Graham, Dorfman

This “Disneyfication” that he speaks of is the idea that everything is perfect as soon as you walk through the gates at this theme park. They “make all your dreams come true” at Disney World, and kids can not seem to get enough (not only of the park, but also the overpriced souvenirs, television shows, and movies). The unrealistic fantasy world of Disney World is one in which we all enjoy visiting, because it gives us the idea of escapism. For the period of time that you are in the park, you have no worries, everything is adventurous, fun, and technologically advanced. We discussed this in my CMC200 class, and concluded that Disney uses deprivation of history in order to make the theme park a happier place to be for children (who are not really there to learn about the history of the nation). Instead, it makes it a happy place that Walt Disney created in order to show what a “perfect world” would be like. The articles discuss how Disney is such a popular place because of the way that it makes people feel. There are a lot of stereotypes and injustices in the society today, but none of this exists in this fantasy world. It is a place where everyone can come and have fun, no matter who you are or where you are from. People come from all over the world to visit this attraction, therefore it has become somewhat of a melting pot, a place where people can come and not be discriminated against. “Disney is a great supranational bridge across which all human beings may communicate with each other. And amidst so much more sweetness and light, the registered trademark becomes invisible” (Dorfman, 123). This article is so true, I see it every time that I go to the park. Everyone is so happy, with their Mickey Mouse t-shirts and lollipops. You don’t see people arguing or being unpleasant…unless of course someone gets in front of you in the 2 hour long lines!