You are cordially invited to join us for an exclusive evening with Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr! This event will continue our campaign for Phase One of The Walt Disney Birthplace restoration! This special night will include special guests, Magic, Memories, and a rare opportunity to meet a true Disney Legend! There are an extremely limited number of tickets available for this private affair, and we will be offering some unique opportunities which will only be available at this event. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind night, and the opportunity to meet a true Magic Maker!
WE CAN ONLY SAVE WALT’S LEGACY WITH YOUR HELP
In a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of downtown Chicago, IL, stands a modest family home on the corner of Tripp Avenue and Palmer Street. This house was designed and built by Flora and Elias Disney, Walt and Roy Disney’s mother and father. Walt, Roy and Ruth Disney were born in this home that seven Disney family members lived together in.
Over the last century, the home has changed hands several times and has been added to and altered significantly. These “renovations” have almost completely covered up the authentic details of the house.
We have already lost too many buildings that were an incredibly important part of Walt Disney’s history. And that is why we are striving to restore it to its original state, honoring and preserving the home for generations to come.
Our project is about more than just a restoration. It is also an opportunity to research this period of the Disney family history which has sparked a larger vision for the home beyond the restoration.
Each day, we gain new insights into how and why Walt and Roy became the men they were. We are learning how their childhood, family and parents impacted their lives and laid a foundation that nurtured collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
With our team of project advisors, we are formalizing strategies on how we can empower today’s families to nurture and raise the creative thinkers of tomorrow.
Two types of admission are available:
General Admission: Admission to event, access to the silent auction, forum with Bob Gurr, and hors d’oeuvres
VIP Admission: Admission to event, access to silent auction items, hors d’oeuvres, seating at the table with Disney Legend Bob Gurr, Forum with Bob Gurr, and a drink certificate valid for one signature Gurrtini or one drink of choice.
About our Special Guest, Disney Imagineer and Legend Bob Gurr:
Bob Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the Disneyland attractions, including Autopia, Haunted Mansion, the Disneyland Monorail, the Submarine Voyage, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. He also worked on the King Kong Encounter animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood.
Gurr began his career with Disney designing the Autopia vehicles. He later gave himself the title of Director of Special Vehicle Development. He is also the inventor of the Gurrtini. What is a Gurrtini? Attend and find out!
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