Tag: The Walt Disney Family Museum
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The Walt Disney Family Museum | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 1, 2009
On this day in 2009, The Walt Disney Family Museum opened at the Presidio in San Francisco. It was founded by Walt’s daughter, Diane Disney Miller. The museum illustrates the story of Walt Disney’s life and accomplishments. Interactive exhibits showcase the early days of Disney animation, complete with rare drawings, film samples, priceless memorabilia, and…
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New Exhibit Based on Pete Docter’s ‘Directing at Disney’ Book Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
On October 17, 2024, a new exhibit will be unveiled at The Walt Disney Family Museum in its Lower Lobby and Theater Galleries. Directing at Disney is the name of this exhibit. It is inspired by the recent book of the same name written by Academy Award®-winning director and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Pete…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Virtual Talk with Imagineer and Inventor Lanny Smoot
Walt Disney Imagineer will be the special guest for a virtual event at The Walt Disney Family Museum!
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New Book To Be Released by The Walt Disney Family Museum on 15th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Family Museum announces a new book, ‘Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum.’
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The Walt Disney Family Museum: Artivism with Artist and Former Imagineer Nikkolas Smith
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a very special event with artist and former imagineer Nikkolas Smith. That name might right a bell to Disney fans as he was behind the beautiful mural of Chadwick Boseman and a child in a Black Panther mask that was in Downtown Disney District. During this special event,…
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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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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Pawsibilities Unleashed: A Pet Portrait Exhibition
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new exhibition for people visiting the museum between November through March. Starting on November 16, 2023, the museum will be presenting Pawsibilities Unleashed: A Pet Portrait Exhibition. This exhibit will be found in the Theater Gallery and Lower Lobby and be free to the public. It will…
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Walter E.D. Miller Announces as New Board President for The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new board president. The grandson of Walt Disney, Walter E.D. Miller, has been announced as the new President of the Board of Directors. Walter E.D. Miller is the son of Ron Miller and Dian Disney Miller. He is also a co-founder of the museum. “I am honored…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Displays Letter From October 16, 1923 For 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company
On October 16, 1923, the original version of The Walt Disney Company was originally founded. On this day, Walt and his brother Roy, officially signed papers that would grow eventually into a company that would include shorts, movies, theme parks, news, games, sports, and so much more over the course of a century. As The…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Frankenweenie” Screenings for October
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that it will be screening Frankenweenie throughout the month of October. The screenings will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in the theater at The Walt Disney Family Museum throughout the month from October 1 through 28th. Each screening will be at 2:00 PM. There won’t be screenings…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Extends Disney Cats & Dogs Exhibit
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that is extenging its Disney Cats & Dogs exhibit. The exhibit will now remain at the museum until June 2, 2024. This exhibit is a traveling exhibit that originally was presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at the…
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The Music of the Silly Symphonies with Composer Fabrizio Mancinelli Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new event that will look at the music of the Silly Symphonies with Composer Fabrizio Mancinelli will soon be held at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Tickets for the event, which takes place on August 12th at 1:00 PM, are now available for the public. Below are the details about The Music of the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents “Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell”
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting an opportunity for fans to learn more about Walt’s Plane. On June 2, 2023, Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell will give attendees an in-depth look at the history of Walt Disney’s plane, which can…
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“Disney Cats & Dogs” Exhibit Heading to The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Cats & Dogs, a traveling exhibit that was originally presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at Matsuya Ginza—the historic department store in Tokyo, is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. This exhibit will be opening to the public on June 24, 2023, and…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Throughout the Month of May
The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red throughout the month of May. The film will be presented on the weekends in the theater at the museum. For those who want to attend one of these screenings, tickets may…
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Voice of Minnie Mouse Kaitlyn Robrock to Be Featured Guest on The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Happily Ever After Hours Event
The current voice of Minnie Mouse, Kaitlyn Robrock, will be the featured guest on The Walt Disney Family Museum’s upcoming Happy ily Ever After Hours event on March 29, 2023. The virtual event is free to those who want to attend and requires a zoom login. There will be limited space. The Happily Ever After…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Honorary Oscar at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure
The honorary Oscar given to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is temporarily on display at Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. The Oscar and seven miniature accompanying Oscars are on display in the entrance of the Disney replication of the theater where the movie premiered. This display is…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” with Author Marcy Carriker Smothers Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event called 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime with Author Marcy Carriker Smothers. During the event, Marcy Carriker Smothers will talk about her newest book from National Geographic, 100 Disney Adventure of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World. Anyone who has experienced a panel with…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Members Only Tour: Wonderful Women of Disney
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new members only tour for Women’s History Month. The Wonderful Women of Disney tour celebrates the contribution of women to the history of Disney. It is being offered only on Saturday March 5 during two windows of time. The first is from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.…
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“Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece” Closes Due to Storm Damage at Walt Disney Family Museum
Today The Walt Disney Family Museum announced the temporary closure of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit. This is due to damage caused by the recent storms that have been buffeting San Francisco. An email was sent out by The Walt Disney Family Museum announcing the closure. Here is the info that…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja to Host Discussion About “The Jungle Book” With Animation Greats at The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Andreas Deja loves Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book. He loves it so much that he helped The Walt Disney Family Museum curate theWalt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit that takes a beautiful in-depth look at this film. On January 7, 2023, Dejas will be hosting a discussion with some animation greats…
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Have a Very Merry Birthday at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland is all about un-birthdays, but now Alice in Wonderland is one of two themes that are available for birthday parties at The Walt Disney Family Museum. The Walt Disney Family Museum utilizes its unique location and facility to add some extra magic to a birthday celebration. Currently, there…
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Behind the Gears of Disney and Pixar’s ‘Cars on the Road’ (2022) Announced for The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new program based on Disney and Pixar’s new Cars on the Road. On September 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM PT Behind the Gears of Disney and Pixar’s Cars on the Road (2022) will be hosted by The Walt Disney Family Museum on Zoom. This virtual presentations will…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Studio Workshops
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced new studio workshops. This includes virtual studio options and also studio programs. The following options will be offered by the museum. Virtual Studio Series Workshops Adult Session (Ages 18+): 10:30am–noon PT | Zoom Webinar$13 members | $18 non-members Youth Session (Ages 7–17): 1–2:30pm PT | Zoom Webinar$10 members…