https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/eleven-new-disney-legends-to-be-honored-during-d23-expo-2019/
The Walt Disney Company will honor 11 new Disney Legends during the upcoming D23 Expo 2019 in a special awards ceremony. "The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor we can bestow; it's a recognition of talent, a celebration of achievement, and an expression of profound gratitude to the remarkable men and women who have made an indelible mark on our company and our creative legacy," said Iger. "This year's honorees have earned a place in our hearts and our history for their significant contributions in film, television and our theme parks around the world."
- WING CHAO (Project Designer/ Developer Disney Parks & Resorts Worldwide)
- ROBERT DOWNEY JR. (Actor)
- JON FAVREAU (Producer / Director)
- JAMES EARL JONES (Actor)
- BETTE MIDLER (Actress / Singer)
- KENNY ORTEGA (Director / Choreographer / Producer)
- BARNETTE RICCI (Vvice president/show Director of Special Events)
- ROBIN ROBERTS (ESPN & ABC News Anchor)
- DIANE SAWYER (ABC News Anchor)
- MING-NA WEN (Actress)
- HANS ZIMMER (Composer)
