Category Archives: Uncle Walt

Happy Birthday Walt!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by John Frost

Walt Disney would have been 110 years old today. The man was a lot more complicated than the ‘Uncle Walt’ character he created for public consumption. Here are a few books I recommend if you’re looking to gain more insight … Continue reading →

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Marceline – Walt’s Home Town Documentary

Posted on October 11, 2011 by John Frost

Andy and Sara Neitzert have produced what looks to be a charming documentary film chronicling the history and life of Walt Disney’s “hometown” Marceline. They’ve just released a trailer and I love how it focuses on the people, not just … Continue reading →

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$3.65 Million? How About My Soul Instead?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Amanda Correia

Get ready, Mouseketeers, for the house that just hit the market. Photo courtesy Flickr user Loren Javier via CC-License Disney’s home from 1932-1950 in Los Feliz, CA, a beautiful four-bedroom estate built by Walt himself, is currently listed at $3.65 million, … Continue reading →

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Imagineers talk details of “One Man’s Dream”

Posted on May 19, 2011 by John Frost

When I was a kid Imagineers were this pretty much unknown class of people who worked behind the scenes but never revealed how the magic was made. Well, they’re still not opening up their book of tricks, but they have … Continue reading →

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Walt’s Secretaries

Posted on April 28, 2011 by John Frost

Yesterday was Administrative Professional Appreciation day. Back in the day that was called Secretaries day. The Walt Disney Family Museum has the most comprehensive piece on Walt’s Secretaries I’ve ever read. Compiled by the amazing Jim Korkis, this is today’s … Continue reading →

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