If you’re a Disney enthusiast, the name Claude Coats likely means a lot to you. It might be his artistry in Snow White, Fantasia, Lady & the Tramp and other classic Disney films that resonate with you. Or you might be familiar with his time in Imagineering working on Disneyland’s Grand Canyon Diorama, The Haunted Mansion, 20k Leagues Under the Sea, and Epcot’s World of Motion and Horizons. Claude was the artist behind many Disney masterpieces we hold near and dear to our hearts.

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Claude and Walt with Primeval World Diorama model

Walt Disney’s Imagineer Claude Coats—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond is the story of artist and designer Claude Coats who, for more than half a century, was one of the most prolific creative talents at The Walt Disney Company and one of the most accomplished.

For the first time ever, this all-inclusive book will focus on one of the most revered artists who successfully crossed over from the animation department to become one of the original Imagineers.

, The Father of the Haunted Mansion Deserves a Book, You Can Help

Over the last two years, authors Dave Bossert and Alan Coats, Claude’s son, have worked to get this book celebrating Claude Coats and his many masterpieces published.

Since traditional publishers rely on sales teams to decide which book gets published, Dave and Alan have been met with “he doesn’t have enough name recognition” from various publishers. How frustrating!

But for us Disney fans, we know who Claude Coats is. We know about his stellar accomplishments found in Disney animation and Disney parks worldwide. David and Alan are pitching to us, Disney fans and enthusiasts alike, to pre-order this special book all about the great Claude Coats.

Let’s show them this is a story worth telling!

>> Visit the book’s campaign here: https://bit.ly/2GAXnkl <<

, The Father of the Haunted Mansion Deserves a Book, You Can Help
Claude Coats and Yale Gracey with Adventure Thru Inner Space model

This book is a must-have—the first-ever, in-depth look at Claude Coats, one of the legendary Disney artists responsible for how animated films translated into immersive theme park experiences.

Starting at $40, you can help kickstart the book’s success and pre-order your own first edition copy of Walt Disney’s Imagineer Claude Coats—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond!

I’m snagging mine now! 


Here’s a related article from the recent D23 Expo regarding Claude Coats efforts in bringing the Haunted Mansion to life: 

Haunted Mansion: The Horror, Humor & Voodoo of Ken Anderson


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Chloé Ferreira
Chloé loves ‘90s EPCOT, roller coasters, kitschy dark rides, a good background area music loop, Hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.