Beloved Disney Executive Dies at 68 – Inside the Magic
A beloved former Disney executive who worked with both Animal Kingdom and the Reedy Creek Improvement Board has sadly passed away on March 26, 2024. He was 68 years old.
Born and raised in Virginia, Bill Warren graduated with degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and Rollins College. He then worked as a business reporter in Tampa and Jacksonville before he moved to Central Florida as the first editor of the Orlando Business Journal in 1986.
After a brief time working at Florida Power, Warren soon found himself working with the Walt Disney Company as the vice president of public affairs at Walt Disney World Resort in 1995. In 2008, he was promoted to vice president of government relations. He later served as district administrator for Reedy Creek Improvement District, now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.
His wife, Lisa Warren, said he truly loved his work. “He had a long career, and he was really blessed because he loved every aspect of it.”
While no cause of death was given, Warren was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers several years ago. “When Bill found out, he wanted to do everything he could,” said his wife, “obviously for himself, but for [those] coming behind him, too.” Warren participated in multiple research trials and donated his brain to scientific studies.
“Anyone facing this disease needs to just learn as much about it as they can and find every opportunity to still enjoy life,” she continued. “We definitely did that for as long as we could.”
His Favorite Work Was Helping Create Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
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During his time with Disney, Bill Warren”s favorite project was easily the Animal Kingdom. In a 2011 interview with the Orlando Sentinel, he said, “I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work closely with the animal programs team as the park was built. Their passion inspired the company to engage in a wide range of scientific and charitable projects on behalf of endangered animals around the globe.”
Warren is remembered by colleagues for his kindness and intelligence. Rena Langley, senior vice president of public affairs at Disney World, said, “Bill was a smart, genuine, and thoughtful leader who left an incredible legacy within our community and at Walt Disney World. He made friends everywhere he went, and his presence will be deeply missed.”
Bill Warren, former Disney VP and 1st editor of Orlando Business Journal, dies. Our town has lost a person who put the word Gentle in Gentleman! A Pros – Pro: who showed you can be kind – caring and yet very successful! He made my hometown better! https://t.co/UsjcyZdqFn
— Jay Galbraith (@jaygalbraith) April 1, 2024
Related: Disney Park Locks Gates, New Guests Refused Entry Starting April 1
A similar sentiment was shared by Jay Galbraith, president of BRIDG. “Our town has lost a person who put the word Gentle in Gentleman! A Pros – Pro: who showed you can be kind – caring and yet very successful! He made my hometown better!”
Bill Warren is survived by his wife, Lisa Warren, two sons, and grandson. His family will hold a memorial service at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park, FL, at 10:30 a.m. April 15.
Our thoughts are with Bill Warren”s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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