The Walt Disney Company concluded 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event by honoring 11 new inductees during the 2026 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the ceremony recognized an extraordinary lineup of stars, storytellers, and leaders across film, television, experiences, and sports for their impact on audiences worldwide.
Here’s a look at what we got to see at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony during 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) taking place from August 14 – 16, 2026.
The 2026 class of Disney Legends honored 11 individuals across entertainment and leadership, each celebrated with special tributes, surprise guest appearances, and live performances:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda: Honored with a musical medley featuring songs from MOANA, ENCANTO, and HAMILTON, with award presentation by Auli’i Cravalho and appearances by Jordan Fisher, Nikki M. James, and more.
- Alan Tudyk: Celebrated with a career video highlighting characters from FROZEN, ZOOTOPIA, and more, presented by Ginnifer Goodwin.
- Kim Irvine: Recognized for her enduring contributions to Disney Parks, presented by Disney Legend Ming-Na Wen.
- The Jonas Brothers: Honored for decades of work across Disney brands, presented by Vanessa Hudgens.
- Susan Egan: Celebrated with a performance by Broadway performers who portrayed Belle in Disney’s musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, alongside a performance of “I Won’t Say I’m in Love” from HERCULES by pop group KATSEYE.
- Chris Berman: Recognized for redefining sports broadcasting, featuring video appearances by Robin Roberts, Peyton Manning, Kurt Warner, Jerry Jones, and Scott Hanson, with an on-stage presentation by NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young.
- Jerry Bruckheimer: Celebrated for his cinematic storytelling, presented by Orlando Bloom.
- Eric Goldberg: Honored for his animation legacy, presented by Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush, accompanied by the Disneyland Band performing “Friend Like Me” from ALADDIN.
- Anne Hathaway: Recognized with a presentation by THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 director David Frankel and a video message from Anna Wintour.
- Dwayne Johnson: Presented by Emily Blunt, celebrating his career impact.
- Bob Iger: Introduced by Josh D’Amaro, featuring tributes from Al Michaels and Disney Legends Diane Sawyer, Ellen Pompeo, Robert Downey Jr., and Harrison Ford.
The ceremony concluded with a performance of “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes” by Samantha Barks before the honorees gathered on stage with Disney characters for a 2026 class photo.
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes place in Anaheim from August 14 – 16, 2026.
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