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The Danish garden that inspired Disneyland

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Before creating his massive American entertainment empire, a famous animator wandered through this historic Danish pleasure garden taking aggressive mental notes. The pristine cleanliness, immersive lighting, and organized layout completely blew his mind, serving as the literal blueprint for modern theme parks.

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