Americans head to the polls next week to cast their vote for president, but back in 1972, Pooh threw his hat into the race here at Magic Kingdom Park.
Pooh’s formal nomination with the Demo-Pooh-blican Party came from 50 kids under the age of 7, and was announced at the forecourt of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom Park. His platform? Disclosing the “Bear Facts,” and bottomless honey jars.
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Disney needs to do this again. (Pooh running for President, that is) Looking at the vintage character style in comparison to the “today and now” style makes me smile.
He sure did! He was a two-term bear.
Did he run again in 1976? I had a 45 and the song went: “Pooh for President, vote for Winnie the Pooh. Pooh for President, who is right for you?” Strangely, I hear that in my head every time I go to the polls.
Love this and I couldn’t agree more with Pooh on his platform 😉
Too cute! 🙂
I love this! I remember my first trip to Disney was when they were voting for the Main Street Mascot. It was between Pooh and Captain Hook, and I got upset because my stepdad voted for Captain Hook. I still remember the “vote for Pooh, the mascot for you” sticker too! Thanks for bringing up such a sweet Disney memory for me in a roundabout way! 🙂
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Oh! I just love this!! Made my morning! Thanks for sharing!!
You’re welcome.
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