Here is a clip of the Bob Gurr video of the man who created almost everything on wheels at Disneyland.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
X Atencio Haunted Mansion
Since the starting of Ape Pen I have had many adventures one of them in having the pleasure of meeting X and Interviewing him as well.
X Atencio who born Walsenburg in Coronado in 1920, he moved to Los Angles in the late 1930’s. When joining the Walt Disney Company X was first as an animator from 1938 until 1965 when he became an Imagineer. X helped in the design of the Disneyland’s Railroad Primeval World diorama segment, & wrote the script for both Adventure Thru Inner Space , Pirates of the Caribbean, & the Haunted Mansion.
I had the pleasure of meeting with X over the last 2 yrs and video taping him about his Disney career. My last interview was more a casual setting and just as enjoyable as the last one.
Its hard to put into words for myself on the experience I had, sitting and talking with him. We talked a bit about his life and a bit about Rolly Crump as well as Harriet Burns and so much more....
I truly enjoyed each minute just being in the presents of someone who is truly loved by so many and I so respect.
When we talked about the podcast Im starting up,(one with X :coming soon) I also mentioned how many others have been done about him and the H.M. I first had to explain what a podcast was, then I told him there are that many who just love what you did!
He was surprisingly shocked so many love the Haunted Mansion and his work. He had no clue ~
As we finished with the Interview and podcast, we adventured outside and talked about his tombstone. After the great story we took some pictures and I packed up and headed home. I realized how blessed I was to meet with X, yet at the same time I realized how much he has forgotten in the last 2 years.~
Thank You Xavier Atencio for a day I will never forget!
Haunted Mansion Music
A Touch of Disneyland History
Here is a small clip from "A Touch of Disneyland History" DVD. This Documentary captures Disneyland's Construction at its finest moments!
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