Join us for a special episode where we uncover a rare six-page prospectus created by Walt Disney himself. This document, along with Herb Ryman's iconic map, was crucial in securing the financial backing for Disneyland. We'll explore Walt's original vision and see how his ideas evolved into the magical park we know today. Grab your ears and hop on board as we journey through Disneyland's history, viewing it through Walt's eyes!
View the document here:
https://boingboing.net/2014/05/20/disneylandprospectus.html
Everyone thought Walt was crazy when he wanted to build an amusement park. Even his brother, who had seen him turn nothing into gold, wasn't convinced. Walt was determined still and assembled a small team of "Imagineers" to help his early concepts and ideas turn into the park he had dreamed of since he was a boy. Join us as we learn the origin story of Walt's Screwy Idea.
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Sources for today’s episode:
Gennawey, Sam “The Disneyland Story”, 2014.
Thomas, Bob “Walt Disney: An American Original”, 1976/1994/2023.
The Walt Disney Archives “The Official Walt Disney Quote Book”, 2023.
Smith, Dave “Disney Trivia from the Vault- Secrets revealed and questions answered”, 2012.
Join us on this magical episode as we dive into the enchanting world of Mickey Mouse! Discover how Walt Disney's little mouse with big dreams became a global icon. We'll explore the origins of Mickey, meet his pals like Minnie, Donald, and Goofy, and uncover how these beloved characters have left an indelible mark on American pop culture. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the magic, this episode is sure to delight with fun facts, heartwarming stories, and a sprinkle of Disney magic. Don't miss it!
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Sources for today’s episode:
https://d23.com/a-to-z/minnie-mouse/
https://d23.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-walt-disneys-pluto/
https://d23.com/a-to-z/daisy-duck/
https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/evolution-mickey-mouse
https://www.thedisneyclassics.com/blog/the-fab-five
https://d23.com/walt-disney-legend/fred-moore/
https://movies.disney.com/get-a-horse
https://d23.com/a-to-z/minnies-yoo-hoo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxOsXnXl6Bk
https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-5896009
https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.71479.html
If you are an avid Disney fan and are intrigued by the history and lore of the man who started it all, Walt Disney, then you will love this episode. While it would be incredibly impossible to get a summary of Walt's life into a 30ish minute podcast, we did our best to capture the highlights that stuck out to us the most. The wonderment and magic of the man behind the mouse.
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Sources for today’s episode:
https://d23.com/a-to-z/academy-awards/
Thomas, Bob. “Walt Disney: An American Original”. 2023.
https://d23.com/a-to-z/black-shirley-temple/
https://www.waltdisney.org/blog/snow-white-and-seven-dwarfs-honorary-academy-awardr
https://d23.com/a-to-z/pfeiffer-walt/
https://www.waltdisneymuseum.org/disney