This building houses a fire truck (it's authentic, it's a great photo op). Upstairs, unseen, was Walt Disney's private apartment. He stayed here during the construction of Disneyland. and occasionally spent time here with his family. Walt allowed no photographs of the apartment while he and his family were staying there, except one for a National Geographic story (below).

No other photos were ever taken with Walt inside the apartment. There is  a fire pole that led from the upstairs to the downstairs fire station below. (whether Walt ever actually used the pole is anyone's guess). It's rumored a guest attempted to climb the pole to gain access to the apartment, so the opening above was covered. The apartment was fully functional; including a small bathroom with a shower. Many of the original furniture and antiques have been removed, but Disney designers have tried to remain faithful to it's original look. There is also a patio, complete with white wicker furniture, which Lillian Disney used, weather permitting,  for her afternoon tea. The patio is covered with vines, blocking any observers from the street.

For Interior photos of Walt's Apartment, Click HERE

Photos on this page courtesy of Stephen Maniscalco, National Geographic.