Did you know that the opening day of Disneyland was a disaster that left Walt Disney beside himself with fear of failure? Disneyland today is known for its excellent customer service, its cleanliness and the ease of it’s operations. However, theme parks weren’t always like this. The new book Disney’s Land by Richard Snow describes the difficult start to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”
Disney’s Land starts with Walt Disney’s initial plans and designs for a clean theme park every member of the family could enjoy. Snow follows the start of planning, finding 240 acres of farmland in Anaheim, and the difficulty finding funding for Disney’s dream.
Disney’s Land does not shy away from the strong personalities responsible for the realization of Walt Disney’s first theme park, nor the difficult work that went into the building, imagineering, and creation of what is now considered to be a technical and engineering marvel of a location.
For Disney fans who think they know it all, Disney’s Land by Richard Snow is a real eye opener.
Disney’s Land is available December 3, 2019; just in time for Walt Disney’s birthday.
