Disney has turned nostalgia into an art form—and a revenue engine. The entertainment giant's ability to repackage beloved franchises, from theme parks to streaming revivals, generates billions in annual revenue. According to the Acquired podcast, it's a masterclass in emotional monetization: take what made people feel good decades ago, and sell it back to them—and now to their children.

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