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Author Stephen Hall Dispenses Knowledge in "A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland"
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- Notably Disney
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- Feb 3, 2026
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Summary
In the earliest days of Disneyland, guests could visit a replica of a pharmacy on Main Street, replete with artifacts and exhibits. In the new book A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story of the Upjohn Pharmacy in Disneyland author and historian Stephen Hall pours out lots of new knowledge about how the Upjohn Pharmacy worked with Disney to create this special spot in the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s an intricate and insightful new title from The Old Mill Press. Listen in to find out how this pharmacy replica in Disneyland provided fun finds and facts about pharmacy life to millions of Guests. Purchase a copy of A Spoonful of Sugar from The Old Mill Press or wherever you find books. Check out more about The Coit Museum of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at the University of Arizona to check out the Upjohn Pharmacy collection in person! Feel free to reach out to Brett via Bluesky @drnachman and Instagram @drnachman, subscribe to the podcast, and send your feedback to [email protected] New episodes of Notably Disney debut on the first Tuesday of each month.