WDFM Video Features

This year we introduced a new virtual series—Happily Ever After Hours—which featured directors, animators, screenwriters, voice actors, and many other creatives from the world of animation. We've had so much fun sharing these interactive interviews with you during our closure and are looking back on some of our favorite moments from 2020. Throughout the series, leaders in the animation industry gave insightful advice for aspiring creatives. What was your favorite moment?

We are excited to present our revamped WD-FM podcast! Join Bri and new co-host Chris for our first Museum Musings episode, featuring museum updates, upcoming programs, and an interview with our Public Programs Manager Tracie Timmer.

We are celebrating Black History Month by sharing some inspiring stories from our Happily Ever After Hours series. Back in July, Animator and Story Artist Carole Holliday shared her journey publishing her book Fish Out of Water.

Jump into the storybook with us as the WD-FM podcast takes a deep dive into the creation of Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This groundbreaking film redefined animation and entertainment for families around the world.

Join us for a special weekend edition of Happily Ever After Hours with Academy Award®-Nominated filmmaker Sergio Pablos as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his career in feature animation, including Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Hercules (1997), Tarzan® (1999), Treasure Planet (2002), Despicable Me (2010), Rio (2011), Smallfoot (2018), and Klaus (2019).

Join Editor Ellen Keneshea for behind-the-scenes stories from her work on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King (1994), Pocahontas (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Meet the Robinsons (2007), as well as her work on the documentaries Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) and Disneynature’s Oceans (2009).

Learn about Walt Disney's methods for developing the magical stories he brought to life on the screen.

We are excited to share a special presentation of Producer Don Hahn's commencement message to all 2020 graduates.

Doing some framing at home? Watch as Preparator Maureen Shields demonstrates how to frame an artwork in a matte like a museum professional.

The Walt Disney Family Museum is excited to premiere The World of Tomorrow, a new virtual exhibition featuring works created by the museum’s global community.

Join Disney animator, director, and producer Bruce W. Smith for behind-the-scenes stories from his work at Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Enjoy this special 10th Anniversary-themed animation our Studio Team created (to the left) as an ode to our museum.