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Historical Record

Walt's words on the living park2014-07-17

In Walt's Own Words: Plussing Disneyland

The Walt Disney Family Museum

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 9

Accessed 2026-09-26

Primary source2023-10-15

100 Years of Disney Stories, History on Display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 9

Accessed 2026-09-26

Primary source2020-08-18

Where Can You See This? Disney Vacation Club Edition Vol. 2

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 9

Accessed 2026-09-26

Primary source2015-12-07

Walt Disney Archives Restores Walt Disney’s Office Suite As Permanent Exhibit Space

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 9

Accessed 2026-09-26

Primary source2024-05-31

7 Rare, Vintage Images to Celebrate Walt Disney World Groundbreaking

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 9

Accessed 2026-09-26

Primary source2024-06-14

65 Years Later, ‘Disneyland ’59’ Shows Company at ‘the Forefront of Innovation’

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 2

Accessed 2026-09-18

Primary source2026-07-01

A Look Inside the Walt Disney Archives at America’s 250th

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 2

Accessed 2026-09-18

Cast Life & Leadership

Primary source2023-06-27

Disney Vacation Club Transportation Cast Member Keeps the Magic Moving

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 8

Accessed 2026-09-25

Primary source2022-03-10

Global Recognition Week: Walt Disney World Magic, Memories and More

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 8

Accessed 2026-09-25

Primary source2023-10-02

3 Creative Ways Walt Disney World Custodial Cast Members Add to the Magic

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 8

Accessed 2026-09-25

Vacation Pricing

Independent published rate guide

2026 Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Room Rates & Season Dates

MouseSavers

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 7

Accessed 2026-09-23

Parks & Experiences

Primary source2026-08-16

D23 2026: News, Updates, and Info for Disney Experiences Around the World

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 2

Accessed 2026-09-18

Primary source2026-08-15

Exploration Awaits: New Updates Unearthed for Indiana Jones Ride at Animal Kingdom

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 2

Accessed 2026-09-18

Dining Plans

Toy Story & Play

Games & Ratings

Online Safety

Primary source

Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay more than half a billion dollars over FTC allegations

Federal Trade Commission

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CITED IN: VOL. I · SPECIAL

Accessed 2026-09-22

Disney Cruise Line

Primary-source interview2025-11-19

‘Disney Destiny’ Brings Beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios Characters to the High Seas

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 4

Accessed 2026-09-19

Nostalgia Research

Peer-reviewed research2016-04-01

Nostalgia Fosters Self-Continuity: Uncovering the Mechanism (Social Connectedness) and Consequence (Eudaimonic Well-Being)

Emotion

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 6

Accessed 2026-09-20

Literary Source

Cast & Culture

Primary source2022-10-14

Disney Traditions: The First Step to Endless Possibilities

Disney Parks Blog

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 5

Accessed 2026-09-20

Work & Motivation Research

Peer-reviewed research2000-01-01

Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation, Social Development, and Well-Being

American Psychologist

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 5

Accessed 2026-09-20

Peer-reviewed meta-analysis2019-05-01

Outcomes of Meaningful Work: A Meta-Analysis

Journal of Management Studies

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 5

Accessed 2026-09-20

Peer-reviewed longitudinal research2021-12-01

What makes work meaningful? Longitudinal evidence for the importance of autonomy and beneficence for meaningful work

Journal of Vocational Behavior

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 5

Accessed 2026-09-20

Corporate Leadership

Primary source2026-03-16

Bob Iger on Leadership, Disney, and the Courage to Imagine More

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 3

Accessed 2026-09-18

Primary source2026-09-18

The Walt Disney Company Names Karandeep Anand To Newly Created Role Of Chief Technology Officer

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 1

Accessed 2026-09-18

Imagineering & Innovation

Primary-source interview2024-08-08

Disney Legends in Conversation: Exclusive Q&A with Joe Rohde

D23

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 3

Accessed 2026-09-18

Animation & Storytelling

Earnings & Filings

Technology & AI

Primary source2025-12-11

The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement

The Walt Disney Company

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 1

Accessed 2026-09-18

Independent reporting2025-09-30

Disney sends cease-and-desist letter to Character.AI, Axios reports

Reuters

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CITED IN: VOL. I · NO. 1

Accessed 2026-09-18