A Visit with Peter Renaday — A Visit to the Disney Archives

Next to the handprints was the actual sound stage used when the Country Bears were recorded, back in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s.

There were many very relaxed and friendly squirrels on the lot, which we got quite a kick out of...

Squirrels on the studio lot, with a visitor leaning down to greet one.
The entrance to the soundstage described in the original account.
Squirrels on the studio lot beside the entrance to a soundstage.

Then we got to visit the Disney Archives. Dave Smith wasn’t in that day, but I was told that ‘lil Oscar (the cub scout bear from the Country Bear shows) was going to be given a permanent home at the archives very soon, and I was invited back to visit him once he gets there... YES! The following are some of the items on display at the Archives:

Displays at the Disney Archives, including Mickey Mouse, Pinocchio, a birdcage, a red carriage, and other props.

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From the Visit