For the first time ever, Christmas with Walt Disney is available to stream exclusively on Disney+.
In an original production for The Walt Disney Family Museum directed by Don Hahn, view Disney family home movies and holiday segments from Walt’s shorts and feature films.
On this date 100 years ago, a 21-year-old enterprising artist and filmmaker named Walt Disney went into business with his financially savvy older brother Roy O. Disney, founding the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio—known today as The Walt Disney Company.
On this day in 1966, Walt Disney passed away, shocking the world. Walt's legacy has not only inspired generations of dreamers and doers, but inspires what we do daily at The Walt Disney Family Museum.
Happy anniversary to Disneyland, open on this day in 1955! 🏰 "In Disneyland, clocks and watches will lose all meaning, for there is no present. There [is] only yesterday, tomorrow, and the timeless land of fantasy." —Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Family Museum wishes to congratulate Bong Joon-ho for winning four Academy Awards®️ for his exceptional film, Parasite (2019)—matching the single-night record of four set by Walt Disney in 1954. "The motion picture offers the widest direct avenue to our emotions."
With a heavy heart and deep sadness, we share that Ron Miller, husband of Diane Disney Miller, son-in-law of Walt Disney, President of the Board of Directors at The Walt Disney Family Museum, and owner of Silverado Vineyards has passed in Napa, California.
Welcome foolish mortals! 👻 54 years ago today, happy haunts materialized, vocalized, and socialized for the first time at the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kirk Douglas. His performance of Ned Land in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) anchored the first all live-action feature film at The Walt Disney Studios. Our condolences are with his family and all who cherished his work.
Our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Disney Legend and Imagineer, Rolly Crump. Rolly was a true original amongst Imagineers. His imagination and creativity will be greatly missed here at the museum.
“There be plundering pirates lurking in every cove, waiting to board….” Today marks 51 years since Pirates of the Caribbean made its debut at Disneyland in 1967!
Today we celebrate the one and only Mickey Mouse who made his official theatrical premiere in Steamboat Willie in 1928.
"It all began with Mickey…And I'm duly grateful to him. You know, he's no longer a young pipsqueak. Neither am I." —Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Family Museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Disney Legend Richard Sherman. Much like the lyrics to his many iconic songs, Richard Sherman’s legacy will never be forgotten. Click this link to learn more:
Happy 64th Anniversary
#Disneyland
! "I guess you could call it daydreaming, but that's the way Disneyland was conceived. A dream that grew into a reality." —Walt Disney
What is your favorite memory at Disneyland?
Yo ho! On this day 53 years ago, Disneyland guests traversed waterfalls and caves to happen upon a swashbuckling adventure—made real by the latest in Audio-Animatronics technology. Happy anniversary Pirates of the Caribbean, me hearties!
50 years ago, crypt doors creaked and tombstones quaked as the
#HauntedMansion
opened for a swinging wake! We have 999 happy memories of this classic attraction, but there's room for one more... any volunteers?
Today we celebrate one of Walt Disney’s most original, beloved, and influential designers and art directors, Mary Blair, who was born on this day in 1911.
Today we are celebrating Roy Oliver Disney, born this day in 1893. "Roy has the greatest confidence in me, in our medium, and in our future, but he is a businessman and doesn't like to live dangerously twelve months out of the year." —Walt Disney
Happy birthday Walt Disney! ❤️✨ Celebrate his legacy by visiting The Walt Disney Family Museum, open Thursdays–Sundays. Check our calendar for holiday hours.
"Oh boy, oh boy!" Today we celebrate Donald Duck, who first appeared in the Silly Symphony The Wise Little Hen on this day in 1934. Donald quickly became so popular that two and a half years later he started starring in his own short cartoons.
"To all who come to this happy place, welcome! Disneyland is your land." Today we celebrate Disneyland's 67th anniversary. What is your favorite Disneyland memory?
Today marks 65 years since Disneyland opened. We wish we could be celebrating in person, but there's no wishing necessary to recall another prominent Disneyland anniversary. Read more about Disneyland's Tencennial celebration in our newest blog article.
This post was Tailor-made. On this date 85 years ago, Mickey Mouse subdued a giant and won the hand of Princess Minnie in the Academy Award®-nominated short film "Brave Little Tailor."
Gawrsh! Today is the 90th anniversary of Goofy's debut. 🎉 From an audience member in Mickey's Revue (1932) to a sports expert and loving father, Goofy has worn many hats—literally and figuratively. What's your favorite Goofy role?
Happy birthday to our dear friend Richard Sherman: songwriter, musician, and half of one of the greatest creative duos in Disney history. In 2015, we awarded Richard with the inaugural Diane Disney Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. What's your favorite Sherman Brothers' song?
On this date 112 years ago, iconic color stylist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend Mary Blair was born. In 2014, we profiled Mary Blair's work in our special exhibition, MAGIC, COLOR, FLAIR: the world of Mary Blair.
Today we celebrate one of Walt's Nine Old Men and one of the artists behind Mickey Mouse—Les Clark, who was born on this day in 1907. Les began his animation career with a scene in Mickey's debut short, Steamboat Wille (1928).
"Walt said that I knew about colors he had never heard of!"—Mary Blair Enjoy these holiday cards designed by one of Walt Disney's favorite studio artist, Mary Blair. 🎄
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Disney Legend Alice Davis. To the world, Alice Estes Davis was best known for her work as a costume designer. To us, Alice was an inspiring collaborator, kind-hearted benefactor, and cherished friend.
Merry Christmas from all of us at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Learn more about Walt's holiday traditions by catching a screening of Christmas with Walt Disney (2009), shown in our theater through the end of the month. Check our calendar for showtimes.
On this day 80 years ago, the visual symphonic masterpiece Fantasia premiered. To recreate a true concert hall experience, Walt oversaw the development of Fantasound, a forerunner to modern surround sound that won a special technical Academy Award®.
Happy 91st birthday to Disney Legend Mary Costa, whose voice, according to Prince Phillip, is "too beautiful to be real." Costa voiced Princess Aurora in Walt' Disney's 1959 animated classic, in Sleeping Beauty.
Without you, we wouldn't have our wonderful museum. And we're proud to not only celebrate your father's legacy, but to carry on your vision for our institution as well. Thank you Diane.
From Tiki birds to spooky haunts, Harriet Burns helped create and design Disney attractions we still love today. The first female Imagineer was born on today in 1928.
Wake up, Jose! Time sure has flown by. Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room debuted on this day in 1963, and we've been singing "like the birdies sing" ever since.
Today marks the 98th anniversary of Walt and Roy establishing the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio—what we know today as The Walt Disney Company. Walt and Roy gained valuable business and animation experience at the Kingswell Avenue studio, photographed here.
On this day in 1910, Disney Legend Tyrus Wong was born. His Chinese-inspired sketches and paintings set the look and tone for Bambi, and were some of the most strikingly beautiful art ever produced at The Walt Disney Studios.
We are wishing a whimsical 91st birthday to Alice Davis! Alice Estes Davis, married to Marc Davis, enjoyed a fashionable career of her own, designing and dressing animated figures for Disneyland attractions, it’s a small world and Pirates of the Caribbean. (1/2)
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for a lot this year, including all the support we received from our global community during our temporary closure. ❤️
It’s one of Walt Disney’s most musical animated features! The Three Caballeros is playing all month in our museum theater. Come on by and join the fiesta!
"Yo ho!" On this day 54 years ago, Disneyland guests plunged cascading waterfalls into the middle of a swashbuckling adventure—made real by the latest advancements in Audio-Animatronics® technology. Happy anniversary to Pirates of the Caribbean, me hearties!
Moviegoers were taken on a wild ride—and nearly lost their heads—on this day in 1949 when The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad premiered in theaters.
Happy birthday Walt Disney! We've enjoyed celebrating with you all this week—honoring the many innovations Walt and his Company have contributed to the entertainment and animation industry, and the diverse artists that continue his legacy of innovation today.
"Everyone needs deadlines. Even the beavers. They loaf around all summer, but when they are faced with the winter deadline, they work like fury. If we didn't have deadlines, we'd stagnate." —Walt Disney
60 years ago this year guests fell down the rabbit hole for the opening of Disneyland's Alice in Wonderland attraction. Walt and Lillian toured King Mahendra of Nepal and his wife for a memorable unbirthday celebration.
The "Tiger Trouble" section in our special exhibition Walt Disney's The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece is a nod to Disney Legend Milt Kahl's animation in the 1945 Goofy short Tiger Trouble. Learn more about how Kahl brought another Disney tiger, Shere Khan to life.
Happy Fourth of July from all us at The Walt Disney Family Museum! 🇺🇲 "Actually, if you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white and blue stripe." —Walt Disney
Beginning in May, experience Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation, a special exhibition celebrating the distinctive talents and enduring influence of nine celebrated artists.