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The History of Disneyland Part One
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The History of Disneyland Part One

The History of Disneyland During Walt's Life
Highest Rated
Created byDavid John Marley
Last updated 12/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • The History of Amusement Parks
  • The History of the planning of Disneyland
  • What Disneyland was like during Walt's life
  • The Business aspects of running a theme park

Course content

1 section • 7 lectures • 4h 11m total length

  • The World Before Disneyland20:11

    What were Amusement Parks like before Disneyland?  Take a look at the history of these parks in the decades before Disneyland.

  • Planning Disneyland45:53

    Learn about the many different versions of the park in the decade before construction began.

  • Building Disneyland36:39

    Learn how the park was built and what lands didn't make it beyond the planning stages.

  • Opening Disneyland25:08

    Learn about the hectic rush to finish the park and it's wild opening days.

  • Disneyland During the 1950s35:54

    Walt was not done building and changing the park once it was built.

  • Disneyland During the 1960s35:52

    See the many changes that happened to the park in the final years of Walt's life. 

  • Lost Disneyland51:50

    Let's end our class with a look at all the lost but loved Disneyland attractions that have come and gone over the years.

Requirements

  • None. No special software or knowledge of Disney is required to take this class. You will learn everything you need to know.

Description

This class covers the history of Disneyland from its planning until Walt Disney's Death in late 1966. The class begins with a history of amusement parks in America, then discusses Walt's early ideas about making a park of his own. The class will then study the life of Walt Disney and how his concept for the park developed over time. You will learn about all the ideas that didn't make it into the park and why.

Dr. Marley is a former Disney Cast member and fills the class with personal stories to help explain this fascinating place. The class will focus on the history of the park, how it has changed, how it is managed, and its impact on Orange County, and the world. Finally, the class ends with a special lesson of the many attractions at Disneyland that have closed over the years.

No special knowledge is required to take this class, all that is required is an interest in themed entertainment, amusement parks, or the Disney company. There are no tests of exams required to pass the class. This is meant to be an enjoyable looking into the most popular theme park of all time.

This class is not endorsed by the Walt Disney Company.


Who this course is for:

  • This course is for anyone who loves Disney and would like to learn more about the history of Disneyland.

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