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If you are an avid collector of things about Disney history, you’ll have to excuse me on this posting.  You probably already have this item.  But if you don’t, I can not offer a suggestion for what a Disney addict would want from Santa without recommending the incredible DVD Walt – The Man Behind the Myth.

This documentary is the best available about Walt Disney.  If you have been to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and have seen the One Man’s Dream exhibit you will absolutely adore this film.  It follows the life of Walt from childhood, through his groundbreaking animated films, to the making of his dream Disneyland, right to his death.  It is touching, informative, and even inspirational.  Dick Van Dyke does a masterful job with narration and you get to see interview footage from many Disney legends as they tell of their time with this American icon.

Honestly, I have seen this film so many times that my wife is starting to think there is something wrong with me.  (And she may be on to something.)  But it is just so enjoyable to watch that I can’t help but put it in the DVD player every time I either need to put a smile on my face or I just want something fun to watch.  If even a casual Disney fan asks me for recommendations I also mention this DVD.  If you like Disney, you will be happy you have this DVD.