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Main Street, U.S.A. ¬ The Main Street that wanted to be a land (🇺🇸 English)

Main Street, U.S.A. ¬ The Main Street that wanted to be a land (🇺🇸 English)

Update: 2025-06-20
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Dive into the story of Main Street, U.S.A., from its original creation in 1955 at Disneyland California to its final form at Euro Disneyland. This episode explores the key milestones in the development of this iconic area, from early ambitions to the adjustments needed to appeal to a European audience.

You'll discover:

  • The artistic, economic, and cultural choices behind the various versions of Main Street in the U.S., Japan, and France.

  • The challenges faced by Walt Disney Imagineering during its 1980s revival.

  • The race against time to deliver a Victorian-style Main Street for the park’s opening on April 12, 1992.

  • The consequences of a project considered "too good" and the key takeaways from the experience, as shared by lead designer Eddie Sotto.


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    Main Street, U.S.A. ¬ The Main Street that wanted to be a land (🇺🇸 English)

    Main Street, U.S.A. ¬ The Main Street that wanted to be a land (🇺🇸 English)

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