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December 15, 2011 9:30 AM
Today we remember Walt Disney, who passed away 45 years ago at 9:30am, after leaving us with a place and an idea he loved. Lillian Disney was quoted one time as saying, "He practically lived there," in regards to Walt's love for Disneyland. One employee said she would occasionally see Walt standing the window of his Fire Station apartment - crying, because he was moved by the achievement. He overcame so much to bring us Disneyland, so we dedicate this day to honoring Walt by posting about how his dream has affected our lives. Feel free to start your own post in tribute to Walt Disney.
Thanks for this post. Is it too much to say that Walt Disney could be one of the most influential people, ever? His work has touched so many people in so many different ways. Thanks, Walt, for bringing is all so much joy! - mrsdanaalvarez
277.5 #752 9:43AM
I remember when I was 4, my dad and mom took me and my sister to DL. That was in 1976, a long time ago, my mom was/ is huge Walt Disney fan and I think she was grooming me into a fan. We use to watch The Wonderful World Of Disney on ABC back in the 70s and she made me become a Mousekateer too. Now I'm in my late 30 and a father of two wonderful children who and I'm proud to say are Disneyland fans too. It's funny how all this started with a dream.
- stevencato
206.9 #1532 1:46PM
Thanks for the post admin! And thank you Walt for having such an awesome and magical imagination... I like many others will be forever grateful to you for giving us the best gift ever, "the happiest place on earth!" - disneymomma1
320.5 #521 11:18AM
Thank you Walt! And thank you Admin for the post! - CherryTreeLane
456.4 #269 12:55PM
I'm glad Walt Disney shared his imagination to the world. Every time I go to Disneyland I feel so relaxed. Thank you Walt Disney! - EpicMickey
5.9 #9170 2:04PM
Thanks Walt! I've learned a lot from you in my life: think big, don't be afraid to fail, quality counts, pay attention to detail, hire talented people and let them do their job, don't think outside the box - get rid of the box entirely! The list goes on and on. - pharaoh
251.3 #1002 4:43PM
My finest memory of Disney would be future. Remember a man dressed I'm this suit with power pack. He would jet up to the sky like a rocket. The way Mr. Walt Disney brought things to us from all over the world like It's A Small World,amazing to know as you were a kid that there were kids all over the world with different cultures. He's ideas, dreams, hopes lives on forever. God Bless this man for a Wonderful place on earth!!! - soco45
112.6 #2860 5:03PM
What it would be like to get inside his head, even just for an hour... - Kari_Bo_Berry
361.5 #388 5:44PM
Walt redefined impossible as possible with a cool name for those uber creative folks "imagineers" - thank you for the magic✨ - Plumiegirl
3345.9 #10 9:25PM
I was 9 when Walt passed away in 1966, which means that I had already been a confirmed Disney kid for 6 years! I still remember seeing the headlines and pictures of Mickey crying and being confused by it all. My parents tried to explain it to me, but I can remember feeling so sad and scared that "Disney" was gone. My parents were so awesome - they took me on a special trip to Disneyland the next weekend so I could see that everything was still there - and most importantly, that Mickey was alive and well! - msdizmaui
519.0 #223 9:33PM
In 1959, Disneyland was 4 years old, and I was 6. My parents took me to Disneyland for the first time. It was unbelievable, magical. I still remember flying around on Peter Pan looking down on London. Amazing. But before the trip ever happened, we would watch Walt on TV. I felt like I knew him. It wasn't a TV show, it was Walt with a fun story to tell. And Disneyland wasn't a theme park, it was his special place to have fun, and everyone was invited. Years later, when my son was young, it was a given that we would go to Walt's magic kingdom to celebrate my son's birthday. And now, even more years later, when he comes home to visit, we try to run up and have a day at what is truly, the happiest place on Earth. Despite all the countless visits I've had, I never grow tired of Disneyland. I'm sure there are millions of people who have similar stories of how much fun their families have had over the years. What a profound gift that Walt left the world. Thank you Walt for bringing your vision to life. - 50sKid
68.0 #3450 11:00PM
Thanks for this post Admin! Without Walt we wouldn't have a place to share with our families and loved ones. A place where magic can be seen and felt. And without this place there wouldn't have been MW thanks to you. A place where so many friendships have come from and this magic can be shared with everyone. 😊 - LBChica
1500.3 #52 9:35AM
Who wouldn't wanna live at Disneyland! It's such a happy, magical place (: - Jacqueline
546.7 #205 9:38AM
Great post, Admin! Thank you, Walt. Thank you so so much. - AndReallyBadEggs
251.9 #999 9:59AM
Thanks Walt for such a wonderful place where my children and I share so many great memories and make more with every visit to the happiest place on earth for us. - mamadisney3
249.1 #1020 10:11AM
THANK YOU Walt... If there was ever anyone I wish we I could have met it would be you. Your visions and all you have created has touched so many people and influenced them to continue your ideas to preserve your dreams... Thank you from our family to you and yours... - Disneylanddad702
401.7 #330 10:19AM
Thank you to my HERO Walt Disney for making my life bearable at times when I'm too depressed to keep going!!! - michelIe
422.1 #302 10:21AM
🙏All I can say is Thank YOU Mr. Disney!🙏 - MickeyPrincess
28.5 #4453 10:31AM
Thank you Walt for creating such a magical place! When my family and I go to DL there are no cares or worries! - MikaDreamsEverythingDisney
249.1 #1022 10:51AM
When I was a child I was enthralled by the idea of an immagineer. The idea of thinking outside of the accepted norms and looking at ways to improve the wold around me has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and Disney was a large part of that. Thank you, Walt Disney! - Chris_E
25.6 #4615 10:55AM
Dear Walt, Thank you. :) - Jillian
765.4 #129 11:06AM
We all love Walt Disney in our family. It would be impossible to imagine our lives, if he hadn't lived. He's such an inspiration. - ally
440.5 #4 11:13AM
Thank you so much, Walt Disney, for creating THE happiest place on earth, and sharing it with rest of us. What a legacy! I love Disneyland, and share this love with my children and grandchildren. - islandgrace50
4.3 #12411 11:25AM
😔 💓 - Duchess_SMK
3291.4 #11 11:41AM
Thanks for the post Admin. Thank you Walt for creating such a wonderful place where my family and I could be closer and share so many great memories together.
I think it would overwhelm me too knowing that what I created made so many people happy.
Thank you Mr. Disney. - MikeyMouse
64.2 #3509 11:43AM
Thanks admin! And thank u walt for makeing us all smile :) - missteacup
44.3 #3877 11:53AM
Love this post. Thanks Admin! - DizGeek
453.3 #270 12:46PM
This made me tear up. Very well written, Admin. Beautiful! - sarahpie
275.3 #775 1:14PM
I remember when I was 4, my dad and mom took me and my sister to DL. That was in 1976, a long time ago, my mom was/ is huge Walt Disney fan and I think she was grooming me into a fan. We use to watch The Wonderful World Of Disney on ABC back in the 70s and she made me become a Mousekateer too. Now I'm in my late 30 and a father of two wonderful children who and I'm proud to say are Disneyland fans too. It's funny how all this started with a dream.
- stevencato
206.9 #1532 1:46PM
Thanks for the post and I want to thank Walt for bring the wonderful world of Disney to each one of us no matter what age. - mousears23
14.8 #5700 3:13PM
Wonderful post! I never forget to give a silent nod and a heartfelt "thank you" when I look up at candle in window of Walt's apartment over the fire station. I do it every time without fail. I have to pay tribute to the man who gave us all the single most wonderful place in the world! Thank you, thank you Uncle Walt! - Timmysmom
208.4 #1513 3:41PM
I have always been the kind of person who loved imagination, and all of the wonderful magical things it can do. To me, Walt Disney was and remains the pioneer of proving the power of what one person can create with little more than a dream. He's a hero to so many, and it's beautiful that even after leaving the world behind, his imagination continues to inspire. - tinkerdoll
178.9 #1878 4:39PM
His dream has influenced so many people and brought joy to lives of millions of people. Truly an amazing person. Thanks for your greatness Walt. - OneRareRose
141.1 #2428 5:11PM
Your stories all gave me chicken skin! - momtochipanddale
165.3 #2082 5:22PM
He will always be my hero!! Love you for everything and all of the magic you have brought into our lives! - CuriousAsAlice7
30.6 #4352 6:29PM
Walt was a visionary and a true national treasure. The joy and happiness he's brought to millions if not billions of people is immeasurable. - TharBeSquallsAhead
271.0 #816 7:07PM
We have seen Walt Disney's dreams through our eyes as children in 1955 and as it is now and pray that we will continue to do so for many more years to come. Thank you Walt for making dreams come true for so many of us. - SeñorBuzz&Jessie
62.4 #3534 7:16PM
Walt Disney has had such a large impact on the world. He challenged the laws of possibility and did the impossible. His imagination has left a huge imprint on the Imagination of the people of the world. We owe him so much! He was a true visionary! - Nesabell
157.7 #2179 7:30PM
As I do everytime I visit Disneyland... Salute to firehouse with a little tear, Thank you for everything! - Boundin
425.4 #299 7:39PM
He made dreams come true for so many children! His accomplishment has made so many people happy and will continue to do so! - goofygal
2341.6 #28 8:11PM
Really enjoyed all of the post today everyone! Thank you admin for dedicating this day in the lounge to Walt and all he has done to bring joy to our lives! = ) - donnievegas
1127.5 #73 8:17PM
Wat walt Disney has done has had a huge affect in all of our lives. I know he affect mine he made me feel & believe that magic can come if u just believe. In & out of Disneyland i feel the magic all around me. And so i say thank you Mr.Walt Disney thank u 4 risking sooo much 2 show & feel that magic does exist. Thank u 4 the everlasting love that Disneyland never fails 2 fill me up with. Thank u Mr. Walt Disney we deeply thank & love u with all our hearts :) - arabianites22
25.9 #4600 8:26PM
Today i pay all my love and respect to a man who has touched my life in a positive way. He has given me a beautiful escape from the troubles, worries and stresses of my world. I will be eternally grateful for all the sweat and tears he put into bringing his vision into a reality. Thank you Walt! May you smile down at all those who visit your land every day, for I always smile up at you and thank you for the memories i have been lucky enough to create!! - Aurora_2020
257.8 #928 8:49PM
Thank you for bringing me and my friends so much happiness Walt! - Tom
3876.4 #7 9:12PM
Walt Disney was one of a kind. The amazing imagination of this man still boggles my mind. I feel so blessed to be an Ap holder and feel like Disneyland is like my backyard. I never take it for granted when I'm there and the feeling i get is just like it was the very first time I set foot on main street. My dad was one of the first children at Disneyland because my grandpa worked on all the electrical as the park was being built. A very fond memory for him and for me too! Thank you Walt!! - aladdinfan
12.7 #6105 10:16PM
I love you Walt! If it wasnt for him none of us would have such a wonderful cheerful place to celebrate accomplishments or to go and make memories with family or friends :) he will live on forever what a great man! - DLandDoll
97.1 #3066 10:21PM
When I was four years old, I was hospitalized for almost two weeks with juvenile diabetes. Everyone in the department was at least sixty, so all the nurses and other patients spoiled me a little. I remember one elderly gentleman had his daughter go and buy me a copy of little mermaid, and some of the nurses bought me Ariel pajamas. I wore them every day and must have watched the movie two dozen times. It's funny how uncle Walt can make you look back on a dark time in your life and still make you smile. - LittleAprilShowers
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