On a recent podcast, we recently reviewed a book by Disney Legend Charles Ridgway. Charles has been a part of the Disney team since 1963. He has helped open everyone of the Disney parks since then and goes back to the days of working closely with Walt himself. He is one of the Disney Legends and is honored with his own window on Main Street U.S.A.
In honor of the publication of his new memoir, Spinning Disney’s World: Memories of a Magic Kingdom Press Agent, Mr. Ridgway will make public appearances throughout Central Florida in March and April.
Spinning Disney’s World is published in hardcover by The Intrepid Traveler and will be available for sale at all of Charlie’s appearances.
This is your opportunity to meet a true Disney Legend and hear personal stories of the early days of the Disneyland and the opening of Florida’s Walt Disney World.
Below is a list of Mr. Ridgway’s appearance schedule, which is subject to change. Please call ahead for more information and directions to each event.
Saturday, March 31 – Merritt Island
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
780 E. Merritt Island Causeway
Merritt Island, FL 32952
321-453-8202
Sunday, April 1 – Daytona Beach
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
1900 W International Speedway
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-238-1118
Saturday, April 7 – Orlando
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Colonial Plaza Market Center
2418 E Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
407-894-6024
Friday, April 13 – Celebration
Place: Reading Trout Books
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
671 Front Street
Celebration, FL 34747
321-939-2265
Saturday, April 14 – West Melbourne
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
1955 W. New Haven
West Melbourne, FL 32904
321-726-9505
Wednesday, April 18 – The Villages
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
1055 Old Camp Road
The Villages, FL 32162
352-430-3029
Thursday, April 19 – Sarasota
Place: Sarasota News and Books
Time: 3 pm to 5 pm
1341 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-365-6332
Friday, April 20 – Brandon
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Brandon Square
122 Brandon Town Center
Brandon, FL 33511
813-661-9883
Saturday, April 21 – Gainesville
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Butler Plaza West
3910 S.W. Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-372-3535
Sunday, April 22 – Clearwater
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
23654 US 19 North
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-669-1688
Friday April 27 – Orlando
Place: Urban Think!
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
625 East Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-650-8004
Saturday, April 28 - Ocala
Place: Barnes & Noble
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Park Centre Commons
3500 SW College Road Suite 300
Ocala, FL 34474
352-854-3999
It’s not often that you get to speak with a Disney Legend.
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