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The Rest Is HistoryNovember 6, 2025

615. Disneyland: The Modern American Utopia

About This Episode
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. ____ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social Producer: Harry Baldwin Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith
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Vanity Fair
Thackeray

Dickens went. It features briefly in Thackeray's novel Vanity Fair and so on and so forth.

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All about Orange County as the sort of petri dish in which modern American conservatism was made.

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Umberto Eco, the author of The Name of the Rose, the great Italian sort of postmodernist theorist, he wrote at length about Pirates of the Caribbean ride.

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Westworld
Michael Crichton

In 1973 the novelist Michael Crichton wrote a script for a film called Westworld, which was set in a western theme park.

ASIN: 0552684414
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Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton

In 1990 Michael Crichton published another book on a similar theme called Jurassic Park, which was then made into the film by Steven Spielberg.

ASIN: B00U7TZZRM
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