Jim Korkis - The Revised Vault of Walt: Unofficial Disney Stories Never Told

Jims vast knowledge of Disney has constantly amazed me, and he understands how the Disney Studios, Theme Parks, and Disneyana all tie together. Jim is an excellent Disney Heritage writer and speaker, and its about time he put together this collection of stories he has gathered over the years.

Tom Nabbe

Disney Legend (2005) and Disneylands original Tom Sawyer

Jims storytelling has always mesmerized me. Now some of his Disney tidbits are in a book! Let me put it this way. Chatting with Jim is a delicious nine-course meal. Hours with his book will be a mouth-watering feast.

Margaret Kerry

Actress, author, and original reference model for Tinker Bell in Disneys Peter Pan

No one knows more hidden nooks and crannies in the vast history of Disney animation than Jim Korkis. Im delighted that hes gathered his fact-filled columns in this book.

Leonard Maltin

Author of The Disney Films, host and consultant of Disney Treasures DVDs

Disney history is full of unexplored byways, and no one has done a better job of mapping many of them than Jim Korkis. Even the most knowledgeable Disney buffs will be surprised and delighted by what they find in this book.

Michael Barrier

Disney history expert, and author of The Animated Man: A Life of Walt Disney

Disney stories are insightful as well as fun, and no one tells them better than Jim Korkis. Jim truly loves his material, and so will you. I heartily recommend his new book and I guarantee youll love every page.

Floyd Norman

Disney Legend (2007), artist, and writer whose career at Disney spanned from Walts era through Eisners reign

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This book, as always, is dedicated to my father and my mother, John and Barbara Korkis, who passed away less than a decade ago but whose unconditional love, constant support, common sense, and good humor continue to inspire me to this day.