Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Legend-to-Be Mark Henn Say HELLO to MickeyBlog!
The 2024 D23 Expo may not OFFICIALLY kick off until tomorrow, but Disneyland is already buzzing with excitement!
2024 D23 Day
D23 Day is in full swing, Disneyland hotels are decked out in their D23 finest, and guests are more than ready to experience all the magic and fanfare of the 2024 D23 Expo!
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But Disney fans aren’t the only ones flocking to Disneyland ahead of this incredible Disney event!
MickeyBlog’s very own Greg Antonelle was on the ground today at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, where he ran into not one, but TWO Disney Legends!
Disneyland Resorts Decked Out for D23
Let’s check it out!
MickeyBlog Meets Tony Baxter in Disneyland
Disney Legend Tony Baxter said HELLO to MickeyBlog this afternoon in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Disney Legend Tony Baxter
Who Is Disney Legend Tony Baxter?
Tony Baxter was only 23 years old when he was hired as a Disney Imagineer back in 1970.
In the following years, he lent his exceptional talents to iconic, fan-favorite attractions like Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and EPCOT’s Journey Into the Imagination, among many, MANY others.
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Baxter eventually landed the role of Senior Vice President of Creative Development at Walt Disney Imagineering. Although he stepped down from this role in 2013, Baxter continues to work with Disney as a mentor and creative advisor.
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MickeyBlog Meets Mark Henn in Disneyland
Mark Henn may not be an official Disney Legend YET, but that all changes at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony this weekend, where Henn will be honored along with Disney icons like James Cameron, Harrison Ford, Joe Rohde, and Frank Oz.
Disney Legend-to-Be Mark Henn
Who Is Disney Legend-to-Be Mark Henn?
Known for his astounding talent for hand-drawn animation, Henn served as the lead animator for many of Disney’s princesses, including Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Tiana.
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Henn retired in 2023 after 43 years with Disney Animation Studios.
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As always, stay tuned to MickeyBlog for all the latest D23 news!
