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Lou Mongello from WDW Radio interviews Disney Legend Charles Ridgway during Walt Disney World's 40th Anniversary celebration. Charlie Ridgway served as Disneyland's publicity supervisor until 1969, when he was bumped up to publicity manager (and later, director of press and publicity) for Walt Disney World, which was then under construction. He helped launch the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971 and EPCOT Center in 1982, among other Florida theme parks. He also helped launch Disneyland Paris in 1992, as well as special projects for celebrations such as Donald Duck's 50th birthday. After more than 30 years with Disney, Charlie Ridgway retired in 1994. Since then, he has consulted on special projects, including the launch of Disney's Animal Kingdom and Cruise Line. […]