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Buzz Price, Disneyland Location Researcher, Dead at 89

Posted on August 16, 2010 by John Frost

Walt, CV Wood, and Buzz Price discuss the location of Disneyland. Some would say that Harrison “Buzz” Price played as big a role in the success of Disneyland as Walt himself. After all, if Buzz hadn’t figured out the ideal … Continue reading →

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Disney and TV Legend Art Linkletter dead at 97

Posted on May 26, 2010 by John Frost

Disney Legend Art Linkletter died at his home at the age of 97, according to the LA Times. Linkletter’s career started on radio in 1944 and then he made the move to TV in the 50s and 60s. A close … Continue reading →

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Roy E Disney, twice savior of his uncles company, dies

Posted on December 16, 2009 by John Frost

Roy Edward Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, has died at the age of 79. Known recently as the architect of two share holder revolts that saved the Walt Disney Company (one from a takeover and one from the ruin of … Continue reading →

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Wayne Allwine, Voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney Legend, 1947-2009

Posted on May 19, 2009 by John Frost

The first time I saw Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor was at Disneyland in the early 90s. They were set up outside of the Plaza Inn doing radio interviews. Although later in life they were much skinnier, at this point … Continue reading →

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Disney composer Grayson Wells, 39, has died

Posted on March 31, 2009 by John Frost

Fans of Walt Disney World and the musicians whose talent lends so much to the magic experience of millions of Guests will be sad to hear of the passing of Grayson Dunlap Wells. In addition to composing a piece for … Continue reading →

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