Bob Matheison Archives - WDW News Today

See Walt Disney Productions in the Early ’70s With The 1973 Annual Report – Part Two

April 20, 2020

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the second part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring Disneyland, film and television productions, … Read more

Bob Matheison, Former Walt Disney World Director of Operations and Executive Vice President of Parks, Dead at 85

January 6, 2020

by Matthew Soberman

Disney Legend Bob Matheison, a key figure in Walt Disney World’s history, from the development process to serving as Director of Operations for the Magic Kingdom at its 1971 opening to Executive Vice President of Parks for the resort in 1987, has passed away at the age of 85. From D23’s Disney Legends page for … Read more