Join Broadway and voice actress Susan Egan as she discusses her experiences as the original Belle in Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast, Megara in Disney’s Hercules (1997), and other impactful acting roles.
Join Screenwriter Rita Hsiao as she shares behind-the-scenes stories from Walt Disney Feature Animation’s Mulan (1998) and Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 2 (1999).
Walt Disney is celebrated not only for his transformative and lasting impact on our culture through the pioneering and perfecting of animation, family entertainment, and theme parks, but also for his reverence of nature and support for habitat conservation. Consistently ahead of his time, Walt...
Join us in this workshop as we explore the history of the Park and of elephants within the animated world. Then, using animation principles, create and animate your own elephant swinging its trunk to give itself a shower.
Join us in this workshop as we explore the history of the Park and of elephants within the animated world. Then, using animation principles, create and animate your own elephant swinging its trunk to give itself a shower.
In honor of Women’s History Month, join Ann Shen—Author and Illustrator of Chronicle Books’ Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World—for a workshop celebrating the legacy of one of Walt Disney’s most influential concept artists, Mary Blair. Hear about Blair’s...
We invite you and your family to celebrate Women’s History Month with a Virtual Storytime of Star Wars: I Am a Padawan with Actress and Author Ashley Eckstein. In this special presentation, learn about Eckstein’s path to bringing the story of Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano to readers around the globe.
As a former Disney Channel sitcom actress, a current voice talent for Star Wars and Sofia the First projects, and now, as the designer behind a sci-fi/fantasy-inspired fashion company for women, Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein has made a name for herself across the Disney landscape in a unique way...
The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to announce the opening of our new special exhibition, The Walt Disney Studios and World War II, on Thursday, March 18, 2021 for members only and to the general public the following day, Friday, March 19.
Join DreamWorks Animation Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos as she shares behind-the-scenes stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules (1997), Mulan (1998), Tarzan® (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Treasure Planet (2002), Disney Television Animation’s Phineas and Ferb ...
Join Mulan (1998) Co-Director Tony Bancroft and his twin brother Tom Bancroft, character designer of Mushu, for a virtual program behind the making of the film, including production, casting, music, research, and story development.
Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. In this eight-week course, students work with paper cut-out animation and experiment with a new concept each week. Budding animators will develop a strong foundation, continue to build their...
Join best-selling author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara for a Virtual Storytime of Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes. Hear the stories of three environmental heroes—Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough—and how they pursued their dreams to help conserve the natural world.
Spring has sprung and the hills are again full with flowers. Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and interactive workshop with nature artist John Muir Laws and learn how to block in the basic shapes, foreshorten flowers, and use watercolor or colored pencils to bring out the beauty in your own nature...
With any trip to the Disney Parks, an early, vital decision to make is where to stay. The Parks have a wide variety of accommodations available, each with its own unique and enchanting theme. From deeply forested cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to the tiki torches that lead you into Disney...
Join Academy Award-winning sound designer Gary Rydstorm as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from feature films Jurassic Park (1993), Toy Story (1995), Hercules (1997), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Finding Nemo (2003), and Disney·Pixar short films Lifted (2006) and Toy Story Toons...
Join Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Dave Reynolds as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from writing A Bug’s Life (1998), Tarzan® (1999), The Emperor’s New Groove (2000), and Finding Nemo (2003).
This year, the attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—based on Disney•Pixar’s feature film Ratatouille (2007)—is scheduled to open at the France Pavilion at World Showcase in EPCOT. As we follow our favorite little chef through his latest journey, we will also look at the history of other famous...
This year, the attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—based on Disney•Pixar’s feature film Ratatouille (2007)—is scheduled to open at the France Pavilion at World Showcase in EPCOT. As we follow our favorite little chef through his latest journey, we will also look at the history of other famous...
In World Showcase, guests eat delectable dishes from around the world. Join us as we explore various cultural dishes and traditions as we learn how to animate a character munching on their meal. Using principles such as anticipation, arcs, and exaggeration, create believable jaw movements that shows...