Episode 248: Author and Former Imagineer Chris Merritt Part 1

As Disneyland preps for its 70th anniversary a new book looks at the park’s earliest years. The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneyland from Penguin Random House has over 750 images, previously unpublished documents, and concept drawings.Author and former Imagineer Chris Merritt joins us this week to talk about this new coffee table book available July 15, 2025. Preorder at  PenguinRandomHouse.com.Plus John, John and Shawn share their favorite packed park hacks.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion