Episode

Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy

Podcast: The Sweep Spot - A Disneyland Show by Former Cast Members
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 4527
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Summary

Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland.”