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Midget Autopia – the other Disneyland Autopia

Posted on April 23, 2020April 3, 2022 by Dave Tavres

Years before the Magic Skyway… but after the “Autopia“, there was the “Midget Autopia” at Disneyland. The “Midget Autopia” was designed specifically for small children who couldn’t even see over the wheel of the original, opening-day “Autopia” attraction. On April 23, 1957 – almost two years after Disneyland opened – the “Midget Autopia” became a…

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New Orleans Square Dedication

Posted on July 24, 2018December 3, 2019 by Dave Tavres

On July 24, 1966, New Orleans Square was dedicated in Disneyland. This was Walt Disney’s last major appearance at the Park. He dedicated NOS with the real Mayor of New Orleans, Victor Schiro. [twenty20 img1=”1848″ img2=”1847″ offset=”0.6″]

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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room

Posted on June 23, 2015December 3, 2019 by Dave Tavres

On June 23, 1963 Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room opened – which is the only attraction at the park that contains Walt’s name. The location was originally planned as a restaurant but that never came to be… the kitchen entrance is immediately to the left as soon as you enter the building.

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"American Experience​ : Walt Disney"

Posted on June 4, 2015December 3, 2019 by Dave Tavres

On Monday and Tuesday, September 14th and 15th, 2015 (at 9p ET) on PBS, “American Experience​ : Walt Disney” will air, giving an unprecedented look at the life and legacy of Walt. It will feature rare footage from the Disney vault, scenes from some of his greatest films and interviews with those who worked his…

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Walt Disney Birthplace Preservation Project

Posted on December 22, 2013December 22, 2013 by Dave Tavres

Many of the places that helped make Walt Disney who he was and what we loved are gone but not forgotten. One such place is the home he, and Roy, was born in – 2156 Tripp Ave., Chicago, IL. Want to be a tiny (or big) part of Walt Disney history? Contribute a few dollars…

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TO: ALL EMPLOYEES – FROM: ROY DISNEY

Posted on December 15, 2012December 16, 2013 by Dave Tavres

December 15, 1966 TO:              ALL EMPLOYEESFROM:       ROY DISNEY The death of Walt Disney is a loss to all the people of the world. In everything he did Walt had an intuitive way of reaching out and touching the hearts and minds of young and old alike. His entertainment was an international language. For more than…

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What happened to Walt’s ‘other’ apartment?

Posted on June 10, 2012September 11, 2020 by Dave Tavres

Some people have asked about Walt’s ‘other’ apartment in Disneyland. Yes, there was another… above (the original) Disney Gallery. Walt had a vision of a “luxury” apartment to be built over Pirates of the Caribbean. It would have much more space than his apartment over the firehouse on Main Street U. S. A. and would…

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