Backstage Magic and Walt’s office

[Miss SD]

Hi everyone,

I was listening to a recap of WDW Radio’s BSM adventure and heard them mention that they visited Walt’s office during their tour. I’ve been on two BSMs since Disney opened it to the public, and we didn’t get to see it. (D23 includes it in their studio tours.) Just curious if it was included in anyone else’s BSM.

 

[dolewhipdreams]

I've never done the tour but I think on that podcast they mentioned it's one of those special things that they got to do since they were part of the podcast group. I imagine it might be on the list for the DIS-only tours as well.

 

[Miss SD]

I've never done the tour but I think on that podcast they mentioned it's one of those special things that they got to do since they were part of the podcast group. I imagine it might be on the list for the DIS-only tours as well.

The BSM tours I took were with the DIS Unplugged podcast (most recently in July). Maybe the upcoming DIS exclusive tour group will get to see it.

 

[dolewhipdreams]

The BSM tours I took were with the DIS Unplugged podcast (most recently in July). Maybe the upcoming DIS exclusive tour group will get to see it.

Oh wow okay then it must be super DUPER special. I'm interested to see if anyone else has seen it.

 

[sayhello]

Oh wow okay then it must be super DUPER special. I'm interested to see if anyone else has seen it.

I did the Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps tour last October, and we got to go to Walt's Apartment. I think the policy changes all the time. It was very cool.

Sayhello

 

[AquaDame]

I did the Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps tour last October, and we got to go to Walt's Apartment. I think the policy changes all the time. It was very cool.

Sayhello

We got to go to the apartment on our BSM in May also - they're talking about his office at the Studios. They pointed it out to us but said only a very few people get to go in and suggested it was invite only (though I don't know why they'd invite one ABD group and not another?).

 

[Miss SD]

We got to go to the apartment on our BSM in May also - they're talking about his office at the Studios. They pointed it out to us but said only a very few people get to go in and suggested it was invite only (though I don't know why they'd invite one ABD group and not another?).

And it’s included on the D23 studio tours. Those tours are on Saturdays. Maybe that has something to do with it.

They could have recently allowed some ABD groups to see it. It will be interesting to see if the upcoming DIS exclusive tour gets to go.

Some ABD groups (such as those affiliated with some podcasts) get extra perks. I think it’s a way to thank the travel agencies that are affiliated with the shows. It’s my understanding that Kevin at Dreams Unlimited is one of ABD’s top-selling agents.

 

[sayhello]

We got to go to the apartment on our BSM in May also - they're talking about his office at the Studios. They pointed it out to us but said only a very few people get to go in and suggested it was invite only (though I don't know why they'd invite one ABD group and not another?).

Ah, I misunderstood! Thanks for clarifying! It's not the area in the Archives is it, with his desk and sketch table? Is it an actual office?

Sayhello

 

[Miss SD]

Ah, I misunderstood! Thanks for clarifying! It's not the area in the Archives is it, with his desk and sketch table? Is it an actual office?

Sayhello

Yes, it’s his actual office. They’ve restored it and have offered it on D23 tours for a while now. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to score a ticket to go yet. Maybe next month.

 

[OKW Lover]

The BSM tours I took were with the DIS Unplugged podcast (most recently in July). Maybe the upcoming DIS exclusive tour group will get to see it.

We will find out tomorrow (12/4)

 

[Miss SD]

We will find out tomorrow (12/4)

Thanks for checking in! I hope you get to go.

 

[AquaDame]

Thanks for checking in! I hope you get to go.

Ditto! Its quite a draw to want to join in a future one for the possibility if so!

 

[OKW Lover]

Yes, we did see Walt's office. They did a very through job of restoring it to the original condition.

 

[Miss SD]

Yes, we did see Walt's office. They did a very through job of restoring it to the original condition.

That’s wonderful! Thanks for letting us know! Still hoping to see it on the D23 tour next month. Those tickets sell out fast.

 

[SingingMom]

We stood outside & our guide pointed to Walt's office window.

 

[DisneyKevin]

The Dis Unplugged / Dreams Exclusive group got to visit Walt's office, his working office (a different space) and the apartment.

 

[OKW Lover]

The Dis Unplugged / Dreams Exclusive group got to visit Walt's office, his working office (a different space) and the apartment.

It was a very moving experience for us!

 

[Ron from Michigan]

The Dis Unplugged / Dreams Exclusive group got to visit Walt's office, his working office (a different space) and the apartment.

It left you speechless. It was very moving thinking that we were standing in and seeing Walt's office.

 

[Ron from Michigan]

It was a very moving experience for us![/QUOT

So true.