Most every evening, I'm listing a massive collection of Disneyana, including an extensive collection of rare magazines, newspapers, and publications related to Walt Disney World and Disneyland after that with batches to be listed each night in order. Win more than one auction and I'll combine shipping to save you money.
Walt Disney World Eyes and Ears
I'm listing an enormous collection of rare cast member newsletters from Walt Disney World, the long-published Eyes and Ears, aka Eyes & Ears, newsletter for cast members. I'll be listing them in chronological order each evening as time permits, so please check back each evening to see new ones.
These publications are treasure troves of historical dates, facts, figures, faces, places, and other behind-the-scenes details which were sometimes not shared with the public. Because they were intended for cast members, you'll learn a ton about Walt Disney World and see how the resort evolved over time.
This auction is for 10 issues from the fall and winter of 1977.
The contents include:
- October 7, 1977: Golf Tournament preparations; Darth Vader from Star Wars to visit Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village with Don Post
- October 14, 1977: semi-finalists for Ambassador chosen; reminder about Don Post visiting with photo of his Star Wars masks - may be on the earliest times Star Wars images made it into a Disney publication
- October 21, 1977: Vacation villas designed for saving energy were being designed by WED for Lake Buena Vista - photo of Fred Krueger, Dave Barron, and Rick Swisher from WED: profile of Sun Bank cast members on Main Street
- October 28, 1977: Full page front story about WDW's Haunted Mansion and Jayne Polgar from WED doing touch-up work; Jonathan Winters to appear in Disney Halloween TV special
- November 18, 1977: New Ambassador named; Mouseketeers at WDW TV show to air
- December 2, 1977: A new storybook parade for Christmas; a letter from Van France of Disneyland fame about his impressions of WDW from a recent visit
- December 1977 (Family Edition): Christmas cast party; Disney family history including photos of Walt's brothers, Herbert and Raymond; Disney December trivia, including photos of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Fess Parker as Davy Crockett
- December 9, 1977: Pete's Dragon to premiere; story about decorating the park for Christmas
- December 16, 1977: Bob Allen holiday message; photos from the cast Christmas party
- December 23, 1977: Christmas issue; photos of decorations
- Other news about WDW appointments, new hires, company updates
Great historical content if you're a fan of Disney park history!
CONDITION
The newsletter lot is overall in good condition; a few have three-hole punches; otherwise fine and nice overall.
Buyer to pay $4.85 shipping.
Win more than one item and I'll be glad to combine shipping.