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What in the World? How Walt Created Disney World

March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Microphone, projector with HDMI adapter and sound system compatible with MacBook

When Walt Disney realized cheap tourist traps were enveloping Disneyland, he began a nationwide search for enough land to hold every dream he could imagine. What happened next would require a heightened degree of CIA-level secrecy for Disney’s undercover team, who launched a misinformation campaign that included dummy corporations and secret transaction. However, when a keen-eyed reporter cracked the code, Disney was forced to show his hand. Audiences will be amazed to learn of not only subterfuge, but also the monumental innovations and engineering feats required creating a whole new world.

Native Floridian Gary McKechnie is a two-time National Geographic author, author of America’s best-selling motorcycle guidebook, and two-time winner of the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award. On stage, he has honed his skills as a motivational storyteller, a stand-up comedian, and improv actor. He is also a guest speaker aboard the ships of Cunard, Seabourn, and the Silversea lines. His travel features on Florida have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and through VisitFlorida.

This Florida Talks program is a partnership between Florida Humanities and the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Funding for this program was provided by Florida Humanities and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Registration is suggested but not required to attend.

Event Details

Event Date/time:

March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm -
March 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

Other

Presenter Information:
Gary McKechnie, Speaker
Event Fee:
Free
Event Type:
In-person
Event Registration Link:
Register Here

Event Contact:

Julie Cannavino
Phone:
(904) 530-6502

Event Venue:

Fernandina Beach Library
25 N 4th St.
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
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Venue Phone:
(904) 530-6502

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