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Walt Disney Presents

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{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |
| image= Onemansdream.jpg
| caption='''The entrance to Walt Disney: One Man's Dream'''
| theme=Walt Disney
| land=Animation Courtyard
| park= Disney's Hollywood Studios
| sponsor= D23
| opened=October 1, 2001
| type= Interactive Museum
| custom_label_1= Disney Genie +
| custom_value_1= No
| custom_label_2= Formally Known As
| custom_value_2= Walt Disney: One Man's Dream}}
Walt Disney Presents is an attraction located in [[Disney's Hollywood Studios]].
==Attraction History==
The attraction that is today known as Walt Disney Presents was originally known as Walt Disney: One Man's Dream. Walt Disney: One Man's Dream was announced to the public on August 7, 2001 <Ref name= "magic"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/07aug2001-press-release---walt-disney---one-mans-dream-brings-guests-up-close-and-personal-with-entertainment-heritage.htm </ref>. The attraction was initially created in conjunction with Disney’s 100 Years of Magic Celebration which celebrated what would have been Walt Disney's 100th birthday in 2001. When talking about the creation of the museum, Imagineer Roger Holzberg noted:
One Man's Dream opened to {{Quotation| When we were researching the public in 2001 to celebrate attraction, we found that many of our guests under the 100th anniversary age of 15 did not know Walt Disney's birthwas a real person. The attraction is They thought it was just a museum, consisting of various exhibits depicting Walt's life. The attraction renamed mostly unchanged until April 2009, when D23 assumed sponsorship of the museumcompany name. ” <ref name= "magic"/>}}
Then The artifacts that were housed in the attraction were transported from Calfornia to Florida by Federal Express. Finally, on October 1, 2001 Walt Disney: One Many's Dream officially opened to guests <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/11/one_mans_dream.html </ref>. The attraction renamed mostly unchanged until April 2009 when D23 (the official Disney fan club) assumed sponsorship of the museum <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/31mar2009-d23-joins-one-man's-dream-exhibit-at-the-studios.htm </ref>. In 2010, the museum was refurbished, with additional exhibits being added<ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/04nov2010-photos---one-man's-dream-reopens-following-3-month-refurbishment.htm </ref>. Additions included introduced at this time included the WED Imagineering Workshop, which . The Workshop featured models for the 1964 New York World's Fair , including the Audio Animatronic Abraham Lincoln used in "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln"<ref> http://www. Alsowdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/04nov2010-photos---one-man's-dream-reopens-following-3-month-refurbishment.htm </ref>. During the refurbishment, a new area entitled "The Legacy Continues" was added, which showcases the achievements of the Disney Company from the 1970s through todaythe present <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/05nov2010-one-man's-dream-to-unveil-a-new-area-next-month.htm </ref>. Subsequently, on August 18, 2015 Walt's office was removed from the attraction and returned to the Walt Disney Family Museum in California <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/18aug2015-walts-office-removed-from-one-mans-dream-exhibit-at-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm </ref>. Beginning in 2015, Walt Disney: One Man's Dream has temporarily showed previews for upcoming Disney films. Previews for The Good Dinosaur, Zootopia, The Jungle Book and Dumbo have all been shown <ref>http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news.htm </ref> <ref> https://wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/05feb2019-sneak-peek-of-new-live-action-dumbo-coming-to-walt-disney-presents-.htm </ref>. On August 11, 2017, Disney announced that One Man's Dream would be rechristened "Walt Disney Presents" <ref name= "wdwmagic"/>. Although the new attraction would continue to showcase historical items from Disney's past, the focus of the attraction will shift to previews of upcoming Disney attractions including Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge <ref name= "wdwmagic"> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/one-mans-dream/news/11aug2017-one-mans-dream-to-become-walt-disney-presents-preview-center.htm </ref>.
==Attraction Plot==
When guests first enter Walt Disney One Man's Dream, they pass by a series of photos of Walt Disney. The photos range from his creation of Mickey Mouse, to his presentations about [[EPCOT]] and the Florida Project near the end of his life. After passing by these photos, guests begin the self-guided tour by passing exhibits showcasing Walt's early life. Here, images of him and his family at a very young age are shown on both the left and right walls.
[[Image:OneManDream.jpg|350px|thumb|Walt Disney: One Man's Dream features a recreation of Walt recording his EPCOT film. Photo Credit Disney]]
When guests first enter The next exhibits in the attraction showcase Walt growing up in Marceline, Missouri in the early 1900s. Here, the captions for the exhibit showcase how Walt Disney One Man's Dream, they pass by a series childhood in the small town would inspire him later in life (an example of photos of Walt Disney. The photos range from this being his creation of Mickey Mouse, all the way to his presentations about EPCOT and the Florida Project[[Main Street USA]]). After passing by these photosOther childhood events, guests begin the self-guided toursuch as Walt portraying Abraham Lincoln in a play, by passing exhibits showcasing and Walt's early life. Images love of him trains are also showcased in this section. Continuing foreword, guests reach an exhibit titled "The Disney Brothers" which takes place in 1917. This exhibit shows how close Walt and his family at a very young age are shown on both brother Roy were, as well as foreshadowing their eventual partnership in creating the left and right wallsDisney Company.
The As guests enter the next exhibits showcase room, they are shown various images of Walt growing up in Marceline Missouri in creating Mickey Mouse. Special attention is given here to the early 1900sshorts Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy. HereBesides just still images, a video screen in the captains for middle of the exhibit showcase how room shows Walt's childhood in the small town would inspire him later in life (an example of this being his creation of [[Main Street USA]])drawing Mickey. Other child hood eventsearly Disney projects, such as Walt portraying Abraham Lincoln in a playOswald the Lucky Rabbit, the Alice series, and Walt's love of trains the Silly Symphonies are also showcased in this section. Continuing foreword, guests reach an exhibit titled The Disney Brothers, which takes place in 1917. This exhibit shows how close Roy and Walt were, and foreshadows their eventual partnership in creating of the Disney companymuseum.
As guests enter the next roomcontinue on, they are shown various images hear Walt explaining how Disney uses its "art of Walt creating Mickey Mouseanimation" or multiplane camera to create realistic looking cartoons. Special attention is given here Guests also pass by sections dedicated to various early Disney films including: Snow White and the shorts Steamboat Willie Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, and Plane CrazyThe Three Caballeros. Besides just still images, Artifacts such as a video screen in the middle of the room shows Walt himself drawing Mickey. Other early real Disney projectsmultiplane camera, such as Oswald models of the Lucky Rabbit, cottage in Snow White and the Alice seriesSeven Dwarfs, and even the Silly Symphonies Oscars won by Walt for Snow White are also showcased housed in this section of the museum.
As guests continue onAfter passing by the animation exhibits, they hear Walt explaining to guests how Disney uses his "art reach an exhibit which showcases the Carolwood Pacific Railroad- Walt's personal working steam engine. The creation of animation" or multiplane camera the railroad would prefigure the creation of the [[Walt Disney Railroads]] found in order to create realistic looking cartoons. Guests also pass by sections dedicated to various early every Disney filmstheme park. Across the way, including Snow White and a small exhibit pays tribute to the Seven DwarfsTrue Life Adventure series that Walt created in 1949. At this point in the museum, Dumbo, The Three Caballerosguests enter a room dedicated to Disneyland. Artifacts such as Here, a real Disney multiplane cameralarge mural depicts Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland, models of as advertisements for the cottage in Snow White and various lands located within the Seven Dwarfs and even park loop on nearby television screens. Following the Oscars won Disneyland section, guests pass by Walt for Snow White are housed an exhibit dedicated to the Mickey Mouse Club. which was created in this section1955.
After passing by the animation exhibitsNearby, guests reach an exhibit, which showcases models for the Carolwood Pacific Railroad, Walt's personal working steam engine. The creation of different lands in the railroad, would Magic Kingdom can be a predecessor for the Walt Disney Railroad's found in every Disney theme park. Across the way, a small as well as an exhibit pays tribute dedicated to the True Life Adventure series that Walt created in 1949. At this point in the museum, guests enter a room dedicated to Disneyland. Here, a large mural depicts Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland 1950’s Disney movies such as advertisements for Lady and the various lands Tramp and Alice in the park, loop on television screensWonderland. Following Disneyland, If guests pass by an exhibit dedicated to look up they can see a [[Dumbo the Mickey Mouse club, which was created in 1955Flying Elephant]] ride vehicle.
In the next room that On their left, guests enter, can also see a recreation of Walt's entire office from Burbank is featuredEPCOT announcement in 1966. The office was flown from California to Floridamaps and designs Walt used during presentation are present, in order to be incorporated in the exhibitalong with a cardboard cutout of Walt himself. The real announcement is also played on a television here. Nearby, models a scene showing an Imagineer workshop where Imagineers are seemingly working on the Audio Animatronic for the different lands in the Magic Kingdom Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln can be found, as well as an seen. Another exhibit dedicated to in the 1950 area features Roy Disney movies such as Lady and the Tramp and Alice in Wonderland. If guests look up, they can see a [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] ride vehiclededicating Walt Disney World on his brother’s behalf.
On their leftFinally, guests can then see a recreation in the back of the museum the Disney Company’s achievements after Walt's EPCOT announcement in 1966death are featured. The mapThese achievements include: [[Epcot]], [[Disney's and designs Walt used during presentation are presentHollywood Studios]], along with a cardboard cut out of Walt himself. The real announcement is also played here[[Disney's Animal Kingdom]], allowing guests to see WaltDisney's vision of EPCOT. NearbyCalifornia Adventure, a scene showing an Imagineer workshop where Imagineers are seemingly working on the Audio Animatronic for Great Moments with MrDisney Vacation Club, recent Disney movies, and the purchases of ABC and Pixar. Lincoln Guests can be seen. Another also see an exhibit in dedicated to the area features Roy Disney dedicating Archives in California, including various historical Disney World on his brother’s behalfmerchandise. The final exhibit in the museum is a large-scale model of the 2012 [[Fantasyland]] expansion.
Finally, at the back of the museum, the Disney Company’s achievements after Walt's death are featured. These achievements include, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's California Adventure, The Disney Vacation Club, Recent Disney movies and the purchase of ABC and Pixar. Nearby, guests can see an exhibit dedicated to the Disney Archives in California, including various historical Disney merchandise. The final exhibit in the museum is a large-scale model of the upcoming [[Fantasyland]] expansion.  After touring the museum, guests can enter a small theater and to watch a short biographical film of Waltabout Walt’s life. The film, (which is currently narrated by Julie Andrews, ) tells the story of Walt’s life, from his childhood in Missouri to his death in 1966. Walt Disney himself narrates much of the film, telling guests about his family, cartoons, films, and eventually theme parks.
==See the Film==
==Trivia==
* One exhibit of note in Walt Disney: One Man Dream features artifacts from extinct Epcot EPCOT Center exhibits. A robot from [[Horizons]], Figment from [[Journey Into Imagination]] and vegetables from [[Food Rocks]] and [[Kitchen KabertKabaret]] can be seen here<ref name= "Jack"/>.
* The artifacts found in Walt Disney: One Man's Dream were transported from Burbank California to Disney World via FedEx.  * Guests can ask Cast Members working at One Man's Dream for a trivia quiz. If you get all of the answers correct, you receive a certificate!<ref name= "Jack"/>.
==References==
http://allears.net/tp/mgm/m_oneman.htm
 
http://wdwnewstoday.com/archives/3182
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeolxLGEiGw