Walt Disney and Economist Harrison "Buzz" Price

Remembering Harrison “Buzz” Price

Harrison “Buzz” Price, the research economist who recommended Anaheim to Walt Disney as the location for Disneyland, passed away Sunday, August 15, at the age of 89.

Remembering Ilene Woods

The singer of Disney favorites such as “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and “So This is Love” passed away yesterday at the age of 81.

Remembering Rue McClanahan

Disney Legend and Golden Girls star Rue McClanahan passes away at 76.

Remembering Art Linkletter

Art Linkletter, a legendary star of radio and television who served as Master of Ceremonies for the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, died peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday, May 26. He was 97 years old.

Remembering Eddie Carroll

We say a fond farewell to Eddie Carroll, the voice of Jiminy Cricket, who passed away on Tuesday, April 6.

Dave Smith Remembers Fess Parker

Disney Chief Archivist Dave Smith describes his friendship with Disney Legend Fess Parker, who passed away on March 18.

Buddy Epsen and Fess Parker in Davy Crockett

Remembering Fess Parker

The iconic star of Disney’s Davy Crockett TV episodes, the long-running Daniel Boone TV series and successful businessman/vintner passes away at the age of 85.

(Left to right) Disney Legend Marty Sklar, Disneyland President George Kalogridis, Richard M. Sherman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs and Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher at the window dedication for the Sherman Brothers at Disneyland on March 11.

Disneyland Resort Presents a Window on Main Street, U.S.A. to Disney Legends Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Today, under practically perfect blue skies and sunshine, Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the Academy Award®-winning composers of the music from it’s a small world, the Enchanted Tiki Room, Mary Poppins, as well as many other unforgettable classics, received the highest honor that the Disneyland Resort bestows — a tribute window on Main Street, U.S.A.

Remembering Virginia Davis

Virginia Davis McGhee, the star of Walt Disney’s silent “Alice” comedies and Walt’s first actress, passes away at age 90.

Tony Anselmo, animator and voice of Donald Duck

A Tribute to Wayne Allwine

Recently I had a tremendous honor bestowed upon me when I was asked to put together a tribute to the incomparable Wayne Allwine, who passed away in May, 2009. Howard Green, vice president, Studio Communications, championed this project for Wayne’s friends and family to pay tribute to someone who not only voiced the world’s most …