Randy Morris, the legendary original pianist at Casey’s Corner in Walt Disney World’s Main Street, U.S.A., has passed away. He began his iconic tenure on October 1, 1971, at age 19 by playing Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” on opening day. Morris returned to the piano exactly 50 years later in 2021 for the resort’s anniversary celebration, delighting fans with familiar ragtime classics. Beyond Disney, he was a cornerstone of the Central Florida music scene, performing with Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Jazz Band and at Church Street Station. In 2022, he was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame for his work preserving historic acoustic music. His death marks the end of an era for Disney fans who cherished his joyful melodies as part of the Magic Kingdom experience.
Key Points:
- Randy Morris was 19 years old when he played Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” on Walt Disney World’s opening day, October 1, 1971.
- Morris returned to the Casey’s Corner piano exactly 50 years later on October 1, 2021, for the resort’s anniversary celebration.
- He was inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame in 2022 for preserving and promoting historic acoustic music.
- Outside of Disney, Morris performed regularly with Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Jazz Band and at Church Street Station in Orlando.