Special July Events

[HiddenMickey87]

Normally I'd be here, but I'll be in Disneyland itself at the time!


Disneyland 55: A Birthday Celebration
Friday July 16 – Sunday July 18, 2010
Presenting this weekend only … The Disneyland Story! With your host, The Walt Disney Family Museum. Join us for an amazing weekend of discussions and film as we take the incredible journey from idea to creation of the most loved place on earth!


For Founding Members Only – Friday July 16, 2010

Behind the Scenes at Disneyland: The Back Story of Its Creation

6:30 pm, Theater
The weekend begins with a Founding Members only discussion with Walt’s daughter Diane Disney Miller, Disney Legend Buzz Price, and Disney historians and author’s Katherine and Richard Greene as they discuss Walt’s idea, concept, and how Disneyland became a reality.

Tickets for this Founding Member’s program are not available on the website.
Please call 415.345.6810 to purchase your ticket.
Limit 2 tickets per Founding Member.

Saturday July 17, 2010
Disneyland’s Growth, Development and Stature Today
3:00 pm, Theater
As Walt said, “Disneyland will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the World.” Former Disneyland Presidents Jack Lindquist and Matt Ouimet are joined by Senior Vice-President of Creative Development for Disneyland Tony Baxter as they discuss the development of Disneyland, its impact on America, and Walt’s legacy.


Sunday July 18, 2010
The Happiest Places on Earth: A Look at Disney Parks Around the Globe
3:00 pm, Theater
Disney Legends Dick Nunis and Marty Sklar, along with Senior Executives Craig Russell and Bruce Vaughn from Walt Disney Imagineering explore how Walt Disney’s new concept in family entertainment, Disneyland, was a catalyst for parks around the world.


Member tickets for July 17 and July 18 programs will be available online on Monday, May 24, 2010

[Second Star]

COOL! I'll be there.

Where did you find this link? It's not up on the Museum website yet, I'd say you have a pretty good inside source.

ETA: Oops, my work email had a problem this weekend, and I didn't get the Museum email until a few hours ago.

Got my tickets for all three events.

[WeWantsTheRedhead]

I wonder when the tickets went on sale? the tickets for the 17th are already sold out! I wanted to see Tony Baxter

[JFSebastian]

Anyone have any extra adult tickets for the 17th? I would pay generously.

[Second Star]

I wonder when the tickets went on sale? the tickets for the 17th are already sold out! I wanted to see Tony Baxter

Tickets went on sale yesterday at 3 PM to Museum members first. Somehow, I'm not surprised it sold out so quickly.

[HiddenMickey87]

Yeah, these things sell out quickly. Even the first major event, with Marty Sklar, back in November, sold out pretty quick. However, there are less than 200 seats in that auditorium, so it's not too hard to sell out. I'm regretting I'll miss meeting Tony and Jay since they're the ones I've always wanted to meet for a long time, but I'm sure they'll be back. Marty and Diane Disney I've met already (she's there often). But, I can't complain being at Disneyland at the time lol. Have fun everyone, and tell us all about it!

[Second Star]

If things weren't so crazy for me here right now, I'd be planning on being at Disneyland myself. DL and I celebrate our anniversaries (err birthdays) within a few weeks of each other. We're both 55.

So, I'm glad I've got the Museum so close, and had the funds to join when it opened. I'll at least be able to celebrate at the Museum.

I haven't had the opportunity to meet Diane yet, but I hoping to change that one in the near future. I've made all the member events, and most of the general sessions, and had a blast doing it.

I forgot to say thank you for your OP. If I hadn't seen it, I might not have gotten in - in time. For reasons of my own stupidity, I didn't get the members notification until later on Monday.

So, THANK YOU! and I hope you enjoy your time at Disneyland.

[HiddenMickey87]

you're welcome! We've probably crossed paths before and don't know it, as I've been to all the member events too lol. I usually sit in the very front row.

If you meet Tony, please tell him we need the Peoplemover back! lol Bob Gurr agrees.

[Second Star]

you're welcome! We've probably crossed paths before and don't know it, as I've been to all the member events too lol. I usually sit in the very front row.

If you meet Tony, please tell him we need the Peoplemover back! lol Bob Gurr agrees.

Yup, we've probably at least seen each other, my wife and I have made all the member events too. And I've taken my daughter to many of the sessions. We have made the front row yet, but, I think that may change for the Don Hahn session. Sam got to meet him at the Roy E. Disney Tribute and is really looking forward to seeing him at the Museum.

If I get the chance, I will pass your message along.

Finally, we'll have to figure out a way that we can meet in person sometime up at the Museum.

[HiddenMickey87]

Sounds good. (Are you the gentleman who used to work at Epcot? I see him a lot.)

If they can, maybe Tony or Jay can sign a paper or napkin for me? lol

[Second Star]

Sounds good. (Are you the gentleman who used to work at Epcot? I see him a lot.)

If they can, maybe Tony or Jay can sign a paper or napkin for me? lol

Nope, never worked for Disney in any capacity, darn it. Been in the Bay Area for most of my life.

I have a little note book I bought in the gift shop that I've been getting autographs in. I'll see what I can do about getting an extra signature for you.

[HiddenMickey87]

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[BlueSkyDriveBy]

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[HiddenMickey87]

Fair enough and good point, my apologies. Info removed.

[themur]

Looking forward to the program tomorrow at the Museum. I am so excited that Castmember Matt will be speaking!