Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join Why is Disneyland one of the most influential architectural creations of the 21st century? How did the Second World War impact Disney? And, how is Disneyland inextricably intertwined with the history of America? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the magical world of Disneyland, along with the fascinating history of Theme Parks, and the insight they provide into the historical contexts they were born of. "Start generating your own greener electricity for less, with £500 off Solar. Visit https://www.hivehome.com/history for more information. T&Cs apply* *Output and savings varies by season, electricity usage and system size. Paid-for surplus requires an eligible SEG tariff. Offer for new customers only. Ends 17th November." Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory 00:00 Intro 01:20 Hive 02:49 Why Disneyland matters 08:00 Walt’s obsession with trains begins 17:56 Early inspirations 20:03 Research road-trip 21:03 Tivoli and other models 26:01 Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens: Britain’s role 31:11 The rise of rides 39:25 Roller coasters: Russian ice hills to Paris 47:57 Buying Anaheim & financing via ABC TV deal 49:08 Building in a year: problems, unions, C. V. Wood 50:24 What makes a “theme park”? 52:02 “Cast members”, dress codes & early civil-rights issues 53:55 Opening Day (17 Jul 1955) 57:35 Walt’s apartment over the fire station & the eternal lamp 58:17 Iconic early rides (1956–67): Tom Sawyer Island, Matterhorn, Pirates 59:19 From Disneyland to Disney World: EPCOT-as-city vision 1:01:12 How Disneyland has infleunced wider culture Video Editor: Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Executive Producer: Dom Johnson