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One of the single most important stories in theme park history has nothing to do with a theme park. This is Walt’s Field Day, the Craziest Party Walt Disney Ever Threw.
An Editorial Note on This Production:
This video features many quotes from Walt Disney and his staff, read in the video by actors. Some of these quotes, said decades later, are placed in the story as if they are being said in the moment. This was done in such a way as to not change the meaning or intention of the original quote, but it does alter the context. On a few occasions, a dialogue scene is constructed out of past quotes said at different times. Specifically, Walt most likely did not yell “You commie sons of b—-” immediately after Babbitt’s mocking of him with the megaphone, but Walt did say those words in reference to Babbitt and the protestors.
These quotes, and this video as a whole, would not be possible without the work of hundreds of researchers, journalists, and writers. Below are a few and where you can find more of their work:
Todd James Pierce: http://www.disneyhistoryinstitute.com/
Bob Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-American-Original-Editions/dp/0786860278
Neal Gabler: https://www.amazon.com/Walt-Disney-Triumph-American-Imagination/dp/0679757473/
Jake Friedman: https://babbittblog.com
Michael Barrier: http://michaelbarrier.com
Jim Korkis: https://www.amazon.com/Jim-Korkis/e/B000APY7BS
Assets Used:
Construction Wall Photo: Nathan Cone of San Antonio, TX
Camcorder Overlay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVITaNHYx3g
In this episode of Defunctland’s third season, Kevin takes a deep look into Disney Studios as they prepare to release the feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and the wild after-party that followed. The closeness of the group of animators is tested when the studio grows too fast, and a difficult strike ensues.
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23 thoughts on “Defunctland: The Craziest Party Walt Disney Ever Threw”
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I’m not even that much of a Disney fan, but I love everything you make. Cuz you talk about the important history behind all these events. How woman were really being harassed and harmed, and just- aaa idk you do such a good job on all these topics
Whats the song at the end?
Awh yes, using police to enforce things that shouldn't be any of the states' business. The way that both fascists and communists enforce their nonsensical power.
Very informative, thank you!
disney's reluctance to allow employees to form a union has continued all the way to 2022
If only Homer Simpson was in charge of the union. Negotiations would have been resolved a lot faster.
8:04 It was a crazy time
The sheer… energy… of taking a drag off the cig and taping the cops badge like that… hell yeah
partying like a disney animator is now on my bucket list
Anyone else disturbed by a 29 year old main employee at Disney was grooming a 14 year old girl for marriage at was seeing her til she turned 17 ?
16:24 then something just snapped, something inside of me
This original song is quite badass. Well done! All of this video, marvelous work.
36:21 In retrospect, choosing Walt Disney to stop the spread of Nazi influence was not the most informed decision…
the Ink & Paint department must've had some baddies
Why were all the paint girls Incan?
I never expected Communism out of a Disney story
Music list for this episode
Walt Disney going Goblin Mode!
Gotta admit I was not a fan of those "interview" or real time clips.
37:45
Someday, I'll run my own animation studio. On the centenary of this party, I'll make uncle walt eat his own moustache.
That’s too bad about the Narconian! It sounded like a fun place to visit
Ever since the Disney Channel documentary, I’ve been on a binge of your stuff. This was definitely is not just a great recreation of these events and tension in Disney’s history, but also a great spoof of “college” movies, those credits giving me American Graffiti vibes. Is the end credits song on Spotify or something cause that is a JAM
UPDATE: THE SONG IS ON SPOTIFY YES