Frank the Disneyland ‘Porch Potato’ Passes Away

Frank, the Disneyland “Porch Potato,” Has Passed Away

Frank, a beloved Disneyland guest, passed away earlier this month. Fondly nicknamed the “Porch Potato” by fellow park-goers, he was a familiar and friendly face to many.

Frank was lovingly nicknamed the “Porch Potato” because he spent so much of his time relaxing on the Palm Parlor porch on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland. He was also known to many as the “Mayor of Main Street.”

His family announced his passing on the @porch__potato Instagram page, sharing that “He brought joy to us all with fist [bumps], high fives and enough stories for a million lifetimes.” They have asked fans and friends to share their memories of Frank using the hashtag #porchpotatofrank to celebrate his life and 80th birthday this month.

Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro paid tribute to Frank on his Instagram story, sharing a photo of the two of them with Frank wearing a “Mayor of Main Street” sash. D’Amaro wrote, “So sorry to hear about the passing of Frank, Disneyland’s Porch Potato. You will be missed.”

In a comment on the Porch Potato Instagram page, D’Amaro also said, “One of my favorite things about walking down Main Street was seeing Frank. I feel so lucky to have spent time on the porch with him on our 70th anniversary and so sorry to hear of his passing.”

In a touching tribute, guests at Disneyland Park have left flowers on the railing of the Palm Parlor porch in honor of Frank.

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