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Celebrations, special events and family entertainment have been the focus of Bryan Wittman’s career for more than 30 years. As Vice President of Global Special Events for Disney Parks, the Buffalo, N.Y. native is responsible for the creative development, management and production of major special events and marketing projects for Disney Theme Parks and Resorts around the world. Wittman is a graduate of Ashland University in Ohio with a degree in television production, and has an extensive background in marketing and entertainment. He has held executive positions with Marriott and Six Flags Theme Parks, the Ice Capades and the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, N.Y. Career highlights for Wittman have included numerous grand opening celebrations for Disney Theme Parks, attractions, parades and shows, annual themed signature events and festivals, Super Bowl halftime shows and film premieres. 2012 marks Wittman’s 23rd year working with the Tournament of Roses. He has continued the tradition of the Walt Disney Company’s involvement in the Rose Parade that began when Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was featured in the 1938 Parade. Other Disney highlights over the years include Grand Marshals Walt Disney in 1966, Roy E. Disney in 2000 and Mickey Mouse in 2005. Under Wittman’s leadership, Disney has also created and produced numerous Rose Parade opening entertainment shows, several floats (including the tallest float in Rose Parade history), and annual celebration events for Rose Bowl football teams, Royal Court and Rose Parade marching bands at Disneyland.
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