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Author Foglesong, Richard E., 1948-

Title Married to the mouse : Walt Disney World and Orlando / Richard E. Foglesong
Published New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2001

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 251 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, maps
Contents Contents -- List of Maps and Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- ONE Serendipity -- TWO Seduction -- THREE Secrecy -- FOUR Marriage -- FIVE Growth -- SIX Conflict -- SEVEN Abuse -- EIGHT Negotiation -- NINE Therapy -- Appendix 1 Chronology -- Appendix 2 List of Names -- Notes -- Index
Summary "Walt Disney World and Orlando have become the world's most popular tourist destination. Using the metaphor of love and marriage, this intriguing book traces the evolution of the Disney World-Orlando relationship, an "economic-development marriage," says the author, characterized by conflict and consensus, individuality and mutual dependency - just like a real marriage." "But there is another side to the story. As the author shows, growth not only gives, it also takes away. Fueled by Disney's arrival, the tremendous growth in Orlando has created public expenditure needs, but not always matching tax resources. It has generated traffic congestion, public facility deficits, affordable housing shortages, and a low-wage economy. This situation is complicated further because of the special enticement granted to the Disney Co. for coming to Florida: their own private government - a sort of "Vatican with Mouse ears"--With powers and immunities that exceed Orlando's."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject City planning -- Florida -- Orlando
Urban policy -- Florida -- Orlando
PERFORMING ARTS -- Business Aspects.
TRAVEL -- Amusement & Theme Parks.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Corporate & Business History.
City planning
Planning
Urban policy
Walt Disney World (Fla.) -- Planning
Florida -- Orlando
Florida -- Walt Disney World
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0300133383
9780300133387
0300087071
9780300087079