Lou Prosperi
Lou Prosperi
@louprosperi.bsky.social
Imagineering Evangelist
My Disney Stuff: The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season Two by Phil Szostak

I’ve had this one for a while, boy other newer stuff kept pushing it down the list (yes, I have a list). As you can see, I got this at Target. 🙂
November 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My Disney Stuff: Disney: The Ultimate Visual Guide

Found this at the comic shop last weekend, and couldn’t remember if I had a copy if this, so I picked it up.
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
My Disney Stuff: Mickey Mouse Icon Waffle Knit Shirt

This was a birthday present from my awesome brother-in-law.
November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
My Disney Stuff: Tigger Jersey

This was a birthday present from my awesome daughter!

TTFN!
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My Disney Stuff: “it’s a small world”: The Definitive History by Tim Foster

This a beautiful coffee table book that explores the history of the classic attraction that premiered at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and then moved to Disneyland and copied in other Disney parks around the world.
October 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My Disney Stuff: Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas

This book is considered the definitive biography of Walt Disney. I found this copy at the Friends of Beebe Library Everyday Book Sale.
October 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My Disney Stuff: Knott’s Bear-y Tales/ The Complete History of the Whimsical Attraction by Christopher Merritt and J. Eric Lynxwiler, Introduction by Rolly Crump

While not technically about Disney, this book is about an attraction designed by former Imagineer and Disney Legend Rolly Crump.
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
My Disney Stuff: Disney Adults: Exploring (and Falling in Love with) a Magical Subculture by AJ Wolfe

The newest addition to my Disney library, this has been on my Wish List for a while. I think it’s clear that I qualify as a “Disney Adult”, so couldn’t not read this book.
September 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
My Disney Stuff: Walt Disney and the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair: TravelMagic by Andrew Kiste

This is the second volume in a series focused on the attractions Disney built for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair. This one is about Ford’s Magic Skyway.
September 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My Disney Stuff: Disney Theme Parks and America’s National Narratives by Bethanee Bemis

I’ve had this one for a while but it got lost in one of many piles of Disney books I have around the house. This book explores the relationship between Disney parks and American culture.
September 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
My Disney Stuff: Walt Disney’s World of Fantasy by Adrian Bailey

This is another fairly recent addition to my Disney library. A friend found this and correctly thought I might be interested.
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My Disney Stuff: Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum by Walter E. D. Miller and the Staff at The Walt Disney Family Museum

A fairly recent addition to my Disney library.
August 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
My Disney Stuff: Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth by Martha Blanding with Tim O'Day
August 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
My Disney Stuff: The Real Walt Disney by Leonard Mosley

This is a biography I’d never heard of. I haven’t read it yet, but based on the description on the back cover it looks to be a fairly unflattering portrayal.
August 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
My Disney Stuff: Disneyland by Valerie Childs

This is a book of photos (and a 1-page introduction) from Disneyland first published in 1979.

A friend found this while sorting through her father’s stuff and correctly thought I might be interested in adding it to my collection.
July 25, 2025 at 12:40 PM
My Disney Stuff: Walt Disney’s Disneyland (Compact Edition) by Chris Nichols

I found this at the Outer Limits bookstore in Waltham a few months ago. I have (and have read) the full-sized version of this, but thought this compact version belonged in my collection/library.
July 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My Disney Stuff: Mickey Mouse and Friends Rugby Shirt

This was a Father’s Day present from my awesome wife.

Haven’t had a chance to wear this one yet. Looking forward to cooler weather for that.
July 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
My Disney Stuff: Mickey Mouse and Friends Pajamas

These were a Father’s Day present from my wonderful wife.
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My Disney Stuff: Mickey Mouse and Friends Button Down Shirt

This shirt features the “Fab Five plus one” - Mickey, Minnie , Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto.

This was a Father’s Day present from Nathan. He got this at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom during our trip in February.
June 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My Disney Stuff: Winnie the Pooh Hundred Acre Wood Shirt

This is a Father’s Day present from my wonderful daughter Samantha! She bought it in Animal Kingdom when we were at Disney World in February. I wore it yesterday.
June 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
My Disney Stuff: Creating Memorable Worlds: A Journey Into Themed Experience Design by (former Imagineer) Theron Skees

This is the latest addition to my Imagineering library. I preordered this a while back (mine is #9 of 250) and it arrived last week from the fine folks at Rivershore Press.
June 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My Disney Stuff: Bring the Magic Home: An Exploration of Design Inspired by Disnep Parks by Sunny Chanel

This is a fairly recent addition to my Disney and Imagineering library. This feels like a distant cousin of my Imagineering Toolbox books.
June 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My Disney Stuff: Disneyland Entrance Plaque

This is a replica of the plaque(s) placed above the tunnels that guests pass through when they enter Disneyland. Though I may quibble with the grammar these words sum up the essence of what Walt wanted his park to offer.
May 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
My Disney Stuff: The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney's Disneyland by Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt

The newest addition to my Disney and Imagineering library, this new history of Disneyland features never-before-seen artwork and helps celebrate its 70th anniversary.
May 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM