Episode 65: Author Dave Bossert and Retired Imagineer Alan Coats Part 1

Among the projects Disney Legend Claude Coats oversaw were Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion and EPCOT'S Horizons.  But his 50-year career actually began in animation where he created immersive backgrounds on such films as Pinocchio and Dumbo.  Author Dave Bossert along with retired Imagineer Alan Coats, Claude's son, joins us this week to talk about Dave's new book, Claude Coats: Walt Disney's Imagineer: The Making of Disneyland From Toad Hall to The Haunted Mansion and Beyond.  You can pre-order the book at theoldmillpress.com or wherever you purchase books.  Plus the Galactic Starcruiser is getting ready to launch.  You'll hear our thoughts on the new concept.  Do you have a topic for us?  We'd love to hear from you.  You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected].  Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion.  The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.