Yes, it's fascinating. It never used to be that way, 30 or 40 years ago people were just thankful to have a successful company in their community paying taxes and employing thousands and pumping tens of millions into the local economy. Not anymore. It was a socio-cultural change that really took hold in the 1990's, and has grown stronger since.
But it's why I love this Permit thread that
@SSG has been so kind and so diligent in maintaining for us! It gives a nice sneak peek into future things big and small, and reminds us of how much work it takes to keep Disneyland going. And think of all the permit fees!
If Disneyland had been built in Pomona instead of Anaheim, the land Disneyland now sits on would be aging 1950's tract homes for working class families that would be lucky to see a modest kitchen remodel or a rumpus room added over the garage, and would generate a tiny, tiny fraction of the taxes and permit fees that Disneyland now does for Anaheim. The current Anaheim Resort District would instead look like Stanton and would generate less than 5% of the local tax base instead of the 43% that this compact Resort District currently does. Huge difference had Walt not built his little park in Anaheim 63 years ago!