Five Fascinating Facts—Disney Legend Don Iwerks

On Friday, April 8, a group of D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to Lunch with a Disney Legend: Don Iwerks at the Disney Studio lot in Burbank. During the intimate luncheon, guests will have the opportunity to talk with Don about his 35-year Disney career, which included the development of innovative cinematography …

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Five Fascinating Facts—Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway

On Friday, March 18, D23 Gold and Gold Family Members are invited to Lunch with a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway in the American Adventure Parlor at Epcot. During the special event, guests can enjoy a three-course luncheon with Charlie and ask him about his 40 years as a Disney press agent, creating more than 150 …

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The Stuff of (Disney) Legends at D23 EXPO 2015

Thousands of Disney’s most loyal and passionate fans headed to Hall D23 this morning at the Anaheim Convention Center to watch as The Walt Disney Company honored the eight—make that nine!—newest inductees into the prestigious circle of Disney Legends. Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosted this historic event, which marked the fourth time the …

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The 411 on the 2015 Disney Legends

What do Fred MacMurray, Ub Iwerks, Betty White, Sir Elton John, Frank and Ollie, Barbara Walters, Steve Jobs and Annette Funicello have in common? These distinguished individuals are all Disney Legends. For 28 years, The Walt Disney Company has proudly honored those who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy by naming them Disney …

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2015 Disney Legends

Announcing the 2015 Disney Legends

For 28 years, The Walt Disney Company has proudly honored those who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy by naming them Disney Legends. Today, Disney announced the talented people who will be celebrated in a special awards ceremony at D23 EXPO 2015. Star Wars creator George Lucas, composer Danny Elfman, All My Children …

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What are you most excited to see at D23 EXPO 2015?

D23 EXPO 2015 is coming up soon—August 14–16, to be exact—and everyone is brimming with anticipation! From attending presentations and experiencing live performances to spotting Disney stars and shopping at the Disney Dream Store, there will be so many delightful things to see and do. We know it’s hard to decide, but let us know …

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Remembering Walt Peregoy

Walt Peregoy, a color stylist and background artist who was named a Disney Legend in 2008, passed away at his home in Encino, California, on January 16.

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Ask a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway

Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway, who began his career at Disneyland as a publicity writer, talks about his Disney career at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, and answers questions submitted by Disney fans.

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