The photo above has long been one of my favorite photographs of Walt Disney. Taken by none other than master lens man Gene Lester. A few of you who have been reading us for some time may remember his name. Gene was the incredible photographer to the stars who allowed some of his amazing collection of camera equipment from Walt's Hyperion studio to find a new home with us. It was an honor to have his brief friendship - and I miss him very much.

a montage of photos from my Disney Historical Tour of the Hyperion Studio (no longer there, so I need lots of photos when I take people).

The relationship between Roy and Walt was a special one, sometimes turbulent, but always genuine and respectful. The two seemed to complete each other, Walt had creativity and imagination, and Roy had financial prowess-separately they were phenomemal but together they were iconic.

As difficult as it is to believe today, no movie studio wanted to distribute the early black and white Mickey Mouse cartoons, especially under Walt Disney’s terms that he retained ownership to the character. This offers a timeline along with a rich recounting of Roy's and Walt's dealings with Columbia.

Roy E. Disney was interviewed for two-and-a-half hours plus in Burbank, CA. He described the early history of the Disney company and the role that his father, Roy O. Disney, and uncle Walt Disney, had in its creation and early years.

Everyday routine at the Disney Studio changed dramatically the day following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 8, 1941, Walt Disney received an urgent phone call at home. There had been an invasion of sorts at his Studio in Burbank.

In an interview with his daughter Diane and author Pete Martin, Walt Disney recalled that fateful day when he received a phone call at home

Carousels hold a special place in the history of the formation of the Disney Theme Parks. Frequently Walt would take his daughters to Griffith Park near the Disney Studio which happened to have a merry-go-round. It was here that Walt thought up the concept of having a place where he could go with his family and they could all have fun together.

No doubt that walking around the parks all day can lead to sore, achy, tired legs. We've gathered together some home remedy tips to revive your legs and keep you on your feet so that you can keep on touring!

As we celebrate Earth Day 2010 today on April 22nd, the Walt Disney World Resort announces a Green Initiative that will result in a major energy savings.
By retrofitting over 1,000 floodlights and spotlights across the Walt Disney World Resort with energy saving alternatives, they will save over 2.5 million kilowatt hours annually.