Films

In conjunction with our special exhibition, Make Believe: The World of Glen Keane, we are happy to present this re-imagining of the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel and her magical hair.

This special documentary chronicles the lifelong friendship and working partnership of Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of the Nine Old Men. Directed by Ted Thomas (Frank’s son), viewers get an inside look at the men behind some of Disney’s most beloved animated characters.

For the Studios’ third full-length animated feature, Walt Disney partnered with the brilliant composer Leopold Stokowski to produce a new, groundbreaking film where music was the main character.

In this charming film directed by Don Hahn and produced exclusively for the museum, Diane Disney Miller shares stories of Walt’s life during the holidays—at work and at home with his family. This sentimental behind-the-scenes peek includes both family footage and beloved clips from Walt’s television series.

A dream is a wish your heart makes, and fairy godmothers are often very helpful in making those dreams come true!

Make Mine Music has the familiar spirit of Fantasia (1940) with the film’s narrative driven by popular music. Enjoy ten compiled Disney shorts that share stories of American folklore, timeless tales from around the globe, and by pure imagination.

We hope you like Dalmatian puppies—one hundred and one Dalmatian puppies to be exact! In this animated adventure, time is against Pongo and Perdita as they seek to thwart Cruella De Vil’s sinister intentions towards their adorable brood of puppies.

Enjoy this silly package feature with the familiar faces of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald, as well as the debut of Bongo the Bear.

In celebration of our programs with pop-up artist Matthew Reinhart and his new book Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Petrifying Pop-Up for the Holidays, join us for a special screening of the film that inspired the book.

Join two hapless and unwitting characters, Ichabod Crane and Mr. Toad, on their hilarious escapades in this 1949 package feature inspired by the classic stories of Kenneth Grahame and Washington Irving.