Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’

Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Restaurant serving Southern cuisine, featuring a fried chicken specialty, in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Opened Jul. 12, 2016.

Barra, Mary

Barra, Mary She became a member of the Disney Board of Directors in 2017.

Star vs. The Forces of Evil (television)

Star vs. The Forces of Evil (TV) Animated series on Disney XD, debuted on Mar. 30, 2015, after a special preview on Disney Channel on Jan. 18, 2015. Teen princess Star Butterfly, who was given an all-powerful magic wand, is sent by her Royal Parents to live with the Diaz family on Earth, bringing along …

Spider-Man: Homecoming (film)

Spider-Man: Homecoming (film) A collaboration between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. Released on Jul. 7, 2017, after many international releases on Jul. 5-6. Directed by Jon Watts. Young Peter Parker (Spider-Man) begins to navigate his newfound identity as a super hero. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers (in Captain America: Civil War), Peter returns …

Portobello

Portobello Restaurant at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World operated by Levy Restaurants; originally opened as Portobello Yacht Club on May 1, 1989, becoming Portobello Country Italian Trattoria on Oct. 12, 2008. Guests could enjoy the flavors of Italy in an airy dining room or waterfront patio. Closed Apr. 24, 2017, to make way for …

Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer (television)

Billy Dilley’s Super-Duper Subterranean Summer (television) Animated series on Disney XD, premiering on Jun. 3, 2017. Billy Dilley, an eccentric science-obsessed seventh-grader, and his lab partners, Zeke and Marsha, during summer break get stuck in a bizarre, magical world beneath the earth’s surface. Voices include Aaron Springer (Billy), Tom Kenny (Zeke), Catherine Wayne (Marsha). From …

Taymor, Julie

Taymor, Julie Acclaimed for her work with puppetry and mask making, she was chosen to adapt The Lion King for Broadway. It opened in 1997, garnering 11 Tony Award nominations, with Taymor receiving awards for Best Director and Costume Designer. The show became the most successful stage musical of all time, and Taymor presided over …

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (film)

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (film) An animated featurette. Olaf enlists Sven to help him create some Christmas family traditions for Anna and Elsa. Directed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers. Released theatrically Nov. 22, 2017 with Coco for two weeks, then as a TV special on ABC on Dec. 14. Voices include Josh Gad (Olaf), Kristen …

Marshall, Garry

Marshall, Garry (1934-2016) Creator and producer of many series for ABC, he went on to direct Pretty Woman and the Princess Diaries movies for Disney, as well as The Lottery for the Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park. As an actor, he appeared in Race to Witch Mountain (Dr. Donald Harlan) and Hocus Pocus (Devil [husband]) and …

Lee, Stan

Lee, Stan (1922-2018) Chairman emeritus of Marvel, the prolific creator of superhero comic books partnered with Jack Kirby to start the Marvel Universe with such diverse characters as Captain America, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, and Spider-Man. He is well known for his cameo appearances in Marvel Studios films. He was named a Disney …