Mr. Jack Lindquist at Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn

For Immediate Release

Disney Legend and first President of Disneyland Mr. Jack Lindquist is appearing at Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn

 Los Angeles, CA, January 23, 2014 :  Mr. Jack Lindquist, Disney Legend and first President of Disneyland, will be making an appearance at Walt Disney’s Barn located in Griffith Park, CA on February 16^th from 1pm – 3pm.  Mr. Lindquist will be signing copies of his memoir “In Service to the Mouse” which will be available for purchase at the barn the day of the event.

Mr. Lindquist began his career with Disney in 1955 when Walt Disney himself hired Mr. Lindquist to be the first Marketing Manager at Disneyland.   Mr. Lindquist quickly rose through he ranks becoming Director of Marketing, then vice-president of Marketing for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, followed by executive vice-president of marketing and entertainment for Disney’s outdoor recreation activities.   Mr. Lindquist took his final climb to the top of the ladder when he became the first president of Disneyland in 1990.  Mr. Lindquist retired from the Walt Disney Company in 1993 and was honored later that year with a window on Main Street at Disneyland.   In 1994, Mr. Lindquist was inducted into the Disney Legends with Roy E Disney presenting him his award.  Bill Barbe, Carolwood Foundation President stated, “We are very excited and looking forward to hosting Jack at Walt Disney's Barn and I know our guests look forward to meeting him and hearing some inside stories about his tenure with the Walt Disney Company and Disneyland."

Walt Disney’s Barn is operated on behalf of the Walt Disney Family Foundation by the non-profit Carolwood Foundation, 501 (c) 3 charity.  The foundations purpose is to preserve Walt Disney’s legacy and his love of trains for future generations.  Walt Disney’s Barn is located at the Los Angeles Live Steamers property in Griffith Park, CA and is open the third Sunday of every month.  Admission is free.  For more information on the Carolwood Foundation and Walt Disney’s Barn please visit www.carolwood.org.  Mr. Lindquist is available for media interviews the day of his visit – at the barn – to schedule an interview, please email Cathy Bluem at walt.disney.barn.booking@gmail.com or 818.689.6555. 

Disney Reading List

Disney Reading List

Have you ever read a Disney book? I’m not talking a kid’s story book or even a novel like Kingdom Keepers or the Hidden Mickeys Adventures (BOTH SERIES ARE GREAT READS BTW) I’m talking about a book written by someone that has been part of Disney sharing about the way Disney works. Or maybe it is a book about Walt Disney. Here are some of my favorites.

The Imagineering Way: Ideas to Ignite Your Creativity

               By The Imagineers

Imagineers were asked to share their thoughts on what it is to be an Imagineer.

The Imagineering Workout: Exercises to Shape Your Creative Muscles

               By the Disney Imagineers

This book offers some fun ideas on how to realize the creativity you have and help it grow. It encourages you to attempt things you may not have thought of.

Brain Storm: Unleashing Your Creative Self

               By Don Hahn

This book talks about letting out your creative side and encouraging it to grow.

Quotable Walt Disney

               By Disney Editions

This is a collection of memorable quotes by Walt Disney. Many I remember hearing Walt say on TV as a child. Many I’d never heard before. This quotes inspire, encourage and rebuke when needed. I find myself looking at this book often for inspiration.

Dream It! Do It!

               By Marty Sklar

This is a book written by Disney’s Ghost Writer. Marty Sklar did a lot of the script writing for Walt and Roy E. Disney. I’m only 7 chapters into this book and already hooked! It encourages growth and challenges me to try to better myself. It does this as it also tells stories about what it was like working for Walt Disney, The Disney Company and with other Disney Legends.

Here are a couple of more I just got that I’m going to be reading soon.

In the Service to The Mouse: My Unexpected Journey to Becoming Disneyland’s Frist President

               By Jack Lindquist

It’s Kind of a Cute Story

               By Rolly Crump

Here is one I’m GOING to get no matter what the cost! Sadly it is out of print now.

(HUNNY PPLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Christmas is coming!!! It’s only $65 on Amazon!!!!!)

A Brush with Disney: an Artist’s journey, Told through the words and works of Herbert Dickens Ryman

               By David Mumford, Bruce Gordon

I highly suggest any of these books. They encourage, inspire and stoke up the creative fire even if you don’t you have a spark. Go get one and see just how you DO have creativity no matter what you think.