Walt Disney found artist Mary Blair’s colorful paintings exciting and unique, and knew there was no one better suited to the job of designing his innovative “it’s a small world” attraction for the 1964/65 New York World’s Fair. While Blair was an artist by trade, designing a ride like “small world” ...
During this virtual tour of the museum, take a deeper look at the life and career of Walt Disney, focusing on themes of innovation and inclusion.
Join long-time Disney Supervising Animator Dave Pruiksma—Flounder and Seahorse from The Little Mermaid (1989); Mrs. Potts and Chip from Beauty and the Beast (1991); Victor and Hugo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996); and many others—as he illustrates a scene from scratch, shares a rare look...
Since its publication in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s classic book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been interpreted by hundreds of artists and filmmakers, including Walt Disney in his classic 1951 animated feature film. Continuing in this tradition, pop artist Camille Rose Garcia weaved together her...
Join us on International Podcast Day as we feature some of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s favorite Disney podcasters to discuss fascinating stories and facts centered on Walt Disney and the people who knew him best. Hear from familiar Disney voices—The Bancroft Brothers and Leonard Maltin—and also...
Join us for Happily Ever After Hours with actor and filmmaker Robby Benson as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his work as the voice of Beast in the Beauty and the Beast franchise.
Join animator, director, filmmaker, and fine artist George Scribner for behind-the-scenes stories from his work directing Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oliver and Company (1988) and various projects for Walt Disney Imagineering.
Join us for our first in-person Happy Haunts Tour filled with trivia, fun facts, and some of the museum's most hair-raising artifacts. A certified Storyteller Guide will highlight the production of The Skeleton Dance (1929), the conception of prominent cinematic villains from Walt Disney's animation...
We invite you and your family to join our latest Virtual Storytime, My Baby Loves Halloween with Illustrator Tara Nicole Whitaker, as she reads aloud the story of Baby and the joys of Halloween.
Join Story Artist Lila Martinez for an interactive storyboarding workshop and Q&A. From the comfort of your home, learn the basics of storyboarding and create your own storyboard using Post-It® Notes and a pencil.
Join Eddie Sotto, President of SottoStudios/LA and Former Senior Vice President of Concept Design at Walt Disney Imagineering, for an in-depth presentation on the life and legacy of Art Director, Imagineer, and Disney Legend Herbert “Herb” Ryman.
Join director, producer, and talent agent Richard Kraft for behind-the-scenes stories from his work at Kraft-Engel Management, including Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert (2015), Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Concert (2016) and Beauty and the Beast in Concert (2018), Alan...
Join Broadway actor and author Alton Fitzgerald White as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from originating the role of King Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway and writing his book My Pride: Mastering the Challenge of Daily Performance.
Join director, effects animator, screenwriter, and story artist Mark Dindal for behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Disney’s Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), The Black Cauldron (1985), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Rockeeter (1991), The Emperor’s New Groove (2000), and Chicken Little (2005)...
We invite you and your family to join us as Author and Illustrator Svetla Radivoeva shares the story of Malina, a hedgehog with a passion for making sweet raspberry jam.
Join Academy Award®–nominated filmmakers Ron Clements and John Musker for behind-the-scenes stories from their work at Walt Disney Animation Studios on The Great Mouse Detective (1986), The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), Hercules (1997), Treasure Planet (2002), The Princess and the Frog...
Milicent Patrick was a true Renaissance woman. Not only was she one of The Walt Disney Studios’ first female animators, but throughout her illustrious career, she also worked as an actress, makeup artist, and special effects designer. Recently recognized as the costume designer behind the iconic...
We invite you and your family to join our latest Virtual Storytime, I Am Walt Disney with Author Brad Meltzer, as he reads aloud the story of Walt Disney—highlighting Walt’s childhood in Marceline, his move to Hollywood, and the creation of Disneyland Park.
After 30 years in animation, Francis Xavier Atencio—better known as X Atencio—became one of the most influential Imagineers of his time, developing dialogue and music for attractions including Adventure Thru Inner Space, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Join his daughter, Tori Atencio...
Join us for this frightfully fun Halloween panel as artists and creators behind the holiday stop-motion favorite, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), discuss the making of this groundbreaking animated masterpiece and memories from working on set alongside the creative genius Tim...