A History of Theme Parks: From 18th-Century Russia to Disneyland

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Why is Disneyland one of the most influential architectural creations of the 21st century? How did the Second World War impact Disney? And, how is Disneyland inextricably intertwined with the history of America?

Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the magical world of Disneyland, along with the fascinating history of Theme Parks, and the insight they provide into the historical contexts they were born of.

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00:00 Intro
01:20 Hive
02:49 Why Disneyland matters
08:00 Walt’s obsession with trains begins
17:56 Early inspirations
20:03 Research road-trip
21:03 Tivoli and other models
26:01 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens: Britain’s role
31:11 The rise of rides
39:25 Roller coasters: Russian ice hills to Paris
47:57 Buying Anaheim & financing via ABC TV deal
49:08 Building in a year: problems, unions, C. V. Wood
50:24 What makes a “theme park”?
52:02 “Cast members”, dress codes & early civil-rights issues
53:55 Opening Day (17 Jul 1955)
57:35 Walt’s apartment over the fire station & the eternal lamp
58:17 Iconic early rides (1956–67): Tom Sawyer Island, Matterhorn, Pirates
59:19 From Disneyland to Disney World: EPCOT-as-city vision
1:01:12 How Disneyland has infleunced wider culture

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