If Disney has a "Mount Rushmore" who is on it?

[Walt Disney1955]

Okay so obviously Walt and Roy are locks. But who fills in the last two spots? Roy Disney Jr? Michael Eisner? The Sherman Brothers?

Just in before someone does it, but this will NOT include any of the cartoon characters. Sorry Mick.

 

[Worldlover71]

I vote for Eisner. His early years revolutionized the company no matter how the later ones turned out. The last spot is tougher but I think Ub Iwerks deserves a spot. Without him almost singlehandedly animating the early cartoons, there would be no company.

 

[ShoalFox]

I agree that Eisner would be a good pick. He began the process that turned Disney into the juggernaut it is today, expanding the brand into various new markets and further ingraining Disney into pop culture.

I had to think for a bit, but my choice for the fourth slot is Marc Davis. One of the Nine Old Men and an original Imagineer who played a crucial role in bringing to life some of Disney's all time classic animations and attractions.

 

[baskinthemagic]

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I think Walt and Roy are the only ones who’ve earned that honor so far. There’s dozens of people who absolutely deserve a Main Street window but they still aren’t in the same league as Walt and Roy.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Okay so obviously Walt and Roy are locks. But who fills in the last two spots? Roy Disney Jr? Michael Eisner? The Sherman Brothers?

Just in before someone does it, but this will NOT include any of the cartoon characters. Sorry Mick.

Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Bob Gurr, Tony Baxter, and Sherman Brothers.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

Honestly, I think John Hench should be in the running. He really solidified the fundamental theme park design principles that are used to this day.

 

[ppete1975]

Walt roy bob gurr and either mary blair or rolly crump

 

[donaldtoo]

Walt, Roy O., John Hench, and Marty Sklar.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Walt, Roy O, Roy E and MDE…

…in that order

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Any list that doesn’t include Roy E isn’t serious…
He literally is most responsible for transitioning Disney into a modern company and what allowed it to do and pay for whatever it wanted

 

[No Name]

Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Bob Gurr, Tony Baxter, and Sherman Brothers.

This breaks the rules of Mount Rushmore!

 

[Walt Disney1955]

And list that doesn’t include Roy E isn’t serious…
He literally is most responsible for transitioning Disney into a modern company and what allowed it to do and pay for whatever it wanted

Agree. To me I think it is Walt, Roy, Roy Jr. at the very least. Very hard to not have Roy Jr. in there since he basically saved Disney animation. And he brought in Eisner. And I think Eisner is every bit as good as anyone else for that 4th spot on Mount Rushmore. But I can definitely leave things up for debate. I didn't mention Ub Iwerks, who himself is pretty important.

 

[Walter Elias Disney]

Walt Disney, Roy Disney, Peter Ellenshaw and Marc Davis

 

[John park hopper]

Walt Disney, Roy Disney and the mouse that started it all Mickey

 

[Pepper's Ghost]

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Fantastic and brilliant! Katiebug gets my vote too.

Katie rears her ugly head in yet another thread, but somehow has an account with only 1 post. She's the most consequential troll in wdwmagic history.

 

[Pepper's Ghost]

Walt Disney, Roy Disney and the mouse that started it all Mickey

Unfortunately, this breaks the OP's rules. That said, I'd argue that Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and/or Steamboat Willy actually started it all. Mickey is the one who made it all possible... but now I'm splitting hairs.

 

[Riviera Rita]

Walt, The Two Roys and Ub

 

[JohnD]

Okay so obviously Walt and Roy are locks. But who fills in the last two spots? Roy Disney Jr? Michael Eisner? The Sherman Brothers?

Just in before someone does it, but this will NOT include any of the cartoon characters. Sorry Mick.

My thoughts go to the two statues - Partners with Walt and Mickey and the Roy/Minnie bench statue at the front of the park. So, Walt, Roy, Mickey, and Minnie. But that breaks your rules.

So Walt, Lillian, and the Two Roys.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

My thoughts go to the two statues - Partners with Walt and Mickey and the Roy/Minnie bench statue at the front of the park. So, Walt, Roy, Mickey, and Minnie. But that breaks your rules.

So Walt, Lillian, and the Two Roys.

I can respect that…

But while the Disney brothers get most of the credit for establishing the brand and reputation…the modern disney is a behemoth well beyond their capability.

They gave control to the son…in an ultimate show of 20th century stupidity/nepotism…
How ridiculous.

Roy E is high on my list too because he was dismissed and fought to get in and came up with an amazing plan.