Tag: Diane Disney Miller
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Walt’s Barn | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 19, 1999
On this day in 1999, Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn opened at Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The barn served as Walt’s workshop at his home on Carolwood Drive. He spent many hours there working on his 1/8th scale miniature railroad, the Carolwood Pacific, and dreaming up new projects. The barn was saved by Walt’s daughter…
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“Christmas with Walt Disney” Arrives On Disney+
A film that has been shown exclusively at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco has now been released for everyone to enjoy on Disney+. “Christmas with Walt Disney” is a 50-minute Walt Disney Family Museum original production directed by famed Disney producer Don Hahn. In this special, you can view…
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A Virtual Look at “The World of Tomorrow” at The Walt Disney Family Museum
As many of you know, The Walt Disney Family Museum has put together some incredible virtual programs during their closure. I have been able to participate in a few of their Happily Ever After Hours, which have been a blast! I am so excited to share with you about their newest endeavor, which is an…
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Remembering Ron Miller
Ron W. Miller, Walt Disney’s son-in-law and the husband of Diane Disney, passed away February 9, 2019, in Napa, California. He was 85. Miller was 21 and a member of the USC Trojans football team when he was introduced to then-20-year-old Diane Disney on a blind date. They were married in Santa Barbara on May…
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Walt Disney’s Son-in-Law and Former Disney CEO Ron W. Miller Dies at 85
Today, Ron William Miller passed away at the age of 85. This is never good news, as it’s always hard to say goodbye to prominent people in our life. We want to take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy he has left behind as well as the impact he had on the Walt…
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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast, Episode 1: Diane Disney Miller and Don Hahn
The first podcast from the Walt Disney Family Museum has been released. It includes the final interview with Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney and founder of the Walt Disney Family Museum. It also features Disney legend and producer Don Hahn. The interview with Don Hahn is about the holiday film Christmas with Walt,…
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Diane Disney Miller: Through the Eyes of a Photographer
Diane Disney Miller (December 18, 1933-November 19, 2013) Yesterday the Disney community reeled as the news of Diane Disney Miller’s death spread. Diane Disney Miller, the daughter of Walt Disney, was a person known for her kindness, her dedication to the arts, and her dedication to her father’s legacy. To remember her legacy, we thought…
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Remembering Diane
Diane Disney Miller Just two short months ago, I had the honor and privilege of meeting Diane Disney Miller at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. My mom, friend Andrew, and I had gone up for a talk that Marty Sklar was doing. Little did I expect that the day would be truly…
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Diane Disney Miller, Dead at 79
Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney, has died at age 79. She died at her home in Napa, California due to complications from a fall that she had in September. Diane Disney Miller leaves behind a rich philanthropic legacy. She helped get the Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall build. This iconic Los Angeles building…
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Disney Twenty-Three Gets Into Game With Wreck-It Ralph in Winter Issue!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Diane Disney Miller Gives Fans a Sneak Peek Of The New Snow White Exhibit At The Walt Disney Family Museum Go Behind The Scenes With Epic Mickey Creative Director Warren Spector And Discover How Disney Creates Blockbuster Video Games Exclusive Interviews With Alan Menken And Sarah Silverman BURBANK,…
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“Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad” – LADY AND THE TRAMP DIAMOND EDITION Bonus Feature Clip
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hidden above the firehouse on Main Street, USA, is a little known spot Walt created as a place to stay while Disneyland was being constructed. Over the years he worked out of the apartment as well as spent family time with his children and grandchildren. In this new…