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Animate Your Night: Where It's AT-AT™!
Posted on Thu, 09/27/2012 - 12:30

What is it that the SF Chronicle, ABC7 News, and KTVU are all buzzing about this week? It's our new special exhibition--Between Frames: The Magic Behind Stop Motion Animation, which is on view NOW here at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Join us as we celebrate the opening of this new exhibition--which reveals the magic behind movie creatures like King Kong, the Jurassic Park velociraptors, and the revered Star Wars AT-AT--tomorrow night, September 28 at 7-10pm, for our after-hours party, Animate Your Night: Where It's AT-AT™! Click through for tickets.

Disney Doggie Adopt-a-thon!
Posted on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 15:00

The Walt Disney Family has gone to the dogs during the month of September, and we'll be hosting our first Doggie Adopt-a-thon in partnership with the SFSPCA and other local rescue groups tomorrow, Saturday, September 29 from 12pm to 3pm!

In Memory of Jeanette Thomas
Posted on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:35

"We are saddened to learn that Jeanette Thomas, widow of animator Frank Thomas, passed away Saturday night. Jeanette and Frank both gave me great support and encouragement when we first started our projects—first with the film Walt: The Man Behind the Myth, and subsequently, The Walt Disney Family Museum. The Thomases were always so supportive, and their support meant so much to us. Our thoughts and condolences go out to their family and friends."

- Diane Disney Miller

Members' Annual Sing-Along
Posted on Wed, 10/03/2012 - 11:29

Our 2nd annual members Sing-Along will take place on Saturday, October 13 at 7pm, and will begin with a toast to The Walt Disney Family Museum’s third year with a cupcake... and more! Click through for details.

The Haunting: Rumors
Posted on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 09:30
Is The Walt Disney Family Museum -built on an old military base- haunted? Watch this strange security tape and see for yourself.
Wang and Muller, Watching Movies: Frankenweenie
Posted on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 13:00

Museum staffers Andi Wang and Anel Muller review movies--past and present--inspired by, related to, or produced by Disney. Today, "Wang and Muller, Watching Movies" take a look at Tim Burton's new film, Frankenweenie, which is out in theaters now!

What Do YOU Do, Lynn Zook??
Posted on Mon, 10/08/2012 - 12:00

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 month, we're asking LYNN ZOOK... what do YOU do??

WeldonOwen's Five Questions with Diane Disney Miller
Posted on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 13:33
Next month, our first major exhibition Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic will open to the public! Weldon Owen will be publishing our exhibition catalogue, as well Disney historian and author J.B. Kaufman's new book The Fairest One of All. Weldon Owen recently had a chance to sit down with Diane Disney Miller to ask her a few personal questions.
Artifactual - Stop Motion Animation: Extinct or Reborn?
Posted on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 11:00
“Life finds a way.” This movie quote is a favorite of mine, and it comes from the 1993 Steven Spielberg blockbuster Jurassic Park. I recently learned about the connection between stop motion animation and the frighteningly real dinosaurs in the film. Stop motion has “found a way” so to speak of remaining relevant and interesting in an age of enormous digital capacity...
The Walt Disney Family Museum's Halloweentown!
Posted on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 14:30
This Friday, we're getting an early start on Halloween festivities here at The Walt Disney Family Museum, with special screenings of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as a spooky-themed Animate Your Night: Halloweentown.
Orange October!
Posted on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 10:00

As proud supporters of our home team, the San Francisco Giants, we're playing ball with a great discount! Show your team spirit throughout the 2012 World Series by wearing San Francisco Giants-branded logo wear--including hats, shirts, sweatshirts, and jerseys--to The Walt Disney Family Museum, and receive a $5 discount off admission! GO GIANTS!

Getting to Know Our Members: Joanne Aldrich!
Posted on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 14:00
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 Joanne Aldrich.
Disneyland, The Quintessential Classics: The Haunted Mansion
Posted on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 11:30
The Disneyland Resort continues to be the hottest destination this fall. We at The Walt Disney Family Museum would like to highlight some of the must see Disneyland attractions that tie directly back to Walt Disney himself. We continue our tour with... The Haunted Mansion!
The Haunted Mansion: Madame Leota’s Little Known Story
Posted on Mon, 10/29/2012 - 11:40
As Halloween is right around the corner, Storyboard will be sharing stories about Disneyland's The Haunted Mansion. Today, we are so honored and pleased to have Disney Legend Harriet Burns's grandaughter, Chelsea Clair share with us this little known story about her grandmother and The Haunted Mansion's Madame Leota!
Seven Dwarf Days: Grumpy!
Posted on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 14:00
Five more days until the opening of our first major exhibition--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. we continue our countdown by taking a closer look at our next dwarf... GRUMPY!
Seven Dwarf Days: Happy!
Posted on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 12:20
Four more days until the opening of our first major exhibition--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. we continue our countdown by taking a closer look at our next dwarf... HAPPY!
Seven Dwarf Days: Sleepy!
Posted on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 10:30
Three more days until the opening of our first major exhibition--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. we continue our countdown by taking a closer look at our next dwarf... SLEEPY!
Seven Dwarf Days: Bashful!
Posted on Tue, 11/13/2012 - 09:30
Two more days until the opening of our first major exhibition--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. we continue our countdown by taking a closer look at our next dwarf... BASHFUL!
Seven Dwarf Days: Sneezy!
Posted on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 11:30
ONE more day until the opening of our first major exhibition--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: The Creation of a Classic. We continue our countdown by taking a closer look at our next dwarf... SNEEZY!