What if, back in December of 1966, Walt Disney was not laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale but instead, right before his death, he was cryogenically frozen with the hope of someday finding a cure for his lung cancer and bringing him back from his frosty resting place? Just when it seems that the Walt Disney Company is going to be taken over by a corporate raider and sold to the highest bidder a cure is found and Walt’s original circle of friends put a plan into action to help save Disney and bring Walt back!
Walt’s body has been kept in an abandoned lab just east of Bakersfield California ever since his supposed death in 1966 and the boy head to his icy cocoon with the doctor in tow. It doesn’t take long for the raider to find out about the plan and send his henchmen out to make sure Walt says on ice. The book takes you on an adventure to help Walt and his cronies keep the Disney Company whole and see to its successful future. You are never sure what will happen next or if they will succeed, you will just have to wait and see.
This is a fantastic tale and very fitting with what is going on at Disney currently. I caught myself laughing out loud when reading some parts and the book is one of those that is very hard to put down once you start reading it. This book is a must have for any Disney fan and gives an insightful view of Uncle Walt that is sure to entertain and delight the reader.
Waking Walt is a must have for all Disney fans and people who love to dream. Larry kept me on the edge of my seat and left me wanting more. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book; I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did! We have included a link to buy your own copy of Waking Walt from Amazon at the end of this review.
About Larry
Larry worked as a copywriter and creative director in the advertising business in Chicago, New York, and Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. The former vice president of marketing for Walt Disney World and Disneyland, he also founded and was president and CEO of a video production company.
“A former Disney executive, Larry Pontius lives in Central Florida with his wife and a large, orange dog named Samson."
Larry is the author of two books of poetry and lyricist of more than 100 published songs. He is currently working on a second novel: Future King.
