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In recent months, as the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of Walt's birth, a number of journalists have remarked on the fact that a shrinking number of young people are aware that there once was a walking, talking human being named Walt Disney. Walt's family has been trying to make sure that his legacy is preserved for some time now, through a variety of means, including the recent film documentary, "Walt: The Man Behind the Myth."

The Walt Disney Company joined into this effort in early December, with the opening of a new exhibit at Walt Disney World, "One Man's Dream," a creative mélange of various artifacts from Walt's life and times; a sort of three-dimensional tour through his life, from birth on. It's located in the Disney-MGM Studios portion of the park, and features a short biographical film as well.

Among the highlights of the new attraction are Walt's desk from the Hyperion studio, a segment of the film, written by Marty Sklar, introducing EPCOT (click here to see an interview with Sklar); the dress worn by Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins; Walt's office - shipped down from its usual home in Disneyland, especially for this exhibit; the unique Academy Award he received for Snow White, which was loaned by Walt's family; Granny Kincaid's Cabin, built by Walt himself for a proposed traveling exhibition of miniature scenes, and much more.

 

Mary Poppins' Dress
Mary Poppins' Dress

 

Orlando Exhibit
Orlando Exhibit

 

 

Walt's working office
Walt's working office



Animator's Desk
Animator's Desk

 

 

 

Walt's formal office
Walt's formal office

 

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