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Imagineering an American Dreamscape: Book Launch Day!

Press ReleaseBy Barry R. Hill July 17, 2020 Leave a comment

July 17 is such a special day. Disneyland opened 65 years ago…and Imagineering an American Dreamscape went on sale, well, a little less than that. It’s finally done, and what a fun journey it’s been putting it together. The book traces the evolution from the grand world expositions to Disneyland, laying the groundwork for…

Lamar Hunt and Worlds of Fun: Upcoming Book Excerpt

FeaturesBy Barry R. Hill May 22, 2020 Leave a comment

One of the chapters in the upcoming park history book focuses on entrepreneurs who took Walt’s concept and found a way to make it happen in their own part of the country. These individuals had the drive, determination, resources, and sheer guts to jump head-first into waters they knew little about. Storms loomed ahead, threatening…