History of the Disneyland Hotel and DVC Tower with Jeff Barnes
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English - March 20, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 234 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture Kids & Family Parenting Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Jeff Barnes, affectionately known as Dr. Disneyland, and Chad explore the captivating origins of the Disneyland Hotel. Together, we uncover the layers of history behind Walt Disney's ambitious vision that transformed a Southern California orange grove into the world-renowned theme park we know today. Our conversation sheds light on the initial hesitations and financial hurdles Walt encountered and the remarkable story of how, against all odds, the first hotel came to fruition, setting the stage for Disneyland's enduring success.