EPISODE · Oct 12, 2020 · 40 MIN
Why? Episode 106- Disney Legend Tom Nabbe
from Why? The Podcast · host Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
The last time Tom Nabbe paid to get into a Disney theme park, it was the opening day of Disneyland. The next day, he was personally hired by Walt to play Tom Sawyer at the park. And over 60 years later, Tom still worked for the Disney parks and had been named a Disney Legend. We talked to Tom about what Walt was really like and if the parks are truly the happiest places on earth. For more information on Tom and to get a copy of his book, "Walt Hired Me", you can check out his website, or follow him on Facebook.
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The last time Tom Nabbe paid to get into a Disney theme park, it was the opening day of Disneyland. The next day, he was personally hired by Walt to play Tom Sawyer at the park. And over 60 years later, Tom still worked for the Disney parks and had been named a Disney Legend. We talked to Tom about what Walt was really like and if the parks are truly the happiest places on earth. For more information on Tom and to get a copy of his book, "Walt Hired Me", you can check out his website, or fo...
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