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Backstage Disneyland : A Personal History, Van Arsdale France
Backstage Disneyland : A Personal History, Van Arsdale France
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Backstage Disneyland: A Personal History is the unpublished autobiography of Van Arsdale France, in which he describes how he came to work for a nascent Disneyland in 1954. It provides Mr. France's detailed inside account of working for Walt Disney and developing Disneyland's employee training program.
Land Use Alternatives Disney/Wrather Anaheim Properties, Harrison Price Company
Land Use Alternatives Disney/Wrather Anaheim Properties, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The following report prepared by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for WED Enterprises and the Wrather Corporation sets forth the findings and conclusions with respect to the available near-term development opportunities for vacant land owned either by Walt Disney Productions, or The Wrather Corporation, near Disneyland and Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. In All, some 123 acres of vacant or underutilized land is either owned in full or is under long term lease to one or the other of the two firms, and could be made available for development, without considering possibly underutilized portions of Disneyland itself, or the hotel …
Walt Disney World: Background And Philosophy, Marty Sklar
Walt Disney World: Background And Philosophy, Marty Sklar
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This assemblage has been prepared as a background and starting point for developing a "philosophy" for the Disneyland-style theme park in Walt Disney World. There is a great deal of other material, particularly articles about Disneyland, that might have been included. However, the intent here is to provide, as a foundation, Walt's thinking and philosophy as it was applied in Disneyland, and additionally Walt's thoughts about Walt Disney World as they apply to what we are now beginning."--WED Enterprises, Inc., inter-office communication, September 21, 1967, written by Marty Skyler.
Economic Impact Of The Disneyland Recreation Complex On The City Of Anaheim, Economics Research Associates
Economic Impact Of The Disneyland Recreation Complex On The City Of Anaheim, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In May of 1964, Economics Research Associates (ERA) was requested by the management of Disneyland to prepare a measurement of the basic economic impact and contribution of the Park and its neighboring recreation and service facilities on the community of Anaheim. The purpose of the inquiry, as defined in discussions with the Park management, City Officials, and the Anaheim Area Visitor and Convention Bureau was to determine what role Anaheim commercial recreation plays in the economy of its home city and whether such activity is the highest and best use of the commercial recreatioCR) property in which it is located.
Wed/Wdp Royalty Payments, Economics Research Associates
Wed/Wdp Royalty Payments, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A typed and handwritten letter including edits from Harrison A. Price (HAP) to Bill (William Cottrell, President, WED Enterprises, Inc.), which begins as follows “After a careful analysis we have come up with an approach to the WED / WDP royalty problem that appears to have merit. The essence of it is that WED would receive a profit on its design work through royalties on attractions designed, and that the royalties would be collected on that portion of attendance that is over break-even levels.” A detailed system of calculating royalty payments is included as are hypothetical examples. A supplemental handwritten …
Audio-Animatronics Planning And Information Manual, Economics Research Associates
Audio-Animatronics Planning And Information Manual, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A typed and handwritten report including edits created by Harrison A. Price of Economics Research Associates (ERA) for William Cottrell, President, WED Enterprises, Inc. The report is a study on planning the launching of Audio-Animatronics as a self-sufficient divisional venture within WED Enterprises. ERA, working in collaboration with WED legal, financial, design, and model shop staff, developed a specific plan of action that contains the following elements: 1) a review and evaluation of the status of product development, 2) a review and evaluation of patent and royalty position and the rights of ownership, 3) development of the plan for manufacturing …
Suggested Attractions For The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, Economics Research Associates
Suggested Attractions For The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Honorable Robert Moses, President of the New York World’s Fair 1964-1965 Corporation, visited Disneyland as a personal guest of Walt Disney. During his visit Mr. Moses expressed an interest in seeing greater Disney participation in the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. In particular, interest was expressed in the possibility of generating sponsorship for the Monorail, Rocket to the Moon, and Circarama attractions presently at Disneyland and the proposed show called “One Nation Under God.” The purpose of this report is to provide Mr. Moses and the staff of the New York World’s Fair with descriptive material which will assist …
Tiki Room, Disneyland, Inc
Tiki Room, Disneyland, Inc
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The report provides alternative ownership structures and profit sharing scenarios for the Tiki Room at Disneyland between Disneyland Inc., WED Enterprises, and Stouffer’s. The report includes detailed operating, financial, and visitor information for Disneyland.
Disneyland: Where You Leave Today....And Visit The World Of Yesterday And Tomorrow, Wed Enterprises
Disneyland: Where You Leave Today....And Visit The World Of Yesterday And Tomorrow, Wed Enterprises
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Prepared for Disneyland, Inc. by WED Enterprises. The Purpose of this book is to establish approved facts and information about Disneyland. It is primarily designed for employee training purposes and has the following sections: 1) Walt Disney Organization, 2) Disneyland particulars, 3) Guest accommodations and services, 4) Admissions, 5) Rides and amusements, 6) Free exhibits, attractions, and entertainment, 7) Shops and giftware stands, and 8) Restaurants and refreshments.