# Disneyland as a Contested Kingdom with Author William McCarthy

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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: 2026-03-23T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.”

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