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Disneyland News Hires Tom Nabbe!

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:19 +0000

On July 19, 1955 Tom began his first job at Disneyland selling the Disneyland News outside of the park gates.

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As he explains it, “It was a pre-guide book type of thing done on a turn of the century press so it was the size of a regular newspaper. The lessees all advertised in it. It was published on a monthly basis, not a weekly basis, and covered the ongoing events happening at Disneyland. It sold for ten cents a copy.” (June 2003 interview with Jim Korkis)

Tom’s Only Paid Trip to Disneyland

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:07 +0000

On July 18, 1955, Tom Nabbe paid to get into Disneyland. It was the first, last and ONLY time he would ever do so. This, of course, was actually his second day in the park after he became an invited guest of Danny Thomas during the Press Invitational the previous day. Be sure to ask him about that story when you have a chance!

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Happy 55th, Disneyland!

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:00:16 +0000

In celebration of Disneyland’s 55th birthday, Tom and Janice will be in the park and then attending Disneyland’s Alumni Club part at the Disneyland Hotel tonight. It’s sure to be an event to remember! Remember to say “Hi!” to the Nabbe’s when you see them there!

NFFC Disneyana Legend Award Ceremony Today

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:27 +0000

Tom and Janice are in Anaheim today and will be attending the NFFC Disneyana Legend Award Ceremony luncheon being held at the Garden Grove Crowne Plaza hotel. If you’re going to be there too, be sure to say hello as Tom celebrates 5 years of being a Disney Legend!

Article on Tom appears on Disney website

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:26:13 +0000

While doing a little investigative work, we came upon an article about Tom that was posted on June 22, 2010. We’d post some photos from that article, but they are all from our very own website!

To see the article, click here!!

The start of a new adventure for the Nabbes!

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:11:19 +0000

On this day 39 years ago, Tom and Janice arrived at the Hilton Inn South in Orlando as part of the opening crew for Walt Disney World.

What a ride it’s been!

Happy Birthday, Walt Disney World!

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:31:39 +0000

On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World opened its doors to the public and brought the Magic of Disney to Central Florida.

Happy 38th Birthday, Walt Disney World!

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Happy 54th Birthday, Disneyland!

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:07:11 +0000

On this day 54 years ago, Disneyland opened its doors and brought the Magic of Disney to life.

Happy Birthday, Disneyland! And thanks for a magical 54 years!

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Happy Retirement Anniversary!

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:36:33 +0000

Today marks the 6th anniversary of Tom’s retirement from Disney. Here’s to many more years of doing whatever you feel like, whenever you feel like!!

Happy Anniversary Tom & Janice!

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:27:46 +0000

Happy 41st wedding anniversary, Tom and Janice!!