Disneyland’s factory-inspired future Disneyland and the Rise of Automation Roland Betancourt Princeton University Press, 2026. 416 pp.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how Disneyland and similar theme parks have influenced public perception of automation.
• Historical analysis of Disneyland and its cultural impact.
• Examination of visitor interactions with automation in theme parks.
• Demonstrates that theme parks foster acceptance of automation in everyday life.
• Highlights the role of Disneyland in shaping cultural views on technology.