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DISNEYLAND AT 70: Marty Sklar Went From Media Go-Fer To Emergency Horse-Whisperer

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
When July 17, 1955, dawned, Marty Sklar was very much behind the scenes, assisting the throngs of media members on hand for the big event. “My assignment for the morning was actually in our PR offices in the original administration building – part of which had come from Ron Dominguez’s home on the site,” Marty told me. “Our offices had been turned into a press facility, and of course, as the ‘kid’ – I had been working ‘professionally’ all of one month by then! – I was basically a go-fer for the media.”
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The Wonderful World of Disney Has a Long History With the Wonderful World of Oz

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The Wizard of Oz was released in 1939 and became one of MGM Studios most profitable ventures. The movie was based on the literary works of L. Frank Baum. Two years before the release of The Wizard of Oz, Walt Disney expressed interest in purchasing the rights to Baum’s stories. But with work on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio occupying all of his studio’s attention, Walt passed on pursuing Baum’s works until 1954.
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The Disneyland Pancake Race

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Six decades ago Disneyland was brand new! The Disney Corporation had invested heavily in its construction and they were rumored to be overextended. The senior management team was constantly trying new ways to attract guests to the park and increase revenues. That big pile of debt had to be repaid! Fortunately, Disney Studios had several … Continue reading "The Disneyland Pancake Race"
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The Walt Disney Family Museum September 2010 Events Calendar

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Pay Tribute to the King of the Wild Frontier During a Weekend Dedicated to Fess Parker Pair San Francisco-centric Film with Local Food and Wine When film critic Jan Wahl presents “Reel Local” SCREENINGS + DISCUSSIONS FILM OF THE MONTH: Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955) 1:00pm and 4:00pm daily, Theater (except Tuesdays … Continue reading "The Walt Disney Family Museum September 2010 Events Calendar"
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King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I enjoyed a stop at the Trail’s End restaurant in Fort Wilderness for a hearty all-you-can-eat buffet. Before I left, I explored Crockett’s Tavern which is inside Trail’s End and is a small bar where you can enjoy some spirited drinks. Next to the bar is a wall of paraphernalia from the life of Davy … Continue reading "King of the Wild Frontier"
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