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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Manufacturing the Magic: Disneyland’s Sister Parks – Part Two
Description: In the 22nd installment of this educational series, Shelly & Noe Valladolid continue their look at C.V. Wood (the original president of Disneyland).
In particular, what happened when Wood decided to enter direct competition with Disney and subsequently established his own theme park design company?
Over the course of this episode, listeners will learn about:
Why was Pleasure Island called “The Disneyland of the Northeast”
What became of that theme park’s mechanical Moby Dick
Which city in Arizona did C.W. Wood help develop
What were the Six Flags Over Texas upon the opening...