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California Kid
Just as Disneyland was a child of the times, Disneyland was also a product of a specific place—Southern California, and more specifically Lo
Karey Pohn
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Disneyland and Television—The TV Show That Was Also a Themepark
Popular culture entered a new phase in the post-war years with the introduction of television.
Karey Pohn
8 min read
Reflection of the Times
In the 1950s America was recovering from the collective traumas of massive urbanization
Karey Pohn
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Like Father Like Child
Watts (1995) says that Walt Disney has been arguably the most influential American of the Twentieth Century.
Karey Pohn
17 min read
Back To The Future—The Utopia Connection
In this section, we will begin by seeing how critics and fans alike pair Disneyland and utopia.
Karey Pohn
11 min read
Nostalgia
Nostalgia comes from the Greek word nostos, meaning a return home,
Karey Pohn
10 min read
Guide to Disneyland
CHAPTER 6: DISNEYLAND HIGHLIGHTSTHE PROMISE OF PLAY The cultural piece we will consider now is Disneyland, which opened July 17, 1955. ...
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Paradise
Archetypally, Neptune is associated with paradises, where all needs are met.
Karey Pohn
4 min read
The Cherishing of Childhood Excursion
In this excursion we can look more closely at why childhood is so cherished and plays such a major role at Disneyland.
Karey Pohn
16 min read
The Role of Control
Structure rules at Disneyland; structure underlies everything at the park, and is often hidden.
Karey Pohn
4 min read
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