Roy Disney Statue Permanently Removed from MK?

[RockEmRob15]

While in MK today I noticed that the Roy Disney "Sharing the Magic" Statue was nowhere to be seen. I had asked a Cast Member what the deal was, to which they told me that "it's been permanently removed and put to storage because park officials didn't feel as though it fit the theme of the area".

Hoping that this is untrue as it was a gut-punch to hear. As the one that powered Walt's dreams by making it work financially, Roy (to me) is a huge factor as to why WDW even exists. Aside from not getting any credit, removing his statue would be very sad indeed.

 

[Bob]

I blame ESPN.

 

[AndyS2992]

Without Roy there would be no Magic Kingdom. I doubt it's true but if it is then I think it is pathetic.

 

[Sonconato]

While in MK today I noticed that the Roy Disney "Sharing the Magic" Statue was nowhere to be seen. I had asked a Cast Member what the deal was, to which they told me that "it's been permanently removed and put to storage because park officials didn't feel as though it fit the theme of the area".

Hoping that this is untrue as it was a gut-punch to hear. As the one that powered Walt's dreams by making it work financially, Roy (to me) is a huge factor as to why WDW even exists. Aside from not getting any credit, removing his statue would be very sad indeed.

First they cancel a theater that had a connection to Walt Disney's childhood and then take away the tribute to the man who financially made WDW possible. Will they not be happy until Disney is taken out of the Disney Company?

 

[RSD Part Deux]

It was moved to where the flag area is at the top of Main Street. That’s where it was tonight.

 

[LAKid53]

I blame ESPN.

#blameESPN

 

[Movielover]

It was moved to where the flag area is at the top of Main Street. That’s where it was tonight.

You mean to tell me that off-the-cuff info from a front line CM was wrong causing a excessive knee-jerk overreaction on this bored??

 

[marni1971]

You mean to tell me that off-the-cuff info from a front line CM was wrong causing a excessive knee-jerk overreaction on this bored??

If you’re bored you should take a break.

 

[Movielover]

Why yes I am bored at work, that's why I'm on this forum at 3:30 a.m.

So kind of you to ask.

 

[marni1971]

Why yes I am bored at work, that's why I'm on this forum at 3:30 a.m.

So kind of you to ask.

Come over here. It’s 950am. Bit cold but the suns out

 

[Movielover]

Come over here. It’s 950am. Bit cold but the suns out

Bag's packed, I'm out the door!

 

[Bolt]

While in MK today I noticed that the Roy Disney "Sharing the Magic" Statue was nowhere to be seen. I had asked a Cast Member what the deal was, to which they told me that "it's been permanently removed and put to storage because park officials didn't feel as though it fit the theme of the area".

Hoping that this is untrue as it was a gut-punch to hear. As the one that powered Walt's dreams by making it work financially, Roy (to me) is a huge factor as to why WDW even exists. Aside from not getting any credit, removing his statue would be very sad indeed.

So wait - someone posted a photo of it out tonight? Where were you looking for it?

 

[smile]

While in MK today I noticed that the Roy Disney "Sharing the Magic" Statue was nowhere to be seen. I had asked a Cast Member what the deal was, to which they told me that "it's been permanently removed and put to storage because park officials didn't feel as though it fit the theme of the area".

Hoping that this is untrue as it was a gut-punch to hear. As the one that powered Walt's dreams by making it work financially, Roy (to me) is a huge factor as to why WDW even exists. Aside from not getting any credit, removing his statue would be very sad indeed.

something is very very very wrong the day roy is removed from that park

 

[castlecake2.0]

The statue is usually by the flag pole but is sometimes moved near the tree planters by City Hall to accommodate seasonal layovers in the garden/make room for a photo spot, but I’ve never seen it fully removed from the park ever. Maybe the CM thought you were referring to the goofy on the bench statue in front of town square theatre? I think that was is gone now but I’m not 100% on that one.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

In November this past year I saw the statue right near the bench in City Hall (Roy and Minnie sitting together). I took a picture of it with my kids. So it was over there then. I guess they move it around? Until then I didn't know it even could move because I too remember it near the flagpole on Main Street. I just figured it was a lot like Walt and Mickey's Statue and it was solid to the bench. Either way, yeah you never take Roy out of there. Unless some millennial CEO comes in and starts thinking that somehow Roy's presence "triggers" them, then it stays, forever.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Since that center area is not all that big, it couldn't have moved (if at all) very far from where it has always been.

 

[larryz]

It was moved to where the flag area is at the top of Main Street. That’s where it was tonight.

You mean, right where this photo (that @AndyS2992 found) was taken?

 

[Dead2009]

I think anytime someone says a CM told them something, it should automatically be proven as false. That's like saying the Patriots water boy is telling people the team is cutting Tom Brady after the season.

 

[Rumrunner]

While in MK today I noticed that the Roy Disney "Sharing the Magic" Statue was nowhere to be seen. I had asked a Cast Member what the deal was, to which they told me that "it's been permanently removed and put to storage because park officials didn't feel as though it fit the theme of the area".

Hoping that this is untrue as it was a gut-punch to hear. As the one that powered Walt's dreams by making it work financially, Roy (to me) is a huge factor as to why WDW even exists. Aside from not getting any credit, removing his statue would be very sad indeed.

It seems we are living in the age of taking down statues. It is such a dangerous practice and is not good for the nation.

 

[brb1006]

If you’re bored you should take a break.

It's been a very slow couple of weeks on this site now that I think about it.