Walt Disney dreamed for decades about opening the ultimate entertainment venue, but it wasn’t until the early 1950s that his handpicked team began to bring his vision to life. Together, artists, architects and engineers transformed a dusty tract of orange groves about an hour south of Los Angeles into one of the world’s most beloved destinations. Today, there are Disney resorts from Paris to Shanghai, but the original Disneyland in Anaheim, California remains one of America’s most popular attractions. This bountiful visual history draws on Disney’s vast historical collections, archives and the golden age of photojournalism to provide unique access to the concept, development, launch and enjoyment of this sun-drenched oasis of fun and fantasy. A treasure trove of Disney, featuring original documentation and expertise, with writer Chris Nichols drawing on his extensive knowledge of both Disneyland and Southern California history to reveal the fascinating tale of “the happiest place on Earth.” Hardcover; 2018, TASCHEN.

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- 328 pages
- Dimensions: 10”l x 1.2”w x 13”h