Beginning with the July 1983 issue of Disney Channel Magazine, Dave Smith began answering Disney trivia questions from viewers of the Disney Channel. In the ensuing thirty years, his column has continued through multiple publications, including Disney Magazine, the online Disney Insider and most recently the D23 website. 'Ask Dave' questions have come from Disney enthusiasts the world over and have covered topics ranging from Cinderella's last name (Tremaine) to the number of triangles covering the surface of Epcot's Spaceship Earth.

Author Biography

In addition to founding the Disney Archives in 1970 and serving as chief archivist for over thirty years, Dave Smith has been a featured speaker at many Disney events. He has also co-authored all volumes of The Ultimate Disney Trivia Book 1-4 and Disney: The First 100 Years (and its update.) He compiled The Quotable Walt Disney as well as three editions of the encyclopedia Disney A to Z.