Disney World's Sociological Perspective

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Disney World is not just a theme park; it is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of people from all over the world. With its iconic castle, beloved characters, and immersive experiences, Disney World has become a symbol of joy and imagination. However, behind the magic lies a blend of sociology, history, geography, and psychology. These disciplines intersect in unique ways within Disney World, creating social dynamics, historical influences, geographical influences, and psychological experiences that shape the guest's interactions within the park. I will apply the sociological perspective to analyze Disney World’s culture and the social interactions that happen within this environment. Benjamin argues that movies is accustomed to large presence of figures representing the collective …show more content…

However, not many people know about the history of this magical place. To truly appreciate the magic of Disney World, it's important to understand its past. The move to Hollywood in 1923 was when Walt and his brother, Roy, created the Disney Brothers Studio. This new company landed a contract with the ‘Alice Comedies’ which was Walt Disney’s first hit. The series featured a young girl in live 9 action and her interactions with animated characters. This technique was seen in movies later such as Mary Poppins. After the success of Alice, Walt and Roy renamed their studio to Walt Disney Studios and moved into a new building on Hyperion Ave, which later housed many of the great Disney movies of today. What roots in this company grounded their continuous success? Walt Disney then struggled after Charles Mintz, his distribution representative. Mintz successfully made deals with Universal Studios to take Walt’s animators and his prized character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. For many animators, this would have been the end of their career, however this was just the beginning of the empire Disney

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