by Aaron Widmar | Apr 1, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends, WDW Blog
Walt’s Nine Old Men get a lot of attention for establishing the foundation of Disney’s animation legacy, but how much do you know about more recent animators — such as Andreas Deja? This celebrated Disney Legend is often considered one of Disney’s “Nine New... 
by Aaron Widmar | Mar 30, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends, Disneyland Parks
Facts about Disney Legend Marc Davis, one of the most influential animators and Imagineers. Even the most die-hard Disney fans probably don’t give enough credit to the animators who worked behind the scenes to produce our now-favorite movies. Hand-drawn animation is a... 
by Aaron Widmar | Mar 25, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends, Disneyland Parks
Sir Elton Hercules John needs no introduction. The one and only Rocket Man has enjoyed an incredible musical career spanning half a century — and still going strong! As a talented singer, songwriter, and performer, Elton has won many awards, including an Academy... 
by Aaron Widmar | Mar 24, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends, WDW Blog
You don’t have to be an expert on Disney Studios’ animation history to know the name Ub Iwerks — and not just because of how unique it is! Next to Walt himself, Ub was one of the most influential men in the company’s history. For many decades, Ub didn’t get the credit... 
by Aaron Widmar | Mar 22, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends, WDW Blog
Your favorite DIsney characters may have come from the hands of Milt Kahl… Disney’s animation legacy wouldn’t be what it is without Walt’s Nine Old Men. This legendary team of animators helped achieve Walt’s grand visions, creating countless masterpieces that... 
by Aaron Widmar | Mar 20, 2022 | Disney History, Disney Legends
Linda Larkin may not be a name that casual Disney fans recognize, but she certainly has a recognizable voice. That’s because her vocal performance as Princess Jasmine in the 1991 animated motion picture Aladdin is legendary. I bet you can hear her voice say “I am not...
