It’s Kind of a Cute Story by Rolly Crump with Jeff Heimbuch

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The memoir of one of the most imaginative Disney Imagineers who ever lived. It’s Kind of a Cute Story is Rolly Crump’s own story — written with Disney historian Jeff Heimbuch. Crump joined Disney in 1952 as an animator, but Walt himself recognized his gift for three-dimensional design and pulled him into Imagineering. What followed was a four-decade career (1952–1996) that helped define the modern theme park.

The whimsical visual style of It’s a Small World, including the iconic Tower of the Four Winds from the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair; the eerie, playful details of the Haunted Mansion; the tropical magic of the Enchanted Tiki Room — all bear Crump’s touch. Told in his warm, funny, unmistakably humble voice, the book is full of behind-the-scenes stories and personal encounters with Walt Disney.

For Disney fans, theme park lovers, and artists: an essential, joyful memoir from a true original who believed theme parks should surprise and delight.

It’s Kind of a Cute Story is the memoir of Rolly Crump — one of the most imaginative Disney Imagineers who ever helped Walt Disney bring his creations to life — written with Disney historian Jeff Heimbuch.

Crump joined Disney in 1952 as an animator, but Walt himself soon recognized his gift for three-dimensional design and pulled him into Imagineering. What followed was a four-decade career (1952–1996) that helped define the modern theme park: the whimsical visual style of It’s a Small World, including the iconic Tower of the Four Winds created for the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair; the eerie, playful details of the Haunted Mansion; and the tropical magic of the Enchanted Tiki Room.

Told in Rolly’s warm, funny, unmistakably humble voice — the title is pure Crump — the book is full of behind-the-scenes stories, personal encounters with Walt Disney, and the design philosophy of a man who believed theme parks should surprise and delight.

For Disney fans, theme park lovers, artists, and anyone who believes in the power of imagination, this is an essential, joyful memoir from a true original.