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Disneyland icon Wally Boag | Exclusive Footage, Rare Photos & Unique Stories
Explore the legendary career of Disneyland icon Wally Boag in this exclusive tribute. Featuring never-before-seen footage of Wally Boag accepting his Disney Legends Award, Scott’s personal photos and rare behind-the-scenes moments, this video is a treasure trove for Disney fans. Listen to a special audio conversation about Wally’s iconic role in Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland, and view a letter to Wally from Walt Disney himself. See rare photos from Wally’s USO tour and discover fun facts about his time at the Golden Horseshoe Revue. Plus, enjoy memorabilia like a “Boagaloon” kit and hear retirement messages from Steve Martin, Lucille Ball, Jim Henson, and more! This video showcases Wally’s unforgettable contributions to Disneyland and Disney history.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Golden Horseshoe Revue
00:47 Wally Boag early days
01:11 Golden Horseshoe Revue 10,000th performance
03:04 Boagaloons and Boagaloon sets in Disneyland
04:13 A letter from Walt Disney
04:36 Spitting out teeth - beans
05:05 “Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom” radio show /“Your Happy Holiday”
05:51 “Mickey Mouse Club” - Boagaloons song
06:58 Promoting Disney’s animated films
07:50 Wally & Fulton as tour guides - Disneyland 10th anniversary
08:51 The Enchanted Tiki Room - Jose
09:40 The Tiki Room barker bird
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Meet Mouseketeer Cubby of the Mickey Mouse Club
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Meet Mouseketeer Cubby O’Brien from Walt Disney’s original Mickey Mouse Club in the 1950s! With his own Mickey Mouse Club artifacts, Scott discuss Cubby and the Mickey Mouse Club before bringing him on to a video call. Cubby talks about his favorite episode, about his love for playing the drums, and about the Mickey Mouse Club Circus which was in Disneyland. 00:00 Intro 00:25 About Cubby O’Brie...
My memories of Richard M. Sherman
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Disney Legend hardly is enough to describe Richard M. Sherman, who with his brother Robert B. Sherman, wrote some of Disney's best classic songs! It's a Small World, the music of Mary Poppins, Winnie the Pooh, The Tiki Room, and so much more. Richard passed away today at the age of 95. I will cherish the memories of my times with him. Subscribe if you love Disney: ua-cam.com/users/KeepingtheMag...
Jim Thornton: Disney-Pixar to Wheel of Fortune
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Meet the Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton, and learn about his unique Disney connection. Before serving as announcer on the popular game show, Jim lent his voice to a different announcer in the Disney-Pixar movie Monsters, Inc. He’s also heard in Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, and in Tokyo Disneyland in their various Monsters, Inc. attractions. 00:17 Scott’s Wheel of...
Tokyo Disneyland and Katsumi Kagaya
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Tokyo Disneyland and Katsumi Kagaya
Disneyland's beloved Elliott Brothers
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Disneyland's beloved Elliott Brothers
Walt Disney never said that!
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Walt Disney never said that!
EVERY Disneyland Attraction fun facts
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EVERY Disneyland Attraction fun facts
The Disney songs of Imagineer X Atencio
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The Disney songs of Imagineer X Atencio
1938 Snow White & Pinocchio meeting notes
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1938 Snow White & Pinocchio meeting notes
1991 Disneyland show at Angels Stadium
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1991 Disneyland show at Angels Stadium
Rare 1939 Disney Animation document of Mickey Mouse and more
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Rare 1939 Disney Animation document of Mickey Mouse and more
The Team Disney Building at Walt Disney's studio in Burbank
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The Team Disney Building at Walt Disney's studio in Burbank
The Lion King Celebration - 1994 - Disneyland
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The Lion King Celebration - 1994 - Disneyland
The story behind Disney’s actual legal currency (Disney Dollars)
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The story behind Disney’s actual legal currency (Disney Dollars)
1991 The Disney Afternoon Live in Disneyland
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1991 The Disney Afternoon Live in Disneyland
Disney Trivia Game Show (Theme Parks)
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Disney Trivia Game Show (Theme Parks)
FORGOTTEN voices of Mickey Mouse
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FORGOTTEN voices of Mickey Mouse
Splash Mountain press kit and 1992 WDI highlights
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Splash Mountain press kit and 1992 WDI highlights
Disney songwriting legend Robert B. Sherman
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Disney songwriting legend Robert B. Sherman
Disneyland ride with commentary from original Alice in Wonderland
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Disneyland ride with commentary from original Alice in Wonderland
Mary Poppins' arsenic-covered robins (with Harriet Burns)
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Mary Poppins' arsenic-covered robins (with Harriet Burns)
(Pt. 2) Disney Legend Bob Gurr shares rare stories
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(Pt. 2) Disney Legend Bob Gurr shares rare stories
(Pt. 1) Disney Legend Bob Gurr shares rare stories
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(Pt. 1) Disney Legend Bob Gurr shares rare stories
The stories behind Walt’s iconic photos
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The stories behind Walt’s iconic photos
Why this Disneyland dancer swam with mermaids
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Why this Disneyland dancer swam with mermaids
Disney’s dancing candle shares stories of her Disney days
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Disney’s dancing candle shares stories of her Disney days
Why my photos were in Disney Comics
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Why my photos were in Disney Comics
Jiminy Cricket rare songs
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Jiminy Cricket rare songs
The Disneyland Band early days
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The Disneyland Band early days

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  • @pixiegirltink67
    @pixiegirltink67 18 годин тому

    EXCELLENT show, Scott! (I feel like I always say that. 😀) I especially loved all the great details and "hidden" gems in your photos. When I was a kid in the early 70's, my dad worked for Pepsi and we always got the left balcony/stage seat with his "VIP" status. I remember Wally so well, and was convinced those teeth were real. It was a thrill for me to meet him in person a couple of times before he left us. Talk about a Disney Legend! Looking forward to your next show, Lannie Bartlett

  • @ChanceyAnn
    @ChanceyAnn День тому

    What a lovely video! It has so much detail. I loved it. Thank you for allowing me to attend Wally's memorial. It was so kind of you to invite me. Wally was always my hero and graciously wrote me a few times over the years. [Yes, I still have my signed Boag-a-loons box.] Keep up the good work of sharing the many wonderful worlds of Disney! Give my love to your wife, Shani, the best Disney Travel person in the world! Jan V.

  • @stephensalloum7763
    @stephensalloum7763 День тому

    I love Jim Thornton

  • @ChuckyChickenCartoons
    @ChuckyChickenCartoons День тому

    I was a kids performer for a few years and whenever I did balloons, I’d perform Wally’s act. I can still remember the laughs from both kids and parents that Wally’s jokes got and it was so fun to keep him alive during that time. Thank you for this amazing video celebrating Wally!

  • @jamieminnish335
    @jamieminnish335 2 дні тому

    I got one but it’s a Knickerbocker one which i got it for my birthday this year! (I’m lucky)

  • @christinachristensen7443
    @christinachristensen7443 5 днів тому

    Great video!!

  • @J3rs3y_G1rl
    @J3rs3y_G1rl 7 днів тому

    Oh! I remember this tale! This was mentioned in one of the documentaries. It was a sweet story! ❤

  • @goofy_stories
    @goofy_stories 24 дні тому

    How fun!!

  • @jeniasmackay7931
    @jeniasmackay7931 26 днів тому

    Absolutely beautiful and stunning

  • @jamierudberg4843
    @jamierudberg4843 Місяць тому

    Amazing! So happy I discovered the show during the pandemic! Would love go back to 1955 and take a nice vacation!

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 26 днів тому

      I also love the original Mickey Mouse Club but I used to watch reruns of it when I was a kid. Glad you like it.

  • @jeniasmackay7931
    @jeniasmackay7931 Місяць тому

    Magnificent! This is just beautiful. Thanks for recording and sharing. I feel like the work they did on the animetroncs and costumes. I'd say some of the work is better then the live broadway shows. Tons of work into that. Id love to have Mufasa sitting in my backyard lol

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 26 днів тому

      I love your comment! If you haven't watched my video about Alyja Kalinich, please check it out. She designed all those gorgeous costumes for the Lion King Celebration. I love that you appreciate all the details in this parade. I think not everybody recognizes all the details, but I think they might realize something isn't as good without them. And yeah, I'd love a Mufasa in my backyard, too! :)

    • @jeniasmackay7931
      @jeniasmackay7931 26 днів тому

      @KeepingtheMagicAlive Sweet thanks! Was hoping you would reply to my comment! Oh I better check out the video. This Lion King parade was way ahead of our time.. She did amazing work. I'm so glad they pieced it together so beautifully. Can't wait to see this new Mufasa movie. Great time to be alive

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 26 днів тому

      @@jeniasmackay7931 I agree that the Lion King parade was ahead of our time! Can you believe that was 30 years ago??? I think it is just as good today! Here's the link to the video I did about Alyja. She's camera shy and didn't want to appear but she did help me with the video. ua-cam.com/video/kBRIsYCPraE/v-deo.html&pp=ygUOYWx5amEga2FsaW5pY2g%3D

    • @jeniasmackay7931
      @jeniasmackay7931 26 днів тому

      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 30 years, long ago.....yeah she done an amazing job. Thanks

  • @imagineliveentertainment1561
    @imagineliveentertainment1561 Місяць тому

    5:41: Why is this song sound familiar

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive Місяць тому

      The song you're hearing at 5:41 is from the stage musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

  • @Curly34584
    @Curly34584 Місяць тому

    Great interview👍

  • @aem2001
    @aem2001 Місяць тому

    It's a great video! Thank you sir. I am study in istanbul. And I want to spread the magic of Disney to the whole world. I am also want to working as an animator for Disney.

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive Місяць тому

      I'm so glad you liked the video, and it's fun to know I have someone enjoying it in Istanbul!! The magic of Disney is definitely universal! I wish you luck in your pursuit to be an animator.

  • @defoedude
    @defoedude 2 місяці тому

    Scott, I love it and the show officially calls your set piece a “flipper.” I was on the show myself in 2006 and have several Wheel Disney props, including the crew jacket from when they came back to tape at MGM in 1993.

  • @wizardoferror9942
    @wizardoferror9942 2 місяці тому

    Brian Cummings!

  • @fhfdgddggdg
    @fhfdgddggdg 2 місяці тому

    wow that great video that was

  • @westmaatita8822
    @westmaatita8822 2 місяці тому

    Bob Mattey STILL isn't recognized as a Disney Legend. But Hannah Montana soon will. Recognize Bob Mattey as a Disney Legend. He did SO much for Disneyland and live action Disney movies in the 50's and 60's

  • @Fun-fb9nb
    @Fun-fb9nb 2 місяці тому

    This was the first time I viewed one of your videos, very nicely done. Cicily Rigdon was a very good friend of mine. I met her briefly while I was an attractions host on the"West side" and University Leader. during Disneylands 25th anniversary. She was fully responsible at that time for the Ambassador program. I was able to travel internationally with here for a few years when I was working for various Anaheim hotels in sales and marketing and we participated in many tourism campaigns with the Anaheim Tourism Bureau promoting Disneyland and the area throughout Australia, and New Zealand, A Disneyland treasure to ber sure her stories and recollections of Walt were all priceless. I am forwarding your video to one of her daughters to insure they see it. Cicily so enjoyed telling the story that she had applied initially for a job at Disneyland shortly after it opened and was rejected, not once but four times, then on the fifth time she finally got a job. She was so excited on the drive home that she accidentally drove through the garage doorl. Her sense of humor was remarkable. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Sounds like you had some great times with Cicely. Thank you for sharing. I'll be posting more of her, including some audio I've recorded of her. I hope you'll like it!

  • @kelseycancelliere3285
    @kelseycancelliere3285 2 місяці тому

    Robert and Richard Sherman 💙 are really 💯 great 😍 brothers 😀 as they were reunited 💕 in heaven 💖 together 💖 12 years ♥️ apart 💜 as that 💖 was spectacular 💙. 💖 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼 😇 👼

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 2 місяці тому

      Yes, they are now reunited.

    • @kelseycancelliere3285
      @kelseycancelliere3285 2 місяці тому

      I'm so very proud 🥰 of them 💕 as my favorite 💖 Robert and Richard Sherman 💗 movie 🎬 was Mary Poppins 💖 as we feed 💜 the birds 🐦 to pay 😀 a very special 💙 tribute 😘 of one 😘 of our favorite 😘 legends 💖. 💙

  • @susanweinreb2171
    @susanweinreb2171 3 місяці тому

    Great video! Brought back memories of my childhood! 👍🏼😃❤️

  • @pixiegirltink67
    @pixiegirltink67 3 місяці тому

    Such a GREAT show (as always) Scott! Cubby is one of my favorite Mousketeers. So many great stories I haven't heard and I was especially excited to hear the behind the scenes story about Cubby, his dad and brother on the MMC. Great job!

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for the compliment! It always makes me happy when people enjoy my videos and I always appreciate your kind messages. I'm so happy to share Cubby's stories!

  • @agirlsinger
    @agirlsinger 3 місяці тому

    Hi Scott. Thanks for this video. It was fun to see these photos of Cubby. I toured with him when I sang background for Andy Williams. Great memories

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 2 місяці тому

      How cool! I loved Andy Williams! Neat that you got sing with both of them. I hope that it was as great of an experience as it sounds!

  • @chaupin5
    @chaupin5 3 місяці тому

    On Wheel of Fortune: Jim Thornton has done a wonderful job carrying on the legacy that the legendary Charlie O'Donnell did for many years!

  • @chrisnaaden3496
    @chrisnaaden3496 3 місяці тому

    Gigi and I thought of you and your family when we heard. Our condolences.

  • @unofficialcbfan
    @unofficialcbfan 3 місяці тому

    This was news to me, but I'm glad I found out from "Keeping The Magic Alive". The Sherman Brothers' songs are timeless, and more people will continue to learn about their work because of this channel. Wonderful tribute. RIP Richard. 💔

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 3 місяці тому

      Your message means a lot to me! I do have more great stories and audio from Richard that I'll use in future videos. He and Bob were such important parts of Disney. Thank you very much for writing your sweet message.

  • @_what._.
    @_what._. 3 місяці тому

    That's NOT the news I was expecting this morning. Rest in peace.

  • @ryanstreasures2491
    @ryanstreasures2491 3 місяці тому

    So wonderful that you got to see him many times. Richard Sherman was who I wanted to meet more than anyone else in the world. I feel very blessed to be a friend of Leonard Maltin’s daughter Jessie and she always kept me updated on how he was doing. I was really hoping that I’d get to see him while he was still here, but I’m glad he lived a long life at almost 96. I loved that Leonard and Jessie Maltin did a podcast with him back in 2016. I hope to meet Karen Dotrice sometime soon and ask her about Richard.

  • @chaossincarnate
    @chaossincarnate 3 місяці тому

    Just heard about it and immediately rushed to your channel to find a beautifully made video that brought tears to my eyes. Sherman created music that I grew up listening to and loving, he will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 3 місяці тому

      I'm flattered you came to my channel after finding out, and that the video touched you. You and I both grew up listening to his and Bob's music! Thank you for your kind message.

  • @Ridlo162
    @Ridlo162 3 місяці тому

    So sad, not too many legends that worked with Walt are left.

  • @kylekeller3398
    @kylekeller3398 3 місяці тому

    R.I.P. Richard M. Sherman (1928 - 2024) 😢😭

  • @timvogel68
    @timvogel68 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful tribute with wonderful music! What a life touching so many with his talent.

  • @Angel-11Amor
    @Angel-11Amor 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this beautiful tribute. His songs will live on forever!

  • @TheHauntedMansionArchive
    @TheHauntedMansionArchive 3 місяці тому

    Awesome photos & memories, thank you for sharing. May he rest in peace.

  • @unofficialcbfan
    @unofficialcbfan 3 місяці тому

    This is awesome! I watch "Wheel" all the time and was researching Jim recently since I love voiceover so much. I didn't know he was in the Monsters Inc. rides, too; that's so cool! Jim mentioned the Haunted Mansion, which reminded me: Have you ever considered interviewing Corey Burton? Although Corey gives limited interviews, he loves talking to people who are passionate about Disney history and have done their research, both of which you do a great job of highlighting. (I run a fanpage dedicated to Corey on Twitter/X, which is how I know of his preferences--not to brag, but I do my research, too.)🙂

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 3 місяці тому

      I'm glad you learned something about Jim! Voice over talent is certainly a very important part of shows! I always loved the recording sessions back when I worked for Disney. Corey would probably make a great interview - he's probably the most versatile voice over actor there is. I'm not sure how to get in touch with him. Maybe it can happen sometime. I sure appreciate your compliments and your kind words! Thank you for writing!

  • @kylekeller3398
    @kylekeller3398 3 місяці тому

    I love watching Wheel of Fortune! Are you sad that Pat Sajak is retiring as the host?

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 3 місяці тому

      I am. I think Ryan Seacrest will do great, but I do feel like it's the end of an era. What about you?

    • @kylekeller3398
      @kylekeller3398 3 місяці тому

      @@KeepingtheMagicAlive Yeah 😞

  • @briandonegan8480
    @briandonegan8480 3 місяці тому

    The rarest voice of Mickey might be Stan Freberg - who provided Mickey's voice on a book on record character album in the 50's "Mickey Mouse's Birthday Party". Along for the ride were Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig, and June Forray

  • @briandonegan8480
    @briandonegan8480 3 місяці тому

    I bet this is the same or similar show they did at the 1988 All Star Game in Cincinnati (probably branded for WDW) A great way to start the season and it likely didn't cost much. It doesn't take very much thought to see how many of the costs for that production could have been offset by tax deductions.

  • @misteranderson777
    @misteranderson777 4 місяці тому

    How cool is that that you guys have a friendship that has lasted so long. My guess is that you are both faithful friends. Neat video.

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 4 місяці тому

      I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, I'm lucky to have such a good friend for so long.

  • @interlochen100
    @interlochen100 4 місяці тому

    Could you show us a video of your entire plush collection?

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 4 місяці тому

      I don't have all my plush together, but they're not all Mickey. Lots of them are from Japan. Duffy, otters from Finding Dory, characters from the Country Bear Jamboree, Winnie the Pooh Ufufi, a Big Bad Wolf, Figment from Disney World and just a huge variety. Maybe I'll put them all together sometime and talk about them. I never even thought someone would be interested in something like that.

  • @disneyboy3030
    @disneyboy3030 4 місяці тому

    Can I ask a question.

  • @LuisMoreno94889
    @LuisMoreno94889 4 місяці тому

    You Have 960 Subs!

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 4 місяці тому

      I know! I'm very grateful for that! I've got so many more videos in the works but been traveling and stuff and I'm so behind.

  • @TheEyeBall333
    @TheEyeBall333 5 місяців тому

    Walt Disney was also a satanists.. who tf cares about this

  • @mikewolf5367
    @mikewolf5367 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for uploading this Scott ❤

  • @Clononic
    @Clononic 6 місяців тому

    Can u tell me if the patterns are somehow being sold rn Or maybe a digital version please?

  • @Bubsterthegamer3973
    @Bubsterthegamer3973 7 місяців тому

    You thought that thing was ugly you should see some of the other plushies

  • @Adaranova
    @Adaranova 7 місяців тому

    Wow where are those books now?❤

    • @KeepingtheMagicAlive
      @KeepingtheMagicAlive 7 місяців тому

      They are called "Where in Disneyland Park?" and "Where in Disneyland Attractions?" I wish I could have Photoshopped a lot of the photos back then, but it was all film. Oh well. But there are usually some on eBay.

  • @Gamers_Curse
    @Gamers_Curse 7 місяців тому

    Great Photography!

  • @emileejuarez5735
    @emileejuarez5735 7 місяців тому

    That cool

  • @ronaldhenson3379
    @ronaldhenson3379 7 місяців тому

    Pete renaday will always be my childhood mickey mouse