Tag: Dick Nunis
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That 40th Anniversary Time Castle – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Literally thousands of Disneyland visitors walk right over it every day. While many stop to get that perfect shot of the castle for which it is named, few focus their cameras on the spot at their feet. What is it? It’s a small bronze plaque, located right in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Lying beneath…
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Dick Nunis | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 30, 1932
On this day in 1932, Disney Legend and former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions Dick Nunis was born. Nunis played a significant part in transforming Disney Parks into a global enterprise over his 44-year career. He applied for a summer job at Disneyland on a whim. There he helped train the new park’s employees, including…
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Disney Legend Dick Nunis Passes Away at 91
Disney Legend Dick Nunis has passed away at the age of 91. Nunis started working at Disneyland in 1955 as a summer job. This summer job turned into a 4-decade career at Disney. When he retired in 1999, he was the chairman of Walt Disney Attractions. Throughout his career, he was able to learn from…