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One of the three largest panels, now held at the Honda Center to accommodate high demand, highlights Disney Legends, the highest honor from The Walt Disney Company. We just got the full lineup of visionaries and talent who will be honored at the 2026 D23 Disney Legends Award ceremony, along with all the information on when tickets go on sale and prices. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including a new resort hotel opening at Disney World in 2027 and cute Loungefly mini-backpacks now available.
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Disney Legends Award Ceremony at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This year's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place August 14, 15, and 16, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The Disney Legends Award Ceremony will be one of the three major panels held each day at the Honda Center. The Disney Legends Awards program is a 39-year tradition of The Walt Disney Company, with a total of 329 Disney Legends who have been named.
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Emmy-winning television host Ryan Seacrest will return as the host of the Disney Legends Award Ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. PT at the Honda Center. The event is filled with tributes and moments to honor and celebrate the icons that made a lasting impact on Disney. The ceremony will also be available to stream on Disney+.
This year's Disney Legends Award Ceremony at D23 will present the Disney Legends Award to Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk.
During his two decades leading The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger drove major creative and business growth while stewarding some of the world’s most iconic brands. Susan Egan, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Alan Tudyk brought memorable characters to life across film, television, and stage. Meanwhile, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Eric Goldberg helped shape modern Disney storytelling through music, animation, and innovation.
These honorees also include visionaries whose influence extends beyond individual work to Disney’s broader legacy. Jerry Bruckheimer redefined blockbuster filmmaking, while Chris Berman helped shape ESPN into a global powerhouse. Kim Irvine left a lasting mark on Disney parks through decades of leadership at Walt Disney Imagineering. According to Disney, the 2026 Disney Legends Award honorees embody the creative excellence, bold vision, and enduring influence that continue to shape Disney’s past, present, and future.
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Past Disney Legends include Tim Allen, Dame Julie Andrews, Angela Bassett, Tony Baxter, Kristen Bell, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Marc Davis, Robert Downey Jr., Harrison Ford, Annette Funicello, Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Jonathan Groff, Steve Jobs, Sir Elton John, Dame Angela Lansbury, Stan Lee, George Lucas, Steve Martin, Burny Mattinson, Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Ellen Pompeo, Robin Roberts, the Sherman Brothers, Marty Sklar, Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Walters, Betty White, John Williams, Robin Williams, and Oprah Winfrey, among many others.
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