Overview

The ""Happiest Place on Earth"" opened in 1955 during a trying time in American life--the Cold War. Disneyland was envisioned as a utopian resort where families could play together and escape the tension of the ""real world."" Since its construction, the park has continually been updated to reflect changing American culture. The park's themed features are based on familiar Disney stories and American history and folklore. They reflect the hopes of a society trying to understand itself in the wake of World War II. This book takes a fresh look at the park, analyzing its cultural narrative by looking beyond consumerism and corporate marketing to how Disney helped America cope during the Cold War and beyond.

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Author:   Priscilla Hobbs
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.318kg
ISBN:  

9780786498369

ISBN 10:   0786498366
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   02 July 2015
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Dreaming, Designing and Building: Background 2. Main Street, U.S.A.: The Myths of Reassurance and Nostalgia 3. Adventureland: The Myth of the Spirit of Adventure 4. New Orleans Square: The Shadow of American Doubt 5. Frontierland: The Myths of Frontier and Destiny 6. Fantasyland: The Myth of Utopia, Part 1: Fairy Tales and Happily Ever Afters 7. Fantasyland: The Myth of Utopia, Part 2: Disneyfication, Disneyization and Globalization 8. Tomorrowland: The Myth of the Spirit of Progress Epilogue. After Walt: Critter Country and Mickey’s Toontown Appendices: A. Key Attractions by Land B. The Fantasyland Fairy Tales Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Priscilla Hobbs is a senior associate dean at Southern New Hampshire University. She actively researches Disney, American popular culture, and utopianism.

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