Disney Legends Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company at Walt Disney’s Historic Mansion

Disney Legends Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company at Walt Disney’s Historic Mansion

On the evening of Monday, October 16, 2023, the Friends of Woking Way hosted an intimate gathering at Walt Disney’s historic Mansion to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Event coordinator Dusty Sage and publicist Jeffrey R. Epstein brought together a distinguished group of attendees, including Disney Legends like Tony Baxter, Bill Farmer, Bob Gurr, and Floyd Norman, along with Bret Iwan, Michael-Leon Wooley, John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh Stamos, and members of the Disney family.

[We’re celebrating] the fact that Roy talked his brother Walt into coming to California and that [their] Uncle Robert welcomed them into his home… and gave them the garage of his house when he saw that grandpa needed someplace to do his art,” said Walt’s granddaughter Joanna Miller. “Thank you so much for having this party, so we can be in this special place to thank Roy and Walt.”

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During the event, guests savored delectable hors d’oeuvres provided by Well Done! Catering while mingling in the enchanting mansion that Walt Disney constructed for his family in 1932. The Disney family resided in this remarkable residence until 1950, a period during which the Disney team created iconic cinematic masterpieces such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, and Cinderella.

The evening’s program included a special tribute to the legacy of Disney, a sneak peek at the upcoming season of the “Wonderful World of Walt” shorts, skillfully crafted by Creative Capers. The celebration also featured a heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday” in honor of Bob Gurr, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday next week, humorously noting that he is only eight years younger than the company itself.

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“We put together this little soiree so we could do a proper celebration of the gentlemen who made the Disney company something we all love so much,” said event organizer and house historian Dusty Sage. “Here’s to Walt and Roy Disney—and all the people with us here today who are themselves a piece of Disney’s magical century.” 

Dusty Sage – MiceChat

Guests had the opportunity to explore the historic mansion through guided tours and were treated to a soul-stirring performance of Walt’s favorite song, “Feed the Birds,” delivered by Michael-Leon Wooley. As a remarkable parting gift, attendees received a unique print of Walt Disney, drawn by Floyd Norman and autographed by both Norman and Bob Gurr.

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