Donald Duck’s three rascally nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie share their 85th on-screen anniversary this month. Follow along as we examine their comedic origins and costume designs since their debut in Donald’s Nephews (1938). Focusing on personality and personal style, take inspiration and create...
This Studio Series might just huff, puff, and blow you away! Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning Silly Symphony Three Little Pigs (1933) and its acclaimed music, character design, and story. As we look back at the iconic Big Bad Wolf, we also will examine the...
This Studio Series might just huff, puff, and blow you away! Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Academy Award®-winning Silly Symphony Three Little Pigs (1933) and its acclaimed music, character design, and story. As we look back at the iconic Big Bad Wolf, we also will examine the...
80 years ago this month, characters Chip and Dale made their debut in the short film Private Pluto (1943). During this workshop, we will dig up the history and the evolution of the dynamic duo’s design from their first appearance to the Disney+ Original film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022). We...
Legendary animator Andreas Deja presents Mushka (2023), an animated short that tells the beautiful and touching tale of a young girl and the tiger cub she’s raising. The screening at The Walt Disney Family Museum marks the film’s world premiere as part of the 66th San Francisco International Film...
Don’t be surprised if you find hidden eggs laying around this month: the Easter Bunny is in town! Join us down a rabbit hole as we unearth the history of the Silly Symphony Funny Little Bunnies (1934) and discuss how animators brought some of our other favorite cinematic hares to life. You will then...
Don’t be surprised if you find hidden eggs laying around this month: the Easter Bunny is in town! Join us down a rabbit hole as we unearth the history of the Silly Symphony Funny Little Bunnies (1934) and discuss how animators brought some of our other favorite cinematic hares to life. You will then...
The Walt Disney Family Museum is honored to host Chris Miller: Kaleidoscope, a new exhibition of recent works by painter Chris Miller, grandson of Walt Disney. This vibrant collection consists of abstract paintings of both large- and small-scale that Chris created over this past year, complemented by a singular, special piece from his archives.
Need something to do while you are stuck inside? We have compiled ten articles exploring legendary Disney animators for you to read, and are starting a Blog Club on our Facebook page to foster discussion on these topics. Read any of the articles that interest you, and join the Blog Club conversation on our Facebook page each day as we explore the articles.
“It’s like a small movie poster?”
That is in fact exactly what a Theater Lobby Card is, a small movie poster.
Decorating theater lobby walls in the bygone era of cinema, Lobby Cards provided audiences with a taste of what was to come at their local movie house. Featured in the August installment of Look Closer, Lobby Cards promoting The Swiss Family Robinson illustrate the action, laughs, and drama of Walt Disney’s largest live action film. The complete collection of eight cards features the stars of the film, both human and animal, as well as the occasional pirate in perilous circumstances.
Join voice actress Kaitlyn Robrock, the current voice of Minnie Mouse, as she discusses her experience bringing to life one of the world’s most iconic characters.
As the 1960s came into view, Walt Disney continued to double down on the Disney Studios’ foray into live-action, which began a decade earlier with 1950’s Treasure Island. In particular, he made Fred MacMurray a central figure in Disney’s live-action comedies.
In the latest issue of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s member magazine, filmmaker and former Disney voice artist Bruce Reitherman shared memories and insights about working on Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book (1967). Bruce was not only the voice of the lead character Mowgli, but also the son of the film’s director, Wolfgang “Woolie” Reitherman. The conversation between the younger Reitherman and historian Lucas O. Seastrom covered everything from the making of The Jungle Book to Wolfgang Reitherman...
Released March 16, 1961, the film came in the middle of a record year for The Walt Disney Studios during which time Walt released three of the six highest-grossing films of the year—One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) came in at third while The Parent Trap (1961) came in sixth, just behind The Absent-Minded Professor—outgrossing notables like Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) starring Audrey Hepburn.
The Walt Disney Company, now celebrating its 100th anniversary, began with a deal made with Margaret J. Winkler for the distribution of Walt’s first series, the Alice Comedies. Producer and distributor Margaret Winkler was not just responsible for giving the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio their start, but was a champion of the animation industry which turned inked drawings into internationally-beloved characters.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join us for our newest in-person tour, Wonderful Women of Disney. A certified Storyteller guide will share and celebrate the contributions of important women throughout Disney history, including the eras of Walt’s early life, Ink & Paint, and Imagineering.
The Walt Disney Family Museum is pleased to announce its next community exhibition, Spirit of the Season: A Community Art Exhibition. Adult and teen artists are invited to submit artwork inspired by their own holiday traditions and expressing what the spirit of the season means to them.
This month, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special Storytime reading of the new Little Golden Book, Walt Disney’s Little Man of Disneyland: A Change of Luck with author and illustrator Nick Balian. A sequel to the beloved 1955 classic Little Man of Disneyland, Balian will read his book aloud...
One Saturday morning in 1953, artist Herb Ryman sat down in front of Walt Disney and started to sketch. He had two full days to create a visual concept depicting an idea of Walt’s: an amusement park that would appeal to both children and adults.
