America's Disneylands

Rivershore Creative

When Disneyland opened in 1955, it triggered a wave of regional theme parks around the country. These are the stories behind those Disneyland-lites—how they came about, who built them, what they looked like, and what happened to them over the years. Find out more at www.americasdisneylands.com.

Episodes

  1. 11/23/2023

    The History Behind a Super Chain

    In November of 2023 the merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags sent shock waves throughout the industry. How did we get to this point? What does it mean? Let’s explore the history behind the two companies.

  2. 11/20/2023

    Six Flags

    Seeing the runaway success of Disneyland after it opened in 1955, there were regional entrepreneurs and visionaries around the country who started thinking they could give it a shot themselves. After a few false starts, an industrialist, a smooth-talking salesman, and a film art director finally got it done.

  3. 08/12/2023

    Duplicating Disneyland is Harder Than You Think

    America's Disneylands

    32 min

  4. 05/04/2023

    Coney Shoots for the Moon

    America's Disneylands

    19 min

  5. 04/07/2023

    Disneyland Sets a New Standard

    America's Disneylands

    15 min

  6. 03/21/2023

    Before Disneyland

    America's Disneylands

    29 min

  7. 03/20/2023

    Welcome to America's Disneylands

    America's Disneylands

  • 7 Episodes

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About

When Disneyland opened in 1955, it triggered a wave of regional theme parks around the country. These are the stories behind those Disneyland-lites—how they came about, who built them, what they looked like, and what happened to them over the years. Find out more at www.americasdisneylands.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Rivershore Creative
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Barry R. Hill
  • Show Website
    America's Disneylands