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What does it mean?
Disney wants the park to be a happy place for adults and children to feel better.
In plain terms
He wants a place where all ages can experience wonder and feel good.
What can you take from it?
Create spaces that improve mood for all ages.

Where it applies

  • theme park design
  • community centers
  • tourism

Putting it to work

  • design for emotional uplift
  • target cross-generational appeal

Questions to consider

  • What makes you feel better?
  • How do spaces affect mood?

Another view

Public spaces rarely achieve consistent positive emotions.

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