Armand Palivoda

“My father orchestrated great promotions with Disney. I remember, every Christmas a new animated picture was released, and the theaters and the streets of Geneva were decorated in theme. For my father, Disney films were a joy to promote because they were so universal and unique.”—Robert Palivoda, son

Horst Koblischek

“Horst was the father of Sport Goofy. His concept was impressive and incredibly successful.”—Disney Legend Bo Boyd

Gunnar Mansson

Among his contributions, he oversaw publication of a popular 32-page Donald Duck magazine (known as Anders Anka in Danish and Kalle Anka in Swedish)… which quickly grew to a combined circulation of one million readers per week.

Armand Bigle

Indeed, Armand is known as Disney’s Godfather of Europe.

Antonio Bertini

“There is always a market. There is never a problem when you give a good product at the right price. And Disney is a very good product.”—Antonio Bertini

André Vanneste

“He cared very much for Disney and treated the business very personally, whether he was signing a contract or spending a penny.”—Didier Vanneste, son

Joe Potter

“Joe was a man Walt Disney was very fond of. Without Joe Potter there would be no Walt Disney World today.”—Disney Legend Dick Nunis

Sam McKim

But the actor-turned-artist is probably best known to Disney fans today as the creator of the Disneyland souvenir maps, issued between 1958 and 1964.

Rex Allen

In 1956, he began his association with The Walt Disney Studios when he narrated Cow Dog, which was nominated for an Academy Award^®.

Bob Matheison

“No one person could do everything by himself or herself. It was a team effort.”—Bob Mathieson