real mad hatter
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Well there you go,shucks,I'll dream of our Walts dreams tonight.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WALT DISNEY
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WED Purist
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Even in today's world, I still believe that there's a great, big beautiful tomorrow because of Walt Disney.
WED99
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Today I found out I am getting put into the Advanced Maths class next year. Last year I failed Maths. I thought it was pointless, till I discovered something called WED Imagineering. I researched into it and I knew I had found my dream job. Once I had "If you can dream it, you can do it" posted up onto my wall, I knew I was ready to turn my life around and reach that goal. I wanted to be the next Walt, and still do.
To celebrate the legendary man's birthday, I want to share my favourite story about him with all of you. I found it in the book "Walt Disney: An American Original".
When Snow White finally finished production, just before it premiered, the talk surrounding it was huge! Some couldn't wait, others were calling it "Disney's Folly" meaning their end. To ensure the film was ready, it was screened to a small audience. At the end the audience left their comments about the film. Walt read the comments and most of them were positive, except one. Someone had written anonymously "Stick to Shorts". Walt was hurt horrendously by this. It tortured him until the release and major success of Snow White. From that day on, anytime some would talk negatively about one of Walt's ideas he would point at them and yell "I bet your the one who wrote stick to shorts!"
I hope you enjoyed the story, it is a great reminder he was not only this visionary wizard we all hear about. He was a normal man with a great sense of humour! Happy Birthday Walter!
To celebrate the legendary man's birthday, I want to share my favourite story about him with all of you. I found it in the book "Walt Disney: An American Original".
When Snow White finally finished production, just before it premiered, the talk surrounding it was huge! Some couldn't wait, others were calling it "Disney's Folly" meaning their end. To ensure the film was ready, it was screened to a small audience. At the end the audience left their comments about the film. Walt read the comments and most of them were positive, except one. Someone had written anonymously "Stick to Shorts". Walt was hurt horrendously by this. It tortured him until the release and major success of Snow White. From that day on, anytime some would talk negatively about one of Walt's ideas he would point at them and yell "I bet your the one who wrote stick to shorts!"
I hope you enjoyed the story, it is a great reminder he was not only this visionary wizard we all hear about. He was a normal man with a great sense of humour! Happy Birthday Walter!
Magenta Panther
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Happy belated birthday, Uncle Walt. I never miss watching your life story at the "One Man's Dream" attraction whenever I visit Walt Disney World. You are my chief hero and inspiration, and you are sorely missed.
Magenta Panther
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Absolutely. If Jim Henson and Art Clokey have had Google doodles, for crying out loud, Walt certainly deserves one!
pumpkin7
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Although Walt never knew this, apparently that 'Stick to Shorts' was posted by Roy Disney. I'm sure I read it in one of my Walt biographies.
Happy belated Birthday Uncle Walt! I did post about it on facebook but not one person commented. Sad times, sad times.
WED99
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Really? It would be hilarious if it was him, but the book said it destroyed Walt for days. I'd imagine Roy would of said something.
And about the Facebook post, some people don't understand true genius.
copcarguyp71
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Maybe for his 111th birthday they'll finally unfreeze him?
Hope they don't use the microwave on CoP...it burns the food every time!
I can not imagine living in a world without Disney. Happy Birthday Walt. We would all be on a Six Flags discussion board right now if it were not for you.
awesome! Thanks SO much for sharing!Today I found out I am getting put into the Advanced Maths class next year. Last year I failed Maths. I thought it was pointless, till I discovered something called WED Imagineering. I researched into it and I knew I had found my dream job. Once I had "If you can dream it, you can do it" posted up onto my wall, I knew I was ready to turn my life around and reach that goal. I wanted to be the next Walt, and still do.
To celebrate the legendary man's birthday, I want to share my favourite story about him with all of you. I found it in the book "Walt Disney: An American Original".
When Snow White finally finished production, just before it premiered, the talk surrounding it was huge! Some couldn't wait, others were calling it "Disney's Folly" meaning their end. To ensure the film was ready, it was screened to a small audience. At the end the audience left their comments about the film. Walt read the comments and most of them were positive, except one. Someone had written anonymously "Stick to Shorts". Walt was hurt horrendously by this. It tortured him until the release and major success of Snow White. From that day on, anytime some would talk negatively about one of Walt's ideas he would point at them and yell "I bet your the one who wrote stick to shorts!"
I hope you enjoyed the story, it is a great reminder he was not only this visionary wizard we all hear about. He was a normal man with a great sense of humour! Happy Birthday Walter!
WED99
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No problem, I'm glad too!awesome! Thanks SO much for sharing!
pumpkin7
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Well I've just found the segment I thought had said Roy put it. It's from Bob Thomas' book, Walt Disney - An American Original. Seems I was wrong. It just says:
'.... Only one negative note appeared. Among the written responses to a showing of partly finished film was an anonymous "Stick to Shorts." Walt was upset for days. Years afterward whenever an employee responded negatively to a Disney idea, he pointed a finger and exclaimed: "I'll bet you're the guy who wrote "Stick to Shorts'!"
Perhaps I read it wrong or didn't read it at all. If I ever come across it again, I'll be sure to let you know!
WED99
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Yes that's the book I got it from, excellent book! Please do let me know if you hear anything because the book never said it wasn't Roy
pumpkin7
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Yes that's the book I got it from, excellent book! Please do let me know if you hear anything because the book never said it wasn't Roy
I've found it!
It's in a book called 'How To Be Like Walt: Capturing the Magic Every Day of your Life' by Pat Williams. Granted, this guy has done a lot of 'How To Be Like' books including Jesus, Coach Wooden and Women of Influence so I don't know how much of a Disney nut he is, but it's got a pretty good foreward by Art Linkletter who says 'Of all the books written about Walt Disney, this may be the most important.'
Anyway, it's says:
Page 115 said:
So, I don't know how reliable the source is but at least I know I wasn't completely making it up!