Would it be a better book if it was chock full of TV stills? Yup. Do I need all the 1990s Disney Channel shows? Nope. Many of us know these shows, but had very little ability to identify what it was we were remembering. What's great about this book is that it will explain Sammy the Way Out Seal, For Love of Willadean, Lefty the Dingaling Lynx or High Flying Spy which exist only in fleeting images from my memory as a 3 year old. The Wonderful World of Disney is an ongoing series that celebrates a tradition of uninhibited imagination set forth by one of the ultimate dreamers. I would buy a Season DVD set of Mouse Factory in an instant if Disney ever made it available, but the thematically-edited series was a product of another time. My dilemma as a child of the 1970s with a photographic memory is that I can often vividly recall specific episodes of Mouse Factory or Disney's Wonderful World of Color episodes like the 1971's the Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove or 1973's Mysteryof Dracula's Castle where it became VERY hard in the 1980s to find any information about these personally important childhood experiences which could not be relived through reruns. In his spare time he is an active volunteer with the Los Angeles Police Department. He enjoys working with his fellow fans to document these lost expositions and to develop proposals for future events. Bill is also the author of a comprehensive history of Disney television and other entertainment projects.īill operates two websites devoted to the study of world’s fairs – and. He has contributed to dozens of books and documentaries and served as a consultant on several movies including “Iron Man 2” and Disney’s “Tomorrow-Land” for their world’s fair segments.īill was the featured speaker at the celebrations in New York for the 50th anniversary of the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, where he gave two sold-out speeches, and he was the lead-off speaker for Disney’s D23 celebration of the fair held at Walt Disney World. His collection is believed to be the largest private holding of photographic images of world’s fairs. Bill retired as a Senior Vice President of Information Systems for Bank of America.īill has written extensively about world’s fairs, with his twelfth volume just completed, illustrating the books with pictures from his extensive library of photos. He was also able to pursue his interest in world’s fairs by visiting several of them as he crisscrossed the country for Disney and later traveled the world for Warner Bros. While most theme park visitors never think much about the technology behind their visits, Disney had realized the importance of these systems and decided the company needed to instill the philosophy that “No one will be hurt on a ride or steal from the company using a computer.” Bill was hired to launch this initiative by setting up its initial computer security and contributing to the designs for several major computer-controlled attractions. From classic favorites like Pinocchio and. His submarine work led directly to a new challenge at The Walt Disney Company. Preview all the amazing titles youll collect as a member of the Disney Wonderful World of Reading book club. Order now!Ī fine collectable, not intended for children.Bill Cotter first visited the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair at the impressionable age of 12, and what an impression it made! Crediting the fair for having sparked his interest in technology, his first job after college was as a submarine designer for the US Navy, working on the Polaris-Poseidon-Trident guidance and launch systems. Strong demand is expected for this magnificent Disney collectable. This licensed edition is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and our famous 365-day money-back guarantee. A medley of Christmas carols makes the festivities complete. At the very top, Mickey's at the reins of a Pluto-and-reindeer drawn sleigh that rotates around Cinderella's magic castle. With 4 levels of rotating movement on this breathtaking Disney Christmas décor, the Disney Express seems to 'climb' ever higher up the tree, brilliantly lit by 20 LED lights. Standing 16 inches high and decorated with over 50 handpainted Disney character figures, this animated tabletop Christmas decoration celebrates The 'Wonderful World Of Disney' and is available from The Bradford Exchange. Now the spectacular tabletop 'The Wonderful World Of Disney' Christmas Tree brings together Mickey and Minnie, Donald Duck, Snow White and more to deliver the joys of the festive season to your home. Available only from The Bradford Exchange – From Mickey and Minnie to Pooh and Tigger, Disney's beloved characters have given us countless gifts over the years – moments of love, laughter and imagination. A licensed Disney tabletop Christmas tree, featuring over 50 of your favourite Disney friends, including Mickey, Cinderella, Pooh and more! 10 scenes, 20 LED lights, 4 tiers of movement and music.
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