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Program Details

When Walt Disney realized cheap tourist traps were enveloping Disneyland, he began a nationwide search for enough land to hold every dream he could imagine. What happened next would require a heightened degree of CIA-level secrecy for Disney’s undercover team, who launched a misinformation campaign that included dummy corporations and secret transactions. However, when a keen-eyed reporter cracked the code, Disney was forced to show his hand. Audiences will be amazed to learn of not only a subterfuge but also the monumental innovations and engineering feats required to create a whole new world.

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Presented by:

Gary McKechnie

In-person Presentation Needs:

Microphone, projector with HDMI adapter and sound system compatible with MacBook

Presentation Length:

45 Minutes

About Gary

Native Floridian Gary McKechnie is a two-time National Geographic author, author of America’s best-selling motorcycle guidebook, and two-time winner of the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award. On stage, he has honed his skills as a motivational storyteller, a stand-up comedian, and improv actor. He is also a guest speaker aboard the ships of Cunard, Seabourn, and the Silversea lines. His travel features on Florida have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and through VisitFlorida

Contact Information and Details:

Phone: 352-383-2679

Email: gary@garymckechnie.com