David Senra
as a book about Walt Disney and the creation of Disneyland.
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#310 Walt Disney and Picasso
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David Senra
in relation to Walt Disney's approach to quality and detail.
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#263 Land's Polaroid: A Company and the Man Who Invented It
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David Senra
as a book he recently read and enjoyed, detailing the creation of Disneyland.
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#158 Walt Disney (Disneyland)
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David Senra
as a book about Walt Disney and the creation of Disneyland.
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Steve Jobs and His Heroes
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John Podhoretz
as a brilliant book about Walt Disney's creation of Disneyland.
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