Tim Considine, one of the most popular young Disney actors of the 1950s and 1960s, died Thursday at his home in Mar Vista (Los Angeles). He was 81. Considine was born in Los Angeles on December 31, 1940. He is the son of British-born film… Read More »Disney Legend Tim Considine Passes Away
Dave Smith, Disney Legend and founder of The Walt Disney Archives, was honored with the unveiling of his very own window at Disneyland, in the early morning hours of January 24, 2022. In the late 1960s, Smith was working on a bibliography on Walt Disney… Read More »Walt Disney Archives Founder and Disney Legend Dave Smith is Honored with Window on Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A.
The D23 Expo is all sold out this year. So if you’re one of the ones who waiting too long, or weren’t planning to go in the fist place, there’s some good news. Two events on all three days will be live streamed on the… Read More »D23 Expo to live stream select sessions each day for remote Disney fans
I am not sure that there is any greater honor than to become a Disney Legend. The Disney Legends Awards, established in 1987, recognize individuals who have made an integral and extraordinary contribution to The Walt Disney Company. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee,… Read More »Robert Downey Jr. and Jon Favreau among those to be honored as Disney Legends
2017 is the 30th Anniversary of the first class of Disney Legends receiving their honor. For the last few years, Disney has been inducting new honorees at the D23 Expo on the years that it is held. This D23 Expo has a mega-class of big… Read More »2017 class of Disney Legends to be inducted at 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:
A couple months ago I gave my list of people who I believe deserve the honor of being a Disney Legend. With less than one year till the 3rd D23 Expo, I thought I would choose some more eligible Legends. WARNING! There are some that… Read More »Wishcasting the 2013 Disney Legends: Part Deux
The 2013 D23 Expo dates have been set (August 9th through the 11th) and that means a new crop of Disney Legends. If you don’t know, the Disney Legend award is one of the highest honors you can receive from the Disney Company for your… Read More »Wishcasting the 2013 Disney Legends