When Mickey Came to Town
In 1993, The Walt Disney Company thought they could impose an unwanted American History theme park on the people of central Virginia. They thought people wanted white-washed history with roller coasters and battle reenactments. They thought people wouldn't mind their plans for a huge development of apartments, hotels, and golf courses. They thought people wouldn't notice the impacts on traffic, sprawl, farmland, and the environment. They thought wrong.
- 2016
- 0 Hrs 28 Mins
- Documentary, Other
In 1993, The Walt Disney Company thought they could impose an unwanted American History theme park on the people of central Virginia. They thought people wanted white-washed history with roller coasters and battle reenactments. They thought people wouldn't mind their plans for a huge development of apartments, hotels, and golf courses. They thought people wouldn't notice the impacts on traffic, sprawl, farmland, and the environment. They thought wrong.