# We Might Not Have Disneyland If It Weren't For This One Ford Plant In Detroit

> There's a new book out by author Roland Betancourt, entitled, "Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth.

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- **Published:** 2026-05-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ford #detroit #disneyland #plant #author #betancourt #book #disney
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