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The Save Disney Campaign

2003 and 2004 was a wild time for Disney.  Everyone wanted Michael Eisner out and he responded by forcing Roy into retirement.  I was a CP at the time and I remember hearing about Roy's forced retirement and the letter he sent out that day. One of my main goals while living in Florida was to meet Roy, unfortunately that never happened.  I did hang out in the Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby once while he was staying there in hopes he would walk by, but he never did.  Anyway, here is what Roy's letter said: Dear Michael, It is with deep sadness and regret that I send you this letter of resignation from the Walt Disney Company, both as Chairman of the Feature Animation Division and as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. You well know that you and I have had serious differences of opinion about the direction and style of management in the Company in recent years. For whatever reason, you have driven a wedge between me and those I work with even to the extent of requiring some o

Walt Disney's Guide to DIsneyland 1958: Part 3

The final chapter, let's do it. Did Rolly Crump design that "Fun with Water" display?  It looks very Tower of the Four Winds-y More Viewliner action as well! Multiple pages dedicated to The Jungle Cruise! 1958 and they already have the Haunted Mansion concept art in the guide book. That pool does look pretty fabulous... Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland 1958,  done!

Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland 1958: Part 2

Alright kids, here is part 2 of 3. (click to enlarge) I love this map! This is my favorite page of the whole book.  20,000 Leagues Walk Through, View Liner, and The House of the Future! I'm also a big fan of the classy clothes.

Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland 1958: Part 1

I love these old Walt Disney's Guide to Disneyland.  I have a couple, the oldest being 1958.  I scanned the entire book a long time ago, but never got around to posting it.  The book is almost 30 pages, so I'll chop it up into 3 posts.  Here we go! I like this "almost" Tink, look for her again on page 3. I wish I was one of those kids! Seatbelts?  We're already in Hell!  I think I'll wear a suit next time I go to the park.