Windows With a View, Part III — Honoring Claude Coats, Elias Disney & Wathel Rogers

Windows With a View continues! In this episode, we take you further down Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland to uncover the people honored in the next three windows: Claude Coats, Elias Disney, and Wathel Rogers.From Claude Coats’ towering artistic legacy, to Elias Disney’s place in Walt’s family and the town-squared storytelling of Main Street, to Wathel Rogers’ groundbreaking work in early Audio-Animatronics — these windows reveal the fascinating histories behind the facades we pass every day.Along the way, we explore: ✨ The evolution of the Emporium’s many façades ✨ The original lockers, storage companies, and early tenants of Main Street ✨ The model builders, early Imagineers, and park designers are represented in the windows ✨ Hidden details and fun facts woven into the architecture ✨ How these windows connect to the broader story of Disneyland’s designThis episode is filled with history, tributes, clever Imagineering touches, and Disneyland deep cuts — all straight from the extended Emporium block on Main Street.Join Kevin as he shines a spotlight on three influential figures who helped shape Disney animation, Disneyland, and the early days of Imagineering.👉Ready to discover your favorite theme park? Check out our games at WhereInThePark.com, and use code PODCAST10 at checkout to take 10% off your next adventure!👉Explore even more with a FREE Digital Game at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and more! Go to WhereInThePark.com, and use code WITPDIGITAL👉Become a WITP Explorer! Join the conversation on our Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whereinthepark👉Prefer to read along & see pictures instead of listening? Check out our Blog Page here: WhereInThePark.com/Podcast👉Follow us @WhereInThePark on your favorite social media platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereintheparkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/whereintheparkTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whereintheparkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whereinthepark