Episode 307
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt Disney World · DIS Unlimited
October 25, 20241h 5m
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Show Notes
In this episode, Michael and Tom celebrate Halloween by discussing Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and how Walt Disney helped the story become more closely associated with Halloween.
Links:
- Michael’s Disneyland History Segments
- Important DIS links and more information!
- Connecting with Walt on Twitter
Sources:
Books:
- A Magical Half-Century: Stories Celebrating Walt Disney World’s First 50 Years by Christopher E. Smith
Websites/Articles:
- What Inspired “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”? by Lesley Kennedy
- Irving’s Legend: The Story Behind the Story for the Historic Hudson Valley
- The True History Behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Richard Klin
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – The Disney Wiki
- Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Jim Korkis
- Disney’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” Remains a Halloween Treat at 75 by Meagan Navarro
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Walt Disney World by Jim Korkis
Video:
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