Disney Legend Julie Andrews Receives Lifetime Achievement Award. Julie Andrews was recognized at the 76th Venice Film Festival for her long and iconic career in cinema. Dame Julie Andrews has graced the silver screen for decades in nearly 50 credited films, with her most iconic roles coming from films such
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Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’
Bob Iger Announces Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen Will Be In ‘The Mandalorian’. During the Disney Legends Award Ceremony of the 2019 D23 Expo, Disney CEO Bob Iger, announced a special surprise for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars fans! Newly inducted Disney Legend, Ming-Na-Wen, will have a role in Jon Favreau’s
Acclaimed voice actor and Disney Legend Russi Taylor passed away in Glendale California
Acclaimed voice actor and Disney Legend Russi Taylor passed away in Glendale, California, on July 26, 2019. She was 75. Through countless effervescent performances, Russi always showed an incredible talent for entertaining and improvisation. While she brought to life an illustrious cast of beloved characters during a career that spanned
Dave Smith, Disney Archives Founder Has Passed Away
In very sad news Dave Smith, Disney legend and Disney Archives founder has passed away at the age of 78. Mr. Smith dedicated his nearly 40 year career at The Walt Disney Company to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks, and beyond. Dave was named a Disney
Give Kids the World Hosts Disney Legend Ron Logan
Give Kids The World is hosting Disney Legend Ron Logan for the second speaker event in a series focused on attractions industry leaders. We would love for you to join us for a behind-the-curtain look at the creation of Illuminations, during its final year. Read on to find out about
Xavier “X” Atencio, A Disney Legend and Former Imagineer, Has Passed Away
Disney Legend Xavier “X” Atencio, a former Imagineer and Disney animator, passed away on September 10 at the age of 98. X was responsible for helping bring to life a number of beloved Disney parks attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion, as well as such animated classics as Pinocchioand Fantasia. Born on September 4, 1919, in
Whoopi Goldberg Named Disney Legend at D23 Expo
Whoopi Goldberg was just given the honor of Disney Legend at the D23 EXPO: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Goldberg already holds the elite title of EGOT (acronym for a person who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) being named a Disney Legend now makes her the one and only LEGOT recipient! Our own
Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway has passed away
We have such sad news to report on this Christmas Eve… Disney legend Charlie Ridgway has just passed away. You might remember his media coverage from many of Walt Disney World’s most iconic moments such as the grand opening of the Magic Kingdom in 1971, also the openings of Epcot, Hollywood
Disney Legend Floyd Norman: An Animated Life Documentary Review
Did you know that Disney Legend Floyd Norman has a documentary movie currently showing in select theaters around the country? Floyd Norman: An Animated Life, is a documentary directed by Michael Fiore and Erik Sharkey. Floyd Norman has worked on such Disney movies as The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, Toy
Disney artist Al Konetzni dies at age 100
Last week we lost a legend, Disney artist Al Konetzni passed away at the age of 100. Al Konetzni was born May 19, 1915, and began working for Walt Disney World in 1953. He created such items as a Donald Duck Pencil Sharpner, Uncle Scrooge Bank, Mickey Mouse Record Player,
Dick Van Dyke Celebrates his 90th Birthday at Disneyland
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke celebrates his 90th birthday with friends and family at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 13. Van Dyke’s birthday celebration included a special presentation inside the Mary Poppins-themed eatery, Jolly Holiday Bakery Caf, and a cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A., where thousands of
Go Into the Disney Archives for the First Time When Dick Van Dyke Hosts “Mary Poppins” This Saturday
Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, who portrays Bert, the carefree Cockney chimney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” will host interstitials throughout ABC’s broadcast of “‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ Presented by Target Brings You ‘Mary Poppins’” on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Van Dyke will be joined by the Target’s
Legends Events Announces a Concert with Disney Legend Jodi Benson
Legends Events has announced a very special day filled with magic, laughter and fun with the Disney Legend, Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.” Join Legends Events on July 19th for an exciting and enchanting lunch at Walt Disney World’s Be Our Guest Restaurant with Jodi
Try this Free Interactive Thriller Series on Amazon Called The Deadliest Cast Member
Kelly Johns developed MouseWait, which is one of the most popular Disneyland iPhone and Android apps in history. Now, he is taking MouseWait’s 100,000 plus community on an adventure with Jack Duncan, former SEAL Team Six member, billionaire tech-mogul, and Disney Legend. Part One of The Deadliest Cast Member
