# Disneyland and the Rise of Automation with Roland Betancourt

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Podcast: [The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sweep-spot-a-disneyland-show-by-former-cast-members-478413)
Published: 2026-05-04T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Author Roland Betancourt joins us to discuss his new book and its topic, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691255873/ https://www.instagram.com/profbetancourt/ https://x.com/profbetancourt

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