Tag: bob gurr
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Main Street Horseless Carriage | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 12, 1956
On this day in 1956, the red Main Street Horseless Carriage debuted at Disneyland. Imagineer Bob Gurr built the car from scratch using parts he sourced himself. He and fellow Imagineer Roger Broggie decided this was the best approach after scouting antique cars at a lot in San Bernardino. Many of the cars were in…
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Disneyland’s Autopia Confirmed to Be Electric Before End of 2026
Recently, the Los Angeles Times shared that Autopia would soon no longer be powered by gas engines. The question mark for many who read this story was if that means hybrid or electric vehicles for the attraction in the future. Now, this question has been answered. In an update article, the Los Angeles Times confirmed…
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Disneyland’s Autopia to Say Goodbye to Gas-Powered Cars
For many children, driving a car on Autopia at Disneyland is almost a rite of passage. I can remember years ago driving one with my grandpa, both of us wearing Goofy hats. Through the years, the cars have changed and the roadways updated. In the coming years, the cars apparently will be updated once again.…
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The Coffee Builders to Host Disney Legend Bob Gurr in Phoenix
The restaurant and design studio, The Coffee Builders and Porter Barn Wood are co-hosting the iconic theme park designer and one of the original Disney Imagineers, Bob Gurr, for a one-day-only seminar series. Gurr is a living theme park legend whom Walt Disney personally hired to design attraction vehicles for beloved rides including Disneyland’s Monorail,…
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Special Celebration with Disney Legends and Luminaries Held at Walt Disney’s Historic Mansion
On Monday, October 16, 2023, The Walt Disney Company celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. For this momentous occasion, a special event was hosted at Walt Disney’s historic mansion by Friends of Woking Way. The event had multiple legends and luminaries in attendance that were brought to the event by event organizer Dusty Sage and publicist Jeffrey…
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Disney Legend Bob Gurr Launches “The Bob Gurr Show”
It’s time to hop aboard the Disneyland Omnibus or maybe you prefer a Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy because Legendary Imagineer and Disney Legend Bob Gurr is starting a new talk show called “The Bob Gurr Show.” “The Bob Gurr Show” is produced by Fandom Productions and filmed at the all-new Fandom Productions Studios in Orange,…
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D23 And The Franklin Institute Celebrate Opening of Disney100: The Exhibition
Today in Philadelphia, PA, D23 and The Franklin Institute celebrated the opening of Disney100: The Exhibition. This exhibit that is made of up of more than 250 objects that are the “Crown Jewels” of The Walt Disney Archives opens to the public on February 18, 2023. The special event today included members of the media…
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Living Legends of the Haunted Mansion Free Livestream Event Coming this Sunday
There’s no doubt that The Haunted Mansion is one of the most classic Disney attractions of all time. If you want to come together to celebrate the legacy of this attraction with other Disney fans, you are in luck! This Sunday, April 26, at 5pm PST Haunted Orange County is hosting the Living Legends of…
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Happily Ever After Hours Virtual Tours Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
In the past few months, many companies have adapted to the new way of the world. Though many businesses have had to close physical locations, they have found ways to bring hope and fun to guests at home. While The Walt Disney Family Museum closed at the beginning of March, they are now introducing Happily…
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Mouse Mingle to Host New Year’s Eve Party in Hollywood
In just a few short days, the New Year will be here! With a big occasion like this, there are many ways to celebrate. Whether it’s a night in or a spin on the town, the options are endless. As you may have seen on the news or other various Disney themed blogs, the latest internet…
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Knott’s Iron Reef Takes Guests Into Undersea Battle
Knott’s Berry Farm has made great use of an area of Boardwalk that has housed a couple of beloved attractions over the years. The newest to go into the theme park is Voyage to the Iron Reef, an interactive game ride using 3D screens and blasters. Guests go through a fictional steam-punk inspired Boardwalk area…