Theme park creative design firm Zeitgeist Design & Production is hosting a free, virtual presentation with Disney Legend and Imagineer Bob Gurr. The Spirit of Time with Bob Gurr As part of the “Zeitgeist Presents: The Spirit of the Time” series, the presentation with Bob Gurr will take place on Friday, June 27, at 3 … Read more
A documentary about a legendary Disney Imagineer is debuting in April, and the first trailer is available now to watch for “Bob Gurr: Living by Design.” Gurr is best known for his work with Disney, where he worked on many popular theme park attractions, including The Haunted Mansion, the Monorail, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, and more. … Read more
Funko has revealed the Bob Gurr Funko Pop! first teased at Wondercon last year. The figure will be exclusively available from the Loungefly booth at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Bob Gurr Funko Pop! The figure depicts Gurr in a red Hawai’ian shirt and red shoes, holding a tiki drink. It’s Pop! Icons #81 … Read more
According to the LA Times, Disneyland Resort is preparing to replace the gas cars of Autopia. Disney Replacing Autopia Cars “Since opening with Disneyland park in 1955, Autopia has remained a guest-favorite most popular with young kids experiencing driving for the first time,” spokesperson Jessica Good said in an email to the Times. “As the … Read more
All you Matterhorn and Autopia fans out there, keep an eye out online as a new Bob Gurr Funko POP! was revealed today at WonderCon in Anaheim, and it’s coming soon! Twitter user @FunkoPOPsNews shared the reveal today from the WonderCon floor, showing the Disney Legend and iconic OG Imagineer immortalized in vinyl, complete with … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, July 30, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Today, legendary Imagineer Bob Gurr posted on Instagram that he is filming interviews with 20/20 for an upcoming special on Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Bob Gurr is a Disney Legend and Imagineer who was hired by Walt Disney to work with WED Enterprises back in 1954. He has designed Autopia cars, the Monorail, Matterhorn … Read more
A legendary Imagineer known for being “a man on the move” has stopped by D23 to appear on the latest episode of their podcast, “Inside Disney.” Disney Legend Bob Gurr appears in the newest episode to discuss the Disney+ Original Series “The Imagineering Story.”, including his appearance playing basketball inside Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds. Named a … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Step right up as we aim for a sneak peek at Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure with this May 2008 issue … Read more
Calling all Disneyphiles and phantom fanatics! Are you ready for a virtual Haunted Mansion event full of ghoulish delight? On Sunday, April 26th at 5:00PM PST, the Haunted Orange County Facebook page will stream a virtual live event titled, “Living Legends of the Haunted Mansion.” The event will be hosted by the voice of Mickey … Read more
When he’s not making guest appearances on Pawn Stars or designing revolutionary new scooter mobility systems, what does Bob Gurr do in his spare time? Well, right now, he’s sheltering in place just like the rest of us––except he’s living his best life in his own Imagineer-esque way. The 88-year-old former Imagineer was awarded Disney Legend … Read more
Disney Imagineering Legend Bob Gurr is staying busy in retirement, I mean actually, he puts me to shame. According to a post on Bob’s Facebook page, he will be linking up with Pawn Stars‘ Rick Harrison to possibly sell or provide information on one of the original Skyway buckets. The 88-year-old former Imagineer was awarded … Read more
Of all the extinct Disney attractions, nothing truly compares to Ford’s Magic Skyway. On paper, the attraction closed with the World’s Fair in 1965; however, it has a legacy that extends well beyond Flushing Meadows. The Skyway was the first attraction that WED Enterprises (WED) developed for the 1964 World’s Fair. After approaching several other … Read more
It is one of those experiences you tell your grand kids about. The time when you were in the same room as the legends who made the magic happen. I’ve had the fortune to attend a few panels over the years that included Imagineers who worked along side Walt Disney himself, to create the magic … Read more