'Mr. Disneyland' and former Disneyland executive dies at 85 [The Orange County Register]
‘Mr. Disneyland’ and former Disneyland executive dies at 85 [The Orange County Register] Jan. 2—Ron Dominguez, a Disney legend who grew up on an orange grove ranch that later became part of the Disneyland theme park, has died. He was 85. Starting in 1955, Dominguez worked taking entry tickets as the Anaheim park first opened. He then quickly moved through the ranks, and in 1990, he was named executive vice president for Walt Disney Attractions for the West Coast. He retired in 1994 and in 2000 he became a Disney Legend. He also was given a window on the theme park’s Main Street. Getti...