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Early Days of Disneyland with Bob Gurr

Who better to tell us stories about the earliest days of Disneyland than original Disneyland Imagineer, Bob Gurr?

Bob Gurr was hired by Walt Disney himself in 1954 to work on the bodies of the Autopia cars for Walt’s ambitious theme park, Disneyland. Little did Bob know that he was just beginning a long and storied career with the Disney Company. His time at Disney was full of wonderful stories, incredible imaginations, and unrivaled creativity.

Bob had the amazing opportunity to work side by side with Walt Disney for twelve years. He designed and built attractions including the Disneyland (and Walt Disney World) Monorail System, the Matterhorn, the Peoplemover, the Omnimover System including the Haunted Mansion vehicles, and many, many more!

More Episodes with Bob Gurr:

An Afternoon with Bob Gurr

Flying the Disney Airline with Bob Gurr

Episode 82: Disney Legend Bob Gurr

Written by:
Phil Gramlich
Published on:
May 28, 2021

Categories: Podcasts, Disney Events & More, Theme ParksTags: Bob Gurr

About Phil Gramlich

I was hit with the Walt Disney World bug at the age of 13. I took my first trip with my family to the Most Magical Place on Earth and it hit me. “I want to work here someday,” I told my parents. Six years later I was a Cast Member at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, making magic for guests each and every day.

I started Ear To There Travel because I wanted to bring a little bit of that Disney magic home to those who were in the planning stages of trips to Disney destinations. I want to make it fun, not intimidating or frustrating! Not only am I a former Walt Disney World Cast Member and Universal Orlando Team Member, but I have what many call an obsession with all things Disney. I’d call it more of a hobby, or a passion…okay, I admit it, it’s an obsession! I’ve done it all: Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruises, Adventures By Disney, & more!

As I say on my podcast, it’s my job to take away all of that stress, all of that anxiety, and all of that time that it takes to book a Disney trip (because it takes an awful lot of time), so you can focus on the fun things like having a fantastic time with your family and friends and enjoying the magic!

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