Disney Legend Ron Dominguez | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 10, 1935

Aug 10, 2025

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On this day in 1935, Disney Legend Ron Dominguez was born. His family sold 10 acres of land that would become Disneyland to Walt Disney. Dominguez began work as a ticket taker once the park opened. From there, Dominguez worked up to supervisor, then director of operations, and eventually vice president of Disneyland in 1974. He was then named executive vice president of Walt Disney Attractions in 1990 and retired in 1994 after 39 years of service. [90 years ago in 2025]

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