If theres anyone that knows the true secrets of what went on between Salvador Dali and Walt Disney on the infamous Destino short, its John Hench, the 95-year-old Disney Legend, who somehow manages to find the strength to go to work every morning at the studio despite declining health. Best known for his assorted background, layout, color and styling work on Fantasia, Dumbo, The Three Caballeros, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan, not to mention his architectural designs for the theme parks and hotels, Hench was assigned to Dali by Walt as an assistant to find continuity from the basic drawings and paintings by the master surrealist. AWN recently caught up with Hench, who is as pleased as anyone about Destinos completion and acclaim after more than half a century. […]
