The Walt Disney Birthplace is hosting an event at Walt Disney’s Storybook Home to raise funds. Over the weekend of August 22-23, 2025, Disney fans will have the opportunity to visit Walt Disney’s Storybook Woking Way estate, where Walt Disney once lived while he dreamed and created beloved stories that continue to be adored by fans today.
The house was built by Walt and Lillian Disney at 4053 Woking Way in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, in 1932. This is the home where they raised their daughter and built a family life together. They continued to live there until 1950, when they moved to their home on Carolwood Drive.
The house is 6,300 square feet and originally sat on a lot of nearly 1.5 acres. Walt Disney converted one of the bedrooms into a private screening room after living there for a couple of years. This allowed him to view studio dailies from the comfort of home. It also became a spot for friends and family to come together and watch the latest films.
Walt Disney Birthplace is the home in Chicago, Illinois, that Elias Disney built and where Walt Disney was born. Today, the Walt Disney Birthplace envisions “a world where Walt’s personal story inspires children and communities around the globe.” More information about the Walt Disney Birthplace can be found at TheWaltDisneyBirthplace.org.
Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple events with a plethora of special guests. The special guests include:
- Tania McKnight Norris – Former Imagineer
- Bob Gurr – Disney Legend
- Floyd Norman – Disney Legend
- Matt McKim – Retired Walt Disney Imagineer, son of Disney Legend Sam McKim
- Chris Crump – Son of Disney Legend, Rolly Crump
- Mark Malone – Son of Walt Disney’s personal pilot, Charles “Chuck” Malone
- Becky Cline – Director, Walt Disney Archives
- Joanna Pratt – Director of Operations, Walt Disney Archives
- Dusty Sage – Disney Expert & Woking Way Historian
- Joanna Disney Miller – Granddaughter of Walt Disney
- Terri Hardin – Walt Disney Imagineer and Puppeteer
- Dina Benadon – Co-Founder, Walt Disney Birthplace
- Phil Sears – Walt Disney Expert
- Raymond Kinman – Woodcarver, Legacy Disney Artist
More special guests are teased to be announced soon. Here is a look at the weekend’s events:
A Signature Dining Experience
Dinner at Walt Disney’s Storybook Home
- Welcome reception: Begin the evening with signature cocktails.
- Walk in Walt’s footsteps: Enjoy a private tour of the home where Walt once entertained.
- Fine dining experience: Dine at an elegantly curated dinner. Each course tells part of a larger story, inspired by Walt’s life, travels, and imagination.
- Curated storytelling: Enjoy a narrative woven through the evening…creating an experience of nostalgia, creativity, and dreams.
- Sweet finale under the stars: Conclude your magical night with dessert served on the garden patio, beneath the Los Feliz sky
A Spot of Imagination
Afternoon Tea at Woking Way
- Savor a whimsical afternoon tea on the patio of Walt Disney’s storybook home, complete with a classic tiered tray of delicate sandwiches, scones, and desserts
- Curated conversations from Disney Legends and Imagineering brilliance – all with deep ties to Walt’s story..
- A private VIP Tour through the majestic home where Walt honed his creativity.
Sunset on Woking Way
Evening Cocktail Soirée
- Curated stories from Disney Legends and Imagineering brilliance – all with deep ties to Walt’s story.
- A private VIP Tour through the majestic home where Walt honed his creativity.
- A limited-edition commemorative print created exclusively for this event.
- A silent auction with thoughtfully curated items
Prices for these events range from $300 to $1,600. Tickets are selling out fast. If you wish to attend any of these events, visit the Walt Disney Birthplace website.
What do you think of this weekend of special events to raise funds for Walt Disney Birthplace? Are you going to attend any of them? What special guest are you most excited about? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
