Groundbreaking Magic
March 31 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth
Monday, March 31, 2025
7:00 PM
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
FREE EVENT ADMISSION
Talk and Book Signing
Join us for an inspiring evening with Martha Blanding, a trailblazer who made history as Disneyland’s first Black tour guide and built a 50-year career at The Walt Disney Company.
From breaking barriers in the racially charged ’70s to leading major Disney events, Martha B’s story is one of resilience, change, and magic.
She’ll be joined in conversation by co-author Tim O’Day, Disney historian and co-author of the bestseller A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Part memoir, part cultural history, Groundbreaking Magic offers a unique look at Disneyland’s evolution through Martha’s eyes—filled with triumphs, challenges, and a deep-rooted love of family.
Copies of Groundbreaking Magic will be available for purchase following the conversation.