History of the Disneyland Hotel with Don Ballard | 09/20/17

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In this episode, we are joined by special guest Don Ballard to discuss the history of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California!
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[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

I had so much fun with Pete and Dis Unplugged during this. Always happy to talk about the Disneyland Hotel's history.

[@floridadave224]

Don Ballard this episode literally gave me goosebumps. Great to have found Don's KZbin site.

[@shawnokeefe1580]

This was fascinating...my favorite thing ever on the dis channel...Kudos

[@hankaustin7091]

I'm with you Dave - goosebumps! This video is absolutely captivating!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@tammyallison6370]

Thank you Pete for this fantastic episode! Thank you Mr. Ballard for taking the time to visit The DIS to discuss all your magical findings and information!! In an earlier episode Pete, you introduced (me to) the book, Disneyland Hotel: The Early Years 1954-1988 by Donald W. Ballard. I just had to read this book! I love history, I love Disney, and I love to read! In order to purchase this book, one would have to spend $50 if I remember correctly, so that wasn't happening. So I called my local library. They did not have this book in their inventory so they researched through their database to see which library does have this book so 'we' could borrow it from them. Turns out, within a week, my library had the book for me to check out from a university library in Washington state! I couldn't believe it, that's a far-cry from the Chicagoland area! After a two week loan, I just had to hold on to this book longer, so the university library allowed me to check it out for another month! I was so happy! What a wonderful job Mr. Ballard has done to provide us with all this information and photos, and how lucky beyond he is to be a part of this personally, lucky lucky person!!!!

[@christinecrawford]

I could listen to Don's stories for hours! Thank you for having him on. 😄

[@connorcriswell7171]

After living in California for the first 12 years of my life and going to Disneyland twice a year every year, this is nostalgic as all get out for me. I freakin love The DIS. Thank you guys for this. You all definitely helped out me and my family's trips. #AirCanadaSucks #HallofLesbians

[@kellykristine1238]

All I can say is what a wonderful show! Thank you to the Dis Team and to Don Ballard for their love of Disney and keeping the Disney magic alive!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you Kelly.

[@kellykristine1238]

Thank YOU Don!

[@damianbarreto25]

as a disneyland know-it-all let me just say that im shook!!!

[@moniquemc4553]

Now I have to have this book😍

[@reneebarger5194]

OMP, this was fantastic! My sister has this book and I try to steal it every time I visit. We had always loved the Disneyland Hotel. We usually stayed in the Bonita Tower. We would have to dedicate our first day to playing at the hotel because it was hard to get our kids away. We especially loved when they had the waterfall and little cave walkways and Captain Koi who would let the children feed the fish in the Koi ponds. Thank you so much for this wonderful edition.

[@lindseyjohn2982]

WOW, what a fantastic interview! I could listen to Don talk about his research for hours! Thank you Don for your dedication! I'll be asking for your book for Christmas!

[@TheJingle7147]

Pete, Thanks so much for all of the people you bring on the show, do interviews with, etc...Bob Gurr, Marty Sklar, Jodi Benson, Don Ballard. You could keep this channel focused on your knowledge of Walt Disney. Instead, you reach out and find ways to introduce your viewers to other Disney experts, legends, etc. Thank you!

[@ohplezz]

This was outstanding.

[@johng689]

Love a special edition!!

[@joannak4767]

Amazing! I would love to see more special episodes with experts! Great job, team!

[@dsnyguy1]

This is wonderful! I have known Don since 1995 and know his interest and knowledge are fascinating! Thanks!

[@christineleonard247]

This interview and Don's stories are so good!!!!! Went and bought his books on Kindle. Thanks for posting this!

[@anastaciazometa4188]

I absolutely loved this show. Thank you so much. I hung onto every single word

[@seanlee1952]

This is amazing, I love this episode. Please do more like it

[@theresastine9809]

This show was riveting! I listened at work while working on a project and time just flew. What an amazing wealth of knowledge and insight! The books are going on my Christmas list!

[@elainekantner8363]

Thank you for sharing this with us I love Disney and I always loved Walt. And I just learned so many new things I never even suspected before.

[@cameronday9062]

Such an awesome episode!

[@julievanerem9578]

4 words........ You gave me chillbumps!!!!

[@sydneyfreeman3461]

Yes!! I love Disneyland history episodes. Thanks everyone :)

[@breezylane5901]

This was phenomenal! I love Disney history and I'll definitely be picking up this book.

[@followingfloridapixie3210]

What a great episode to listen to while grading papers! Thanks guys!

[@mdonaldson1957]

This is ABSOLUTE GOLD!!!! Thank you sooooo much for this video. I will be sharing with my Disney Friends! Bless you!

[@bugsaysmeep]

I love the Disneyland Hotel, it's one of my favorite places on property. This was such fun to listen to, thank you for sharing 😊💚💜🖤

[@monique9636]

I loved this episode! It was absolutely fascinating. Thanks so much!

[@reyjusuf]

I stayed there on the original site. It was great going straight to tomorrowland from the hotel. Rush to space mountain before the queue!

[@LisaAnn365]

Wow, thanks so much for this special podcast. Had no idea about the history of this beautiful hotel.

[@cathleensullivan7621]

GREAT SHOW!!!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you.....

[@aprilwhite5990]

Lifelong Angeleno and I've been going to Disneyland all my life. Finally got to stay at the Disneyland Hotel last fall for Dapper Day and loved it. Looking forward to our upcoming stay for this year's Fall Dapper Day 😊

[@markolodeon]

Excellent show! Very compelling and fascinating history, downloaded the Kindle version of the book while watching.

[@woodsofthewoods]

What a great show!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you!!

[@amandalevine2593]

One of the best shows to date! Please do more like this one :)

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you!!

[@amandalevine2593]

Don Ballard I will definitely be checking out your books! :)

[@keithhenninger809]

Really enjoyed this special episode.

[@yourpaldes]

This book is a must have for me! I would love to shadow Don as he does his research. I hope he keeps preserving this rich history and sharing with us Disney fans. Thank you all for sharing. I would watch the documentary. #justthrowingitoutthere #catchit #runwithit

[@l.l.790LLS]

Loved this! Makes staying there next month more exciting! I remember staying in the early 90s I believe and stumbling upon the water light show, it was so amazing! Also enjoying Goofys kitchen for the first time. It was just a tiny buffet then. It would be amazing if they would use that film he found and play it somewhere at Disneyland so we can all enjoy it.

[@Zo_Brom]

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. So fascinating and I need to buy the book. Would love to see more episodes like this. Thank you ever so much

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you!!

[@LauraGlorybelle]

What a cool episode!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you!! Had so much fun doing this.

[@mclark2288]

Excellent episode!

[@ryrad44]

This was really cool!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you

[@stefanbarker2523]

This is fantastic. I've read this. Managed to get it in the UK. Keep up the good work guys! #aircanadasucks

[@ellenhage3611]

"the girl and the toad" tells me all I need to know about this. (eyeroll)

[@kristieubanks3286]

I would love to be able to see some of the color film of opening day. Is it on a DVD anywhere?

[@djacgators1]

great show. ill be looking for the book asap. now i have no choice but to stay at DL Hotel.

[@Whiteknuckler57]

Hello Don - Love your books

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you Steven!!

[@thewonderfulworldofderek6087]

It's good Don history disneyland hotel it's I was kid 80s 90s before

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Rest in peace Al Nicholson. I will miss you buddy.

[@starwarssmisa]

Love this! Thanks so much for all you guys do to preserve and curate Disney history. #aircanadasucks #stayoutofthedamnlakes

[@Tsumami__]

OHHHHHHHHH! His wife was Nancy Drew! I knew I recognized her name! Bonita Granville played Nancy in the old 1930s Nancy Drew short films. I loved them and the old books growing up. The 90s books actually written in my generation not so much.

[@AandEGirlPower]

You can't give this enough thumbs up!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you.....

[@ddc163264]

They don't care about the history, or the legacy at and of the DL Hotel. We stayed in club level, paid the extra for park view, for a once in a lifetime visit for my daughter. We entered a room, with a broken phone, broken bed lamp, chipped and scared furniture and flying bugs in the room. When I called about this I was TOLD somebody would take care of it and NOTHING was done. When I needed bell services, I literally had to scream to get anybody's attention because nobody was there and nobody responded after multiple call for assistance. The front desk did not care. Didn't even apologize for anything. Just that they must have been "busy". Also claiming I never called to try and CYOB. The meal at Steakhouse 55 was awful considering the price. Nowhere near the meal we had at Cathay. Meat was gristle and fat, not good for a rib-eye (maybe at the Sizzler). I do not send food back as things tend to happen to food. (I have actually seen this happen at other places). This is now just another corporate hotel With no legacy other than trading on a name!

[@l.l.790LLS]

Can we buy this book at Disneyland?

[@ohplezz]

I think its only available through the author's website.

[@penelopewright3805]

Where can I get these books,? No luck with Amazon or online Disney

[@DISUnlimited]

+penelope WRIGHT The link to buy is in the video description!

[@penelopewright3805]

DIS Unplugged Thanks, just purchased them!

[@DonBallardVintageDisneyland]

Thank you!!

[@mariad.6373]

I happen to have heard Richard Sherman mentioned in this video and moments later found out that he has just passed away. RIP

[@hankaustin7091]

Who's the lady with the wonky eye? Most distracting.. With that said, however, this video is absolutely fascinating!

[@Tsumami__]

Hank Austin I’m not sure if the fact that you’re so unbelievably ignorant, rude, and classless is distracting or absolutely fascinating. In fact, I’m going to go with fascinating, because I can’t imagine someone as grotesque as you could possibly manage to make it through life and actually accumulate any friends or spouses.

[@dlfendel2844]

I first visited the park when I was 3 years old and we stayed in the "garden" structures. I've got (somewhere in a box!) an 8mm film of me NAKED frolicking in the fountains! :) Later, in the 80's, I had business with a company in Garden Grove and everytime I drove down there I always worked it out so I could avoid rush hour over a steak at Granville's. Those were the days. I also remember eating at the Shipyard Inn seafood place often and knowing a waiter there whose "problem" was guests joking and asking because Disney insisted all cast members have their real names on their nametags...and his was, really and truly....Mickey. :)

[@tomlee9409]

How come the Disneyland Hotel refused to accommodate Military members in 1970. Their reasoning was that I was not 21. I could serve my country but no accommodation for me. "Nuff Said!!

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