by Ashley McFarlane

Storymap created for FYS178 with Ellen Pearson

Abstract:

Walt Disney World was originally created and developed to share the wonderful magic of Disney. Walt Disney World resides in Orlando, Florida and features multiple theme parks. Each park tells a different story, yet all attract millions of people from all over the nation and globe. The upbringing, history and construction of Walt Disney World is fascinating and showcases how the most magical place in the world came to be. 

Annotated Bibliography

Hitt, Caitlyn. “The Magical History of Disney World.” Thrillist, August 28, 2020. https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/history-of-disney-world-facts-timeline.

  • This blog is going to significantly help me throughout the course of my project because it contains valuable information about the creation and original idea for Disney World. The source describes the upbringing and development of the most magical place for individuals, families, and people across the globe. This source is credible because I used google scholar to obtain the blog, showcasing the direct impact it will have on my research. I will use this source, along with others, to depict and disphear the valuable information that is needed to construct my overall StoryBoardJS. 

Person, Janet, and Wasko. “The Walt Disney Company: 2 : Global Media Giants: Janet Wasko: Tayl.” Taylor & Francis. Taylor & Francis, July 1, 2016.  

  • This chapter of Janet Wasko’s book is very significant to conduct my research on Walt Disney. This information will connect to my project of the construction and upbringing of Walt Disney World. This chapter specifically captures the importance and impact that Walt Disney World has had on children, families, and describes the historical background. This is a credible source because I used Google Scholar to acquire it and it is reviewed and checked by multiple references, and will use it throughout the course of my project. 

Monserrat Garcia, and Ariel Howell says: “Walt Disney and the Building of His Magic Kingdom.” STMU research scholars, December 6, 2019. https://stmuscholars.org/walt-disney-and-the-building-of-his-magic-kingdom/.

  • This source dives deeper into the building, construction and opening of Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney’s first amusement park in Orlando, Florida. After reading this article, I feel as though I have a better understanding of Magic Kingdom and all it has to offer for the world. This is a trusted source, scholarly article, reviewed by multiple sources and found using google scholar and I will use this information on my slide about Magic Kingdom. 

“The Tourist City.” Google Books. Google. Accessed October 25, 2022. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=HwhNZ_O2vEQC&oi=fnd&pg=PA89&dq=walt%2Bdisney%2Bworld&ots=gH8c4nn9wG&sig=eQSP5Go3_zBm7PL8gwoWazJwHAE#v=onepage&q=walt%20disney%20world&f=false.

  • This specific book references and states key aspects in the building, designing and construction of Walt Disney World. It contains a multitude of information, especially the decision upon picking Orlando as a final destination, that can be used in multiple of my pages throughout the StoryBoardJS. I used Google Scholar to acquire my source and find it very informative and reliable and will use this information on my beginning slides of my map. 

Sehlinger, B., & Testa, L. (2010). The Unofficial Guide to walt disney world 2010. Wiley. 

  • This is a fantastic source that contains a sufficient amount of information. I believe that this will be my most valuable source of information because it contains anything and everything to know about Disney, and more importantly, Walt Disney World. Although this book was created in 2010, I believe that it contains valuable information that is still in effect today.I was able to find this resource by using Google Scholar and sorting through multiple sources and will use it in my final slides of my map. 

Special Attractions – Disney’s Blizzard Beach. media.disneywebcontent.com. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://media.disneywebcontent.com/StaticFiles/DTA-Domestic/pdf/WDWParkMaps/BBMap.pdf 

  • This is a great source that has a clear overview of Blizzard Beach, a water park located within Walt Disney World. This information is valuable because I can use it to guide my research and learn more about the attractions, events, and information surrounding this water park. I was able to find this source by using google and sorting through information and will use it on my slide about Blizzard Beach. 

Sterling, J. (n.d.). The World According to Disney. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.jstor.org/ 

  • This is a good source when searching for information about Walt Disney World because it contains valuable information. It uses specific facts and examples to help showcase how Disney was created, why it is successful, and the futuristic aspect to come. I was able to find this information by using JSTOR and sorting through different resources and will use this throughout the majority of my map. 

“Whole New Worlds”: Music and the Disney Theme Park Experience. www.jstor.org. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2022 

  • This is a fantastic source for my information and learning more about the experience created within Walt Disney World. I will use this source throughout my entire project as it pertains to multiple parks, events and more. I found this source by using JSTOR and reading through different sources and will use this on my slides regarding the multiple parks. 

Power and Paradise in Walt Disney’s world on JSTOR. (n.d.). Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvx06whx 

  • This is a great resource for my project because it describes the balance between creating an area of paradise while still being a profitable and successful business. It uses direct quotes, specific facts, and examples to convey the overall message. I found this source through JSTOR and scrolled through a multitude of articles and sources and I will use this on my water park slides. 

ADDITIONAL SOURCES:

“The Magic behind the Magic: Discovering Why the … – Dominican Scholar.” Accessed October 25, 2022. https://scholar.dominican.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=honors-theses.

  • This source is an article published under scholar.dominican.edu showcasing and finding why the Walt Disney Company is so powerful and successful. This is a great source for my project because it contains many important facts about the upbringing of Walt Disney World. I know this source is a scholarly article and source because it is checked by other resources and was found through google scholar. 

Walt Disney quotes [100+ inspiring quotes from Walt]. Magic Guides. (2021, September 2). Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://magicguides.com/walt-disney-quotes/ 

  • Although this source is not a scholarly article, or source, it provides great quotes stated by Walt Disney. He was phenomenal and loved to express his thoughts and ideas to the world. I used this source to provide a quote in the final slide of my presentation. 

Freeman, A. (2021, October 1). The Ultimate Guide to epcot’s World Showcase. Park Savers. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.parksavers.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-epcots-world-showcase/ 

  • Although this source is not a scholarly source, it provides a guide to Walt Disney’s Epcot, and showcases the areas located that are, “must sees.” This is a great source for anyone searching for the best areas located within Epcot and where they should visit. I used this source to help find and guide more information for Epcot

Photos:

Slide 1:

Disney World. (n.d.). www.disneyparks.com. Retrieved from https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/o748yugow7r8y.jpg. 

Slide 2:

Walt Disney. (n.d.). www.disneydose.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from http://disneydose.com/wp-content/uploads/waltdisneycastle.jpg. 

Slide 3:

Walt Disney World Construction. (n.d.). Parks Media. Retrieved from https://cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/media/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CCUC48682.jpg. 

Slide 4:

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World. (n.d.). www.disneytrippers.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://disneytrippers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Best-Magic-Kingdom-Rides-Cinderellas-Castle-1024×1024.png. 

Slide 5:

Walt Disney World Epcot . (n.d.). www.disneyfoodblog.com. Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-wdw-EPCOT-spaceship-earth-stock_-73.jpg. 

Slide 6: 

Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World. (n.d.). www.disneytouristblog.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.disneytouristblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/runaway-railway-hollywood-studios-disney-world-1052.jpg. 

Slide 7:

Typhoon Lagoon . (n.d.). www.themeparkprofessor.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.themeparkprofessor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TyphoonLagoonMain.jpg. 

Slide 8:

Blizzard Beach Main Entrance. (n.d.). www.disneyfoodblog.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Blizzard-Beach-Main-Entrance.jpg. 

Slide 9:

Disney Animal Kingdom. (n.d.). www.upload.wikimedia.org. Retrieved November 8, 2022, from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Tree_of_Life%2C_Disney%27s_Animal_Kingdom.jpg. 

Slide 10:

Walt Disney World. (n.d.). www.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved November 7, 2022, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/eip/walt-disney-world/magic-kingdom.jpg.