Join us for a talk with Kim Irvine, executive creative director of Walt Disney Imagineering’s Anaheim office for the Disneyland Resort. She will share fun and fascinating stories about her role and some of her legendary mentors like Disney Legends Rolly Crump, John Hench, and Marty Sklar, and the...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Colorful leaves and foxes are iconic staples as we enter the Fall...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Colorful leaves and foxes are iconic staples as we enter the Fall...
It was late July 1923 and Walt Disney had failed. His Laugh-O-gram Films was headed for bankruptcy and, with little prospects left in Kansas City, Missouri, he was pulling up stakes. Hollywood was his destination. “Go west, young man, go west and grow up with the country,” the newspaperman Horace Greeley had written in 1865 (Walt would later quote this phrase to his friend Ub Iwerks, still back in Kansas City).
From grumpy Lucifer in Cinderella (1950) to cuddly Mochi in Big Hero 6 (2014), generations of unique Disney cats have pounced from the big screen into our hearts. During this workshop, we will explore the evolution of cartoon cats and how animators use reference and technology to push the limits of...
From grumpy Lucifer in Cinderella (1950) to cuddly Mochi in Big Hero 6 (2014), generations of unique Disney cats have pounced from the big screen into our hearts. During this workshop, we will explore the evolution of cartoon cats and how animators use reference and technology to push the limits of...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Disney’s The Fox and the Hound (1981) tells a tale of true friendship...
Man’s best friend comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! From Mickey Mouse’s loyal pal Pluto to the wonderfully curious Dug (Disney and Pixar’s UP, 2009), dogs have played an integral part of Disney animation. Come along with us as we dig up the history of anthropomorphic designs from Walt’s...
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Disney historian Jim Korkis. Jim interviewed Diane Disney Miller many times for his projects, and Diane shared, "I have not hesitated to correspond with Jim whenever I think of something that might interest him, or to add some insights into something he has written about. Dad did not hide anything about his life."
Jim contributed numerous insightful articles to the museum's blog and in 2014, presented a program on "How Walt Put a Man on the Moon." His...
Sweater weather is almost here! Join us in this workshop and learn the art form of using Autumn-colored yarn for poke-needle embroidery. We will explore the history of this art form and how it has evolved over the years to produce a highly-textured design. Then using a pen-like tool, wool, weaver’s...
In October 1966, Walt Disney filmed an introduction for a special invitational screening of Follow Me, Boys! (1966)—a live-action film notable for being the acting debut of future Disney Legend Kurt Russell—that he was too busy at the Studios to attend. To express his regrets, he turned to one of the best way he knew how—by getting on camera.
After filming completed on the film, he took time to promote another upcoming film in production: “...Now, we've completed quite a few pictures since...
In conjunction with the opening of our new special exhibition, Disney Cats & Dogs, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, our studio programs are featuring some of our favorite animated feline and canine friends.
Of all dog breeds, hounds are known best for sniffing things out...
Man’s best friend comes in all shapes, sizes, and personalities! From Mickey Mouse’s loyal pal Pluto to the wonderfully curious Dug (Disney and Pixar’s UP, 2009), dogs have played an integral part of Disney animation. Come along with us as we dig up the history of anthropomorphic designs from Walt’s...
“A funny thing happened to me on my way to the moon…girl (with seven moons all made for love) meets boy (with chimp)…and WOW!”
That was the marketing phrase that appeared on many movie advertisements for the Disney live-action “Technicolor® blast of fun and entertainment” known as Moon Pilot, first released to theaters nearly fifty years ago.
Even decades after his passing, Walt Disney still retains the honor of being the individual with the most Academy Award nominations and the most Oscar wins. While the listing of these awards for animation, live action and more is very impressive, it is fun to take a quick look behind some of the stories of those golden statuettes...
On July 13, 1955, Walt and Lilly hosted their 30th wedding anniversary party at the sparkling new Golden Horseshoe. The event doubled as the Revue's first performance!
For the December Look Closer, we’ve chosen to focus on an artifact that doesn’t relate directly to Walt’s artistic or technological achievements, but has to do more with the man: Walt’s pair of downhill skis found in Gallery 3. These skis, made of metal on wood from the Swiss manufacturer Attenhofer and worn by Walt during winter vacations with his family, are a wonderful reminder of his love of sports...
