Ronald Reagan

This goo was worth a point in July 2025.

publication date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 (part of July 2025)

clue: Disneyland's addition of an audio-animatronic of Walt Disney for its 70th anniversary is turning out to be controversial, but Walt wouldn't be the first company employee recreated in audio-animatronic form: This man was reaching the end of his first career as a film actor when he was hired to host the live television broadcast of Disneyland's opening day from spots all over the park, before he embarked on a second career that eventually reached such heights that his likeness was added to the Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents.

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, and LaVonne Lemler

The Happiest Place on Earth: Since its opening on July 17, 1955, Disneyland has been an iconic theme park, famous the world over. It has enchanted generations of devoted fans, some of whom were inspired to seek employment there. These seven celebrities all worked in Disneyland before doing what made them famous (or more famous, in one case). Take a walk around the park and try to name all seven, and remember: When you guess upon these stars, it makes a difference who they are.

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