The Walt Disney Family Museum

So, after a late check-in in Emeryville last night(About 12:30), an early morning off to the Presidio and the Walt Disney Family Museum.

This amazing tribute to Walt and what he accomplished in his life is truly amazing. As part of the event I had but two hours to take in all of the exhibits. At my third gallery I was informed that there were ten in all. That was about an hour in, and I thought I was rushing! So, needless to say I hustled through the remaining seven galleries. I had brought in my sketch book as no cameras are allowed. To take in the museum at a pace I would prefer will probably involve being there for many days, I figure about 4-5.

The presentation of the making of The Great Locomotive Chase with Fess Parker(Originally aired on the Disneyland TV show) was a great bonus to the screening of the feature. The Q & A after word was very informative and incredibly entertaining. The speakers being Bob Gurr(Legendary Imagineer from working with Walt), Michael Broggie(Disney Historian, friend to Walt), Ray Spencer(Current Imagineer, working on the new 'Red Car' for California Adventure), and animator John Kimball(Son of Ward Kimball, one of Walt's "Nine Old Men").

All I can say after a life of studying animation and fan of Disney is... Wow. *!!!!!!* (Sigh)


Brian "Buckaroo" Ballinger
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