Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at D23

As part of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, thousands of fans filled the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Sunday evening, August 11, for the Disney Legends Awards - honoring 14 outstanding talents for their significant contributions to the Disney legacy.

Cherished tradition

The Disney Legends program is a cherished tradition of The Walt Disney Company and began in 1987 with the first honoree Fred MacMurray (The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire). The awards ceremony is now a D23 tradition and was hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

Celebrating the icons and innovators

“Tonight, we’re continuing the time-honored tradition of celebrating the innovators and icons who make the Disney dream a reality; the people behind the magic who inspire our sense of wonder for creativity, storytelling, and entertainment,” Seacrest said. “This marks the 37th year we have given this award to the artisans who have left an indelible mark on the Disney company, and I’m super excited to be here—not just as your host, but as a member of the Disney family, and most importantly, as a fan, just like all of you.”

Like past Disney Legends events, those attending were in some extraordinary live performances, emotional video packages, appearances from the Legends themselves, and a few extra-special surprises.

Source: d23.com/magical-moments-from-2024-disney-legends-awards-ceremony/