Disneyland

Paper Summary:

This paper details Walt Disney's utopian vision which resulted in the world-wide phenomenon of Disneyland. While Disney was already well-known for his success in film and animation, his creation of Disneyland, at the time a new and unique medium, was his all time dream, despite the critics who said it would never make a profit. This paper details Walt Disney's vision for the theme park as well as the costs. The writer of this paper describes the monumental financial success of the original theme park which eventually spawned similar parks around the world including Paris and Tokyo. This paper examines how the all American, apple-pie image of Disneyland has adapted to the times by hosting an annual gay weekend. The paper also discusses what goes on behind the scenes at the famed theme park. While Disneyland may seem like a Utopia to the paying guests, it is run like a boot camp for employees. There are strict rules about no facial hair and haircuts are approved only if they do not go below the collar. The aim of the staff is to get families into the spending mode, without ever overtly suggesting that Disneyland is a charitable enterprise.

From the Paper:

"Costs aside, there is a reason why Disney's theme parks are so popular. They are "clean", the employees are highly trained, the various rides and attractions are both fun and educational, even though on the busiest days this means standing in long lines. Disney's dream of creating an enterprise that can attract all types of families has come true. What is especially valuable to parents is the opportunity for their children to participate and learn about today, yesterday, and tomorrow without having to read text books or sit on class. The ultra hi-tech Tomorrowland is an experience most children could never experience otherwise. Frontierland certainly exposes them to what it took to build America more than a century ago, some of the content available to kids only in TV shows and films about cowboys and Indians and pioneers."

More papers on Disneyland:

• Term Paper # 149262 : "Disneyland's Global Expansion"
• Comparison Essay # 117649 : "HR and Disneyland in Paris"
• Argumentative Essay # 8117 : "Disneyland"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: