Dave "Ask Dave" Smith, retired Chief Archivist of The Walt Disney Company, has been fielding Disney trivia questions for over 30 years. And now, the most intriguing of those questions and answers have been compiled in this secret-filled book!
Dave Smith, the retired Chief Archivist of The Walt Disney Company, has continued his "Ask Dave" column through the D23 website.
Filled with significant achievements, short biographies, historic dates, and tons of trivia-worthy tidbits and anecdotes, this newly updated collection covers all things Disney-from A to Z-through thousands of entries and more than eight ...
Complete with more than one thousand illustrations, this in-depth reference offers a review of many Disney features and subjects, presenting more than 6,500 entries that range from television shows, films,...
In the 100 years since the birth of Walt Disney in 1901, the world has undergone a spellbinding transformation. We discovered that if we believe, the world can turn into...
Gathers 999 trivia questions covering the Disney characters, films, television programs, theme parks, other attractions, and the company itself.
But he was intimidated by the threats of Lewis Carroll purists, and he returned to the original story. During storyboard sessions, Walt tried to maintain his normal enthusiasm, but it was difficult. Animation was as tedious as the story ...
In this second volume of the best-selling Vault of Walt series, Disney historian Jim Korkis reveals even more forgotten tales of Walt Disney and the Disney Company to entertain and enlighten Disney fans.
Whether they are called clients, customers, constituents, or, in Disney-speak, guests, all organizations must best serve the people who purchase their products and services or risk losing them. Now, for...
The wish for happy endings is written in our hearts. Every park guest or movie watcher is looking for their own “happily ever after,” as they ask the questions: What’s my story? Does it matter? Will the story end well for me?
His vision revolutionized everything from television to theme parks. But this book is perhaps the preeminent aspect of his legacy - his philosophies and his dreams.