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April 27, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Walt Disney Visited a Ford Factory in 1948. What He Witnessed There Laid the Groundwork for What Would Become Disneyland
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new book reveals how Walt Disney's 1948 visit to a Ford factory inspired the use of automation, laying the creative groundwork for the iconic Disneyland theme park.
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