In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, enter the world of Disney architecture and discover the charming artistry behind castle-themed collectibles. We will explore how Disneyland designers embraced imaginative forms and playful details to craft...
Flying ships have captured imaginations for generations, blending artistry with engineering to create the illusion of sailing the skies. In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, we will explore the origins of the iconic Peter Pan’s Flight attraction...
Step into the world of classic Disney animation and discover the groundbreaking artistry behind One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)! Join us as we celebrate the 65th anniversary of this classic “tail” and explore how Disney animators embraced xerography, a process that allowed their drawings to be...
In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, take to the skies and celebrate the magic of Peter Pan’s Flight, one of Disneyland’s original Opening Day attractions from July 17, 1955! Inspired by Walt Disney’s 1953 animated classic Peter Pan, this rail...
Grab your honeypots and join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966)! In this Workshop, we will take a closer look at the origins of this beloved animated character and explore how animators illustrated bears in television and feature film throughout the...
In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, step into the wild and celebrate the legacy of Adventureland and one of Disneyland’s original attractions, the Jungle Cruise. Inspired by Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series, this Opening Day...
In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, step into the wild and celebrate the legacy of Adventureland and one of Disneyland’s original attractions, the Jungle Cruise. Inspired by Disney’s True-Life Adventures documentary series, this Opening Day...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Spring season and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create their nature inspired themed items. Our Education staff will be present to support...
The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing Earth Day and teach simple art techniques. Children can use their imagination and new skills to create crafty items from recycled material. Our Education staff will be present to support...
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
Submarine Voyage
Walt Disney
Audio-Animatronics® technology
Seal Island (1949)
Sleeping Beauty/Princess Aurora
It does not represent a specific time period at Disneyland and instead specifically represents attractions and areas that existed or were in development during Walt’s life
1955
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, “it’s a small world”, Ford Magic Skyway as Primeval World Diorama, and/or Carousel of Progress
Animator
“Mammal of the Year”
George McGinnis
Spare fabric from his daughter Diane’s dolls
Treasure Island (1950)
The True-Life Adventures Title Card
He flipped the model backwards
Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light & Magic
1962
PeopleMover
Carousel of Progress, Pirates of the Caribbean, and/or Sleeping Beauty (1959)
The longtime designer and historian is peeling back the layers of how Walt Disney recruited a distinctive team of artists and set designers to build his 1955 theme park.
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique venue in the charm of San Francisco. Meetings and events can be customized to include any or all of the spaces in The Walt Disney Family Museum to make your event a truly memorable and remarkable experience.
For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
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The Walt Disney Family Museum is a premiere venue rental space in San Francisco. With exciting content and original exhibitions for all to enjoy, The Walt Disney Family Museum is happy to offer our space for celebrations and activities for all types of groups and ages.
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco, The Walt Disney Family Museum is one of the Bay Area’s most inspirational event and meeting venues. The breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, coupled with the natural beauty of the surroundings, embrace this unique San Francisco event space.
For additional information and pricing, please fill out this form or contact our Events team at 415.345.6837 or events@wdfmuseum.org.
As we continue to celebrate our latest special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, join us as retired executive producer and creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering Tom Morris presents an in-depth look at the early days of Imagineering, during which Walt Disney’s...
In November 1918, a young Walt Disney stepped onto a ship named the Vauban, which was set to take him and his Red Cross Ambulance Corps unit from the United States all the way to France. For a 16-year-old boy who had never traveled farther east than Illinois or farther west than Colorado, this was a sizable adventure; Walt’s journey to France marked his first-ever encounter with the ocean.
It would not be his last. In the years to come, Walt spent time on freighters, steamships, cruise ships...
As part of our ongoing celebration of the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary, we invite you to join us for an exciting look at its newest attraction, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life”. Walt Disney Imagineering executives Tom Fitzgerald and Jeff Shaver-Moskowitz will offer insights into the development...
Xavier “X” Atencio started his career at Walt Disney Productions as an assistant animator and went on to be one of the first Imagineers, writing the scripts for Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. Join us for a discussion of the new Disney Editions book, Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy...
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If it is adventure you seek, then look no further than this Studio Series! Join us as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney Television Animation’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985). We will dive in behind the scenes of how this beloved television show series was developed and the...
Who doesn’t want to be a cat? Come and jazz out with us in this special workshop celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Aristocats (1970). While learning about the history of the animated feature, we will also see how these fluffy felines have been illustrated over the years in television series...