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- Dec 15, 1998
Marty Sklar passed away today at the age of 83
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/2...-head-of-walt-disney-imagineering-dead-at-83/
In July 1955, the student editor was recruited to create an 1890-themed tabloid newspaper, The Disneyland News, which sold on Main Street during the Park’s debut year. After completing his education, Marty returned to Disneyland publicity and marketing. There, he established Vacationland magazine.
In 2002, I was able to attend a special event at Disneyland where we had breakfast at Club 33, then we listened to three Imagineers talk about their days at Disneyland in different areas of the park. We heard Marty Sklar on Main Street in front of what was once his office. He told us that one time he forgot to lock his door and a guest wandered in. He chatted with the guest and got some first-hand impressions that he later used to suggest some improvements to the park. After that, he never locked his door again. Every time I pass his old office I remember that story.
This is a sad day for us in the Disney community. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/2...-head-of-walt-disney-imagineering-dead-at-83/
In July 1955, the student editor was recruited to create an 1890-themed tabloid newspaper, The Disneyland News, which sold on Main Street during the Park’s debut year. After completing his education, Marty returned to Disneyland publicity and marketing. There, he established Vacationland magazine.
In 2002, I was able to attend a special event at Disneyland where we had breakfast at Club 33, then we listened to three Imagineers talk about their days at Disneyland in different areas of the park. We heard Marty Sklar on Main Street in front of what was once his office. He told us that one time he forgot to lock his door and a guest wandered in. He chatted with the guest and got some first-hand impressions that he later used to suggest some improvements to the park. After that, he never locked his door again. Every time I pass his old office I remember that story.
This is a sad day for us in the Disney community. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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