RIP Rolly Crump

[WEDWDW]

93 years old-what a long,amazing life!

We are losing so many direct connections to Walt!

I have always been most grateful to Rolly for his work on one of my favorite places in all of Disney World-The Land!

 

[BrianL]

Ture legend! RIP, sir, and thank you for all you've given us - The Tiki Room, The Haunted Mansion - as I said, Legend!

 

[superme80]

I was so sad to hear of his passing. What a legend!

 

[QueenofPrideRock]

Rolly was one of my favorite parts of The Imagineering Story. Just seemed like a good hang in addition to being a brilliant designer and Imagineer. He will be missed!

 

[Mysterian]

Crump was possibly my favorite. He had many great stories (especially the one about his Museum of the Weird concepts), and his work was so unique. It was touching him see him speak about the day Walt died too.

 

[fla4fun]

This news made me very sad. I hate it when we lose the people who made Disneyland and Walt Disney World the wonderful and imaginative experiences they are. RIP Mr. Crump. Your legacy in the parks is appreciated.

 

[MamaMermaid]

Such an amazing life. Sad to hear this news.

 

[Dan Murphy]

So many of the Disney pioneers are passing on.

 

[Cadiewampus]

good read on him in the Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/entert...ped-define-the-look-of-disneyland-dies-at-93/

 

[GAN]

93 years old-what a long,amazing life!

We are losing so many direct connections to Walt!

I have always been most grateful to Rolly for his work on one of my favorite places in all of Disney World-The Land!

Good Gawd…. Do you have any good news?!

 

[GAN]

May the Tower of the Four Winds spin eternal…..even though he hated it! RIP

 

[Micca]

RIP Rolly.

 

[WEDWDW]

good read on him in the Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/entert...ped-define-the-look-of-disneyland-dies-at-93/

GREAT piece!

I think a Movie could be made about his life-it is that fascinating.

 

[GAN]

GREAT piece!

I think a Movie could be made about his life-it is that fascinating.

Yes there could…

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thewhimsicalimagineer/162001127

 

[WEDWDW]

Rolly was one of my favorite parts of The Imagineering Story. Just seemed like a good hang in addition to being a brilliant designer and Imagineer. He will be missed!

I think "good hang" describes Rolly perfectly!

Love it!

 

[DisneyJules]

Such a an amazing artist and man! I highly recommend reading his book "It's Kind of a Cute Story", lots of fun and interesting stories about his life and his time working at WED. I especially appreciated him calling out Tony Baxter for stealing the idea of a young intern and claiming it for himself. After reading that part, I knew he was the type of person I would like.

After riding Haunted Mansion few years ago I could really see his artistic influences on the ride, ones that I hadn't noticed until I became more familiar with his work. Such a unique and whimsical style.

 

[georgina]

Interesting thread. I may look into him with some of the links. (I can't be the only person here who has never heard of him.)

 

[DisneyJules]

For anyone wanting to read his book, it's available on Amazon right now (US and Canada) for only $5.00. Definitely worth it!!

 

[Mysterian]

For anyone wanting to read his book, it's available on Amazon right now (US and Canada) for only $5.00. Definitely worth it!!

Can you post a link? I searched on the Amazon app, and I found a $23.95 copy. Unless yours is a Kindle edition?

 

[DisneyJules]

Can you post a link? I searched on the Amazon app, and I found a $23.95 copy. Unless yours is a Kindle edition?

Sorry, I forgot to mention that it’s the kindle edition that’s $5.00.