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OverviewFrom the four corners of the world, parents gather their children, pack their suitcases, and make the journey to Disney World in central Florida. Honeymooners choose the destination over countless others. Its symbols whether the three overlapping circles that create a mouse s head or Cinderella s Castle with a shooting star over the turrets are recognized around the globe. It has had nearly one billion visitors since opening in 1971.In this fascinating analysis, Cher Krause Knight peels back the actual and contextual layers of Walt Disney s inspiration and vision for the resort to explore the reasons why Disney World has emerged as such a prominent sociocultural force. Every detail, from the scale and design of the buildings to the sidewalk infrastructure to what items could and could not be sold in the shops, was carefully calculated to shape the experience of each visitor. Expertly weaving themes of pilgrimage, paradise, fantasy, and urbanism, Knight delves into the unexpected nuances and contradictions of this elaborately conceived playland of the imagination. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cher Krause Knight (Emerson College)Publisher: University Press of Florida Imprint: University Press of Florida ISBN: 9781306553162ISBN 10: 1306553164 Pages: 249 Publication Date: 01 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |