Disneyland

Interesting facts: The mastermind behind one of the greatest parks ever was Walt Disney. Every Sunday, Walt Disney used to take his two daughters to play at the carousel at Griffith Park in LA. As his children played, he sat on park benches with nothing to do, but watch. Then, he started to dream about an activity park that both children and parents could enjoy. However, WWII put his Disney theme park on hold for many years. In 1953, Walt Disney was ready to start on Disneyland. To finance his park, Disney made a plan with the ABC television network. ABC would help finance the park if Disney would produce a TV show on their channel. The program was called “Disneyland” and showed previews of different themed areas in the new park. The park opened in 1955. Disney remains an American trademark today although it has opened parks all over the world.

Historical analysis: In the 1950s, television sales significantly increased and cinema attendance decreased. About 95.5% of homes had at least one by 1970. Advertising and television shows were played on several television stations like ABC. Television gave Walt Disney the money to finance his dream park, Disneyland. Disney turned to the ABC television station to support the park if Disney produced a TV show on their channel. This allowed him to advertise the park to the booming population.

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