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Emily Bavar Spills the Beans

October 4, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– The story behind how Walt Disney’s hand was forced in announcing Walt Disney World.

In Walt’s Words

September 27, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– A collection of Walt Disney quotations you won’t see in any official marketing materials.

Bob Gurr Remembers Autopia

September 20, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade shares a chance he had to listen in as Bob Gurr shared memories of Autopia.

The Story Behind the Walt Disney World Casting Center

September 13, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade spends some time looking at the story behind the architecture of the WDW Casting Center building.

Mickey Tries to Commit Suicide

September 6, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade shares the story of surprising moment in Mickey’s emotional history.

Bright as a Disney Penny

August 30, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade looks back over the contributions of a Disney Legend.

The Problem with Pooh

August 23, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade looks back at the long, and sometimes troubled, relationship between Disney and Pooh.

The Friz and the Diz

August 16, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– In recognition of what would have been Friz Freleng’s 100th birthday, Wade recounts his short tenure at Disney.

The Lost Caballero

August 9, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade Sampson looks back on a Disney feature and character that never made it off the drawing board.

‘The Gremlins’ is coming!

August 2, 2006 by Wade Sampson

– Wade Sampson recounts a troubled project between Disney and Roald Dahl.

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