Bob Gurr

Bob Gurr
Gurr at the 2023 WonderCon
Born
Robert Henry Gurr

(1931-10-25) October 25, 1931 (age 92)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Notable workAutopia
Main Street Vehicles
Disneyland Monorail
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Submarine Voyage
The Haunted Mansion
King Kong Encounter
TitleDirector of Special Vehicle Development,
Imagineer,
Themed Entertainment Designer
AwardsTHEA Award, Lifetime Achievement, 1999
Disney Legend, 2004

Robert Henry Gurr (born October 25, 1931)[1][2] 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.

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  2. ^ "Bob Gurr". D23.