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Father's Day Gift Guide
Posted on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 17:00

Still looking for that perfect Father's Day gift? Visit The Walt Disney Family Museum's online store for special, charming, and exclusive items that'll make this special day an unforgettable one. For your convenience, we've hand-curated a list of gift ideas for that special father in your life. Happy shopping!

Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland
Posted on Fri, 06/12/2015 - 10:00

Formerly Rainbow Caverns Mine Train from 1956 to 1959, Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland opened 55 years ago on May 28, 1960 in Disneyland's Frontierland.

Walt Disney's Tom Sawyer Island
Posted on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 12:00

On this date in 1956, Tom Sawyer Island opened at Disneyland. In celebration of this occasion, we'd like to share this excerpt from Disney author and historian Jim Korkis' book The Revised Vault of Walt.

Who Killed Cock Robin? at 80: An Appreciation
Posted on Mon, 06/29/2015 - 16:30

Who Killed Cock Robin?, one of Walt Disney's most unique and iconic Silly Symphonies, is celebrating its 80th anniversary! Let's take a look into the history of this classic animated short...

1955: Fourth of July at Disneyland!
Posted on Sat, 07/04/2015 - 12:00

Take an inside look at the employee party held at Disneyland—two weeks before Opening Day—on the Fourth of July in 1955. Featuring a new interview with Alan Coats, son of Disney legend Claude Coats!

Disneyland Day: July 15, 1955
Posted on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 14:00
Presented to Walt Disney from the Los Angeles City Council, this certificate—comprised of water color and ink—proclaims July 15, 1955 as "Disneyland Day." Hear our friend—and celebrated voice actor—Bill Rogers read a selection from the certificate’s dedication.
Program Recap: The Making of Hullabaloo
Posted on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 12:00

Check out the highlights and recap of a program at The Walt Disney Family Museum, featuring a discussion with James Lopez about the making of Hullabaloo, his latest animated project.

American Experience: Walt Disney
Posted on Wed, 09/16/2015 - 12:00

WGBH’s American Experience: Walt Disney, which aired on PBS this week, was created independently of The Walt Disney Family Museum. Here are our thoughts on the program.

Remembering Kevin Corcoran (1949–2015)
Posted on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 08:19

"I am saddened to hear about the passing of Kevin Corcoran," said Miller. "My thoughts go out to Laura and his family. He was a great man and I will miss him."

Happy Birthday Jimmy Macdonald!
Posted on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 14:29

May 19th would have been Jimmy’s 110th birthday. We invite you to celebrate Walt’s chosen substitute by making some noise, Jimmy Macdonald-sound effects style!

Paving the Way for Success: The Importance of Pinocchio
Posted on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 16:58

What makes Pinocchio such an important film in the Disney canon? Beyond the laudable artistic merits of the film itself, Pinocchio represents Walt Disney's greatest animated achievement.

The Best Education I Ever Had: Mel Shaw at The Walt Disney Studios
Posted on Fri, 06/17/2016 - 17:21

Mel Shaw’s life as an all-out renaissance man produced a near overwhelming amount of artistic creations, from painting to sculpture to sketches and pastels, many of which are exhibited in Mel Shaw: An Animator on Horseback at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The fascinating works on display include a selection of Shaw’s work when he was working for Walt during the Studios’ golden age.

A Whale of a Tale: An Ode to Monstro
Posted on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 10:36

In accordance with Shark Week and our latest special exhibition, Wish Upon A Star: The Art of Pinocchio, Monstro, the terrifying giant sperm whale that consumes Pinocchio, Geppetto, Figaro, and Cleo before sneezing them back out because Pinocchio, a character made entirely of wood, thought it prudent to start a bonfire.

From Sketch Artist to Animator: Inspecting Some Pieces by Retta Scott
Posted on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 09:51

Though the Walt Disney Family Museum offers exciting new displays and stories in each special exhibition that opens, there are also delightful new discoveries to be found in the main museum galleries when case rotations are made. Let’s take a look at one of the latest rotations, in the case dedicated to one of Walt’s most distinctive feature films, Bambi (1942).