d not just exciting rides, but an entire entertainment experience which, like his movies, did not challenge his visitors, but offered them a reassuring and consistent entertainment experience (Furman 1119B0986). Disneyland, which opened in 1955, changed the amusement park business and set the stage for a transformation in the entertainment industry.
Walt Disney combined the studio's movie productions with television promotion through the Wonderful World of Disney, which also promoted color television. The television show also showcased the Disneyland park as well as upcoming feature film
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