Tania Norris News & Updates

Roy O. And Edna: The Unsung Disneys

June 1, 2026 by Chuck Schmidt

Roy O. Disney and his wife Edna never sought the spotlight. And while Roy and Edna spent their lives in the shadow of the incomparable Walt Disney, the two still made significant contributions to the success of the Walt Disney Company.

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Get Backstage Stories About Trader Sam’s and Star Wars in These Virtual Events From The Walt Disney Museum!

August 21, 2020 by Kelly Oliveros

Want to get some behind the scenes looks at

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The Voice of Mickey Mouse and Disney Imagineers Are Coming Out To Socialize For This Haunted Mansion Live Stream!

April 22, 2020 by Drew Rasor

Get ready for a night of frightfully detailed stories about the creation of the Haunted Mansion. Find out how you can join in here!

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Herb Ryman’s Everlasting Impact on Disney Parks and Films

March 30, 2020 by Chuck Schmidt

Herb Ryman was one of the most important figures to have ever collected a paycheck from the Walt Disney Company. In fact, it was Ryman who played a key role in charting the course of the company during several critical junctures.

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After leaving WED, Tania Norris took on several eclectic challenges

November 13, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Edna and Roy Disney pose with Mickey Mouse in Town Square. [The Walt Disney Company] Tania Norris made some remarkable contributions during her nine years with WED Enterprises, supplying the interior designs for New Orleans Square, the Haunted Mansion and the Plaza Inn Restaurant in Disneyland, as well as doing interior design work for some … Continue reading "After leaving WED, Tania Norris took on several eclectic challenges"

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Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside

October 30, 2017 by Chuck Schmidt

Inside the Disney Company plane. Walt and Lillian are seated, left. Also in view are Bill Martin, seated center, and Herb Ryman. The woman in the back, right, is unidentified. [The Walt Disney Company] In 1964, Walt Disney’s world was expanding. There was the California-based company’s participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, which … Continue reading "Former WED designer Tania Norris saw Disney from the inside"

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