Talks

Join us for a screening of the film The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999), directed by Iwerks’ granddaughter, Leslie Iwerks, which will be followed by a Q&A with Leslie and her father, Disney Legend Don Iwerks.

Join author and historian Mindy Johnson for a fascinating and inspiring look at the history of our changing world of clothing and the impact Walt Disney's animation has had on fashion and style. 

Walt Disney’s influence on the world is undeniable. Kevin Lima, director of Enchanted (2007), credits much of his own creative success to the impact Walt had on him. Learn more about how Walt shaped the paths of Lima and others in this compelling talk.

At this special members-only event, join Deja for an intimate discussion about the challenges he and the museum’s collections team faced, including how they managed to narrow down nearly a century’s worth of Mickey artwork and ephemera in order to form this definitive special exhibition.

Join Mickey Mouse voice actor Bret Iwan for a discussion about how he became the voice of the iconic character, his feelings on what it’s like to portray such a celebrated figure, and the ways in which Walt still lends him inspiration.

In the late 1930s, Walt Disney embarked upon a collaboration with conductor Leopold Stokowski to create a “Concert Feature." In this special talk, speaker Fabrizio Mancinelli, a composer and conductor, will help us honor Fantasia's (1940) enduring legacy.