Bob Welbaum Archives

Bob Welbaum Archives


Disneyana Fan Club Presents Awards to the Disney Family - Bob Welbaum (5/26/2011)
Bob Welbaum gives a detailed report of the Disneyana Fan Club (formerly NFFC) giving awards to the Disney family at a recent event.

Bruce Gordon and David Mumford: A Tribute to Two Legends - Bob Welbaum (11/4/2009)
During this 25th year of the NFFC, Bob remembers the late Bruce Gordon and David Mumford and their very popular "Bruce and David Show" and NFFC Conventions.

NFFC Fundraiser Benefits Ryman Arts - Bob Welbaum (8/24/2009)
Bob shares memories and pictures from the NFFC's fund raising efforts during their last convention for the Ryman Arts.

But What About Collecting? - Bob Welbaum (7/9/2009)
Bob recounts some collecting horror stories with Ron Stark of S/R Laboratories, a company that provides conservation, restoration (including three-dimensional and photographic items) and consulting services. They also take a look at some of the technicalities involved in restoring artwork.

A Personal Tribute to Wayne Allwine - Bob Welbaum (5/27/2009)
With the recent death of the voice of Mickey, Wayne Allwine, Bob Welbaum pays tribute to the man who gave voice to the mouse.

Rolly Crump, One Special Imagineer - Bob Welbaum (5/5/2009)
Bob talks extensive about a 1993 presentation by Rolly Crump to the NFFC. As Bob puts it... "a lot of what he talked about was what he called 'the na�ve years, to where we didn�t know we couldn�t do it, and we did it.' His presentation had been enlightening, entertaining, and down-to-earth, and I decided to dig out the video and relive that time with him."

NFFC Raises Funds For Give Kids the World - Bob Wellbaum (10/31/2008)
Bob continues his look at this year's NFFC Florida Convention with a report from the silent auction to raise fund for Give Kids the World.

Four More Disney Legends Named by NFFC - Bob Wellbaum (10/22/2008)
Bob reports on the recent NFFC Legend Award Ceremony in which four more Disney personalities were named NFFC Legends.

NFFC Raises Funds For Ryman Arts - Bob Welbaum (8/6/2008)
Bob reports on the recent NFFC fund raiser for Ryman Arts held as a part of this summer's convention.

More of the Story - Bob Welbaum (7/29/2008)
Bob shares a story from Imagineer Joe Rohde's extended interview in the recently completed 2008 NFFC convention. Rohde recounts the real story of how a tiger helped Animal Kingdom come to be.

NFFC Honors Two Tokyo Disneyland Legends - Bob Welbaum (6/4/2008)
Bob Welbaum covers the recent NFFC Luncheon with a Legend Ceremony naming Masatomo Takahashi and Toshio Kagami as the newest NFFC Legends.

My Hong Kong Non-Adventure - Bob Wellbaum (5/21/2008)
Bob details his first trip to Hong Kong Disneyland including what he liked and what disappointed him.

Technology and the Collector - Bob Wellbaum (2/8/2008)
Bob talks about how technology can help collectors in their quests.

Bob Welbaum: A Special Holiday Wish - Bob Welbaum and Gary Schaengold (1/9/2008)
Bob Welbaum and Gary Schaengold present a very special look at Give Kids the World, a Central Florida organization that grants wishes for terminally ill children.

Bob Welbaum: Second Annual NFFC Florida Convention - Bob Wellbaum (10/25/2007)
Bob reports on the Second Annual NFFC Florida Convention held September 27-30, 2007.

Bob Welbaum: Thomas Kinkade Releases Cinderella Castle Painting (An Interview) - Bob Welbaum (10/18/2007)
Bob talks to famed painter Thomas Kinkade about his upcoming Cinderella Castle painting release and event this weekend.

This One is About Me: A Uniquie Look at Animation - Bob Welbaum (8/29/2007)
In anticipation of the upcoming NFFC Convention at Walt Disney World Bob looks back at the 1993 Mini-Con in Florida.

Bob Welbaum: How to More Clearly Understand Disney - Bob Welbaum (8/6/2007)
Bob reports on two of his favorite parts from the recent NFFC National Disneyana Convention.

This One is About Me (Part 3) - Bob Welbaum (6/7/2007)
Bob goes to his NFFC beginnings as he continues a series culminating in his working with Disney Legend Bill Justice.

Bob Walbaum: This One is About Me (Part 2) - Bob Welbaum (4/24/2007)
Bob goes to his NFFC beginnings as he continues a series culminating in his working with Disney Legend Bill Justice.

Bob Walbaum: This One is About Me (Part 1) - Bob Welbaum (3/27/2007)
Bob goes to his NFFC beginnings as he begins a series culminating in his working with Disney Legend Bill Justice.

Bob Welbaum: About Mickey and Magic - Bob Welbaum (2/15/2007)
Bob shares an interview from his archives on very special project Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor (the voices of Mickey and Minnie) are involved in.

Bob Welbaum - (10/23/2006)
Bob recounts two of his favorite moments from the recent NFFC Convention at Walt Disney World.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (9/22/2006)
With the Florida NFFC Convention coming soon, Bob looks back on a previous NFFC appearance by one of its guests, Eddie Carroll, the voice of Jiminy Cricket

Disney Exhibit at National Museum of the United States Air Force - Bob Welbaum (1/31/2006)
Bob talks about the Disney Exhibit at National Museum of the United States Air Force running through June 11, 2006 in Ohio.

Bob Welbaum: The Cost of Meeting Davy Crockett - Bob Welbaum (10/25/2005)
Bob reflects on a meeting with Fess Parker at the 1995 Official Disneyana Convention.

Bob Welbaum - (8/12/2005)
Bob reports on the 2005 NFFC Legends and tells stories on Andreas Deja from past conventions.

Bob Welbaum - (7/6/2005)
With the 2005 NFFC convention now only a few days away, Bob shares two very funny stories.

Bob Welbaum - (5/26/2005)
With the 2005 NFFC National Convention fast approaching, Bob shares a couple more of his favorite convention memories.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (2/17/2005)
Bob talks about some great Cast Member experiences at Walt Disney World.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (1/3/2005)
The final part of Bob's series on a visit to the home of Disney Legend Ward Kimball.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (12/1/2004)
Bob presents Part 3 in his series on a visit to the home of Disney great Ward Kimball.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (10/15/2004)
Part two of Bob's series on a day spent at Disney Legend Ward Kimball's house.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (9/23/2004)
Bob begins a four-part series on a day spent at Ward Kimball's house.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (8/24/2004)
On the heels of a great NFFC convention, Bob talks about some great conventions from the past.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (6/29/2004)
Bob gives suggestions on what to do at the NFFC Convention when you're not at a seminar.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (6/10/2004)
Bob talks about the magic of Disneyland.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (4/28/2004)
Bob shares more NFFC stories - this time about pins - and he talks about thimble collecting.

Bob Welbaum - Bob Welbaum (4/8/2004)
Bob chimes in with more NFFC memories.

20 Years of NFFC - Bob Welbaum (3/2/2004)
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the largest Disney fan club, the NFFC, Bob gives his favorite memories from past conventions.