He would have been 111 today. We “met” in 1964 at the New York World’s Fair. You’ve no doubt read about my “Walt” roots, as I lovingly call them; from “it’s a small world”, to Disney’s Wonderful World of Color every Sunday night, to the hot-off-the-presses LOOK and LIFE magazines, and eventually to Walt Disney World in 1972, my family coveted all things Walt Disney. Though we always had millions in company, somehow our clan always felt that Walt belonged to us. And no wonder. He was a universal father- uncle- grandfather figure to those millions of Americans who hung on his every move and word. Though we “followed” Walt from New York to Orlando, we have never felt closer to the man than we do when we visit Anaheim. And nowhere in the world is homage to the man more evident…
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| Steakhouse 55 |
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| Our room in the Disneyland Hotel (With birthday balloons!!) |
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| Buena Vista Street |
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| Walt Disney and the presenter of his 1939 Honorary Academy Award for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (which, of course, premiered on December 21, 1937 at the original Carthay Circle Theater), Shirley Temple; this photo is sentimentally hung in the new Carthay Circle Restaurant. |
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| Keeping the lamp lit in Walt’s private apartment overlooking Disneyland’s Main Street, U. S. A. |
Don’t you agree? Walt walks here. Still.
Love this post!
Thank you Amanda!
Walt was certainly one of a kind.
An American classic Mark, for sure.
What a beautiful tribute! I especially love seeing the light in the window. Happy Birthday Walt Disney!!
Doesn't it feel as though he might just be returning some day…?
Beautiful!! Wonderful!! Awesome!! Just like you!! You know how much I admire Walt Disney, this is a wonderful tribute!!
Thank you my Walt Disney guru!!!
I do agree and I can't wait to get to Disneyland to feel the same way 😉 Beautiful tribute
I absolutely felt a special connection there- worth the trip JUST for him!!
Fantastic pictures. I can't wait to go to Disneyland someday.
Thanks Becky, hoping to get back someday!! 😉
Totally agree! I absolutely loveee that second shot. I'd like that pic hanging in my house somewhere!! :]
Ha! I bet you could find a print somewhere- it might make a nice Holiday gift for someone to get you… :-))
Beautiful tribute! Living near Disneyland, it always holds a special place in our lives and heart for the very same reasons you stated. Lovely photos!
You are so lucky Mary!!!
Our family was just talking about Walt today, as I forgot to share with the kids that his birthday was yesterday. He was certainly an unforgettable, special man!
Just imagine how many families he has touched Becca!!
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Wonderful photos. How cool to be there in person, to take all these great shots!!
We loved our time in Disneyland, but there's no place like "home"!!