Tag: Disney Legend
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Disney Legend Mel Shaw | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 19, 1914
On this day in 1914, animator and Disney Legend Mel Shaw was born. Shaw was personally recruited by Walt Disney in 1937 to work on ‘Bambi.’ He left Disney in 1941 to join the Army Signal Corps during World War II, where he served as a combat photographer. Shaw returned to Disney in 1974, where…
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Disney Legend Betty Taylor | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 7, 1919
On this day in 1919, singer, dancer, and Disney Legend Betty Taylor was born. She is best known for her role as Slue Foot Sue in Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Revue from 1956 to 1987. It is estimated that over 10 million guests saw her perform across those 31 years and 45,000 performances! Taylor started her…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding and Disney Historian Tim O’Day Make Magic While Signing ‘Groundbreaking Magic’ at Disneyland Resort
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, magic was made by Disney Legend Martha Blanding and Disney historian Tim O’Day for hundreds of guests who purchased and then had their new book, Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth, signed at three locations throughout the Disneyland Resort. The signing took place first…
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Disney Legend Vance DeBar “Pinto” Colvig | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 11, 1892
On this day in 1892, master voice actor, vaudeville and circus performer, cartoonist, and Disney Legend Vance DeBar “Pinto” Colvig was born.
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Disney Legend Kenny Ortega Developing Young Adult Version of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ for Disney+
Disney Legend Kenny Ortega is reportedly developing a film for Disney+ based on ‘The Phantom of the Opera.’
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Disney Legend Marge Champion | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 2, 1919
On this day in 1919, dancer, choreographer, actress, and Disney Legend Marge Champion was born. She was the live-action reference for the animation of Snow White in ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ the Blue Fairy in ‘Pinocchio,’ Hyacinth Hippo in ‘Fantasia’s’ “Dance of the Hours” segment, and Mr. Stork in ‘Dumbo.’ She and her…
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Martha Blanding Reflects on Career and What it Means to Be a Disney Legend
Martha Blanding discusses her career and what it means to be a Disney Legend in this interview.
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Groundbreaking Disneyland Leader Martha Blanding Honored as Disney Legend
Martha Blanding, a groundbreaking Disneyland leader, has been honored as a Disney Legend. Read her story here!
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Meeting Disney Legend Anika Noni Rose and Learning A Bit About Perfection
Mr. Daps shares about meeting Disney Legend and voice of Princess Tiana Anika Noni Rose and hearing about her book, ‘Tiana’s Perfect Plan.’
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Frank Oz Discusses Career and Honor of Becoming a Disney Legend Ahead of Being Honored on Sunday
Frank Oz discusses his career that includes contributions to Disney ahead of being inducted as a Disney Legend.
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Incoming Disney Legend Jamie Lee Curtis Talks Disney Origins and Making Movies at the House of Mouse Ahead of Disney Legends Award Ceremony
Jamie Lee Curtis shares about what it means to become a Disney Legend ahead of her induction at the Disney Legends Award Ceremony.
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Disney Animator Mark Henn Shares About Origins, Mickey Mouse, and Mentoring As He Becomes a Disney Legend
Disney animator Mark Henn shares some thoughts ahead of the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on August 11, 2024.
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Former Imagineer Joe Rohde Shares About Contributions to Disney and What it Means to Become Disney Legend
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the newest class of Disney Legends will be inducted during a ceremony at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the ceremony will see Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank…
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Disney Legend William Sullivan Passes Away at 88
Disney Legend William Sullivan has passed away at the age of 88. He had a 38 year career with Disney.
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja Releases ‘Mushka’s Lullaby’ Music Video
Disney Legend Andreas Deja has released a music video for ‘Mushka’s Lullaby’ from the soundtrack of his animated short film.
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Milt Kahl | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 25, 1934
On this day in 1934, animator and Disney Legend Milt Kahl began a prestigious 40-year career at Disney Studios. Kahl would become one of Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men, often considered the most influential of the group. His immense talent meant that he was often assigned the hardest tasks, like animating Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and…
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Disney Legend Richard Sherman Passes Away at 95
The hearts of Disney fans around the world ache today. A Disney Legend in every sense of the word, Richard Sherman has passed away at the age of 95 years. Richard and his brother Robert Sherman were responsible for many classic Disney songs that appeared in favorite films and attractions. He died on Saturday, May…
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Disney Legend Betty Lou Gerson | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 20, 1914
On this day in 1914, actress and Disney Legend Betty Lou Gerson was born. She is known for narrating the classic film, ‘Cinderella,’ and for providing the voice of Cruella de Vil in the original 1961 ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians.’ She also appeared as the Old Crone in ‘Mary Poppins.’ Gerson began her career…
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The Coffee Builders to Host Disney Legend Bob Gurr in Phoenix
The restaurant and design studio, The Coffee Builders and Porter Barn Wood are co-hosting the iconic theme park designer and one of the original Disney Imagineers, Bob Gurr, for a one-day-only seminar series. Gurr is a living theme park legend whom Walt Disney personally hired to design attraction vehicles for beloved rides including Disneyland’s Monorail,…
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Joe Rohde Returns to Imagineering in New Capacity
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering. In a post on Instagram, Walt Disney Imagineering announced that the recently announced Disney Legend will be returning to where he worked for about four decades to teach master class work sessions to current Imagineers. The following was posted by Walt Disney Imagineering:…
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Harper Goff | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 16, 1911
On this day in 1911, artist, designer, musician, and Disney Legend Harper Goff was born. Goff was a set designer for Warner Bros. early in his career, including for ‘Casablanca.’ He went to work for Disney in 1951 where he art-directed ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.’ Many of its Oscar-winning special effects were his creation.…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces the Passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno
The Walt Disney Company announced today the passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno. He passed away on March 5, 2024. He was 86. A financial leader in the Disney Parks, he was instrumental when the company was adding new parks like EPCOT, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Before that, he was a part of “Project…
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Disney Legend Bill Justice | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 9, 1914
On this day in 1914, animator, engineer, and Disney Legend Bill Justice was born. To begin his 42-year career with Disney, Justice helped animate memorable classics like ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Bambi,’ ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ and ‘Peter Pan.’ He also became an early Imagineer, where he programmed the Audio-Animatronics for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Mission to Mars,…
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Disney Legend Bob Allen | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 4, 1939
On this day in 1932, Disney Legend Bob Allen was born. Bob started his career with Disney in 1955 where he worked on the Casey Jr. attraction at Disneyland. He advanced to production coordinator at Disneyland and later director of General Services for Walt Disney World. By 1977, he had worked his way up to…