Marceline in Linn County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Walt Learns a Valuable Lesson

Disney Family Farm

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 24, 2022

1. Walt Learns a Valuable Lesson Marker

Inscription. When a young Walt decided to hold a 'Circus' in the barn, his friends paid 10 cent for a show comprised of a lethargic goat, a pig, and the family dog & cat dressed in sister Ruth's doll clothing. They were not impressed.

When Flora heard the commotion in the barn she requested Walt refund the admission and shared this wisdom: "If you deliver more than your audience expects - they will never be disappointed." A lesson Walt took to heart.

Erected by Disney Family Farm. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 39° 43.928′ N, 92° 56.64′ W. Marker is in Marceline, Missouri, in Linn County. Marker can be reached from West Broadway Street. Marker is one of many that are part of a trail that leads from a parking lot (off West Broadway) to Walt's Barn (behind his family's old house). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 W Broadway St, Marceline MO 64658, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walt's Happy Place (here, next to this marker); The Original Dreaming Tree (a few steps from this marker); Coming to Marceline (a few steps from this marker); Marceline Inspiration

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Son of Dreaming Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Walt's Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); As an adult Walt Disney wrote (within shouting distance of this marker); The Disney Family Farmhouse (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marceline.

Regarding Walt Learns a Valuable Lesson. This marker replaced a similar marker.

Also see . . . Walt Disney Hometown Museum. (Submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 24, 2022

2. Walt Learns a Valuable Lesson Marker

Marker is in the front.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.