Disney's America
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Disney's America: A Controversial Vision
This chapter delves into the contentious land acquisition by Disney in Virginia for the ambitious theme park, Disney's America, highlighting the covert methods of land acquisition near Civil War sites. It examines the project’s promise to blend entertainment with a reflective exploration of American history, tackling difficult themes such as racial conflict and the Civil War. The narrative portrays the tension between creating family-friendly attractions while confronting serious historical issues, stirring debate about the appropriateness of such representations.
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