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by Larry Boone t was July 17th, 1955 when a very special train made its first ‘official’ run around i the outskirts of a very special park… . That was opening day and Walt wanted everything to be perfect. The train cars were meticulously crafted on the sound stages of the Disney Studios and looked every bit like they had been transplanted right from the turn of the century.

The railroad at his park was so important to him that he inside this issue chose it as the way to make platform 1 his own grand entrance for Retlaw 1 Combine the T.V. cameras. At that time Update Walt had a freight train pulled by engine #1, the C.K. Holiday, platform 2 and a passenger train pulled new & renewing by engine #2, the E.P. Ripley. members Walt rode into Main Street Station that day as engineer platform 3 of the Ripley with its bright Retlaw 1 Combine yellow consist of one combine, Update (cont.) four passenger coaches and Welcome to the There were smiles all around at the final signing of the agreement little mining town an observation car. The grand of Rainbow Ridge opening of Disneyland was between the Norred family and the Carolwood Foundation. From top left standing: Carrie Norred, Michael Campbell and Larry Boone. underway. Bottom row seated: Charlene Norred and Larry Varblow. platform 4 Walt had a lifelong interest Carolwood Members Walt’s love of his SF&D railroad The original passenger train Contribute Graphic in trains. As a boy he was Arts to Society was such that it was personally was being used less often and intrigued by the trains that CAROLWOOD owned by him. His train crew finally taken off-line altogether passed by his boyhood town FOUNDATION RAIL TRIP named the trains the “Retlaw 1 some time in the mid ‘70s. of Marceline. At about age 14, (passenger) and Retlaw 2 Walt got a job on the Missouri platform 5 (freight)” in his honor. Walt later Avid railfan Bill Norred became Pacific Railroad as a news butch mail car adopted Retlaw as the name concerned about the long-term selling magazines, snacks and of his personal corporation. care of the Retlaw 1 consist and drinks to the passengers. Walt made a trade with DL in 1996. platform 6 (Retlaw, of course, is Walter took his breaks in what was The park got a 1927 Davenport Movie Night Stars spelled backwards). Walt’s Barn called a ‘combine’. This was a locomotive in exchange for combination rail car that was The Retlaw passenger coaches, four of the passenger coaches half passenger coach and half platform 7 although a most accurate and the combine. DL kept the baggage car. It soon became recreation of real 19th century BOARD OF GOVERNORS observation car which was Walt’s favorite. This extended rail cars, were somewhat slow eventually converted into VIEW FROM THE CUPOLA to his own trains at Disneyland to load and unload due to just the Lilly Belle Parlor Car. with the Santa Fe & Disneyland a single door at each end. In platform 8 Railroad’s combine being a order to speed up the loading MEMBER PICTURES favorite as well. process, new cars were designed. (Continued on page 3) event calendar

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Richard Hones, Houston, TX Welcome aboard Jack Lester, Montville, OH Peter Bowen, Simi Valley, CA Gail M. Vyncke, Oceanside, CA he Carolwood Pacific Historical Society is Grant Fetzer, Salt Lake City, UT t enriched by its many wonderful members. Jim & Kathy Wright, Cantonment, FL Diane & Alan Stender, Taylorville, IL Jim & Carlene Wallace, St. Petersburg, FL New and renewing members from June, 2010 are: Scott Juhasz, Montville, OH Bob Bayley, Longwood, FL Tom & Pat Yendes, Thousand Oaks, CA Dennis Hanley, Reseda, CA Becky Epperson, , CA John S. Herold, Santa Ana, CA Robert Belousek, Andover, MN Dennis Wolf, Dayton, OH Jennifer Hendrickson, Burbank, CA The George Crabb Family, Santa Clara, CA Rod Campbell, Capetown, South Africa Jeffrey Sumners, Garden Grove, CA Tony Courtney, St. Petersburg, FL Jaren & Janett Henderson, Hesperia, CA Charles Bubniak, Sparks, NV Steve & Judi Haydu, Apple Valley, CA John Garner, York, PA David Leaphart, Greer, SC Karen Pizzarello, The Villages, FL Ron Rohrenbacker, Pomona, CA Tom Muelleman, West Chicago, IL Edmar Matern, Oakdale, CA Rick & Susan Weaver, Springfield, OR Gary K. Mueller, Garden Grove, CA Catherine Van Emon, Villa Park, CA Dave Mason, Flintridge, CA Robert Cravens, Burbank, CA Angel Hinton, Cary, NC The Keith Hart Family, Thousand Oaks, CA Mark Cowan, Sacramento, CA Ryan & Randy Varela, Monrovia, CA David & Wendy McCashen, Santa Maria, CA Micah Embry, Corona, CA Glenn & Sandy Barker, Burbank, CA Eli Moretti, Fairfax, CA Michael E. Klein, Torrence, CA Gary Goodrich, Santa Rose, CA Jeffrey Bray, Columbus, IN Joseph W. Sherman, Brea, CA Robert Mason, Billerica, MA Jim Wolniakowski, Winter Garden, FL Don & Michelle Morin, Mukilteo WA Rick & Laura Betancourt, Diamond, Bar, CA T. John Laser, Centerville, UT Barbara Van Deusen, Torrance, CA John Bouman, Chino Hills, CA Herbert Hughes, Burbank, CA Sara Keller, Valencia, CA Sandi & Jay Lessert, Portland, OR Chris & Judy Lohr, Modena, PA Joan Moseley, Los Angeles, CA Curtis McCormick, Elizabeth, PA Margaret & Charles Wolfe, Dallas, TX Kevin Arrigo, Toms River, NJ Barry & Barbara Vaning, Skillman, NJ Dr. Brian Alters, Orange, CA Ralph Dunham, Celebration, FL Gene & Linda Ruecker, Anaheim, CA Ellen Petrokiewicz, Orlando, FL Richard & Donna Alexander, Fremont, CA Scott, Sharon & Matthew Zone, Calabasas, CA Terry Tucker, Pensacola, FL Sebastien Barthe, Cormeilles En Parisis, France Kenneth & Elizabeth Davidson, Halifax, PA Steven Walton Smith, Sunland, CA Randolph Riscol, New York, NY Rosalie Capparelli, Los Angeles, CA Robert Carter, Anaheim, CA Timothy Whitfield, Atwater, CA Stuart Dreifus, Thousand Oaks, CA Mark Toto, Irvine, CA Robert Filter, La Mirada, CA Ron LaPedis, San Bruno, CA Steve Mutz, Camarillo, CA Shaun-Paul Manore, Rexford, NY Wayne & Jan Clauss, Huntley, IL Steve M. Tidwell, Douglasville, GA Nancy Crawford, North Hollywood, CA Rebecca Cline, Burbank, CA Dann Gillen, Simi Valley, CA Kris Stewart, Encinitas, CA Eugene & Barbara Davilla, Beaumont, CA Steve & Debby Jacobs, Winfield, IL Michael Allen, Oceanside, CA Gary Youngs, Santa Clara, CA James Graham, Nolensville, TN William Dannecker, Lake City, FL Lawrence Agin, Los Angeles, CA Gregory Lewis, San Leandro, CA Richard & Barb Warner, Council Bluffs, IA John & Sally Le Schofs, San Jose, CA Bill Ralph, Fremont, CA Michael Scupin, Gainesville, GA Mark & Carol McClaran, Orange, CA Geoffrey Lillich, Camarillo, CA Grant Johnson, Celebration, FL George Loustalet, San Diego Jon Diaz, Los Angeles, CA Mike & Joan Davis, Waipahu, HI N. Kelley Chew, Discovery Bay, CA Melissa Glasson, Fremont, CA Donald Calderwood, Long Beach, CA Jim & Marge Hudec, Celebration, FL Carol Olson, San Jose, CA Jennifer Germaine, Berea, OH Michael Pittmon, Longview, TX Neil Norlund, Cherry Hill, NJ Daniel Davis, Rockford, TN Ryan Hill, Titusville, FL Gary McCabe, Stevenson Ranch, CA George Kreis, Mahwah, NJ Christopher Burch, Culver City, CA Martha & Steve O’Brien, Redwood City, CA Welcome New and Renewing Members!

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(Continued from page 1) doing the restoration for Bill Norred, brought this The loco ended up at Walt information to Michael Disney World for a while but Campbell of the CPHS. fundraising is now part of Cedar Point’s Discussions were had with the Knott’s Berry Farm. Mr. Norred Disney-Miller family and the was a founding governor of the Family Museum 100% Carolwood Pacific Historical about purchasing it for their Society. He had plans to restore new facility in San Francisco. all of his cars to their original There was not enough space condition. Unfortunately, Bill there so the offer was made to passed away in 1998 and the the Carolwood Foundation for 50% cars sat idle in a Ventura display near Walt’s barn. On storage facility. July 18th, 2009, at the Barn’s 10th anniversary event, official Sometime in 1999, the Norred fundraising was announced family decided that these cars for Carolwood to (hopefully) were too special to have them acquire that very special car. sit idle - where no one could see or enjoy them. So, the four Jump ahead to July 11, 2010. passenger coaches and Bill’s Over half of the needed funds other two steam locos were have been procured and Charlene Norred, trustee of the William Norred Estate, signs the sales sold to Bob Rossi for his new decisions have been made. agreement transferring ownership of Walt Disney's Combine Coach to the Carolwood Foundation. Also pictured is Larry Varblow, who signed Pacific Coast Railroad at the Charlene Norred, Bill’s widow, the agreement as the chief financial officer of the Carolwood Foundation. Santa Margarita Ranch in San and her daughter Carrie Luis Obispo. Mr. Rossi and his meet Carolwood members crews run these engines and the at the barn and the combine We are past the half way point history and join the donors Retlaw 1 coaches on about two purchase takes place. with the fundraising. There are at: www.carolwood.org. miles of track for both private Carolwood Foundation CFO, still costs for transportation, The combine will be an exciting and public events. Restoration is Larry Varblow, writes the restoration and a permanent new part of barn operations ongoing. At first, the Norreds did check with society governor, display structure. Your direct on the third Sunday of each not wish to part with Bill’s (and Michael Campbell, as witness. donations are gratefully month and a wonderful display. Walt’s) favorite - the combine. The combine is now ours and accepted in any amount. Thanks for your support. It was about May, 2009 that is scheduled to be displayed The ‘Adopt-a-Tie’ program the Norred family decided that in what will be remembered allows you to have your name [In tribute to Mr. Norred, the the combine also needed to as the ‘old’ picnic area. Tim on one of the railroad ties Society created “The William be preserved and should not Lagaly has resumed restoration that will support the combine. A. Norred Railroad Preservation sit in storage any longer. work and the combine is slated Future rail excursions are Award” to recognize individuals Train restoration master, to be moved to the barn area also in the planning stages. who have greatly contributed Tim Lagaly, who had been sometime this Fall. So be a part of Carolwood to railroad preservation].

Welcome to the little mining If you are a Mine Train enthusiast, like me, you will appreciate these shots of this long town of Rainbow Ridge gone but fondly remembered Disneyland attraction. The arial view is just fantastic. by Larry Boone

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Carolwood Members Paul and Anita Brown Contribute Graphic Arts to Society

he Brown family: Paul, wife Anita, son Ethan and daughter Molly, live in T a small village in Essex, 55 miles from London. Paul and Anita run a small Graphic Design Agency in a 17th century converted barn just five minutes from their home. They have been in business since 1993 and have a great range of RAIL TRIP clients for whom they design logos, branding, brochures, websites, packaging RESCHEDULED and advertising.

“I’ve always thought that my creativity was inspired from MAY 2011 an early age by watching Walt Disney films, seeing Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun him on television and 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 dreaming about Disneyland and Walt Disney World - all which seemed a world away for a young boy in England,” Paul says. THE FALL 2010 RAIL TRIP HAS BEEN “Walt’s drive for creativity, RESCHEDULED FOR MAY his strong work ethic and 21 AND 22,2011,DUE TO ability to ‘plus’ quality and ideas have in many ways delays in obtaining been woven into my work “For me it really was all started by a mouse - insurance. life. My childhood hope of and a creative genius who inspires me visiting one of Walt’s magical today just as he did when I was six.” says Paul. lands coincided with our very first visit to the USA lucky enough to purchase We were recently delighted The cars are filling and also provided evidence three Walt Disney autographs to be able to coincide our up fast, so don’t wait of us being true Disney fans (from Phil Sears) and a family holiday in June with a to the last minute to as we were married in Walt treasured wheel from visit to Walt’s Barn where we register if you want Disney World at the Polynesian Walt’s Carolwood Pacific experienced a simply amazing to be part of this Resort - a true Mickey Mouse historic event! Railroad, along with many personal tour by Michael and Wedding! We have visited other amazing Disney Sharon, which our children still WDW over 15 times and For the latest collectibles,” Paul reports. mention almost daily. Being in Disneyland 4 times since!” information about ‘Walt’s Place’ really inspired the upcoming rail trip It was the researching of us all and we all believe we Over the years Paul’s could almost feel Walt there please check Walt’s life that pointed him passion for the Art of Disney - especially when Michael www.carolwood.org/ in the direction of learning Animation has also steadily generously allowed us all to event.html for updates as much as he could about progressed with his learning try on Walt’s pork pie hat! Walt’s Carolwood Pacific about the artists who brought (see photo). their drawings to life in the Railroad, his Barn, and the animated classics that filled people at Carolwood.com. Paul and Anita have his childhood (and now his generously donated their children’s lives). “It started with a purchase of graphics expertise to several an original roof shingle from Society projects including “Now that I’m ‘grown up’ Walt’s Barn from their website the complete remake of the I’ve been able to purchase and an e-mail conversation Carolwood Chronicle layout. many animation drawings started with Sharon, which created by the Nine Old Men. led to me offering my help Paul’s e-mail address is This ‘Disney addiction’ has to the Society so I could be [email protected] also led me to have been a part of it all. Editor.

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Thank you for a wonderful cruise out on the water! We all had Just got back from visiting Southern California for the first time a great time -- even Laura, who was a little nervous about it and wanted to pass along my family’s thanks to the volunteers until we left the dock. A couple of her comments were, “I could at Walt’s Barn. Our flight arrived from Toronto at about 12 noon get used to that.” and “That was really relaxing.” on August 15th and we headed straight for Griffith Park.

I think Andy REALLY LIKED the I must say my family and I were very impressed with the layout boat and now wants a boat of and displays at the Barn. Everyone was so helpful and we even his own. I probably should have had a chance to ride some of the trains. The entire experience mentioned it, but one of the made the beginnings of a perfect holiday. Thank you! video games that Andy and I play when he comes over is Hydro The Ritchie Family - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Thunder, a high speed boat racing game. He usually wins. :(

We also enjoyed the nice variety of food (yumm...). You may I’m not sure if you recall but I’m the fellow who stopped you have noticed that we like food. :) on your way out from the Oakland/Arana wedding this past weekend. I wanted to say thank you again for taking the time And the best part was getting to talk to the both of you without to allow me to introduce myself and for sharing a bit of your the constant interruptions like at the railroad shows. It was really history and organization. The pleasure was all mine. very interesting and fun. I’ve taken the opportunity to read through the Carolwood Although there were a few slowdowns, we had no trouble getting website to learn more about the work you do. It makes my heart to the airport in time for our flight which left a few minutes late glad to see that there are individuals and organizations like the but arrived in San Jose on time. Carolwood Society and Carolwood Foundation that strive to preserve the legacy of this great man, Walt Disney. I envy you In the attached picture, Andy is probably saying, “Don’t worry. in that you were able to experience firsthand the energy and I know what I’m doing!” although Michael doesn’t look too sure wisdom of such an amazing human being. It truly is a credit to about it. Walt and his vision that he’s been able to impact the lives of generations who’ve come after him, and I’m sure that with your So, once again a very big THANK YOU for a wonderful time. work he will continue to inspire the many generations to come. George and Laura Crabb - Santa Clara, CA I noticed on the website that the Disney archive screening you mentioned was open by invitation only. If it isn’t possible Editor’s note: George Crabb and Rob Anderson and family won for my son and I to attend the event then I look forward to the the Cruise Around Westlake as a raffle prize during an event 15th where we can see the Barn and all of the history that came held last year at the Walt Disney Family Museum and St. Francis out of the workshop. I’m sure that it will be just as inspiring. Yacht Club in San Francisco. I hope that in the near future we can meet again and I can hear more about your family history.

We enjoyed meeting you at the NFFC Show and Sale. My Chris Andrade - Billings, MT daughter, Angela, and I talked to you about how excited we were to go out and see Walt’s Barn. We’ve never been in L A on the third Sunday and living in North Carolina, but being a HUGE Walt fan, we couldn’t wait. Sadly, although we thought I have looked and have read some of the articles in the latest we left in enough time, we got there close to 3 p.m. and asked Carolwood Chronicle. I like the new version - it is set up very a security guard just to be sure we were in the right place. The nicely and is easy to read. I look forward to the Chronicle in my security guard directed us to Travel Town - another employee mail to get updates and read the stories and hear what is new. did as well. After we walked all around there and didn’t find the Thank you. Barn, we finally found it at the L A Live Steamers location - after the gates had been locked. We didn’t even see anyone Ed Hartnett - Weymouth, MA to ask if it would be possible to just go in for a minute to get some photos. You can imagine our disappointment. I sure hope sometime in the future we can make another trip out to see it. It would be so special. Send your letters to: Carolwood Pacific Historical Society, 1032 Amberton Lane, Thousand Oaks CA 91320-3514 or Shirley Hinton - Cary, North Carolina email us at [email protected]

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Movie Night Stars Walt’s Barn By Jennie Hendrickson

“You can’t top pigs dilemma), and Mr. Mouse “fair weather route” of the with pigs,” Walt Disney Takes a Trip (from the Burbank Carolwood Pacific Railroad said about sequels.* depot) made up a portion of in all its leisurely weekend- the screening. Moviegoers afternoon charm. In a variety But you can show a barn got to engineer the Carolwood of scenes, Walt Disney, his on a barn and make a hit. Pacific themselves by watching family and his friends take a clip from the original full pleasure in his pastime. That’s exactly what happened Disneyland television series. Ron Miller dons the engineer on Movie Night at Walt’s Filmed in the Disney backyard, cap to impress his lovely Barn, on August 21. It was much of that sequence was and loving passenger, strangely touching to see shot from the engineer’s point Diane Disney (soon to be, films of Walt Disney and his of view. After rounding trestle if not yet, his wife). Even the friends, riding the Carolwood and garden, the train enters family poodle Dee Dee, with Pacific Railroad and working the thrilling darkness of the her pretty chocolate-grey around his backyard barn, famous S-curve tunnel. The curls flying, merrily chases projected on a screen in front black suspense lingers, finally the train. The barn is seen of those very barn doors. broken by glimmering pixie during its construction, The sun setting behind the dust - the Disneyland and as a backdrop to the dovecote and weather vane, opening titles. backyard fun. In addition, and lights shining through Zone presented a constellation the barn’s windows, framed of clips that loop daily at The film about EPCOT. But our the scene in a picturesque Walt Disney Family Museum. studio guest made a revelation. way. Engineers steamed up This was a chance to witness Later footage of Walt Disney in the gloaming, so whistles the acting ability and personal has been discovered, and will and chugging mingled with magnetism of a young Walt be premiered at a special film soundtracks while tiny Disney in Kansas City, and a screening at the next D23 headlights meandered rare glimpse of camera-shy convention. throughout the night like Roy O. Disney. slow shooting stars. It’s fun to speculate what this Ed Hobelman (film archivist/ footage could be. A promotion The Walt’s Barn volunteer for The Happiest Millionaire crew greeted members of the preservationist for the Walt or The Aristocats, or the press Carolwood Pacific Historical Disney Studios) brought junket for Mineral King ski Society and Los Angeles Live rarities from the studio film resort? Another revelation was Steamers and their guests, vault. Surprises included the that footage from a “lost Pluto offered free popcorn, and first public screening of special cartoon” has been found. The ushered with their trusty clips of Walt with the Santa Disney Company animation flashlights. Fe & - in color! Footage of Kirk Douglas division may complete it and Carolwood Pacific Historical test-driving an Autopia car release it, as it did some years Society co-founder and prototype at the studio ago with Destino. chairman Michael Broggie preceded a clip of the ultimate presided as master of daredevil. This was speedy After a question and answer ceremonies for the evening Much followed to please young Michael Broggie, in a session of generous length, of rare film clips and Disney the genial crowd that was bright red racer, much to the complemented by a rousing cartoons. He called for a gathered in an awe-stricken delight of our evening’s emcee. “Carolwood thank you,” the “Carolwood welcome,” for arc, on folding chairs, benches Michael commented that his screen was taken down and the evening’s guests, which and grass, in the moon- father Roger (the cameraman the barn doors opened. The resulted in warm applause that and barn-light. for this clip) and Walt Disney emerging light beckoned echoed through the clearing called on him to feed his Disney railroad enthusiasts in Griffith Park. Steve Waller Scott Zone (whose vast film reckless fancy, so they could to relish the history their projected the films, wearing industry experience includes childproof the car design membership preserves. his engineer cap. digitally reformatting Disney before the Autopia attraction family home movies for the opened at Disneyland. Another * referring to Three Little Pigs Classic cartoons Three Little film Walt: The Man Behind clip Hobelman shared has been (Walt Disney: An American Pigs, Out of Scale (Donald the Myth) brought along considered the last footage of Original by Bob Thomas, Duck faces a train hobbyist’s footage that displayed the Walt Disney - his promotional original hardback, pg. 119)

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© RETLAW Board of Governors Michael Broggie, Chairman Bill Barbe Tony Baxter View from the Cupola Michael Campbell Dick Cook Remembering Harrison “Buzz” Price Miguel Fernandez David Flesh by Michael Broggie Bob Gurr Darrell Holmquist Research economist Harrison Buzz went on to join Stanford Walt’s premature death, Fred Lack III however, marked the end John Lasseter “Buzz” Price helped Walt Disney Research Institute, where he Doug Marsh hand-pick the optimum locations was contracted by Walt and of the project. Diane Disney Miller for Disneyland in 1953 and Roy O. Disney to determine the Jon Newbill Walt Disney World in 1963, economic feasibility of, and the Among 6,000 project Gary Oakland assignments, Buzz conducted Scott Rhodes among other projects. And best location for, a new project Kendra Trahan over time, through his method -- Disneyland - the first theme over 150 feasibility studies Steve Waller of leisure-time economic park in the world. for , Bob Witter analysis: combined aspects including site selection and of architecture and planning, As Buzz recalled, “I asked Walt if feasibility for Chiba, Japan for the site of Tokyo Disneyland. In Memoriam along with economics and he had a bias about its location. sociology; he became one of Did he have any thoughts about His numerous non-Disney projects include master Ward Kimball Walt’s most trusted advisors. where he thought it ought to be? William Norred He said, ‘Absolutely not. You tell planning eight world’s fairs, Richard Thompson Among his many contributions me where the best location is.’” including Seattle and San was the title “Imagineer.” It Antonio; site and economic came about during a lunch in After concentrating on Orange feasibility studies for Six Flags Carolwood the executive Coral Room at the County, Buzz analyzed ten theme parks and Sea World Foundation Operating parks; and planning studies Committee studio’s commissary. Walt was potential sites in that metropolitan trying to describe the people he area. Considerations included for winter resorts, including President Bill Barbe Vail in Colorado. Vice President Fred Lack III was selecting to build Disneyland. population, accessibility, climate CFO Larry Varblow After listening, Buzz suggested factors, and more. Ultimately, In 2003, Buzz authored his Director Nathan Eick that they do “imagineering.” Buzz, Walt, and Roy selected Secretary Debra Turner autobiography, WALT’S Thus, the new descriptive title 160 acres of orange grove in REVOLUTION BY THE NUMBERS, was created. Anaheim, near the new Santa Society membership information published by Ripley’s is available by emailing Sharon Ana Freeway as the ideal Entertainment, which tells at [email protected] or A month prior to his death in location for Disneyland. going to the website at how Walt and Roy approached 1966, Walt personally appointed www.carolwood.com. strategic planning issues and Buzz to care for one of his This land purchase marked the impact of their innovation Carolwood Pacific Historical most prized projects, California the Company’s first exercise in in the attraction field. At the Society, LLC, is an independent Institute of the Arts (CalArts) sophisticated location analysis Disney Legend Awards ceremony membership group and is in Valencia. CalArts was to be a and acquisition. And Disneyland affiliated with the Carolwood held at Disney Studios that launched as the best-attended Foundation, Inc. Carolwood unique educational concept that year, Michael Eisner credited Pacific Railroad and Society- would “cross fertilize” disciplines park in the world with about four Price with being “…as much related logos and fixtures are in art, design, music, dance, million in attendance during its trademarked or copyrighted responsible for the success of film, video, and theater. first year. Its attendance grew by the Walt Disney Family The Walt Disney Company as Foundation. Other copyrighted steadily over the next 37 years, anybody except Walt Disney materials are the property of Nearly 40 years since its 1971 at a compound rate of four himself.” To date, Buzz is the their respective owners. opening, Buzz remained a percent, according to Buzz. only non-employee of Disney dedicated trustee of CalArts. Opinions expressed are those of to receive the coveted award. the writers and not necessarily He said, “I have never thought Walt respected Buzz’s talent those of the Society, the of leaving the school.” and encouraged him to form After retiring to Palm Springs, Carolwood Foundation or the his own firm, offering a three- Walt Disney Family Foundation. Harrison “Buzz” Price moved Born in Oregon City, Oregon, year contract for research to Pomona where he died on Sharon & Michael Broggie, Editors May 17, 1921, Buzz moved time. So, in 1958, he founded August 15, 2010, at age 89 due Sharon Broggie, Publisher with his family to San Diego, Economics Research Associates to anemia. He was survived by Paul Brown, Graphic Design California in 1930. He graduated (ERA) and conducted studies his wife, the former Ann Shaw, as an engineer from California for Walt Disney World and Contributors as well as by two daughters, Larry Boone Institute of Technology, in EPCOT Center near Orlando, two sons, nine grandchildren Michael Broggie Pasadena in 1942. Florida, which he recommended and two great-grandchildren. Jennie Hendrickson due to its mild winters. He also He took a job as a sales engineer conducted evaluating studies As a personal note, Sharon Dave Tavres, Webmaster Stephen Broggie, Internet Design in South America and returned for CalArts and for Walt’s and I will always remember to the U.S. three years later proposed Mineral King project, Buzz and his lovely wife, Ann, © 2010 Carolwood Pacific to attend Stanford University, a unique Swiss-themed ski who, during a Palm Springs Historical Society, LLC where he received his Masters resort that would be located weekend, introduced us to in Business Administration in near Sequoia National Park tom-olives as the perfect 1951. in California. martini garnish.

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Railroader Bill Dundas is on the throttle of his propane-fired October 17 - Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park open 1:3.75 inch scale locomotive at his 20-acre pike in Santa Rosa to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valley, CA. His other rolling stock includes a 30-inch gauge consist that once ran at the Ft. Wilderness Campgrounds in Walt Disney World, Florida. Photo by Corey Dundas. November 20, 21 - World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, St. Paul, MN - St. Paul Convention Center

November 21 - Walt’s Barn open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

December 19 - Walt’s Barn open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Engineer Santa

January 8, 9 - World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, Columbus, OH - Greater Columbus Convention Center

January 15, 16 - World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour, Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha

January 16 - Walt’s Barn open to the public Charter Member from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hugh Rutherford and Maureen join Michael Broggie February 12, 13 - World’s Greatest Hobby on (middle) for the Tour, Atlanta, GA - Cobb Galleria Un-Meeting in Orlando February 20 - Walt’s Barn open to the public October 1st. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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