Films

“The Story of the Animated Drawing” (1955)
with Trolley Troubles (1927) & Steamboat Willie (1928)

Cost
FREE for members | $5 or film voucher for member guests
$5 with general admission
Film Only: $10 adults | $8 youth
Date
Feb | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun: 1pm | Sat: 4pm
Year
2019
Location
Theater

Join Walt as he shares the history of animation and how it developed throughout his lifetime at daily screenings of a documentary that first appeared as an episode of the Disneyland television series on November 30, 1955. After the documentary, see how Walt’s knowledge of animation translated into art with special screenings starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, in the short Trolley Troubles (1927), and Mickey Mouse, in his debut short, Steamboat Willie (1928).

Runtime: 73 minutes 

Changes to Film Screenings

Please be aware that you will no longer be able to purchase film tickets in advance online; all film tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in-person at the Ticket Desk on the day of your visit. Additionally, changes to the film schedule will begin in April; please visit our Films page for more details. 

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