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Roy O. Disney, Walt’s best Friend…
I must admit, I’m a bit behind my time with this article. The last few months have been, to say the least hectic. With my daughters’ wedding now past, my wife finally got called back to work and I just finished up three major projects, it’s now time for my favorite pastime, writing about Disney. But with this Covid and Flu season, my favorite place in the world, Walt Disney World, is almost unrecognizable! No fireworks, no parades, no meet and greets, no shows, half my favorite eaters not yet opened, limited character encounters, etc. No annual passholder tickets being offered, and now you have to make a reservation…
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Roy O. Disney-Walt’s best Friend…
Of all the characters, Artisans, and friends that Walt Disney had amassed over his long, successful career, none was more important than his own brother, Roy O. Disney. The bond these two men developed over their lifetimes helped shaped the Disney Empire and even their own personal lives. There are many fans that do not realize that Walt had three brothers. Roy Oliver Disney was the third son born to Elias and Flora Disney on June 6th, 1893. There were two older siblings, Herbert Disney, born December 8, 1888 and Raymond, December 30th, 1890. Even though Roy’s oldest brother was just 5 years his senior, he was never as close,…
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The Walt Disney Archives To Celebrate Disneyland at D23 EXPO 2015
Walt Disney Archives announced that it will showcase its largest display to date at D23 EXPO 2015, August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.