A theme park icon, an engineering wonder, a visual landmark...many things can describe this famous Disneyland structure, but how was it created? What's changed? We now delve deep into the history of this beloved symbol of the original Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Dreaming of a Castle
4:01 Construction
8:30 The Walkthrough Attraction
10:59 Changes
18:45 A New Century

FOOTAGE CREDITS:
Footage of the 1970s version of the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough is credited to the channel Remember Horizons:
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Full video of Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough is available from the LMG Vids channel:
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REFERENCES/SOURCES:
"Walt Disney: An American Original" by Bob Thomas

"Walt Disney's Disneyland" by Chris Nichols

https://www.davelandweb.com/castle/in...

All other information is the result of 20 years of observation, reading articles, research, and speaking to knowledgeable cast members/colleagues.


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