Q: I’m noticing the re-creation of Walt’s office at the Reagan Library. Is it the same as the office from The Walt Disney Family Museum? Also, what is the little statue in the back corner above Walt’s desk?
Martin, Akron, Ohio
A: The re-creation of Walt’s office is the original, with all of the furniture and furnishings as I inventoried them in 1970. It was on display at Disneyland for three decades. There is no similar office at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The 13-inch figure of a man has no history behind it; I assume that it was a gift to Walt. It is wooden, with the man holding a clock under his arm, having the ability to turn his head and whistle.
Dave Smith