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Walt's Oscars: Quiz Time!
Posted on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 06:00
Last week, we asked you to brush up on your knowledge on Walt's Academy Awards® for your chance to win tickets to the Museum! Answer the following five questions in the "comments" section (include your e-mail address so we can contact you) by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 26. If you pass the test, we'll throw your name into a drawing for tickets and a special prize!
Celebrating Bambi's Entry in the National Film Registry
Posted on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 06:00
The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating the perpetual preservation of the beloved Bambi by the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry with two special screenings of the classic 1942 animated feature. Presented in our museum’s state-of-the-art digital Fantasia-themed theatre on Saturday March 3 at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m, these screenings—and supplemental discussions—will be free with museum admission.
From Diane: 50th Anniversary of John Glenn's Orbit
Posted on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 06:00

Last week's 50th anniversary of John Glenn's orbiting the earth reminds me of something. My parents were in New York at that time, staying at the Plaza Hotel, I think. They were walking down the hall to the elevator that evening, when they passed a suite with an open door, and a group of people inside...

Pollyanna and The WDFM's New Book Club!
Posted on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 06:00
National Education Association's Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. NEA's Read Across America also provides NEA members, parents, caregivers, and children the resources and activities they need to keep reading.
What Do YOU Do, Anel Muller??
Posted on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 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. Today, we're asking this birthday girl (and our Evil Creative Genius) Anel Muller... what do YOU do?
Worth as Much as a Man: Cracking the Celluloid Ceiling
Posted on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 06:00

Throughout March, The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Paula Sigman Lowery offers this view of the some of Walt’s most memorable female artists.

In Memory of Robert Sherman (1925-2012)
Posted on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 06:00

"We are deeply saddened to learn of Robert Sherman’s passing. He and his younger brother, Richard, brought beautiful words and music to the world of Disney, the films and the parks alike. The whole world shares a love for their music and my father loved and respected them both..."

Remembering Jerome Courtland: A Hell of a Talent
Posted on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 04:00

To those of a certain age, the name Jerome Courtland is that of a busy television director, long associated with mega-producer Aaron Spelling. Director Courtland’s name sparkled on glamorous TV dramas such as Knot’s Landing, Falcon Crest, and Dynasty...

Important Women in Disney History: Hazel Sewell
Posted on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 06:00

Throughout March, The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. Associate Registrar Brenda Litzinger offers this view of an often overlooked woman who played a small, yet important, role in in Walt's life...

Artifactual: The Disney Family Map
Posted on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 06:00

For Walt Disney, a great story was central to producing a successful project. As a part of The Walt Disney Family Museum’s ongoing attempt to live up to Walt’s legacy, our museum shares Walt’s story in a way that lives up to his own standard of great storytelling.

Important Women in Disney History: Aunt Margaret
Posted on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 06:00

Devoted family man Walt Disney sometimes laughingly observed that he was "outnumbered" at home. Surrounding him were his wife, two daughters, his devoted cook and—as Walt wryly noted—even the family dogs were female. But throughout his life, Walt was influenced and supported by many remarkable women. One of Walt’s inspirational and sympathetic family members is the subject of today’s post.

A Conversation With Nancy Olson - Program Recap
Posted on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 06:00

Last Saturday March 17, The Walt Disney Family Museum had the honor of presenting an intimate conversation with a beloved actress of stage and screen: Nancy Olson. The event was filled with film clips and several interesting, behind the scenes anecdotes from Ms. Olson’s life and career...

Volunteering at The Walt Disney Family Museum
Posted on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 06:00

Where can you combine your love of film, fine art and storytelling?

The Walt Disney Family Museum is looking for volunteers to help share the history of animation, film, and the life and legacy of Walt Disney with guests from around the world.

Important Women in Disney History: Harriet Burns
Posted on Tue, 03/27/2012 - 06:00

Walt Disney's 1960 film Pollyanna is being showcased by The Walt Disney Family Museum throughout March, in celebration of Women’s History Month, which highlights contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. We've asked Chelsea Clair to share about her grandmother: Harriet Burns--the first female Imagineer!

Getting to Know Our Members: Jeri Ward
Posted on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 06:00

The inspiration of and appreciation for Walt Disney knows no boundaries. The Membership at The Walt Disney Family Museum certainly reflects this diversity. Each month, we introduce you to one of our Members, so you can see the varied and frequently fascinating people who have come together to learn and experience more about the life, work, philosophies, and ideals of Walt Disney. This month, we’d like you to meet member Jeri Ward.

What Do YOU Do, Jeff Ino??
Posted on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 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. In celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month this April--for the first time ever--we're highlighting one of our amazing volunteers here at our museum! We ask Jeff Ino... What do YOU do?
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo: The Roots of Cinderella
Posted on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 06:00

As Cinderella is now playing at The Walt Disney Family Museum throughout the month of April, Disney historian and author J.B. Kaufman has written this piece on the making of this classic film, exclusively for Storyboard.

Look Closer: Women in the Disney Ink and Paint Department
Posted on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 06:00
In the 1930s and ‘40s, the Disney Studio was experiencing its Golden Age, and men and women had very specific roles in the animated film process. If you were a man blessed with both creativity and artistic talent, you held a spot in the Animation Department. If you were a woman with the same skills, the only department open for you was Ink and Paint...