Micro Magic: Did Winnie the Pooh Run for President?
Idiot's Guide to Imagineering - A podcast by The Idiots: Stephen, Kaity, and Marissa
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In this special Micro Magic episode, Marissa takes listeners on a quirky journey back to 1972 for Disney’s whimsical “Pooh for President” campaign. Amidst the real-world political turmoil of the 1968 election, Disney decided to throw their most lovable candidate into the mix: Winnie the Pooh! Marissa digs into the campaign’s origins, how Pooh and his 100 Acre Wood friends ran a lighthearted "presidential" race, complete with buttons, posters, and even a parade. How did Disney manage to turn t...
