Disney Bio:

Born in 1901 Chicago, Illinois

1906 family moved to a farm in Missouri, but ended up selling the farm and moving to Kansas City in 1911

1918 at the age 16, attempted to join army. Was rejected, underage

Instead he joined the Red Cross and went to France

1919 returned and moved back to Kansas City, begun his pursuit of a career as a newspaper artist.

Disney’s affects on audiences:

Disney’s universal music

Parents and Children: Consensus

The Disney Experience:

Has three basic functions

1. Nostalgia2. Separation in geography and Identity3. Index for the Disney experience

The Disney Experience through nostalgia: (Conditioning)

(Example) Disney parks: Three types of musical events

1. Piped in2. Live music3. Pre-recorded

Disney Experience as a contract: Disney and audience/guests/viewers

“Do You Believe in Magic” –The Lovin Spoonful (1965)