Comments that violate my channel's four basic rules will either be deleted or the user blocked from commenting on the channel: -No Discrimination -No 'stirring the pot' -No Politics -No bullying/trolling/harassment As an American I believe people can express ANY opinion they want, but there can be no freedoms without law and order. Therefore on my channel I do not allow the perpetuation of indecent remarks. -Particularly because there are families that watch my content and I must protect them and the viewers who come to my channel to escape the harshness of KZread comment sections. If you have something to say, say it respectfully, no one says you have to agree with the opposition, just be a decent human being. And just as a little bonus: paedophilia exists EVERYWHERE in society. Not just one group of people. If you are going to comment about how Disney (either Walt or the company today) must use this apartment for such acts...it will not be tolerated, that is indecent and 'pot stirring' comments, not opinion, much less fact. You don't have to agree with Disney's choices or politics either from the past or today, but don't make such accusations on this channel.

@kathy6372

Жыл бұрын

Good for you!!

@jinka6171

Жыл бұрын

Exactly….

@purefoldnz3070

Жыл бұрын

well that escalated quickly.

@AlextheHistorian

Жыл бұрын

@@purefoldnz3070 After focusing on steam history for a few years, I forgot how much of a handful Disney fans can be...man they comment the craziest stuff.

@purefoldnz3070

Жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian I had no idea how crazy they can be. Anyway that was a fantastic video.

Walt's light burning 24/7 makes me cry everytime

My gf and I did the Walk in Walt's Footsteps tour about 10years ago, they stopped the tour not long after. It's really neat inside, like going back in time. Reminds me of my grandmothers house. We weren't allowed to take pictures in there, and it was mostly roped off as well to keep people from wandering and touching things, but the guide would take one picture of you in there if you wanted. Funny thing is when I tell people I've been in there they either don't believe I was in there, or don't believe the apartment even exists. I still have my pin with Walt's face on it from when we went.

@timothymathewson8094

Жыл бұрын

It took too long to get to the point

@Brandtalones

Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering whether you remember an odor of tobacco. I don't if it's just me, but I fly before the smell of a cigar in a small space. Seems like he might have taken up a pipe instead.

@noobovsky420

Жыл бұрын

@@Brandtalones 100% Turkish tobacco smell in the air fused into the wood

@Brandtalones

Жыл бұрын

@@noobovsky420 Hmm... I believe your Turkish blends are used exclusively in cigarettes. Probably Cuban... Ol' Walt probably had a good connection.😉

@joep6035

Жыл бұрын

​@@timothymathewson8094 It's just that you're a slow reader.

This is what happens when visionaries pass on. The new management team has no emotional ties to the company or products, and the magic dies with the founder.

@johncornell3665

4 ай бұрын

That is so true and quite sad!

@krishnaghosh2114

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful house and well maintained

@PeterSokol-bl5vz

28 күн бұрын

He was an anti semitic dick who liked Nazis…good riddance….the magic of hate.

@legoodz1166

12 күн бұрын

happened to apple

One of the perks of having your own theme park.

@ingvarhallstrom2306

Жыл бұрын

Like we all would have, if we had our own theme park....

New Orleans Apartment 1974 - I had the good fortune to have dinner in Club 33 when my brother worked as a ride operator on the Jungle Cruise. He was dating a waitress who worked in Club 33 and somehow our family ended up having dinner in the then mostly unknown restaurant. After dinner she showed us part of Walt’s unfinished apartment with it’s view of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer’s Island, one of the most scenic views in the park with Mark Twain and Columbia tied up at their berths. The apartment was left as it was the day Walt died 8 years earlier, bare wood floor decking, some of the wood trim and finish carpentry done or seemingly underway when stopped, ladders and scaffolds around the entire area, just as a unfinished home under construction would look. If only I had my camera.

@sparaz

2 ай бұрын

My grand parents had a club 33 membership for like 50 years and I have fond memories and even birthdays up there as a kid. Later when I became an adult they would let me use their membership to go on fancy dinners or lunches with those I was dating. Not cheap but at least you don't have to pay to get in the park. Very cool that you got to go enjoy it during better times versus state it's in now

You could churn butter in Walt's casket what with the speed he must be spinning at. Such a shame what his wholesome brand has become

The Disney magic is long gone.

I got to tour walt's apartment once when I worked at DL. It was a cool experience.

One of my best memories of DL was the afternoon a friend and I were treated to a very detailed tour of the New Orleans space. Just the two of us and a very friendly cast member. We got to peek in every room (yes, even the missing toilet bathroom), the room used for printing posters, walk around the upstairs outdoor patio, and then just as it was turning dusk, be invited by the gallery staff to sit on the small deck and watch Fantasmic with one other couple while eating strawberry deserts. I will never forget that experience.

Walk Disney's spirit has definitely left Disneyland long ago.

I worked at DL as a Fire Captain. Part of my duties was to inspect Walt’s apartment once a year. It is as you pictured it, a hidden Jem. My wife managed the Wester Region Logistics for Eastman Kodak. Kodak was a Club 33 member. We had many dinners in the club. At that time Club 33 dinner reservations included a free day in the Park. My wife still has the Club 33 card and Club 33 coat. Only 333 were made.

@josephambrose2852

Жыл бұрын

Philip, please post positive proof pronto Pics pleasantly preferred

@Piwork69

2 ай бұрын

@@josephambrose2852 Calm down.

@philipjc1

Ай бұрын

I have plenty of photos of me as a DL Firefighter, but no photos of Walt’s apartment, though i remember being in there. 😢I was allowed in with another cast member who was a manager. I was not allowed to take any pics. This was considered sacred ground.

We miss you Walt.

Boy...finding old Walt at the other end of that fire pole must've been quite the easter egg!!

wouldn’t be the first time Walt almost brought me to tears. 👍

If only Walt could be cloned so he could run Disneyland again. Alex, could you imagine being able to spend the summer in Walt's apartment and being able to walk around at night after hours. Fun... Thanks for posting this, towards the end I almost had a tear in my eye.

Didn’t expect this video to be so good. Boy I enjoyed it. Thanks for all the research.

I have been to Disney World a number of times . It doesn’t matter how old you are it’s a magical experience! I have however never been able to visit Disneyland . It’s on my bucket list and I would love to see his apartment . It’s so cool he had one and guests were none the wiser . The man was a true visionary and what he created will live in for generations

Perfection! I am so glad you added the apartment over Pirates. Many people don't know about it's true conception. I was glad I was able to walk thru it as the Disney Gallery.

I'm constantly amazed at your videos. Every chance you get to go negative... you don't. I've never seen anything like it. It's wonderfully refreshing. Thank you so much for being so good and decent.

@AlextheHistorian

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

As a kid in the 60’s we always looked to see if Walt was in his office as we entered the park.

This is just Amazing! I am a Disney Animator, and I am LOVING ALL of your videos! I used to spend a TON of time at Disneyland, rumaging around to really cool places, especially where guests could not go. You have a true gift for Storytelling, your research is the TRUTH, your voice is soothing, and this is just the most exciting way to go thru history, with the proper facts, presented in a true Storytelling fashion. This is the BEST!!! Thank you so very much!!!!!

@AlextheHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy, that's really nice of you to say!

@judydenver5362

Жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian YOU are so very welcome!😃

@caralynmcauley6679

2 ай бұрын

❤

You have a true talent of sharing history and separating rumors from fact. You are an educator. I started following you with your three part Queen Mary series and look forward to finding more of your content - and your future work!

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wow! Thanks for the insightful video, Alex! I visited the art gallery as a teenager and didn’t know the history well enough to appreciate it. But you’re right, running up those stairs always felt special. In 2016 I went on the Walking in Walt’s Footsteps tour and was able to see all the rooms in the Dream Suite. The level of detail was extraordinary! Disneyland is both steadfast and ever-changing so you never know what experiences are once in a lifetime or timeless. This makes every trip to the Parks that more special.

I always loved that photo of Walt, Lilly & the grand kids. I heard it was NOT uncommon to see Walt in his robe and slippers for a stroll as he watched maintenance perform their duties. Just like he roamed the studio after hours. I also heard Walt to see a fire truck in action with lights flashing and bells ringing. Great video Alex!

i’ve been inside of Walt’s apartment when i did the Walk in Walt’s Footsteps tour. it was amazing. my favourite Disney memory.

Wow what a lovely and informative video well done!

In sime sense, even Walt was careful in overspending too soon, that is, he moderated the expenses for what was practical at the time. Having a studio/one bedroom suite that was suitable for himself and Lillian at a moment’s notice, was a very smart idea. Even if, in his mind about a bigger apartment, i wonder if he was a bit overwhelmed by the impact Disneyland made on everybody. That indicates he wanted to be in careful control of public and investor scrutiny in those early days as to not apoear ostentatious with other investors’ loans. Conversely, if this story were told today, with different CEO’s, the first thing they would have built was the CEO’s executive mansion, and cut back on what the public got.

@kathy6372

Жыл бұрын

I imagine that’s very true, how very sad.

What a poetic ending for saying “they just never turn the light off” 😂

I remember the Disney gallery above pirates quite fondly. There where even a ride car or two in there once in while. They also had it set up so you could book Dessert and watch fantastic. Great video, thanks.

Beautiful tribute to these apartments. I didn't know about them, so thanks for the introductions. 👍

Rest in powerful peace 🙏 Walter Elias Disney 5 December 1901 ~ 15 December 1966⚘

Beautiful apartment.

Awwww, your endings always give me chills, they so embrace the fondness so many of us have for the happiest place on earth! We went to the gallery right after it opened and were in awe of the art pieces up there and it truly was special to be on that floor! It was many years later before I got to go to that floor again at Club 33, where hanging out on the balcony after lunch was one of the most special moments ever!

@katienguyen1643

2 ай бұрын

Ageee. I was emotional.

The best! Loved this!!! ❤️ Fascinating that the beds pull out like that. I never did take a tour when it was offered, but I probably will if they offer it again. I really miss the original Disney Gallery above Pirates. It was one of our favorite places to go each vacation!

I love this history on Walt's apartment. I love the apartment itself too. Other things with it, I never knew. What an inspiration.

Great job as always. The ending was absolutely perfect.

Lovely story and information that I really enjoyed listening to.

Alex, your videos are so incredibly well done it's like you have a whole team helping you.

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks! I wish I did have a team!

„… a vanity separate from the bathroom, so she wouldn’t be disturbed if Walt needed to take a sh….ower.“

I remember his program on Sunday's? Times I miss!!!❤❤❤

Alex, as usual your videos are entertaining and very moving, I enjoy them immensely. Excellent work.

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

4:50 I like how Walt has some good simple tastes and oh the good ole days when it was acceptable to smoke indoors, but those days are gone.

Imagine LIVING in Disneyland. The park would seem so eerie and lonely after closing, and since a lot of it is built to look like a town village, it’s like roaming around in an abandoned town. I don’t know which would be worse: all the lights turned off with no one around, or the lights ON with no one around.

@AlextheHistorian

Жыл бұрын

Having been a former cast member at Disneyland I can say it's not as eerie or spooky as it might seem. It's sort of like being in your own house when you get up in the middle of the night for a glass of water. It's calm, quiet, peaceful. The only thing you hear is the 5 freeway nearby.

@FerrariCarr

Жыл бұрын

@@AlextheHistorian I used to work for Six Flags over Georgia, and our park gets pretty creepy at night. Especially around the carousel hill, Gotham City, and Monster Mansion areas. I guess it’s cause of the park’s aesthetic; It doesn’t have that pleasantly perfect 1950’s vibe that Disneyland/World has. It feels a bit more grounded and “corporate”. It also has a lot of crazy urban myths surrounding it lol.

Alex, That was very tender and heart-warming. *Thank you!*

Ahh, yes, I too miss the Disney Gallery. And, I wonder when the "Walk In Walt's Footsteps" tour will return. I understand it is currently unavailable, and it was the only way I knew of to access the firehouse apartment as a civilian. I'm so glad I got to tour the firehouse apartment in October 2019. It felt a indulgent at the time. I had to go to great lengths to find coverage at work so I could go to Disneyland and take the tour with family. In retrospect, I did the right thing. (The multitude of shower heads at various heights in the firehouse shower is rather hilarious).

I always make sure to say "Goodnight Walt" as I leave the park out main Street. This was great. I miss the art museum above Pirates

When they unfreeze Walt, he'll be shocked at the corporate monster Disney Inc has become !

I had breakfast up there one morning. There is a porch to the south, and we all ate out there.... but we also spent a bit of time in the apartment. I remember a LOT of red velvet... and a very old fashion phone there (I called my wife on it!)

I did the Walt's Main Street Tour a month ago and OMG I was in tears walking into there

Wow the end just made me cry a river 😢 love the history behind Disneyland as fellow Disney fan ❤

Once again, perfection. Many thanks!

Very interesting! Always wanted to see what Walt's Apt looked like! Wish I had the money yo take the exclusive tour of it in person. Maybe one of these days. Thanks for the video.

Wow! Great featurette on Walt's private apartment!

Once again Alex you had me captivated! I truly do appreciate your knowledge and ability to tell wonderful stories about Walt and Disneyland!!! :) Keep them coming.

As kind of alluded to by another commenter, prior to refurb into the dream suite, the space was utilized as a dessert party venue (with champagne and desserts) for Fantasmic viewing. (May want to research for how long this existed, but it was great.

I really Enjoyed this Video. Thank You for Sharing 😊

What a great video! I love the story of the lamp.I have heard that a cast member who cleaned the apartment turned the lamp off and when she left after cleaning it the lamp came back on.She went up and turned it off and once again it came on.I truly believe his spirit burns bright and I love the idea of keeping the lamp on all the time.I love Disneyland and the history behind it.The last time I visited was for the Diamond celebration.I really want to visit the park again very soon

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

It was probably a park manager who saw the light was out and kept going in to turn it on. They check to make sure the lamp is never out, and they take quick action when it is not on.

Loved the video as always of the Disney magic in your videos. Amazing video. Plz keep making more disney videos. ❤️

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

I will

Along with people like the Beatles, Judy Garland and Muhammad Ali, Walt Disney was one of the most magical people of my childhood. I see him in this video and I get this intense warm and happy feeling... and I'm 63 years old. It's kind of like seeing your father who passed a long, long time ago. That kind of meaningful celebrity doesn't exist anymore and young people are all the much poorer for it.

@callumgill7019

Жыл бұрын

Disney was a massive racist/anti semite. We have plenty of far better public figures to look up to today

Interesting video, thank you so much.

I didn't know that Disneyland even had a place for Mr. Disney. I mean I practically grew up at Disneyland, I went there so much as I grew up. The last time I went there I was 15. I miss going there. Love from Marysville, California

Very well done video, and so interesting. Thanks.

Beautiful captivating video!

Nice job! What a special place. I had the opportunity once to clean up there when working in custodial, will never forget that.

I love this story always have yet I never had a clue that his Mrs. Designed it all nor was I aware of the food and drink choices yummz. Tyvm for the love you pour into this channel be it Disney or ships just know I'm a proud subscriber of your content top notch quality

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I enjoyed this. Thank you 🙏🏽 😊

Seen many videos on this subject. That didn't stop me at all from wanting to see your Amazing knowledge. Keep it up. See you in the Parks!

I am so thrilled that his wife was from my area and they were married in my hometown, Lewiston Idaho, near my home. Wish I would have met them.

Beautiful video. I wish I could visit there someday.

Such a cool video!! I adore Disney!!

ITS BACK YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY i love this so much

Oh thank you so much for this video, Alex! I'm guessing you got to see the great apartment when you worked there as a guide? I know one person who had the $ to pay for that exclusive tour. So interesting to hear about the furniture all being replaced, etc. I loved going to the art gallery above Pirates when it was there, always dreamed of staying in the "Dream Suite" but never lucked out. Thanks so much for the research and great content 😀

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! Indeed, I used to guide the "Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps" tour and that sometimes included a stop inside the apartment (on days of good weather).

Alex! You did it again! Great job! Incredible story telling! Your videos are the highlight of my day!

Mrs. Disney definitely had good tastes in Victorian Furniture and Room Decor. 🙂 ❤ 👍

I have yet to set foot in a place where my hero walked. I've been in the other places, but there's one I will step into. One day...

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍 Very lovingly narrated.💝 excellently produced.🥇

@AlextheHistorian

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How lovely. Thank you..

Great job. And well told.

Wow! I learned something today!

"...available for viewing, at a hefty price." Well, yes. Walt's apartment was included in the Disneyland main street walking tour my wife and I took in November 2022. The cost? $360 for us both. This included cookies and soft drinks served on Walt's veranda adjoining the apartment at the conclusion of the tour. Photography in the apartment was forbidden except of subjects standing against one particular wall. A cast member photographer was present to take these photos.

@kathy6372

Жыл бұрын

Just so I’m clear . The cost was $360 plus the park entrance fee. I’m sure foolish question. Personally I feel DL costs have gone a bit much, last time I was there the new restaurant shopping area had just been built and California Adventure? I think I have that right, it was built over the parking lot that had been there from the beginning. I was raised on Disneyland we lived fairly close and went every summer for birthdays. With ticket book in hand we could run free meet back up with my parents a couple times a day get a long multi colored pencil with a eraser on top that was one of the Disney characters. I always chose Dumbo. I still have a few ticket books one even still has a E ticket in it. All the other A and B tickets. The E tickets were the best part how or why there is one left is amazing.

@tsmgguy

Жыл бұрын

@@kathy6372 Right you are, the main street tour was $180 each, plus of course the price of admission.

I love it! If I could have an apartment there I would. I'm just sorry he didn't get to keep his fireman's pole.

@dianehumbarger5089

4 ай бұрын

That is because people are animals!’ No regard for others! Just a bunch of entitled spoiled losers

Thank you !

Thanks!

Yay, Disney park content!

Thank you Alex.

That is quite an overview. Didn’t know about a 2.nd apt but it makes sense 😊

I did the walk in Walt's footsteps 4 yesrs ago loved it

Hi, I never knew about that apt I usually went in on Main Street and honest I was not paid attention…. That was years ago and I just saw on your channel and got me so curious! And I watched I said to myself wow it’s nice to know about Walt Disney! He is a great man! Thank you for sharing this with us.

Really enjoy your Chanel.

That was very interesting. I rather enjoyed that. Thank you

I really loved your honesty to how it is…I have seen my parents 8mm film of my parents with the Disney’s. Now I need to find that film and check to see if the apartment is on it…LOL

Sadly when I went this past year to Disney, the Walt tour wasn't available, but my boyfriend did give me the run down, as he had done it several times before. I went to Disney in October for my birthday, so it' was pretty tricked out for Halloween, and whenever I do go again, I'd love to go during Christmas. Disney in my head feels very 1950/60's Christmas, Bing Crosby and the likes. I know it'd probably be extremely hectic, as the 12th of October on a random Wednesday was lol.

Thanks for this great video of Walt's apartment, and its history I remember when coronavirus first came to the US and then California and everything was getting shut down including the parks and I remember one time a news chopper cant remember which sorry, but they were flying over Disneyland and pointing to the apartment on main street and the lantern was left on I called my mom over to show her that it was still on, and I remember right away I don't know how long this dumb pandemic will last or how many will die, but that lamp is the hope for not only are country but for the whole world that one day this nightmare will be put behind us

Great video very well done

Great job .. yet again

What a great man there are none like him today

I've been in that apartment. It's very beautiful with many antiques. A long stairway up the back of City Hall takes you in there.

I’m glad the KZread rabbit hole lead me here!! Well done!!!

@kathy6372

Жыл бұрын

So true👍

my ex gf loved going to Disneyland it was one of her favorite places to go this brings up good memories as we got to sit in the Disney caboose i loved seeing a smile on her face …when i moved to oregon she stayed in ca i still miss her even though its over