Van France

Van’s progressive concepts in guest service have been recognized as among the finest in the country.

Jack Lindquist

In 1990, Jack was named president of Disneyland, a position he called “the best job in the world!”

Bill Cottrell

Among his many contributions to Disney, Bill helped develop the popular Zorro television series and, in 1964, was named president of Retlaw Enterprises, the Walt Disney family corporation.

Adriana Caselotti

Infinitely proud of her contribution to Disney’s legacy, she told a reporter in 1995, “I know that my voice will never die.”

David Hand

Dave “was cavalier in transforming Walt’s dreams into animation,” recalled animators and Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in their book Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life.

Frank Wells

“Fortunately for all of us at Disney, Frank was a buccaneer in the office. He was smart, prudent, a dealmaker, and a great closer.”—Former Walt Disney Chairman Michael Eisner

Blaine Gibson

He also directed the sculpture of every U.S. President, up to George W. Bush in 2001, for The Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World.

Harper Goff

Among Harper’s designs was the menacing Nautilus submarine, complete with plush Victorian interiors, for the film 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

Peter Ellenshaw

Walt later brought Peter to Hollywood to work on his adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; the film went on to win an Oscar^® for best special effects in 1955.

Irving Ludwig

“Booking theaters was always a good experience because the name ‘Disney’ assured exhibitors they would be showing movies that the whole family could enjoy.”—Irving Ludwig