The window with a lamp - Page 6

€uroMeinke · 04-10-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Now I'm just waiting for the name Cadaverous "Red Longjohns" Jen to become commonplace backstage

Well seeing how much Walt and Lillian liked red, is it any wonder that red lon johns are the perfect Disney tribute?

But on a more interestin note - someday Lisa will have to post her ghost pic from the Lilly belle - was it Lillian? Walt? or some other train loving spook?

Not Afraid · 04-10-2006, 09:25 PM

I have many pictures to download.

Kevy Baby · 04-10-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

But on a more interesting note - someday Lisa will have to post her ghost pic from the Lilly belle - was it Lillian? Walt? or some other train loving spook?

Yeah... I'm looking forward to that one.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-11-2006, 10:11 AM

Here are my pics.

It was a dream come true. I can't imagine how I've come so far in only 5 years of Disney geekdom. Six years ago I didn’t know the apartment existed.

I never expected to experience this ever. I feel very blessed and lucky. All of us wished that everyone could be there.

It really was akin to a religious experience. By the time we walked up the back stairs I was more excited than I've been in a long time. Nancy, our guide, told us that she wanted to make sure Walt wasn't sleeping, so she had ML ring the doorbell. Just a silly, soft-hearted moment like that sent a quick thrill up my spine. What if he really was in there?

As we walked in, all the sillyness evaporated leaving us with the stillness of the Apartment. We walked with our hands behind our backs until Nancy offered us a seat. It felt like a bizarre movie, as we all sat down with the utmost care.

I thought of how Chris always talks about our group oral history as Nancy began telling us the stories. We sat with eyes shining as she spoke of Him sleeping here as Disneyland was built...of Him entertaining His family here...of the one and only time a reporter got a picture in here. I sat right next to The Lamp, not daring to put a hand near it. We looked on at the artifacts, the things He'd had, in the room He had lived in, in His Park.

I was hushed and awed and inspired.

Then it was out onto the porch where we still felt the tingle of being up here but without the delicate touch. I've never had breakfast food that's that good at Disneyland. Ready when we came in, served hot and fresh, with china and linens. All manner of tea and coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice, fruits and bagels and pastries, cheesy scrambled eggs and sausage, and as much of it as we could stuff ourselves with.

We were there a long, leisurely time. Then ML ushered us out the door and over to the train station where the Lilly Belle was waiting for us. Waiting! The grand circle tour flew by the windows but I was so involved in being inside this amazing car to even notice. Ambassador Becky was telling me about working with Steve Martin when we were passing Primeval World.

It was a morning I’ll remember forever. Many, many thanks to ML for making this possible.

innerSpaceman · 04-11-2006, 11:08 AM

^ What a wonderful account. Mui magical.

MickeyLumbo · 04-11-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

It was a morning I’ll remember forever.

and i as well. i am so very happy that you could join me! i love your account of our magical visit and thank you so much for sharing the pics.

awesome picture of your reflection!!!

DreadPirateRoberts · 04-11-2006, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Here are my pics.

It was a dream come true.

Great pictures. Thank you for sharing them.

Gemini Cricket · 04-12-2006, 05:59 AM

CP ~ Thank you for sharing your account of the visit to Walt's apt. As a true Disney Geek I had goosebumps reading it.

MickeyLumbo ~ Darling, can I just say that you are without a doubt one of the coolest people I know? What a sweetheart! What a wonderful host and ambassador for Disneyland! What an amazing experience.

MickeyLumbo · 04-12-2006, 06:28 AM

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What an amazing experience.

it was amazing. and the word "amazing" doesn't quite cover it. one cool thing was the timing of our VIP round trip on the Lilly Belle. when we returned to the Main Street station, we were led off the train to discover the Mayor of Main Street hosting the re-dedication ceremony and Mickey and Pals marched up the steps. it concludes with the opening day speech by Walt and a dove release.

it was a gift, beautiful gift box and a stunning ribbon and bow!

i only wish that i could have invited more.

katiesue · 04-12-2006, 11:14 AM

Great pictures. I too have goosebumps. What an honor.

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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Here are my pics. It was a dream come true. I can't imagine how I've come so far in only 5 years of Disney geekdom. Six years ago I didn’t know the apartment existed. I never expected to experience this ever. I feel very blessed and lucky. All of us wished that everyone could be there. It really was akin to a religious experience. By the time we walked up the back stairs I was more excited than I've been in a long time. Nancy, our guide, told us that she wanted to make sure Walt wasn't sleeping, so she had ML ring the doorbell. Just a silly, soft-hearted moment like that sent a quick thrill up my spine. What if he really was in there? As we walked in, all the sillyness evaporated leaving us with the stillness of the Apartment. We walked with our hands behind our backs until Nancy offered us a seat. It felt like a bizarre movie, as we all sat down with the utmost care. I thought of how Chris always talks about our group oral history as Nancy began telling us the stories. We sat with eyes shining as she spoke of Him sleeping here as Disneyland was built...of Him entertaining His family here...of the one and only time a reporter got a picture in here. I sat right next to The Lamp, not daring to put a hand near it. We looked on at the artifacts, the things He'd had, in the room He had lived in, in His Park. I was hushed and awed and inspired. Then it was out onto the porch where we still felt the tingle of being up here but without the delicate touch. I've never had breakfast food that's that good at Disneyland. Ready when we came in, served hot and fresh, with china and linens. All manner of tea and coffee, hot chocolate and orange juice, fruits and bagels and pastries, cheesy scrambled eggs and sausage, and as much of it as we could stuff ourselves with. We were there a long, leisurely time. Then ML ushered us out the door and over to the train station where the Lilly Belle was waiting for us. Waiting! The grand circle tour flew by the windows but I was so involved in being inside this amazing car to even notice. Ambassador Becky was telling me about working with Steve Martin when we were passing Primeval World. It was a morning I’ll remember forever. Many, many thanks to ML for making this possible. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	CP ~ Thank you for sharing your account of the visit to Walt's apt. As a true Disney Geek I had goosebumps reading it. MickeyLumbo ~ Darling, can I just say that you are without a doubt one of the coolest people I know? What a sweetheart! What a wonderful host and ambassador for Disneyland! What an amazing experience.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Great pictures. I too have goosebumps. What an honor.
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