This is NOT going to come as a shock to you, but sometimes it’s easy to forget — the Disney parks didn’t just pop into being. No, there were and are a lot of incredibly talented people involved in their concept, creation, and continued existence.

The biggest Disney fans — and especially those who love to learn about the history and interworkings of the theme parks — know a few key people who have made a HUGE impact on the parks. Mary Blair, the Sherman brothers, and Alice Davis are just a few of these instrumental creators. But now Disney is honoring another person who contributed immensely to many Disney projects and whose influence reaches far beyond the Disney company. [Read more…]