It’s food and wine festival time at EPCOT and that means a bevy of celebrities big and small are passing through its gates. However, there are few bigger in Disney’s pantheon than Kurt Russell and he was at Walt Disney World today. After being Disney’s… Read More »Celebrity Spotting: Disney Legend Kurt Russell at EPCOT
Leave it to Captain Jack Sparrow himself to make not one, but two surprise appearances at D23 Expo. First, on Friday, Johnny Depp made a surprise showing at the Disney Legends Awards where he was given the award and later added his handprints to the… Read More »Johnny Depp conquers D23 Expo
As is the new tradition, a fresh crop of Disney Legends will be inducted at this year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim on Saturday August 10. Included in the class are Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy. I’m particularly happy to see Tony Baxter and Glen Keane get the nod while they’re both still around to enjoy it.
“The Disney Legend Award is our highest and most coveted honor,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. “It’s reserved for the extraordinary visionaries and artists behind the Disney magic, the men and women who push the limits of innovation and creativity to ensure Disney remains truly special. The eight Legends we honor this year helped create some of our most beloved characters along with exciting new worlds and thrilling attractions. They also entertained millions of people and expanded our definition of what’s possible. They are all indelible parts of our legacy, and we are proud to recognize them as true Disney Legends.”
The full list and their bios are below the jump:
As many of you know by now, I am a high school student. I am currently a junior and have sat through MANY Science classes. Intro to Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics…and that isn’t even including my Elementary school years when it was just called… Read More »How Bill Nye is one of the Most Influential Disney Personalities Ever
It makes me incredibly happy to hear that Disneyland has finally decided to honor the accomplishements of Alice Davis with a window on Main Street USA at Disneyland. These windows serve as the ‘credits’ to the full experience of the park, Davis’ husband Marc has… Read More »Alice Davis to Finally Appear On Main Street Window at Disneyland
Disney fans who will be in the Southern California area on July 10th should check out this opportunity to buy tickets for a special fan organized “Be Our Guest” legend dinner at the Disneyland Hotel Steakhouse 55 restaurant. Among the “Legends” scheduled to attend are… Read More »“Be Our Guest” Legend Dinner, July 10th
Among the class of 2011 to be inducted into the group of Disney Legends is a television host, puppeteer, a number of voice artists, and a hotelier. This group represents a diverse slice of Disney history and speaks to the large shoulders upon which the… Read More »2011 Disney Legend Class Announced
Disney Legend Bill Justice has passed away at the age of 97. An animator and Imagineer, Justice had a powerful influence on the formation of many Disney icons. Born 97 years ago yesterday in Dayton, Ohio Bill joined the Walt Disney Studios in 1937 as… Read More »Disney Legend Bill Justice has died at age 97, RIP