Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Lotion-View.asp?ID=84" target="_blank">LP Lotion: LP Lotion: Ollie Johnston receives the Walter E. </a>
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Great article and photos! What a wonderful tribute to Ollie! Question -- Where were these pictures taken? The article says that they were from Disneyland, but I can't visualize where in Disneyland the images are from. Are they backstage somewhere?
Originally Posted By Bruce Bergman That sure looks like New Orleans Square Station. The photographer got access to the other side of the track for the last long shot, judging from the POV he's standing roughly under the water tower.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Okay. I did see that it had that New Orleans look to it, and it was too well themed to be fully backstage. But I just couldn't place it. Maybe it's because when you're on the railroad at this spot you don't often look back, the direction that these images show. I'm guess I'm too used to WDW's stations where there's the ever-present signage that says what station you're in, on the guest side of the tracks. It's been too long since I've been to DL. Gotta get back this summer. Or maybe it's just me.
Originally Posted By CuriosWolfSo Great to see one of my favorite Disney animators, Ollie Johnston, back in Disneyland and riding the train.
Originally Posted By SIR at X-S Tech I just read on JimHillMedia that Ollie's wife Marie just past away last Friday. How sad. Poor Ollie. I hope his kids are keeping him company.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle ^^^^ Oh no, SIR! Following Frank Thomas' death, that must be a horrible blow for Ollie. I'm happy to hear that he got this tribute - not only is he a Disney legend he really seems like a great guy, too.
