Walker Ranch

Walker Ranch See The Disney Wilderness Preserve.

Wallace, Oliver

Wallace, Oliver (1887-1963) Composer; he began at Disney in 1936, and worked on the scores for many Disney films, including Dumbo (he won an Academy Award), Cinderella, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Lady and the Tramp, plus dozens of shorts. He was named a Disney Legend in 2008.

WALL•E (film)

WALL•E (film) Computer-animated feature from Pixar Animation. What if mankind had to leave Earth 700 years in the future, and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot? WALL•E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class), a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for, cleaning the trash-covered planet, but he discovers a new purpose …

Wallach, Eli

Wallach, Eli Actor; appeared in The Moonspinners (Stratos), Tough Guys (Leon B. Little), The Associate (Frank), Two Much (Sheldon), and Keeping the Faith (Rabbi Lewis).

Walley, Deborah

Walley, Deborah (1943-2001) Actress; appeared in Bon Voyage (Amy Willard) and Summer Magic (Cousin Julia).

Walmsley, Jon

Walmsley, Jon Actor; appeared in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (Quinn Bower), and provided the voice of Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. Walmsley later went on to fame in the role as Jason Walton on The Waltons.

Walker, Vesey

Walker, Vesey (1893-1977) Original director of the Disneyland Band from 1955. He led the band in thousands of parades and concerts during his years at the park. He was named “founding director” and retired in 1967, but he remained available as a guest conductor and for special appearances. He was named a Disney Legend in …

Walker, Tommy

Walker, Tommy (1922-1986) Showman; served as director of entertainment at Disneyland from 1955 to 1967. Besides the park’s parades and fireworks spectaculars, he was in charge of many special events, including the grand opening ceremonies for Disneyland, and later the pageantry for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. He was the son of Vesey …

Walk Around the World

Walk Around the World Pathway that will encircle the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World. In 1994 it was announced that individuals could sponsor a 10-inch hexagonal brick in the pathway, which would be inscribed with the sponsor’s name, for a fee of $96. The project was completed in July 2000.

Walker, E. Cardon (“Card”)

Walker, E. Cardon (“Card”) He served as president of Walt Disney Productions from 1971 to 1980 and chairman of the board from 1980 to 1983. He originally began with the company in 1938 delivering the mail, and worked his way up in the company in the camera and story departments, finally moving into advertising. In …