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Hamad Al Darmi
English 113B
Professor Spitler-Lawson
30 March 2016
Project Space Essay Rough Draft
Word Count: 1452 words
Disneyland
Everyone in the world dreams of visiting Disneyland at least once in their life. It is one of
the most interesting and frequently visited places on the planet. Disneyland is a country of
imagination where even very serious adults become children again. The park brakes all
stereotypes and establishes some peculiar traditions. It is one of several places in the world
where children can have fun together with adults, because the activities are interesting to both.
Walt Disney made it unique but it changes continuously becoming even better. Disneyland is a
cross-cultural concept the importance of which can be assessed by the influence it had on people
and society. This essay highlights that, although Disneyland is an American national creation, it
became a universal way of international communication.
At the peak of his career Walt Disney established an true empire. He created a successful
animation studio in Hollywood together with his brother. The idea of a new park establishment
appeared at that time. Many thought that it was his personal dream, while others invented more
exiting stories. In addition, the influence of his daughters was also essential. Nevertheless, the
real reason for the entertainment parks creation was much simpler. Walts studio received many
letters from children, who wanted to visit the place where cartoons were developed, since they
were extremely interested in the place their favourite characters inhabited. However, there was

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nothing interesting to see. That is why Walt Disney decided to create a park near the studio. That
thought was supplemented with different unique creative ideas. Financial institutions refused to
help, so Disney mortgaged almost all of his property. Thus, Disneyland was his lifes primary
work.
The history of the park confirmed the most essential reason for its creation. The purpose
was to make a place of universal entertainment for children and adults. When Walt Disney went
for a walk together with his daughters he noticed that parks were created for children only. There
was nothing for adults to do, as they could only watch their children play. Disneyland became the
first place of universal fun for everyone. In addition, the success of the studio motivated the stuff
to invent something that could surpass it. The studio created so many images and characters that
it was essential to establish an empire for all of them. Disneyland was created with the purpose
of making childrens favorite characters unforgettable and transporting them into reality. Walt
Disney probably could not even imagine how significant his images would became. Disneyland
looks like a city or a country. Furthermore, it is necessary to see it at least once in a lifetime.
The construction of the entertainment park looks quite complicated and the tourists
cannot navigate it without a special map. It is more suitable to call it the empire of Disney. There,
people can see everything that a human can imagine and create. Disneyland is a fair world which
incorporates all of humanitys dreams and fantasies. It is interesting to visit it, but that privilege
is not cheap. The establishment requires large investments, and can only be created in highly
developed cities, because the profit have to be bigger than the expenditures. Therefore, the
tickets to Disneyland are extremely expensive not only for adults but also for children.
Nevertheless, the magic country is worth seeing. There are only several parks in the world, and
every one of them has some national elements of its particular location, though Disneyland is

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obviously an American phenomenon. It is divided into several sections: Mickeys Toontown,
New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Critter Country, Adventureland,
and Main Street, U.S.A. They are all designed differently with unique uniforms and it seems as if
the tourists travel through dimensions. They all have certain styles and designs. Each section has
a certain central element that attracts the most attention. For example, it is the Cinderella Castle
in the Main Street, U.S.A. or the Golden Rocket in Tomorrowland. There are a lot of elements
which showcase Walt Disneys imagination, but also many places for intellectual development,
where people can learn a lot about jungles or space. In addition, Disneyland is a museum of the
Disney empire development, because it illustrates the history of the animation studio. Every day
in Disneyland ends with colorful fireworks, just like in a fairytale. Nevertheless, the life of the
park is similar to an independent country and has a significant influence on people.
The impact Disneyland has on people is quite remarkable, and the worldwide fame only
confirms it. It is not just an American national heritage It is the property of the world. Walt
Disney became one of the most known people on the planet and his name associates with
fairytales. It is the driving force of globalization. Thus, it is obvious, that the park connects the
ideas and world processes in the sphere of entertainment. The influence of Disneyland brings
some unification in international communication. It is easy to admit that there are only several
real Disney parks, but all entertainment places try to imitate its style and methods. Consequently,
Disneyland influences human communication and leads to standardization of the entertainment
sphere around the world. However, there is nothing negative about it, because this place can
perfectly combine amusement for both children and adults. It is the place which can help
establish friendly atmosphere between parents and children. Common places of fun can only
attract certain age groups and it causes a gap in family communication. Disneyland is a unique

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park for the whole family. The benefits are obvious. It gives many parents an opportunity to
spend a good time with their children. Moreover, Disneyland projects a strong feeling of
happiness. A magical world full of colorful landscapes and streets helps people forget about
everyday life full of problems and complicated situations. Everyone can feel the unbelievable
influence of fairy country. Even the members of stuff are partial to the magic. It is hard to
imagine a more interesting profession than that of a Disneyland employee.Workers can forget
about all the problems and observe the fairytale every day. Thus, it is a special and significant
place.
Disneyland became a worldwide phenomenon and involved almost all the countries of
the world into the process of its development. It has an essential function of cultural unification.
Besides, Disneylands management needs global cross-cultural relations and investments
involved. Thus, the tendencies of international culture development increase because of the
Disneyland phenomenon. In addition, it has developed a certain singular language. It includes a
great amount of specific terms. They are understandable for everyone, because they have become
international. Disneyland involves some intercultural communicative processes, creating a pass
of international communication. Moreover, the direct significance of the entertainment park is
obvious. Disneyland improves the position of cinema and animation industry in the world.
Actually, it concerned American tradition only. Hollywood has established a unique movie and
animation culture. However, this culture extends to the world and becomes a global achievement.
In addition, the entertainment industry becomes standardized. It cannot have some negative
effects, because its foundation is absolutely innocent. The parks use childrens stories and
positive characters to create a captivating atmosphere. It has an affirmative effect on culture in
general. It develops a in a certain was that can be called Disney Art. It is not only a powerful

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business empire, which uses its brand everywhere and earns a lot from it. Disneyland is also a
subculture. It is possible to see it everywhere: on TV, on the streets, and in the childrens books.
It has some distinctive features that are impossible to confuse with anything else. The Disney Art
is characterized by colorful images, pictures, and buildings. Children cannot imagine Cinderella
or Snow White in dresses of any other colors or with different hair. Disneyland creates unified
images and immortalizes them.
In conclusion, the creation of Disneyland has led to some great changes in the animation
industry and in the sphere of park entertainments in general. Walt Disney did not just established
an amusement park, but also a significant place for cultural development of America and the
entire world. The purpose of it was the establishment of special entertainment parks for children
and adults. Disneyland has a very interesting construction and unique design. The structure looks
like an actual city. Nevertheless, it involves considerable investments and the tickets are very
expensive. It is necessary to admit that a visit to this place would be important for anyone. It has
a great intercultural influence and develops international relations. This place can make people
happy by erasing everyday problems from their memories. Disneyland is one of the most
frequently visited places in the world, because it is a universal method of international
communication.