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Rolly Crump

Fullname

Roland Fargo Crump

Cause of death

Natural causes

Nationality

American

Alternate names

Roland F. Crump

Occupation

Imagineer, animator

Roland Fargo "Rolly" Crumpwas an American Imagineerand animator, who had been active since 1952. He was inducted as a Disney Legendin 2004.^[1]

Biography[]

Early life[]

Crump was inspired to start drawing at age 3, after having seen Walt Disney's Silly Symphony short, Three Little Pigs, in 1933.

Early career: (1952–1959)[]

Hired by Walt Disney Productions in 1952, Crump served as an in-between artist and later, assistant animator, contributing to Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Sleeping Beauty, and others. He was also an assistant to one of Walt Disney's "nine old men", Eric Larson.

In 1959, Crump joined show design at WED Enterprises (now Walt Disney Imagineering).^[2]

Designer & Imagineer (1959–1996)[]

In 1963, Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room opened at Disneyland, featuring tikis and totems designed by Crump throughout

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Disney Legend Rolly Crump, an Imagineer who was instrumental in the design of early Disneyland and Walt Disney World attractions, passed away Sunday in his Carlsbad, California, home. Crump was 93.

Described as a “true original,” Crump brought his artistic talent to a multitude of Disney projects, most famously during his time at Walt Disney Imagineering. He served as a key designer for Disney’s attractions at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, as well as beloved classics like Haunted Mansion and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.

Disney Legend Tony Baxter, who worked alongside Crump on EPCOT and other Imagineering projects for Walt Disney World Resort, said, “Rolly was always able to see a different way of doing things. I think that fascinated Walt Disney, who was always looking for innovations. When Rolly was right with his innovative approaches, they often turned out to be among the most memorable aspects of Disney Parks. Another thing that distinguished Rolly was his total enjoyment of creative work, and being around other creat

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It's Kind of a Cute Story

The Imagineers, those men and women who helped Walt Disney bring his creations to life, have achieved legendary status among theme park enthusiasts. It’s Kind Of A Cute Story is the life story of one of the most beloved Imagineers, Rolly Crump. Covering his long and varied career, including designing some of Disney’s most famous attractions and working directly with Walt himself, Rolly’s stories weave into a lighthearted yet riveting narrative of his life and accomplishments. Packed with over 200 photos, many of which have never been seen before, It’s Kind Of A Cute Story is a tribute to the life and work of a true original.