The original decorator of the apartment was Emile Kuri, a set designer and decorator for many Disney films and also the decorator and designer of many of the Main Street USA buildings. The apartment was located on the 2nd story and was built so Walt Disney could oversee the construction of Disneyland, and later he used it to entertain guests or family members. The apartment and adjoining upstairs patio were quite small, so Walt and Roy commissioned another apartment to built above the Pirates of the Caribbean in New Orleans Square. Unfortunately, Walt died before the apartment was completed. It was later turned into The Disney Gallery after sitting empty for many years.

A light in the upstairs window is kept on in memory of Walt. Tours of the Apartment are strictly off-limits to the general public. Many of the original pieces have been replaced over the years by replicas, but the Disney Imagineers and designers have tried to remain true to the original look and design of the apartment. Only one photo of Walt inside the apartment was taken for publication in National Geographic (below).

Lillian Disney (seated, left), with her grandchildren and Walt (right) on the telephone.
 

The patio, on the 2nd floor (above the restrooms)
Lillian Disney would often have her tea here.
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The interior. Many of the original fixtures have been replaced with replicas.
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A reproduction of Walt's Desk
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