The Mayor of Main Street has passed away

[No Name]

George Weaver made more people smile every day than most will in their lifetimes. The Welcome Show was my favorite part of a vacation to Walt Disney World and meeting him on Main Street was also a pleasure. He will be missed, but on the bright side, he lived a great life.

 

[ItlngrlBella]

So sad - we always looked for him to shake his hand - such a sweet man. Someone posted this online yesterday before the Christmas parade:

 

[brb1006]

Attractions Magazine's recently posted this video as a tribute to him. This is from Christmas 2014

 

[Texas84]

He saw my parent's 50th anniversary buttons and made their trip special. They will never forget it.

 

[disneypearl]

This is such sad news. I loved seeking out Mayor Weaver for a picture. He was always so personable and just sweet. I will miss him.

 

[mikejs78]

It's easy to complain about a popular attraction going away or being changed, but in the end those are just things. It's people like the Mayor who are truly irreplaceable and one of a kind. He put a smile on many people's faces and will be missed.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I have a picture of him with my daughter on my entertainment center. She was so lucky that on our trip two years in a row he made her Junior Mayor of Magic Kingdom complete with the blue ribbons. Those are special memories. The picture is him swearing her in and they are both making the peace sign.

 

[JIMINYCR]

What a great loss for us all and for WDW. His years greeting guests as Mayor was a highlight to our many visits to MK. The smile, the friendly banter and interaction made our day and will be dearly missed. Well done Mr. Mayor for a wonderful performance bringing years of joy to us all.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

These are losses that actually mean something. RIP

 

[Kman101]

Sadly, I never got to meet him but what a sad loss. He always looked so happy to be there and so many guests have such fond memories of him. So sad He's going to be missed.

 

[MaryJaneP]

RIP