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The Way We Do Business, Workshop '91, Walt Disney Imagineering;
The Way We Do Business, Workshop '91, Walt Disney Imagineering;
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The program of the Walt Disney Imagineering Executive Workshop, April 25-26, 1991. The program includes the following sections: directions to the workshop, names and titles of workshop participants, workshop agenda, quotations, and biographies of participants. The program includes a history of the company and theme parks. Quotations include statements of company philosophy concerning what and how things are done.
Port Disney : Preliminary Master Plan : Executive Report, Walt Disney Company
Port Disney : Preliminary Master Plan : Executive Report, Walt Disney Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The Walt Disney Company has focused its theme park and resort development talents on a unique oceanfront site in Long Beach, California to create a waterfront destination resort called "Port Disney". Port Disney draws upon the rich waterfront heritage of the City of Long Beach while laying a cornerstone for a new vision for the City. Gathered together at Port Disney are a variety of ocean-oriented uses providing recreation and enjoyment for residents from Southern California and visitors from around the world. The Preliminary Master Plan, includes: DisneySea, Five New Resort Hotels, Specialty Retail and Entertainment, A Water Plan, 400 …
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Backstage Disneyland: A Personal History is the unpublished autobiography of Van Arsdale France, in which he describes how he came to work for a nascent Disneyland in 1954.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.
Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company
Anaheim/Long Beach Public Investment Negotiation Strategy, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Fiscal impacts on Anaheim and Long Beach due to future Disneyland theme park and Disney Hotel investments.
Texposition: Disney Enterprise Initial Feasibility Study, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Disney Development Company
Texposition: Disney Enterprise Initial Feasibility Study, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Disney Development Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This report includes part III to V of the feasibility study of Texposition, Disney's festival marketplace in Dallas, Texas. These parts cover attendance estimate, attendance distribution, facility size, pricing, and revenue. Includes tables and graphs. Handwritten on cover "1089 A5 B" (Report no. 1089, Subject category A5, Restriction code B).
Burbank Entertainment Center Summary Observations, Harrison Price Company, Winslow, Nicholas S.
Burbank Entertainment Center Summary Observations, Harrison Price Company, Winslow, Nicholas S.
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
This document summarizes the observations of the Burbank Entertainment Center project meeting held by the economic planning team on Friday, February 19, 1988 at WDI. The meeting aimed to reconcile sizing and economics for the various components proposed for inclusion in the project, and produced an overview assessment of the project, an examination of the design and analytical work conducted, and the implications of the Burbank Center findings on the "Disney Center" concept. The document includes the first draft and final copy. Handwritten "202D C" (Report no. 202, Subject category D, Restriction code C) on p. 10.
Analysis Of Development Opportunities At Golden Oak Ranch, Harrison Price Company
Analysis Of Development Opportunities At Golden Oak Ranch, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
In January 1987, Disney Development Corporation (DDC) retained the Harrison Price Company (HPC) to conduct a consulting assignment with three principal objectives: 1. To test the feasibility of a Backlot Studio/Attraction Concept at Golden Oak Ranch and, if the ranch proved unsuitable, to evaluate other locations for an entertainment industry-related attraction in Southern California. 2. To evaluate alternative leisure time development opportunities at Golden Oak Ranch. 3. To discuss and comment on opportunities for new Disney attractions in Southern California. Pertinent findings of this study are presented in Section 2, the Executive Summary. Section 3 examines key market and site …
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Performing Arts Facility Requirements At Walt Disney World, Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A mini-charrette was conducted by the Harrison Price Company (HPC) for the Disney Development Company to determine if a performing arts center at Disney World was a sound idea and how best to do it. Performing arts venues in Ashland, Oregon and Chautauqua, New York were selected as frames of reference for a proposed new performing arts facility at Disney World in Florida. HPC drew conclusions from the charrette discussion and the perspectives are expressed in the report.
Preliminary Analysis Of Renaissance Festival Events In The U.S., Harrison Price Company
Preliminary Analysis Of Renaissance Festival Events In The U.S., Harrison Price Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
At the request of WED Enterprises, the Harrison Price Company conducted a preliminary investigation of the characteristics and operating experience of selected major renaissance fair events held in the United States. The memorandum summarizes the results of that investigation.
Walt Disney World Futures Conference Briefing Package, Disney Development Company
Walt Disney World Futures Conference Briefing Package, Disney Development Company
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
Briefing package of Walt Disney World Futures Conference held in General Motors Conference Center, World of Motion Pavilion, EPCOT Center on March 27-29, 1985. The package includes the following sections: location map, program, attendees, Walt Disney World in brief, Walt Disney World gated entertainment attractions and Resort facilities, legal/governmental factors, physical/environmental factors, Reedy Creek Improvement District Comprehensive Plan, economy/Orlando area forecast 1985-2005, overnight accomodations, timeshare, office/R&D/industrial, residential, Walt Disney World Vacation Guide, Walt Disney Productions 1984 Annual Report, Arvida Corporation Planned Communities brochure.
Economic Analysis Of Rail Transportation System For Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Economic Analysis Of Rail Transportation System For Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
The National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior requested Walt Disney Productions to submit data on the relative feasibility of two transportation systems to Mineral King, California. The alternatives were a modern all-weather highway, as proposed by the State Division of Highways, or a railroad. The original economic evaluation of Mineral King’s development potentials prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA) and submitted to the U.S. Forest Service in support of an application for a use permit assumed a new highway. Dependence on rail transportation in lieu of an adequate highway has serious implications for both attendance and …
Economic Potential For Resort Development At Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Economic Potential For Resort Development At Mineral King, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
1965—The U.S. Forest Service has requested private investors submit development plans and supporting data in competitive bidding for developing Mineral King as a year-round recreation area. Walt Disney Productions, expressing a continuing interest through Mr. Disney in the potential of Mineral King, asked Economics Research Associates to determine demand for various types of recreational uses at Mineral King and to present economic criteria for physical planning of the proposed development. This report sets forth the results of the research. In addition, the study suggests an appropriate methodology for establishing lease payments to the Forest Service for use of government land. …
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 …
New York World's Fair 1964-1965, Space Allocation Plan, Economics Research Associates
New York World's Fair 1964-1965, Space Allocation Plan, Economics Research Associates
Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers
A space allocation plan, or map, of the New York World's Fair 1964-1965 grounds. The map includes a legend. It is dated June 1, 1961. Scale 1" = 200'