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Walt Disney’s Disneyland
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Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together, artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour south of...
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See moreDiscover the story of Disneyland, Walt Disney's visionary theme park in Anaheim, California. This intriguing visual history includes stunning color photographs, concept drawings, as well as ephemera from the historical collections of the Walt Disney Company, to trace the park's development and immersive world of magic and wonder.
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Description
Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn't until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together, artists, architects, and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour south of Los Angeles into one of the world's most beloved destinations.
Today, there are Disney resorts from Paris to Shanghai, but the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which has been visited by more than 800 million people to date, remains one of America's most popular attractions. From the day it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland brought history and fairy tales to life, the future into the present, and introduced exciting cultures and galaxies unknown to our imaginations.
This intriguing visual history draws on Disney's vast historical collections, private archives, and the golden age of photojournalism to provide unique access to the concept, development, launch, and enjoyment of this sun-drenched oasis of fun and fantasy. Walt Disney’s Disneyland documents Walt's earliest inspirations and ideas, the park's extraordinary feats of design and engineering, and each of its immersive "lands" from Main Street, U.S.A., to Tomorrowland.
It is a treasure trove of original Disney documentation and expertise, with award-winning writer Chris Nichols drawing on his extensive knowledge of both Disneyland and Southern California history to reveal the fascinating tale of "the happiest place on Earth."
Copyright © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9783836595131
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 February 2024
Country: Germany
Imprint: Taschen GmbH
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Chris Nichols is a writer and historian specializing in Southern Californian architecture and culture. He is a long-time historic preservationist whose work has been profiled in Smithsonian magazine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and LA Weekly. Nichols serves on the board of directors of the Hollywood Heritage Museum, and his lectures and tours have enjoyed sell-out crowds. He currently writes Los Angeles magazine’s "Ask Chris" column.
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