food IS a theme park
There are some celebrities that aren’t just Disney Legends, but also legends in the minds of anyone who has ever come across their work.
©Disney
In fact, some celebrities spark so much joy that you can’t help but smile when you think about them because they’ve made that much of a significant impact on you. Well, for us, one of those celebrities is the ICONIC Dick Van Dyke, who just happens to be celebrating a HUGE milestone today: the Disney Legend just turned 99 years old.
It’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan. Star Wars is literally everywhere now. We’ve had SO many more movies released, with more to come, new TV shows, new books, new comics, and even new video games. We’ve even got Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in two Disney Parks when we get the urge to visit a galaxy far, far away.
©Disney
However, a lot of what makes Star Wars great is its music. If you’re a fan of Academy Award-winning composer and Disney Legend John Williams, who not ONLY scored Star Wars, but also Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, E.T., Superman, and MANY more iconic movies, you’re in for a real treat. A new documentary on Williams will premiere soon on Disney+!
William “Sully” Sullivan, a Disney Legend who worked with The Walt Disney Company for 38 years, passed away on July 16th, 2024. Sullivan was 88 years old.
©Disney
William Sullivan was born in Fullerton, California. At age 19, Sullivan recalled watching the opening ceremonies for Disneyland on TV. “The following Saturday I went down and applied for a job. Monday I quit Northrop Aircraft, and Tuesday I reported to work as a ticket-taker at the Jungle Cruise,” Sullivan told Disney.
A major Disney star is set to release their life story.
Josh Gad posted this Instagram selfie at the World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland
Josh Gad is arguably one of the biggest Disney stars of the last decade. The actor’s work in the Frozen franchise has made him one of the most recognizable voices in the Disney canon. Now, Gad is ready to chronicle his life and career in an upcoming new book.
There are many Disney Legends who have made our childhoods (and adulthoods) full of laughter and cheer.
©Disney
Many celebrities, Imagineers, animators, and, of course, Walt himself have touched our hearts over the 100 years of the Walt Disney Company. However, there is one duo who may have impacted many Disney fans more than we even realize. Music is the heart of a movie. It can make you laugh, cry, or even feel scared. Sadly, one Disney legend, whose music has reached us since the beginning, has passed away.
What would you do if you could meet Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins Meet-and-Greet
Sure, we know, you’ve probably already met Mary Poppins in Disney World or you’ve seen her riding on the carousel in Disneyland. But what if you could talk to the REAL, original Mary Poppins, aka Julie Andrews, who starred in the Disney movie Mary Poppins? Would you lose your mind? Because that’s what happened to one celebrity when she got a surprise call from the Disney Legend herself.
If you take a look around, you’ll see that Imagineers have all kinds of sweet tributes to the people who helped bring Walt Disney’s vision to life. You may see a window on Main Street, U.S.A. with the name of a Disney Legend. You might spot a handprint on the wall of a Disney World attraction. You might even read the names of some FAMOUS celebrities who made their mark on Hollywood (Studios).
Main Street, U.S.A.
Yeah, Disney has gotten pretty good at honoring those who embody the magic of a brilliant Cast Member. In fact, there’s an entire ceremony happening soon (August 11th, to be exact) to induct over a dozen NEW people into the ultra-exclusive “Disney Legends” group. You’ll probably recognize a lot of the names on the 2024 list, and (if you’re like us) you might even think, “It’s about time we call them a Disney Legend” when you see some of the faces on the list.
Disney Legend Glynis Johns passed away at 100 years old on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. Her manager confirmed that she died from natural causes.
©Disney
Johns played a strong feminist known as Winifred Banks in Disney’s 1964 Mary Poppins. Her role as a suffragette would become one of the defining moments in her long, impressive career. In fact, in a tribute to Johns, it was revealed that Walt Disney personally selected her to play Winifred Banks.
Let’s be honest — we probably all have “dream” jobs that we wish we could take at Disney World or Disneyland.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Whether is an operator at your favorite ride, performing in a parade, being “friends” with a character, or working as a VIP tour guide, there are so many options to choose from! But it turns out that celebrities have some of the same dreams we do — and a Disney Legend recently got to try out their dream Disney role.
Earlier we reported that Disney Legend and iconic journalist Barbara Walters passed away at age 93.
©Disney
Walters left behind a major legacy with the programs that she worked on and impacted the lives of many as she reported on so many important events throughout her long career. Many are now stepping up to share their tributes to the famed journalist, and among those is the current Walt Disney Company CEO.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
