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Walt Disney and the Enviromental Movement
Posted on Fri, 04/22/2011 - 06:00

In recognition of the power of millions of individual actions, today's Earth Day 2011 is organized around A Billion Acts of Green®: Personal, organizational and corporate pledges to live and act sustainably. In observation of Earth Day, Disney scholar Douglas Brode offers this except from his book, From Walt to Woodstock: How Disney Created the Counterculture.

In 1962, [Rachel Carson’s] book Silent Spring belatedly brought “the basic irresponsibility of an [ever more] industrialized technological society toward the natural world” to the public’s attention...

The WDFM and TCM: Back Story
Posted on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 06:00

Our Digital Archivist, Lynn Zook, worked behind-the-scenes with the staff of Turner Classic Movies to make her dream of The Walt Disney Family Museum participating in the TCM Classic Film Festival a reality. We asked Lynn to share the story.

Diane Disney Miller at the TCM Classic Film Festival
Posted on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 06:00

Our digital archivist, Lynn Zook, is on the scene at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood this week and filed this report about Wednesday's events.

Although the TCM Classic Film Festival does not officially begin until Thursday afternoon, the festival's headquarters at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was abuzz with activity on Wednesday afternoon.

From the Film Festival
Posted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 06:00

Our digital archivist, Lynn Zook, is on the scene at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood this week, and filed this report.

It was a grand opening night in Hollywood for the second annual TCM Classic Film Festival!

More than 2,500 film buffs from around the world arrived to spend the next few days immersed in what can only be described as classic film heaven...

Look Closer Recap: Our Lady of Flair
Posted on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 06:00

For our April Look Closer presentations, The Walt Disney Family Museum Interpreters had the pleasure of focusing on four related artifacts, which together comprise the display devoted to Mary Blair. Located under our lower level stairwell, this display has become a popular stopping point for visitors, from curious newcomers to longtime fans of the beloved Disney Legend, Animator, and Imagineer...

Dumbo! The Ninth Wonder of the Universe!
Posted on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 06:00

In the aftermath of the blockbuster success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the ambitious but disappointing performances of Pinocchio and Fantasia, and as Bambi struggled to find its way; as divisive labor problems troubled the Studio and the threat of a World War loomed on the horizon, one of Walt Disney's most timeless and unpretentious animated features was created...

Inside the Studios: A Day in the Life of a Studio Member
Posted on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 06:00

Ever wonder what a day in the life of an animator at the Studios would be like? We're introducing a new series at The Walt Disney Family Museum, which will allow visitors to experience what it’s like to be a member of a studio team, through live demonstrations in our Galleries. This month, we’re kicking off our Inside the Studios series by focusing on “the Animator.”

Dick Van Dyke Recalls "Lucky" Times with Walt in Memoir
Posted on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 06:00

Dick Van Dyke may feel like a familiar friend, due to his memorable roles and performances throughout the decades in television, film, and on Broadway. Dick and Walt Disney shared a special meeting of the minds that led to starring roles in Mary Poppins, Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N., and Never a Dull Moment...

Raised by the Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki-Tiki Mom
Posted on Sun, 05/08/2011 - 06:00

In observance of Mother’s Day, Pam Burns-Clair, daughter of Disney Legend Harriet Burns, and co-author of Walt Disney’s First Lady of Imagineering, Harriet Burns, offers this reminiscence of a unique and talented “Disney Mom.”

What Do YOU Do, Rosalind Cohen-Baruch?!
Posted on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 06:00

Each month, we ask a museum staff member to answer five questions about their position at The Walt Disney Family Museum, their fondest Disney memories, and personal tidbits. This is the fifth in our series titled "What Do YOU Do?" and this month, we're highlighting Rosalind Cohen-Baruch!

Membership Has Its Privileges: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party Recap!
Posted on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 06:00
Membership in The Walt Disney Family Museum includes many benefits, including admission, complimentary film tickets, a quarterly newsletter, and a membership card that grants a 10% discount in the museum store—as well as discounts on selected educational and public programs. In addition, several times a year, special events for Members only are held within the Museum itself.
World War II: Fighting the War with Ink and Paint
Posted on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 06:00

On the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army moved into the Disney Studio lot in Burbank, California. Not only was the Studio a convenient storage facility during World War II, but Walt Disney himself was recruited by the government to create training and propaganda films, which made up more than 90% of the company’s production.

The Timely "Dumbo": Almost a Cover Boy
Posted on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 06:00
When Walt Disney’s Dumbo debuted in the late summer of 1941, it was greeted with a refreshing critical enthusiasm.
Memorial Day Events at The Walt Disney Family Museum
Posted on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 06:00

You won't want to miss our special programs in observation of Memorial Day!

This Saturday, May 21st at 3pm, in our state-of-the-art digital theater, noted author and The Walt Disney Family Museum's consulting historian, Paul F. Anderson, will present a one-of-a-kind chronicle of Walt’s mutifaceted contributions towards the war effort, featuring rare information and seldom-seen visuals.

A Memorial Day Appreciation of Our Home
Posted on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 06:00

At The Walt Disney Family Museum, we take enormous pride in our location in the heart of The Presidio of San Francisco.

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military campaigns to the rise of aviation, from World’s Fairs to earthquakes, left their mark. Since 1994, the Presidio has been a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Fighting the War with Ink and Paint: Recap
Posted on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 06:00
On Saturday, May 21, Disney historian Paul F. Anderson presented “World War II: Fighting the War with Ink and Paint.” The lecture, which opened with a rousing blast of “Reveille,” included slides and rare film clips about a little-known but fascinating chapter in the Disney Studio history between 1941 and 1945.
Consider the Source: "Bambi"
Posted on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 06:00

This month, The Walt Disney Family Museum celebrates Walt Disney’s brilliant and timeless 1942 animated feature, Bambi. In this column, Guest Blogger Jeff Pepper of 2719 Hyperion provides a fascinating examination of the literary source of the film.

Tyrus Wong: An Appreciation by John Canemaker
Posted on Fri, 06/03/2011 - 06:00

This month, The Walt Disney Family Museum celebrates Walt Disney’s brilliant and timeless 1942 animated feature, Bambi. In this column, we revisit the observations of renowned author, teacher, and Academy Award®-winning animator, John Canemaker, from his 1996 book, Before the Animation Begins: The Art and Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists, in which he discussed the career of Tyrus Wong.

What Do YOU Do, Chrysann Zongus?
Posted on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:00
Each month, we ask a museum staff member to answer five questions about their position at The Walt Disney Family Museum, their fondest Disney memories, and personal tidbits. This is the sixth installment in our series titled "What Do YOU Do?" and this month, we're highlighting Chrysann Zongus.