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Disneyfication — (also called Disneyization) is a term which describes the transformation of something, usually society at large, to resemble The Walt Disney Company s theme parks. The latter term appears in Sharon Zukin s book, The Cultures of Cities (1996:128) … Wikipedia
Disneyfication — Disneyfizierung ist ein Begriff der Stadtplanung und Architektursoziologie. Er steht für eine neue Definition von Stadt und Gesellschaft, bei der die Wiederbelebung alter Wertesysteme eine zentrale Rolle spielt. Das Konzept des Themenparks soll… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Disneyfication — noun Etymology: Walt Disney + fication Date: 1982 the transformation (as of something real or unsettling) into carefully controlled and safe entertainment or an environment with similar qualities < the Disneyfication of a downtown > … New Collegiate Dictionary
disneyfication — fə̇ˈkāshən noun ( s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Walt Disney + English fication : the transformation (as of something real or unsettling) into carefully controlled and safe entertainment or an environment with similar qualities … Useful english dictionary
disneyfication — dis·ney·fi·ca·tion … English syllables
Disneyfy — Disneyfication, n. /diz nee fuy , ni /, v.t., Disneyfied, Disneyfying. to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner. [1970 75, Amer.; DISNEY + FY] * * * … Universalium
Disneyfy — Disneyfication, n. /diz nee fuy , ni /, v.t., Disneyfied, Disneyfying. to create or alter in a simplified, sentimentalized, or contrived form or manner. [1970 75, Amer.; DISNEY + FY] … Useful english dictionary
Walmarting — is a neologism with three meanings.* A reference to Wal Mart. This use is similar to the concept of globalization and is used pejoratively by critics [cite web|title=Service employees propose a program for change | work= Interview with Andy Stern … Wikipedia
Disneyfizierung — ist ein Begriff der Stadtplanung und Architektursoziologie. Er steht für eine neue Definition von Stadt und Gesellschaft, bei der die Wiederbelebung alter Wertesysteme eine zentrale Rolle spielt. Das Konzept des Themenparks soll nicht mehr allein … Deutsch Wikipedia
The Walt Disney Company — Disney redirects here. For other uses, see Disney (disambiguation). The Walt Disney Company Type Public company Traded as NYSE: … Wikipedia
