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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25 vs. '37

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This chapter is an interview with Don Hahn and Chris Merritt, authors of the new Disneyland book, discussing its origins, content, and what sets it apart from other Disneyland books. They reveal behind-the-scenes stories and previously unseen materials, highlighting the contributions of lesser-known Imagineers and the influence of mid-century culture on Disneyland's design.
  • The book focuses on the first 15 years of Disneyland's history, when Walt Disney was deeply involved.
  • It features previously unseen photos, concept art, and stories about the early Imagineers.
  • The authors emphasize the influence of mid-century Southern California culture and the role of film designers and animators in shaping the park's design.

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Ep. 738: Don Hahn and Chris Merritt on Disneyland at 70, authors and historians on Snow White '25

This week, Imagineer Chris Merritt and Disney producer and director Don Hahn join Mousetalgia to talk about "The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland," their upcoming book scheduled to be released to celebrate Disneyland's 70th birthday (8:55). They discuss Disneyland's origins, its place in popular culture, some of the people you might not know who were important to the park's beginnings, and the things that will set this book apart from your other shelf of other Disneyland books. Then, Jeff will share some public social media postings about Snow White (2025) which outline some of the historical controversies which have been brought into the spotlight about the creation of the animated classic (1937) (53:50).

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