In case the name isnt familiar to you, bob gurr has helped produce over 100 different designs for the disney parks. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on bob gurrs 1955 book, automobile design. Mouseplanet bob gurr remembers autopia by wade sampson. The famed disneyland imagineer is set to appear on the popular tv series, pawn stars and will feature one of the original gondolas.
Legendary disney imagineer bob gurr shares his very own. Jan 21, 2012 gurrs book in 55 was the intended followup edition to one of the first books on car design ever available his 52 book titled how to draw cars of tomorrow. Bob gurr is a disney legend and began working for the disney company in 1954 as a designer on. Legendary disney imagineer, bob gurr, has written a new book. Parts of the book were repetitive and could have used the help of an editor. Whether it was that 30 foottall,700pound king kong animatronic which he helped build for the universal studios. Turning dreams into reality, tells the story of one of walt disneys earliest 1954 imagineering legends, bob gurr. Disney legend bob gurr design just for fun proof pages. In this cd audio book, gurr sits down with combat radios ethan dettenmaier for over 88 minutes of discussion about his time with walt disney, his designs for disneyland and sister parks, and much more.
And, for nearly 40 years, he helped move many a happy disney theme park guest aboard vehicles and ride conveyances of his own design. Mar 21, 20 if it moves on wheels at disneyland, i probably designed it, said bob gurr, retired imagineer and disney legend. Bob typically is active with perhaps fifty public appearances each year, enjoying the sharing of personal walt disney stories. Specializing in fan based art and entertainment that brings you up close with some of the best talent in their field, creating experiences that will last a lifetime. Youll visit some of the most significant walt disney landmarks and points of interest that played an important role in not only the walt disney company but in the life of walt disney the man. He followed up with other books, including automobile design. His career, spanning 45 years creating 250 projects with disney and beyond, will be explored. In his disney career of nearly 40 years, he helped develop more than 100. If it moves on wheels at disneyland, i probably designed it, said bob gurr, retired imagineer and disney legend. One of the direct links to walt disney himself is legendary disney imagineer, bob gurr.
Just in time for the weekend weve got delicious and delightful libation compliments of bob gurr, one of disneys mostloved and legendary imagineers. Gurr, bob gurr, even gurrini walt disney called me bobby gurr. Featuring disney legend bob gurr, animatronics pioneer garner holt, and moderated by. From 1952 to 1954 i used henry gurr to sign my earlier books. Robert bob gurr born october 25, 1931 is an imagineer and disney legend responsible for designing most, if not all, of the ride vehicles for many early disneyland attractions. Bob gurr rare proof pages are one of a kind, limited and all about disney legend. Youll visit some of the most significant walt disney landmarks and points of interest that played an important. Disney legendimagineer bob gurr returns to share more stories and designs.
The photos are great, telling the story of disneyland and other projects where he got the chance to think, design and build some of the. Dec 31, 2018 gurrs book in 55 was the intended followup edition to one of the first books on car design ever available his 52 book titled how to draw cars of tomorrow. During my final year as a disney imagineer, my office was located in the grand central. Disney and beyond and sharing stories of his early years of working with walt. Disney legend bob gurr to speak at event on october 15th near. Its nearly 200 pages of stories from his life where you learn that bobs love of aviation and cars as a child. Home of haunted orange county and bob gurr s waltland, disney history bus tour. Life and times disney and beyond is a softcover that runs just less than two hundred pages and was released in 2019. Bob gurrs first book, how to draw cars of tomorrow by henry gurr was published in 1952which was 60 years ago. Legendary disney imagineer bob gurr shares his very own tiki. Disney legend floyd norman to appear on pawn stars for 2020. Bob gurr also wrote other books, including automobile design. In this cd audio book, gurr sits down with combat radios ethan dettenmaier for over 88 minutes of discussion about his time with walt disney, his designs for disneyland and sister parks, and much. Bob gurr legendary imagineer by bob gurr ive known bob gurr for years, and he even wrote the foreword for my book the unofficial disneyland 1955 companion, but that friendship does not influence my saying that both of his books are valuable additions to your disney library.
There are thirtytwo chapters and again each is short. The west osceola library will be hosting an evening with. Legendary disney imagineer bob gurr shares his very own tiki cocktail recipe by melissa roden april 17, 2020 just in time for the weekend weve got delicious and delightful libation compliments of bob gurr, one of disneys mostloved and legendary imagineers. Legendary imagineer is the story of a life well lived. Mar 20, 20 former disney imagineer and amusement park designer bob gurr autographs one of the last few remaining copies of his new book for an appreciative fan at the hollywood heritage museum on march in. Its nearly 200 pages of stories from his life where you learn that bob s love of aviation and cars as a child is what led him to become the designer of some of the most iconic attractions at disneyland.
Creature features is hosting bob gurr and ethan dettenmaier for a signing and live radio broadcast, scheduled for march 19th at 2 pm. The photos are great, telling the story of disneyland and other projects where he got the chance to think, design and build some of the most fun attractions ever built. Now, ape pen publishing gurr designs in 2012 have published one of the most intriguing and. If youre a fan of disney history in particular wed, disneyland, etc. Autographed books and posters will be available for purchase at the conclusion. See more ideas about bob gurr, disneyland photos and bob. And bob gurr, he does know a few things about bringing things in theme parks to life.
Meet imagineering legend bob gurr book signing and lunch june 30, 2012 bob gurr is a true disney and theme park design legend. We visited walts barn, walt and roys old houses, the famous griffith park merrygoround, and many other historic places with. Imagineer bob gurr has always been a man on the move. If youll be vacationing in walt disney world next week, you may want to add a nearby event to your schedule for tuesday, october 15th at 7pm. Bob will share stories of working with walt disney, and his time of speaking will be followed by a question and answer session. The west osceola library will be hosting an evening with bob gurr as the disney legend and imagineer shares about his latest book, bob gurr. Gurr, recently hosted the first happily ever after hours. From disneyland to las vegas, olympic spectaculars to rock star shows, bob s creations included monorails, abraham lincoln mechanical animation. Fandom productions, where the magical and the macabre reign supreme. Disney insiders often refer to these as gurrmobiles. Just in time for the weekend weve got delicious and delightful libation compliments of bob gurr, one of disney s mostloved and legendary imagineers.
A short documentarystyle biography about bob gurr, legendary industrial designer and disneyland imagineer who created over a dozen of disneylands original rides as walt disneys right. Bob gurrs first book, how to draw cars of tomorrow by henry. As hes often quipped, if it moves on wheels at disneyland, i probably designed it. Its a behind the scenes look at the creative process and experiences.
Disney legend bob gurr to speak at event on october 15th near walt disney world october 9, 2019 if youll be vacationing in walt disney world next week, you may want to add a nearby event to your. Featuring disney legend bob gurr, animatronics pioneer garner holt. Legendary imagineer is a companion publication to design. Oct 10, 2019 bob will be discussing his latest book bob gurr. Turning dreams into reality, tells the story of one of walt disneys earliest 1954. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the disneyland attractions, including autopia, haunted mansion, the disneyland monorail, the submarine. Turning dreams into reality the documentary, bob gurr. Apr 22, 2020 disney legend bob gurr is teaming up with fellow walt disney imagineer tania norris to share the story of how they helped create disneys haunted mansion on facebook live on sunday, april 26 at. Hes also a fantastic story teller and all around nice guy.
From attractions like autopia and the matterhorn bobsleds to transportation like the. Youll visit some of the most significant walt disney landmarks and. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the disn. Disney imagineer bob gurr set to appear on pawn stars. Bob gurrs ability to tell a story comes through in his book. Bob gurr is the design and mechanical genius behind many of your favorite disney attractions. Ive known bob gurr for years, and he even wrote the foreword for my book. From the autopia to the monorails, the peoplemover or the omnimover, gurr was at the creation. Tune in to this live stream with imagineer bob gurr to. Disney legend bob gurr shares his shelter in place lifestyle. Join legendary disney imagineer bob gurr for a halfday magical journey through a bygone era. Enterprises now known as walt disney imagineering among the many projects gurr developed and designed are the autopia vehicles, the.
Bob designed some of the most iconic ride vehicles in disney parks history including the monorail. Gurr, recently hosted the first happily ever after hours, a special online event held by the walt disney family museum, which like most museums in the country is currently shuttered but. This is the third and final in a series of articles focusing on bob gurrs 1955 book, automobile design. Oct 25, 2011 disney legend and imagineer emeritus bob gurr has done it again. To celebrate the occasion, hes hosting a book launch party at walt disneys historic woking way estate in the. This is the second in a series of articles focusing on bob gurrs 1955 book, automobile design. Due to the concerns around coronavirus spreading, this event has been postponed. Robert henry bob gurr is an american amusement ride designer and imagineer. Legendary imagineer life and times, disney and beyond is now available for purchase on amazon books. To celebrate the occasion, hes hosting a book launch party at walt disney s historic woking way estate in the. Disney legends marty sklar, bob gurr, and don iwerks at the first d23 expo. Bob gurr commentary of great big beautiful tomorrow. Oct 30, 2017 full video of the doom buggies to dragons.
Those palm trees and the gliders are illustrated in john underwoods famous book madcaps. Floyd worked various animation roles for disney off and on from 1956 until now, where he still in employed in a consultant role to this day. In his disney career of nearly 40 years, he helped develop more than 100 designs for vehicles ranging from turnofthecentury main street vehicles, sleek bobsleds for the matterhorn, the cars of autopia, the futuristic monorail and more. Bob gurr my new book an autobiography bob gurr facebook. Floyd norman was the first african american animator at walt disney studios and is one of a handful of people living with a personal connection to walt disney.
Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of the disneyland attractions, including autopia. Interesting tale of the early design of many disney parks attractions. Jan 01, 2012 bob gurr s ability to tell a story comes through in his book. Now, ape pen publishing gurr designs in 2012 have published one of the most intriguing and amazing books on the shelfs today written by any disney legend ever. Gurrs book in 55 was the intended followup edition to one of the first books on car design ever available his 52 book titled how to draw cars of tomorrow. Disney legend bob gurr shares his shelter in place. Disney legend bob gurr is teaming up with fellow walt disney imagineer tania norris to share the story of how they helped create disney s haunted mansion on facebook live on sunday, april 26 at. Disney legend bob gurr is teaming up with fellow walt disney imagineer tania norris to share the story of how they helped create disneys haunted mansion on facebook live on sunday. Walt disney history tour bob gurrs waltland book today. My wife and i took the february 19 tour and it was a day we will never forget.
Disney legend bob gurr to discuss creating the haunted. The official facebook page of bob gurr engineer, pilot, disney imagineer, designer, car lover, amateur meteorologist, and much more. Whether it was that 30 foottall,700pound king kong animatronic which he helped build for the universal studios hollywood tram tour andor that 6 4 version of abraham lincoln which gurr helped create for the 1964 new york worlds fair. We visited walts barn, walt and roys old houses, the famous griffith park merrygoround, and many other historic places with bob gurr, who personally knew and worked with walt disney himself. His most famous work was for walt disney s disneyland park, and its subsequent sister parks. The book is a bit technical at parts and is certainly different from most books since it was self published. Bob gurr imagined it, helped build disneyland, king kong. Turning dreams into reality, tells the story of one of walt disney s earliest 1954 imagineering legends, bob gurr.
Gurr, which is sort of the british way of professional author naming. Bob gurr is the only living disney imagineer who was hired by, and had regular interaction with, walt disney who is currently available for lectures, appearances and special events. His most famous work was for walt disneys disneyland park. Disney legend bob gurr to speak at event on october 15th.