Cora, Jim He joined Disneyland as an attraction host in 1957 and after college moved into positions of increasing responsibility in management at the park. In 1971 he assisted in the opening of Walt Disney World, in 1979 became involved with operations planning for Tokyo Disneyland, and later headed Disneyland International, the division responsible for liaisons between American and foreign Disney parks. He retired in 2001 after 43 years with Disney. He was named a Disney Legend in 2005.