In 1963, Walt Disney and his brother Roy are flying over Florida, surveying spots for a possible second theme park.  Roy confronts his own fear of flying while trying to talk sense into his brother.  But everything changes when the plane encounters turbulence... If you enjoy this podcast, please feel free to become a patron if you are able. https://www.patreon.com/andrewcreates  

Chapter 4: Turbulence

In this next episode of Saving Walt, Walt Disney and his brother Roy travel to St. Louis, Missouri, to meet with the mayor Raymond Tucker to discuss the mayor's proposal to build an in-door Disney theme park in St Louis on the river front. But things don't go according to plan when alcohol magnate August Busch intervenes.  This is historical fiction, and this podcast has not been approved or authorized by the Walt Disney company. However, the plans for Riverfront Square are publicized and well documented, so the dramatic recreation is based off of actual negotiations that did take place. If you enjoy this podcast, please be sure to like and subscribe!  If you'd like to support what I'm doing, please feel free to contribute to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/andrewcreates

Chapter 3: Riverfront Square

Saving Walt is historical fiction, designed to showcase the final years of Walt Disney. This first episode begins with Walt summoning young song-writer Richard Sherman to his office, which was located above the Fire Station in Main Street USA in Disneyland. However, across the country in Philadelphia, young businessman Sol Barish completes one of America's first hostile take-overs, and he sets his sights upon the Walt Disney Company. This audio drama is based off of the novel with the same name. This work is historical fiction. Some names, dates and facts have been changed to fit the story; however, I did a tremendous amount of factual research before writing the book and the audio drama. However, it is important to note that this work has not been approved or authorized by the Walt Disney Company. But if you'd like to support what I'm doing, please feel free to contribute to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/andrewcreates You can also find me on Instagram @andrewcreates A non-exhaustive list of the bibliography includes: Walt Disney Triumph of the American Imagination by Neal Gabler Roy O. Disney and the Creation of an Empire by Bob Thomas Disney War by James Stewart Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas Mouse Tales: A Behind the Ears Look at Disneyland by David Koenig Realityland by David Koenig Walt Disney and the Quest for Community by Steve Mannheim Walt Disney and the Promise of Progress City by Sam Gennawey Storming the Magic Kingdom by John Taylor

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