NFFC 2001 Convention Preview
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Past Conventions
This will be LaughingPlace.com's third convention. If you've been on the site for a while you've probably seen many of the things we've written about it. Below are just a few of the highlights from the past two conventions. Following that are links to all our NFFC Convention articles.
Tarzan's Treehouse model on display at the 1999 Convention
In describing the creation of a character, Terk animator Mike Surrey first drew a quick
sketch of Rosie O'Donnell. He explained that her close set eyes, nose and mouth were part
of what helps us identify this sketch as Rosie. Then, overlaying a blank sheet of paper
over the sketch of Rosie he then drew Terk, illustrating how he incorporated her
identifying features into this character.
Disney Legends Frank Thomas and
Ollie Johnston discuss their life as animators and friends. Following their comments
the audience was treated to a screening of the documentary Frank and Ollie.
Charles Ridgway, Roy E. Disney and Norman "Stormy" Palmer pose for pictures
after being added to the NFFC's special list of Disney Legends.
Map makers Sam McKim, Nina Rae Vaughn and Terri Hardin
from the 2000 Convention
Imagineer Tony Baxter takes us through his career at Disney
And perhaps the highlight of all our convention moments - the Steven Davison "pitch" of Disneyland's "Believe...There's Magic in the Stars". He is currently scheduled to speak at this year's convention. Below is a portion of Rebekah description of the "pitch" which she highlighted in her "Favorite Moments of 2000" edition of Forever Magical
Steven concluded his presentation by becoming the fireworks show. He performed the entire show as he had in the pitch for Disney corporate. His high energy rendition brought everyone in the audience onto their foot with cheers and applause and will always be a very treasured memory. Here is a short clip of Steven performing and the corresponding segment from "Believe...". I apologize that you cannot hear his voice well. I was in the table farthest away from the stage. Although it was a bit disappointing to be that far away I was so excited to be hearing from my Disney heroes, Davison, Greenaway and Dorsey that I couldn’t sit still and ended up pacing throughout all of their talks. And they didn’t disappoint.
| Steve Davison
performing the Step in Time segment 352 X 240. 31 seconds. 3.19 Megs |
The real
Step in Time segment of Believe... |
Related Links
- August 18, 1999 Forever
Magical
Rebekah's memories from the 1999 Convention - Memories of NFFC
Pictures from the 1999 Convention - July 1, 1999 Cynthia
Harriss and others at NFFC
Disneyland Resort President Cynthia Harriss and other Disneyland executives at the 1999 Convention - August 20, 2000 Forever
Magical
Part One of Rebekah's 2000 Convention coverage - September 8, 2000
Forever Magical
Part Two of Rebekah's 2000 Convention coverage - July 2000 NFFC
Convention inclulding Steven Davison
Rebekah looks at the 2000 Convetion Banquet with three of her Disney heroes - Steven Davison, Gavin Greenaway and Don Dorsey
-- Posted July 13, 2001
-- Story by Doobie Moseley
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