Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde took to Instagram to share a piece of his artwork and give his thoughts regarding the upcoming permanent closure of DinoLand U.S.A. Joe Rohde Documents DinoLand U.S.A. As DinoLand U.S.A. gets ready to permanently close to make way for Pueblo Esperanza at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Legend and Imagineer … Read more
Ahead of being inducted as a Disney Legend this weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Sunday, August 11, former Imagineer Joe Rohde has shared his thoughts on his accomplishments and legacy during his time with The Walt Disney Company in a new interview. Joe Rohde Interview On Being Honored as a Disney … Read more
Disney Legend Bill “Sully” Sullivan has passed away at the age of 88. Disney Legend Bill ‘Sully’ Sullivan Passes Away Former vice president of Magic Kingdom and director of EPCOT Bill “Sully” Sullivan has passed away at the age of 88. The Club 55 member was best known for operating Magic Kingdom from 1987 until … Read more
Soon-to-be Disney Legend and former Disneyland Tour Guide Martha Blanding recently visited Disneyland Paris and gave tips to current Cast Members. Martha Blanding Visits Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris President Natacha Rafalski shared photos on Instagram of Blanding meeting with fellow Cast Members, stating the resort was “honored” to welcome Blanding, who “shared tips to creating … Read more
Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Themes revealed for the 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, new details announced for 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and 2024 Disney Legends announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more
Former Imagineer Joe Rohde posted on Instagram following the news he will be honored as a Disney Legend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024. Joe Rohde Reacts to Disney Legend Honor Rohde is known for his work as the lead designer of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Aulani in Hawai’i, as well as for … Read more
Disney Legend Carl Bongirno, a financial leader who began his Disney career in 1963, passed away this week at 86. Carl Bongirno Bongirno’s roles at Disney included treasurer for WED Enterprises and director of the Finance Division during the development of Walt Disney World Resort. He retired in 1989. The Walt Disney Company shared the … Read more
Disney Legend Glynis Johns passed away on Thursday at the age of 100, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reports. According to Johns’ publicist Mitch Clem, she passed from natural causes. Johns portrayed Winifred Banks, suffragette and mother of Jane and Michael, in “Mary Poppins.” Before “Mary Poppins,” her Disney credits were Mary Tudor in “The Sword … Read more
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro has shared a statement on his personal Instagram following the passing of Disney Legend Dick Nunis. Josh D’Amaro Shares Statement on Dick Nunis’ Passing The statement was shared alongside the above photo of Nunis, with D’Amaro giving his condolences to Nunis’ family. On behalf of every Cast … Read more
Disney Legend Dick Nunis has passed away at age 91. Author David Koenig shared the news, via a mutual friend, on X. Disney Legend Dick Nunis Passes Away Nunis began his “summer job” at Disneyland prior to the park’s opening in 1955 after hearing about it through his University of Southern California classmate and Walt … Read more
Disney Legend Burnett “Burny” Mattinson has passed away at age 87 years old following a short illness. During a 70-year career at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Mattinson worked as an animator, director, producer, and story artist. He was the longest serving Cast Member in the history of The Walt Disney Company and would have received … Read more
Costume designer and Disney Legend Alice Davis has passed away at 93 years old. Alice’s first project for The Walt Disney Company and with her future husband, Marc Davis, was creating a costume for dancer Helene Stanley to wear for live-action reference footage for Aurora in “Sleeping Beauty.” She and Marc married in June 1956. … Read more
Betty White, Disney Legend and beloved television star, has died at age 99. According to TMZ, she passed away at her home Friday morning. Betty White was most known for her starring role as Rose Nylund in Touchstone Television’s “The Golden Girls.” Among her Disney credits, she has also done voice work in “The Simpsons,” … Read more
Disney Legend Ruthie Thompson has passed away at age 111. Executive Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, shared the news on Twitter. Thompson was an artist who worked in the ink and paint department of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” She went on to work on many Disney classics including “Dumbo,” “Sleeping … 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