Paul developed a unique relationship with the Disney Company from 1987-200. He convinced them to create and donate, for the first time in Disney history, a special character that appealed to young people in commemorating the Constitution. When Paul asserted a creative control over the design of the character- Bisontennial Ben, in conflict with Disney's chief creative director, he used political influence of the Governor to override Disney's creative control, yielding a bear like figure in lieu of a mouse like figure,

After Paul arranged for the costumend character to be "born" at Disneyland, Paul convinced the President of the Disney Parks to pay $100,000 to Paul's foundation to allow Mickey Mouse to ride on the Rose Parade Float Paul was producing for the 1988 Rose Parade. It was the first time in the history of the Disney company that it paid anyonbe anything to include Mickey Mouse in a major event and broadcast.