The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

At WD-FM, we're not just any Disney podcast – we're your official connection to the magic! The Walt Disney Family Museum is privileged to house a treasure trove of Walt Disney's most cherished stories and artifacts, giving you an exclusive peek into the heart and soul of the company. 

Our monthly Museum Musings keep you in the loop about all the exciting happenings at The Walt Disney Family Museum, with interviews from our passionate museum team who are dedicated to carrying on Walt Disney's legacy. Each month we host our Collections Clash, where our hosts each pick three objects on view in our galleries and you the audience get to vote on your favorites.

Our Deep Dive episodes are like stepping back in time, with exclusive audio clips from the man himself, Walt Disney, and those who worked alongside him. Plus, we're all about making Disney accessible to everyone, which is why we've turned every episode into a video podcast with closed captions available on YouTube and Facebook. Join us on this incredible journey through Disney's history, and become a true Disney expert!

Where to Subscribe

Join us for stories and conversations about the remarkable life and legacy of Walt Disney. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and TuneIn.

WD-FM Deep Dive: Package Features
May 5th, 2025

Today we are packaging up an episode featuring a series of Disney’s later films of the 1940s known as the “package features”: Make Mine Music (1946), Fun and Fancy Free (1947), Melody Time (1948), and The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). Hear exclusive clips from Walt about how the package features came to be and insights on some of the most notable segments.

WD-FM Museum Musings (April 2025)
April 21st, 2025

Join Chris and Bri as they discuss the upcoming special exhibition Mary Blair: Mid-Century Magic and other upcoming programs at The Walt Disney Family Museum. As a special treat, hear from Disney Legend (and friend of the museum) Andreas Deja as he shares memories from working on the museum's film of the month, The Black Cauldron (1985).

WD-FM Museum Updates (March 2025)
March 24th, 2025

Join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and share more about the recent announcement honoring Disneyland's 70th anniversary.

WD-FM Mini Musings: And the Oscar® Goes to... Walt Disney
March 24th, 2025

On this episode of our Mini Musings, Chris and Bri walk the red carpet and highlight Walt Disney's historical success at the Academy Awards®. 🏆 Listen to learn more about The Walt Disney Family Museum's collection of Oscars that you can see now in our Awards Lobby.

WD-FM Collections Clash (Winter)
March 3rd, 2025

In this month's Collections Clash, Chris and Bri face off with their favorite wintertime objects in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. ❄️ Visit our Instagram stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects.

WD-FM Mini Musings: Walt Disney's Reception Around the World
March 3rd, 2025

Join Chris and Bri as they globetrot into Walt Disney's reception around the world. 🗺️ Roam through some of their favorite international awards on display at The Walt Disney Family Museum, the most famous Disneyland visitor that never was, and Walt's 1935 European trip.

WD-FM Collections Clash (Love)
March 3rd, 2025

In this month's Collections Clash, Chris and Bri face off with their favorite objects that represent love in The Walt Disney Family Museum galleries. ❤️ Visit our Instagram stories to cast your vote on your favorite objects.

WD-FM Museum Musings (January 2025)
January 28th, 2025

Join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and take a closer look at Disney Legend and director Wolfgang "Woolie" Reitherman.

WD-FM Museum Musings (December 2024)
December 31st, 2024

On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum during the holiday season. Enjoy a special segment where they highlight some interesting gifts throughout the museum galleries. 

WD-FM Museum Musings (November 2024)
November 6th, 2024

On this month's WD-FM Museum Musings episode, join Chris and Bri as they share what's new at The Walt Disney Family Museum and a recap of our recent program about our new special exhibition Directing at Disney. The theme of this month's Collections Clash is the color blue. 💙 Head to our Instagram Story to vote on your favorite objects presented.

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