Disney Legend Articles and News Stories


New Mother-Daughter Disneyland Window Unveiled for Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine

Disneyland has just unveiled a new window for Main Street U.S.A., honoring a mother-daughter pairing –and two Disney Legends– for the first time ever. Who are Leota and Kim? Leota Toombs (1925-1991) was a Disney Imagineer and model who became best known as the face of Madame Leota in Haunted Mansion attractions. Her likeness became one of New Mother-Daughter Disneyland Window Unveiled for Leota Toombs & Kim Irvine

Tim Conway, Disney Legend and Star of The Apple Dumpling Gang, Dies at 85

Comedian-actor Tim Conway has passed away at the age of 85. While widely known for his appearances on The Carol Burnett Show, Conway also appeared in several classic Disney comedies of the 1970s. Conway’s Disney appearances often had him paired with Don Knotts. The duo appeared together in Disney’s The Apple Dumpling Gang, Gus, and Tim Conway, Disney Legend and Star of The Apple Dumpling Gang, Dies at 85

Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78

Dave Smith, founder of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney Legend, has sadly passed away. Dave was hired in 1970 by Walt’s brother—and The Walt Disney Company co-founder—Roy O. Disney, and his first responsibility was cataloging every item inside Walt’s office suite, which had been left untouched after Walt’s passing four years prior. Thanks to Walt Disney Archives Founder Dave Smith Has Passed Away at the Age of 78