Dick Nuniswas aDisneylegend in more ways than one.
What started as a summer job training future Disneyland employees would ultimately become a storied 44-year career at Disney.
We are grateful for his many achievements and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
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Thats why he established the first-name policyhe was Walt, I was Dick, and so on.
Nunis soon worked his way up to attractions supervisor, developing standard operating procedures for the parks attractions.
In 1961, he became director of park operations and helped develop Project X, which becameWalt Disney WorldResort.
When Project X opened in 1971, he was named executive vice president of Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
Dicks impact on our theme parks business is everlasting.