Actor - Christopher George Weaver was an actor best known for his role as "Mayor of Main Street USA" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. He passed away on Christmas Eve at age 84.
He was a longtime Walt Disney World cast member and a Legacy Award winner. His performing career spanned 60 years, 26 of which were with Disney. Christopher began his theater career working cabarets in South Florida, and also performed at the Pocono Mountain resort hotels in Pennsylvania. In addition to working for Disney, Weaver was also a cruise director and entertainer on Norwegian Cruise Lines for many years. During the course of his career, he met icons like Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis, and became friends with comedian Phyllis Diller. Weaver began his career at Walt Disney World with the opening of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where he played the show’s Director. He later became the Town Crier for the Fife and Drum Band at Epcot’s American Adventure, before finally becoming the first and only “Mayor of Main Street USA” at the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he was recognized for his efforts by countless visitors.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on: Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida.
He was a longtime Walt Disney World cast member and a Legacy Award winner. His performing career spanned 60 years, 26 of which were with Disney. Christopher began his theater career working cabarets in South Florida, and also performed at the Pocono Mountain resort hotels in Pennsylvania. In addition to working for Disney, Weaver was also a cruise director and entertainer on Norwegian Cruise Lines for many years. During the course of his career, he met icons like Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis, and became friends with comedian Phyllis Diller. Weaver began his career at Walt Disney World with the opening of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where he played the show’s Director. He later became the Town Crier for the Fife and Drum Band at Epcot’s American Adventure, before finally becoming the first and only “Mayor of Main Street USA” at the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he was recognized for his efforts by countless visitors.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on: Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida.
Actor - Christopher George Weaver was an actor best known for his role as "Mayor of Main Street USA" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. He passed away on Christmas Eve at age 84.
He was a longtime Walt Disney World cast member and a Legacy Award winner. His performing career spanned 60 years, 26 of which were with Disney. Christopher began his theater career working cabarets in South Florida, and also performed at the Pocono Mountain resort hotels in Pennsylvania. In addition to working for Disney, Weaver was also a cruise director and entertainer on Norwegian Cruise Lines for many years. During the course of his career, he met icons like Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis, and became friends with comedian Phyllis Diller. Weaver began his career at Walt Disney World with the opening of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where he played the show’s Director. He later became the Town Crier for the Fife and Drum Band at Epcot’s American Adventure, before finally becoming the first and only “Mayor of Main Street USA” at the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he was recognized for his efforts by countless visitors.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on: Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida.
He was a longtime Walt Disney World cast member and a Legacy Award winner. His performing career spanned 60 years, 26 of which were with Disney. Christopher began his theater career working cabarets in South Florida, and also performed at the Pocono Mountain resort hotels in Pennsylvania. In addition to working for Disney, Weaver was also a cruise director and entertainer on Norwegian Cruise Lines for many years. During the course of his career, he met icons like Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis, and became friends with comedian Phyllis Diller. Weaver began his career at Walt Disney World with the opening of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where he played the show’s Director. He later became the Town Crier for the Fife and Drum Band at Epcot’s American Adventure, before finally becoming the first and only “Mayor of Main Street USA” at the Magic Kingdom. Over the years, he was recognized for his efforts by countless visitors.
He served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by two daughters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on: Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida.
