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Dave Smith Window Tribute
Dave Smith Window Tribute
Earlier today, Disney Legend and the founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith, was honored with a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland.
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The history, ideas and people who built Disneyland
Bob Iger’s Disney Parks Legacy
Bob Iger’s Disney Parks Legacy
"They Don't Get It"
"They Don't Get It"
Few people Walt Disney tapped to help him build Disneyland had any actual amusement park experience. At some point, the Disney team knew it needed to bounce its ideas off people who owned and opera…
Roger Broggie
Roger Broggie
Movie About Walt’s Journey to Disneyland
Movie About Walt’s Journey to Disneyland
Herb Ryman's "Lost Weekend"
Herb Ryman's "Lost Weekend"
On this day in 1953, artist Herb Ryman received a phone call from Walt Disney that led to the now famous “lost weekend” which produced arguably the most important piece of Disneyland concept art.…
Disneyland's Hub
Disneyland's Hub
Ruth Shellhorn
Ruth Shellhorn
On this day in 1909, Disneyland landscape architect Ruth Shellhorn was born in Los Angeles. Ruth was a pioneer in her field and, as one of the few women involved with the design of the Disneyland, …
The Best Non-Attraction, Attraction in Disneyland
The Best Non-Attraction, Attraction in Disneyland
How Did Disneyland End Up in Anaheim?
How Did Disneyland End Up in Anaheim?
The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum
Harriet Burns
Harriet Burns
On this day in 1928, Harriet Burns – the First Lady of Walt Disney Imagineering – was born in San Antonio, Texas. Throughout her illustrious Disney career, Harriet helped design classic…
Smoke Tree Ranch
Smoke Tree Ranch
Joe Fowler
Joe Fowler
John Hench
John Hench
On this day in 1908, John Hench – Disney’s Renaissance artist – was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In his legendary 64 year career with the Walt Disney Company, John left his mark in films…
Herb Ryman
Herb Ryman
Roy Disney
Roy Disney
n this day in 1893, Walt Disney’s older brother, Roy Oliver Disney, was born in Chicago, Illinois. For more than four decades, the brothers worked side-by-side to create an entertainment empire.
Bill Martin
Bill Martin
Bill Evans
Bill Evans
On this day in 1910, Morgan “Bill” Evans was born in Santa Monica, California. As Disney Imagineering Legend Marty Sklar describes him, “Bill defined Disney theme park landscaping.”
Behind the Attraction
Behind the Attraction
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