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Have you ever wanted to see where Walt Disney grew up? For the very first time ever, guests can see Walt Disney’s childhood home! However, you have to act quickly because this rare opportunity is only for a limited time.
Walt Disney
No introduction is needed for Walt Disney. The Walt Disney Company would not exist if it weren’t for his vision.
The dream of Disneyland came as Walt Disney ate peanuts while sitting on a park bench as he watched his daughters enjoy a Merry-Go-Round at Griffith Park.
Disney said, “I felt that there should be something built where the parents and the children could have fun together. So that’s how Disneyland started.”
Childhood Home
For the first time ever, as part of Open House Chicago, The Chicago Architecture Center is opening up doors to Walt Disney’s Childhood Home to the public. The home of Walt Disney was built for just $800 in Chicago, Illinois.
“Walt Disney was an example that, you know, if you come from humble beginnings, if you work hard, you follow your dreams. You could change the world,”
Rey Colon, Walt Disney Birthplace project director
Walt Disney was born in the two-story home here in Chicago in 1901. The Walt Disney family were very involved in businesses and the church in their community.
How You can Visit
If you have always wanted to visit Walt Disney’s childhood home, you can! The Chicago Architecture Center is hosting an open house to his home for two days only!
Guests can visit from October 14th through October 15th, that’s this weekend! Hours of the open house are from 12 pm to 4 pm today and tomorrow.
If you are in Chicago, and want to see more history of Walt Disney and the Walt Disney Company, be sure to also check out the Disney 100 Exhibition happening in Logan Square when it opens on November 18th. Dates for the exhibition are available for November and December, and tickets are on sale now.
Do you love Disney history? Do you think you will try and go to Chicago to visit Walt Disney’s childhood home? Stay tuned for a review of our visit and tell us about your visit in the comments below or share this post with a friend who loves Disney history!
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