First Walt Disney World Ambassador Returns to Disneyland 52 Years Later

First Walt Disney World Ambassador Returns to Disneyland 52 Years Later

The first ever Walt Disney World Ambassador, Debby Dane Browne, recently visited Disneyland for the first time in 52 years! Disney shared photos from Debby’s visit in 1970 along with photos of her most recent visit. Debby also shared her experience as an Ambassador along with some of her favorite memories.

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Debby was selected as the first Walt Disney World Ambassador in October 1970 after serving as one of 14 Walt Disney World Preview Center cast members. She spent three months in Southern California learning about the magic of Disneyland while the “vacation kingdom of the world” was under construction in Florida.

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“No matter how I dreamed Disneyland to be – it was so much better – more enchanting and exciting,’” wrote Debby in a journal entry from 1970.

“I had only known Disneyland from watching Walt Disney on television in black and white,” recalled Debby. “When I first stepped into the park with my manager Frank, I couldn’t believe my eyes – the place was alive with vibrant colors. I could feel the magic and Walt’s presence everywhere!”

Debby shared that Sleeping Beauty Castle was used for her official Ambassador portrait because Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida was not built at the time.

“At Disneyland, you don’t have a favorite place – you have many,” remembered Debby. “One of mine is at the side of the Castle where a waterfall with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are found.”

In 1970, she was joined by then 1971 Disneyland Ambassador Marva Dickson for photos in Snow White Grotto. During her recent visit to the wishing well, Debby was surprised by Pinocchio who joined her trip down memory lane.

Debby stopped to speak with everyone she met; we can easily see why she was selected as the first Disney World Ambassador.

Debby shared what makes Disneyland so special:

“Disneyland cast members make the park the magical place it is,” exclaimed Debby. “They helped train me while at the Preview Center in Florida, and I learned so much from them while training for the Ambassador role in California. They continue making Walt Disney’s dream a reality every day. I can’t thank them enough for what they do.”

Do you feel the same way Debby does?

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