Bob Gurr
Actor · b. 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Robert Henry Gurr (born October 25, 1931) is an American amusement ride designer and Imagineer. His most famous work was for Walt Disney's Disneyland Park, and its subsequent sister parks. Gurr is said to have designed most, if not all, of the ride vehicles of Disneyland's oldest attractions, including Autopia, Main Street Vehicles, the Disneyland Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Submarine Voyage, and the Haunted Mansion. He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. He also worked on the King Kong Encounter animatronic for Universal Studios Hollywood. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bob Gurr, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Movie7.2DocumentaryOscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks returns with an all-new Disney documentary giving viewers an up-close look at the dedication, effort, and passion that was required to realize a dream that would go on to inspire millions around the world.
Disneyland Handcrafted
2026 · 30 votes
MovieDocumentaryDelve into the remarkable life of Bob Gurr, who was part of the original design team that built Disneyland with Walt Disney. Gurr's designs are among the most influential in theme park history, including Disneyland's Autopia cars, Monorail, and Universal's King Kong Encounter. This documentary offers a glimpse into the inspirations and philosophies that continue to drive Gurr throughout his life.
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TV8.3DocumentaryA nostalgia-filled ride that paints a vivid picture of the world of Walt Disney and the history-making empire he and his brother Roy Disney built. Each hour-long episode focuses on a different example of game-changing brilliance in Disney’s history.
How Disney Built America
2024 · 6 votes