Disney Legend Articles and News Stories
Could Soon-To-Be New ‘Disney Legend’ Joe Rohde Come Back?
Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering announced that a new Disney Legend would be honored in just a few months. During the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, August 11th, Joe Rohde will be inducted into the elite league of Disney legends, and all I can think is… seriously? Until now, … Could Soon-To-Be New ‘Disney Legend’ Joe Rohde Come Back?
Beloved Disney Legend, Dick Nunis, Passes at 91
Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company announced that Disney Legend Dick Nunis, who was the former chairman of Walt Disney Attractions, had passed away at the age of 91. Nunis, who began his career with Disneyland in 1955, was surrounded by his family in Orlando at the time of his death on December 13th. “Today, we … Beloved Disney Legend, Dick Nunis, Passes at 91
Disney Designer, Legend Alice Davis, Farewelled at 93
Prominent Disney legend, Alice Davis, passed away on November 4th 2022 at the age of 93.
Disney Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Details for ‘The Most Magical Story on Earth’
It’s time to set your DVRs, folks! Disney is shouting from the rooftops that Disney fans far and wide should get ready for a television special unlike anything they’ve ever seen presented by Disney Parks! Airing this Friday on ABC is The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World and you … Disney Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Details for ‘The Most Magical Story on Earth’
Charles Boyer, Disney Legend and Master Illustrator, Passes Away
D23 has announced that Disneyland master illustrator and Disney Legend, Charles Boyer, passed away on February 8th. Boyer began his Disney career in 1960 as a temporary Disneyland portrait sketch artist and stayed there for 39 years. Boyer began his art education in high school, and continued as a student at Chouinard Art Institute. At … Charles Boyer, Disney Legend and Master Illustrator, Passes Away
Disney Legend Bob Gurr to Speak at Event on October 15th Near Walt Disney World
If you’ll be vacationing in Walt Disney World next week, you may want to add a nearby event to your schedule for Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm. The West Osceola Library will be hosting ‘An Evening with Bob Gurr’ as the Disney Legend and Imagineer shares about his latest book, Bob Gurr: Disney and Beyond. … Disney Legend Bob Gurr to Speak at Event on October 15th Near Walt Disney World
Christina Aguilera Added to List of Disney Legends Being Honored at the D23 Expo
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced that Christina Aguilera has been added to the list of people that will be honored as a Disney Legend during the D23 Expo in August. Aguilera was part of the Disney family early in her career as part of The All New Mickey Mouse Club, then went … Christina Aguilera Added to List of Disney Legends Being Honored at the D23 Expo
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
Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio, Disney Animator and Imagineer, Passes Away at Age 98
Disney Legend Xavier “X” Atencio, a former Imagineer and Disney animator who helped bring the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion attractions at Disneyland to life, has passed away at the age of 98. X, as his friends called him, worked for Disney from 1938 to 1984. X left the studio briefly during … Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio, Disney Animator and Imagineer, Passes Away at Age 98
