Get froggy with us as we uncover the history of how our amphibian friends have been brought to life on the big screen, then we will hop to our animation light tables and make our very own slippery creatures come to life.
Soar like never before as The Walt Disney Family Museum commemorates the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941). As we dive into the story of this film’s production, we will also examine some examples of how flight has been animated throughout history. Later, with your lucky pencil and some...
Soar like never before as The Walt Disney Family Museum commemorates the 85th anniversary of Walt Disney’s Dumbo (1941). As we dive into the story of this film’s production, we will also examine some examples of how flight has been animated throughout history. Later, with your lucky pencil and some...
A new personalized decorative window on Main Street, U.S.A. honoring Lillian Disney and her contributions to Disneyland was unveiled in a private ceremony on July 13, 2025—which would have been Walt and Lillian Disney’s 100th wedding anniversary. One of the highest honors at The Walt Disney Company, the tradition of honoring individuals with a window on Main Street, U.S.A. was started by Walt Disney himself and continues today at Disney Parks worldwide.
Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...
Dory—the lovable regal blue tang with short-term memory loss—has found a happy life in an idyllic coral reef community with her friends Marlin and Nemo, when suddenly she’s struck with the memory of the last time she saw her parents. She embarks on a journey to find them, reconnecting with old...
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
During the run of the special exhibition, we will have regular screenings of a new featurette, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025), produced by guest curator and Disney Legend Don Hahn. This exclusive documentary traces the creation and early years of Disneyland through Walt Disney’s...
Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...
Mid-century modern is a unique form of design that is often characterized by clean, simple lines, geometric shapes, and bold colors. This four-week class is dedicated to our upcoming special exhibition about Eyvind Earle, an artist well-known for his mid-century art style. The course is for those...
“I was born in 1955, which is appropriate, because that’s when Disneyland was born,” says Don Hahn, a Disney Legend and Academy Award® winning producer of beloved classics like Beauty and the Beast (1991) and The Lion King (1994), and most recently, curator of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story .
Donald Duck is not the only iconic duck at Disney. Get your ducks in a row as we toast the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Quack Pack (1996). We will examine how this rad TV series further dives into the lives of Hewy, Dewey, and Louie in their teen years, then we will...
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In celebration of Disneyland's anniversary today, hear Walt's thoughts on why the park meant so much to him—in his own words!
Young sea monster Luca is discontented with his quiet life under the waves. He meets Alberto, a fellow sea monster who reveals that, when dry, they take on human form. The two envision a life of freedom, riding a Vespa to explore the world above the water—but it's a world of humans who fear the...