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“It has that thing—the imagination, and the feeling of happy excitement—I knew when I was a kid.” - Walt Disney

Today in Walt Disney history: May 7, 1950 - Walt's miniature locomotive, #173 Lilly Belle, went into service in his backyard, for the Carolwood Pacific Railroad.

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Today in - March 24, 1972: Country Bear Jamboree opened.

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Check out some photos and history of Walt Disney's Los Feliz home on Woking Way - www.FindingWalt.com/walt-disneys-los-feliz-home

Walt Disney’s Los Feliz home In 1932 Walt and Lillian had their Los Feliz home built at 4053 Woking Way, Los Angeles, CA. This is where they raised their children and became a family. The Disneys lived here from 1932 until 1950 when they moved to their Carolwood home. The house is about 6,300 square feet and was originally on.....

Watch Tim LaGaly's talk on restoring the Lilly Belle VIP car - www.WaltsApartment.com/lillybelle

Tim LaGaly's 2006 NFFC talk on restoring the Lilly Belle VIP car In 2006, at the National Fantasy Fan Club convention (known as NFFC until 2009, when they changed their name to the 'Disneyana Fan Club',) Tim LaGaly gave this presentation of the work he and his crew did to restore the long-neglected Disneyland Lilly Belle VIP coach. Car #106 'Grand Canyon' was

December 5, 1901 - Walt Disney was born. Happy Birthday Uncle Walt. www.WaltUniversity.com

New course: "The Life of Walt Disney" - an in-person class about the life of Walt Disney - Join the waitlist today - www.WaltUniversity.com

Walt University Study Walt Disney Like Never Before, to Carry on His Passion and Magic In-Person Course: "The Life of Walt Disney" If you'd like to be notified when space is available, join the waitlist below. Overview Walt Disney became the icon of family entertainment, but Walt was so much more. This course trace...

Commemorative Stamp Day, September 11, 1968 A commemorative stamp honoring Walt Disney - Marceline's favorite son - was issued at the Marceline, Missouri Post Office on September 11, 1968 by the U. S. Post Office Department.

Today in Walt Disney history: August 27, 1964 - World Premiere of Walt Disney's Mary Poppins at Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Black Tie - 8:30 PM

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Mary Poppins World Premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 1964 https://www.FindingWalt.comhttps://www.WaltsApartment.comCalifornia Institute of the Arts presents the World Premiere of Walt Disney's Mary Poppins and a pre...

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Mounted railroad spike from Marceline by: Walt Disney Hometown MuseumYou're walking the streets of Walt Disney's childhood, right in the heart of Marceline, Missouri. As you traverse the tracks that cut through this nostalgic town, you stumble upon a treasure hidden in plain sight - a genuine railroad spike. This spike holds within it a...

Today is Disneyland history - June 14, 1959: The Matterhorn Bobsleds opened.

Today in Disneyland history: April 23, 1957 - the Midget Autopia opened - www.WaltsApartment.com/midget-autopia-the-other-disneyland-autopia

Midget Autopia - the other Disneyland Autopia 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

March 27, 1958 - Engine #3 Fred Gurley made its first run around Disneyland.

Do you have old Disneyland tickets? Want to share photos of them? Check out "Disneyland Ticket Prices Through the Years" - www.WaltsApartment.com/disneyland-ticket-prices-through-the-years

Disneyland Ticket Prices Through the Years Disneyland ticket prices have changed a lot over the years... here's an ever-growing list of data on ticket prices. If you have a trustworthy source (NOT wikipedia,) send us an email.

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Today in Disneyland history: April 3, 1966 - the Midget Autopia closed.

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Midget Autopia – the other Disneyland Autopia 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...

Today in Disneyland Railroad history: March 28, 1958 - Engine #3 Fred Gurley goes into service at Disneyland on the Disneyland Railroad.

Today in Walt Disney history: February 5, 1965 - Retlaw Enterprises, Inc. was incorporated. Retlaw owned the Disneyland Railroad, Disneyland-Alweg Monorail System, and the Viewliner at Disneyland. www.FindingWalt.com

84 year ago today - December 21, 1937 - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premiered to a record-breaking audience at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles - www.FindingWalt.com/carthay-circle-theater

Carthay Circle Theater by Barbara Burnett Brock The glamorous Carthay Circle Theater was located at 6316 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035 on the corner of Crescent Heights and San Vicente in Los Angeles, Califor…

Happy 120th Birthday Uncle Walt! Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901 - www.findingwalt.com/WaltDisneyDay

Proclamation 5585 – Walt Disney Recognition Day, December 5, 1986 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation December 5, 1986, marks the eighty-fifth anniversary of the birth of Walt Disney. “Uncle Walt,” as he was affectionately …

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Today in Disneyland history: June 29, 1974 - America Sings opened.

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Today in Disneyland : June 14, 1959 - Submarine Voyage, Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Alice in Wonderland opened!

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Today in Disneyland : June 6, 1959 (60 years ago today!) - The Submarine Voyage opened at Disneyland. It was also the first "E" ticket attraction.

Today in : May 23, 1983 - Pinocchio’s Daring Journey opened.

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Today in Disneyland : May 13, 1992 - Fantasmic! opened!

"Old Town Fort Collins buildings influence Disneyland Main Street USA" - www.coloradolifemagazine.com/Old-Town-Fort-Collins-buildings-influence-Disneyland-Main-Street-USA

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Today in : April 29, 1957 - Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough opened.

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Today in Disneyland : April 23, 1957 - the Midget Autopia opened.

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