Tag: The Walt Disney Family Museum
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Did You Ever Lose Your Car at Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #616
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS take several different looks at Disney and what is going on. They look back, they look at the present, and they also look forward. With all of these different perspectives, there are things to look at in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, The Walt Disney Family Museum, CHOC…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Opens Submissions for Spirit of the Season: A Community Art Exhibition
The Walt Disney Family Museum has opened up submissions for its upcoming Spirit of the Season: A Community Art Exhibition. This is the second time this holiday-themed art exhibit is being created and offered. This exhibit has roots back to the celabratory traditions of Walt Disney and his family. The holidays were a time to…
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Sitting Down with Disney Legend Andreas Deja at The Walt Disney Family Museum
On June 23, 2022, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece opened at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This beautiful exhibit will be available at the museum until Sunday, January 8, 2023. It was guest-curated by Disney Legend Andreas Deja. The night before the exhibit opened, The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted a special…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Screening Disney’s Encanto Throughout March
On the weekends throughout March, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be screening Disney Animation Studios’ most recent film Encanto. The animated musical with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. Each day the film will be offered at 11:00 AM, except for on Sunday, March 20th. Encanto…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Scheduled to Re-Open with New Exhibit
This Friday, March 19th, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be reopening its exhibit hall after a lengthy closure due to Covid-19. This opening is very exciting, as a new exhibit will be introduced to the public. The Diane Disney Miller Hall will be the home of the brand-new exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and…
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Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities Exhibit to Open at The Walt Disney Family Museum on November 12th
“Tomorrow will be better as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life.” —Walt Disney “Veterans are the light at the tip of the candle, illuminating the way for the whole nation. If veterans can achieve awareness, transformation, understanding and peace, they can share with the rest of society the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Shares Magical Evening With Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda
On Thursday night The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted An Evening with Alan Menken. DAPS MAGIC was invited to cover this event by The Walt Disney Family Museum. It was a magical night that gave donors and fans the chance to experience the magic of the music and experiences of Alan Menken, Chris Montan, and…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum presents An Evening with Alan Menken
A virtual fundraising event celebrating the prolific career of Disney Legend Alan Menken, featuring special guest Lin-Manuel Miranda San Francisco, July 24, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to host Oscar®-, Grammy®-, Tony®- and Golden Globe®-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken for an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Streamed live on Thursday, August…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum presents it’s a small world: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition
“There is just one moon and one golden sun, And a smile means friendship to everyone. Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” San Francisco, July 17, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum is excited to announce that it is accepting submissions for its next virtual community…
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Jodi Benson Invites Fans to be Part of Her World during Walt Disney Family Museum Event
The Little Mermaid was the first movie I ever saw in theaters as a toddler. I grew up loving Ariel and was the epitome of a “Little Mermaid” kid. Shirts, cups, bed sheets, toys, you name it; I was Ariel obsessed. Into my adulthood, The Little Mermaid remained my favorite Disney movie, and still is.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Launches App with Virtual Access to the Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum may still be closed, but they are doing an amazing job with new content and ways to connect with guests during the closure. We’ve told you about Happily Ever After Hours events and the virtual exhibit “The World of Tomorrow”. Now, we’re excited to tell you about their newest endeavor,…
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Happily Ever After Hours Virtual Tours Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
In the past few months, many companies have adapted to the new way of the world. Though many businesses have had to close physical locations, they have found ways to bring hope and fun to guests at home. While The Walt Disney Family Museum closed at the beginning of March, they are now introducing Happily…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Festival Coming in October 2021
There is a lot to look forward to in 2021! The Walt Disney Family Museum just announced that they will be bringing a very special Animation Festival to the beautiful Presidio in October 2021 for aspiring animators! The Walt Disney Family Museum was created by Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s daughter, as a way to…
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A Special Look at the Walt Disney Family Museum’s Newest Exhibit, Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World
The Walt Disney Family Museum is anything but a typical museum. Not only is it full of rich, Disney history, but it’s so interactive that you feel part of the creative process and history. It’s a fantastic place for the whole family to visit if you’re visiting San Francisco! Each year, they transform the Diane…
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Two New Talks Added to The Walt Disney Family Museum Event Calendar
Over at The Walt Disney Family Museum in Northern California, the month of August is sure to be a fun one. For members and non members, the museum will have plenty of things to do. Recently, the museum added a few new events for the month of August. Currently, there are two talks set during the first week…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Plans An Event Filled April
The month of April is sure to be a great one. The Walt Disney Family Museum in Northern California has some special events that will make this month even more magical. Now that spring is here and summer is just around the corner, there are some new programs in line at the museum. But first,…
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Special Events in January at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is packed full of events this coming January. If you happen to be in the area, be sure to stop on by. Throughout the month, there will be many special events that are sure to expand your Disney knowledge. First off, on January 10, a discussion titled “The Disney Effect:…
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Disney Parks Trains Celebrated at the Walt Disney Family Museum
With the brand new exhibit, All Aboard: A Celebration of Walt’s Trains, now open at the Walt Disney Family Museum, Disney Parks Blog shared a memorable story of Disney Legend Ollie Johnston. As told by John Lasseter, trains were of great importance to Walt Disney as well as Disneyland Park. Check out the amazing story below.…
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D23 Fanniversary Event in San Francisco
Hi Friends! I’m back again with an event report! In April, my mom and I went to D23’s Fanniversary event, held at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. When we checked in, we were greeted with buttons, ‘Brave’ and ‘Wreck-it-Ralph’ picture books, and a ‘Frankenweenie’ flipbook. D23 is pretty great with the swag…
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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,…